2012′s Color of the Year, according to the Pantone Color Institute, is a reddish orange color called Tangerine Tango. I’ve already expressed my love for all things orange, and Tangerine Tango is no exception. It’s a lively, vivid color that’s great on all types of clothing as well as cosmetics. Check out some of my favorite Tangerine Tango deals for just $20 or less!

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LOFT has always been one of my favorite stores for feminine basics. So of course I’m always excited whenever they have a sale and I can stock up on even more pretty wardrobe staples for less money! In addition to some great stuff in their clearance section, right now LOFT is running a sale on springtime essentials, including lots of great picks like these for under $20!

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I was on a quest one night to find some Pajama Jeans when I decided to stop into the local Kmart. It’d been a few years since the last time I went to Kmart, but stopped short when I saw the women’s clothing display right in the front of the store — could it be that Kmart’s clothes were actually cute? After walking around the department for only five minutes, I already had an armful of adorable dresses, tops and sweaters to take into the fitting room. Somewhere in the last few years, Kmart seems to have transformed itself from somewhere I’d go to only to buy bath towels and sweatpants to a place that sold affordable, stylish clothes. They even have clothing lines from celebrity fashionistas like Sofia Vergara and Selena Gomez! I’ve been pleasantly surprised with what you can find from Kmart, and you can’t beat the prices!

Check out these cute picks for just $20 or under each.

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Ever since I first saw the pretty pleated midi skirts (midi= mid-length; between mini and maxi) on the runways, in fashion magazines, and in stores for spring, I’ve adored them. Their breezy, flowy look is just perfect for springtime! So of course, I’ve been on the lookout for budget-friendly options — and discovered some other beautiful and affordable pleated pieces as well.

At under just $2o each, any of these items would be a great addition to your wardrobe for Spring!

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Valentine’s Day is a week away, and I’m going to confess that I’m pretty excited about it. I know that it’s sort of over-hyped, but I just love that there is a whole day out of the year celebrating love! So of course I take full advantage of Valentine’s Day fashion: red, heart overload, and romantic details! If you’re as much of a hopeless romantic as I am, then you’ll love these great fashion finds for Valentine’s Day — and even if you’re not, you’ll love the prices!

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One big trend from last season that has carried over to this year is python print! Like other animal prints, python adds a fun edge to your outfits. Whether you choose an allover python-print dress, a pair of python pumps, or a fun belt, just remember to keep the rest of your outfit simple!

Here are some of my favorite python pieces, all of which are as affordable at just $20 or less each!

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One of the most fun nights of the year, New Year’s Eve, is just a few days away, but don’t worry if you don’t have an outfit picked out yet! Here are some great outfit options for New Year’s in the perfect colors for the night — silver and gold. No matter where you are or what you do for New Year’s, you’ll want to sparkle, and all these pieces will help you do just that! And best of all, each piece is less than $20!

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The rain, snow and sleet during this time of year can be depressing. So as gray days stretch on, add a splash of color to your ensemble! It’s both easy and affordable to switch out the dark shades in your wardrobe for happy colors instead. Your spirits will instantly be lifted! Check out these fun bright pieces to add to your wardrobe for just $20 each!

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Okay. Maybe we’re jumping the gun here. Clothes plural is a strong statement. But they do sell one really cute shirt and we have to say we’re impressed — with Walmart as well as with CollegeFashion for finding it. Whether, it holds up or not…we can’t really vouch for that. The important thing is that it’s only $14 and it’s hip and trendy and everyone will think you got it at a really fancy store.

Click here to see the gem of a shirt for yourself.

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Prim and proper ladylike fashion has had a surge in popularity recently, and I’m totally on board with it. I love embracing my girly side with a pretty dress and heels from time to time. Plus wearing details like lace, pearls, ruffles and bows just makes you look so sophisticated and ladylike. Most of all, though, what I like about this style is that it’s all about leaving a little something to the imagination — in other words, classy over trashy.

And you don’t have to spend a lot to look sophisticated and ladylike — here are a few ladylike pieces for just $20 or less each!

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