The Budget Babe | Affordable Fashion & Style Blog

The Look for Less Reader Request: J. Crew Nylon Ankle Socks



J.Crew at ShopStyle


J. Crew shows us how to add a stylish pop of color to any ensemble with their nylon anklets, available in packs of 3 (pink/green/yellow, olive/cobalt/black or wisteria/plum/raisin) for $24.50.


Need another option? We Love Colors sells ankle socks in 51 brilliant colors for $3.50 a pair. Just one thing: Whatever you do, please don't style your neon pink socks with neon green pumps (except maybe for Halloween).

The Look for Less: Christian Louboutin Miss Leopard Ankle Boots



Christian Louboutin at ShopStyle


What better way to add a touch of leopard print to your Fall wardrobe than with these Christian Louboutin Leopard Print Ankle boots? I can think of a couple better ways, actually, that don't cost $1,185...



Newport News at ShopStyle


Here's one: Leopard print ankle boots from Newport-News (Spiegel's got 'em too). I'm sure Steve Madden or BCBG or Bakers will come out with an even better look for less later in the season, but for just $49 you can get your animal-print fix today.

The Look for Less: Givenchy Lace-Up Booties



Givenchy at ShopStyle


Earlier I featured an inspired-by look for these Givenchy Lace-Up Textured Leather Boots ($995, Net-a-porter.com) and now I'm happy to present two alternative looks for less...



Topshop at ShopStyle


First up, the AVA Shiny Lace Up Hiker Boot ($190, Topshop.com). Still not cheap but you could rationalize by saying you're saving $805, haha. But don't use that kind of logic: Remember, $200 spent is still $200 spent, no matter how much you're "saving"! Ok, enough preaching, let's look at our next option which is even sweeter!



Newport News at ShopStyle


Can you believe these are from Newport-News? And they only cost $44. They kinda remind me of these boots by Tory Burch, too, since they don't have a peep-toe. Loves it.

Look for Less Reader Request: Elizabeth And James Haley Wedge Sandals



Elizabeth and James at ShopStyle


These earthy yet edgy Elizabeth And James "Haley" Buckle Back Platform Wedge Sandals sell for $325 at shopbop.com. Thought we could do a tad better with the price, so I rounded up some similar styles below. If I hadn't just recently purchased these Frye Amarillo Slingbacks on sale at Gilt.com, I'd be all over this look! How about you, are you feeling the peep-toe clog heel trend? (Try saying that five times fast.)