Baby on a Budget

You don't have to shop at designer stores to buy cute clothes, but you also don't have to get caught shopping at Wal-Mart with a bag over your head in order not to break your budget either. Here are some fun, fashionable places to buy adorable clothing in the mist of our country's economic melt-down.

1. Forever 21: http://www.forever21.com/

Sells women's and men's clothing at affordable prices, (like a prom dress starting at about $25 each), is part of a chain of stores including Heritage 1981, Twelve by Twelve, and the newest edition, Faith 21, a line of fashion forward plus size clothes. With 21 specials daily, (a 20% off sale on 21 different items everyday), this will be your new one stop store for everything from cute outerwear to sexy swimwear.

2. Charlotte Russe: http://www.charlotterusse.com/
A preppy, pretty, girly store featuring casual and formal dresses and tops to fit any girls' needs. With their new Shop, Share, Socialize tool bar, you can shop and chat with your friends anytime, anywhere. Charlotte Russe also features seven7 jeans and chic accessories to complete any look.