Purple is undoubtedly the color of spring. You can't walk into any department store or see any awards show without noticing the vibrant hue. Whether you go for a light pastel or deep eggplant color, here are a few items to help you jump on the purple train. Sandra Ingrish Roll Sleeve Shirt, $48. Folded Ponti Neck Dress, $64.96. T-Strap Cut Out Booties, $29.99. Poppie Jones Crossbody Bag, $19.95. High Waisted Mod Skirt, $19.80. Prevatte Sunglasses, $12....

The Budget Babe has a sneak peak at the Spring 2010 collection of Lauren Conrad for Kohl's H&M's new skin care line is good for your wallet (prices are under $8) and your skin (ingredients are organic). Menswear watches are huge for spring, and luckily Budget Chic is giving one away! But hurry, today's the last day to enter. A great leather, biker jacket is perfect for spring. If you're not willing to shell out the big bucks, The Looks for Less has a great alternative. Ever find a great pair of...

Having a hard time finding thrift stores in your area? The Thrift Shopper lets you search for second-hand retailers by zip code For the 5'4 and under crowd, The Budget Fashionista has Five Budget Style Picks for petite ladies Check out this cute (and eco-friendly!) DIY-tutorial on how to make a clock out of junk mail Virgin America is offering an Ultimate Style Makeover, including roundtrip airfare and a makeover from Banana Republic Check out Travelzoo's Top 20 deals with blowout prices to every travel destination you can dream of Can't afford or...

I love a great cheap chic find but when you break down the cost per wear ratio, is it really a waste of money to buy a cheaper item? Cheaper can (but not always) equal lesser quality and not likely to be in your closet for more than a few seasons. Believe me, I know cheap doesn't always mean crappy. My Payless shoes that lasted longer than my Manolos are a great example of that. But let's look at the boucle jackets above. The Forever 21 blazer (left) is...

Wanna win a $10,000 shopping spree and appear in Harper's Bazaar? Yeah, of course you do! Enter their Personal Style Contest. Payless has definitely come a long way. Stylish Curves has an up close and personal look at their collections from Lela Rose and Christian Siriano. The Budget Babe is giving away a Tiffany and Co. bracelet valued at $290. Harlem Restaurant and Retail Week is under way. The "week" actually lasts until March 15 and includes 3 course meals from spots like 67 Orange, Mojo's and Chez Lucienne. Dress up your...