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'sH&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 codeFor the 5'4 and under crowd, The Budget Fashionista has Five Budget Style Picks for petite ladiesCheck out this cute (and eco-friendly!) DIY-tutorial on how to make a clock out of junk mailVirgin America is offering an Ultimate Style Makeover, including roundtrip airfare and a makeover from Banana RepublicCheck out Travelzoo's Top 20 deals with blowout prices to every travel destination you can dream ofCan'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...