50 Under $50 Frugal Finds for Spring, Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with the nicest frugal finds this side of spring.
Toss on this necklace and your jeans-and-a-tee outfit will become stop-, stare-, and swoon-worthy. Necklace, $36; meetmark.com.
This cup's removable (and washable) sweater protects fingertips from too-hot joe. Knit Color Cozy mug, $26; leifshop.com.
A cream eyeshadow with true staying power. Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow/Liner in Stiletto, $19; benefitcosmetics.com.
A bracelet so cheery it's like wearing Prozac on your wrist. IsaacMizrahiLive! for QVC, $49.50; qvc.com.
This floaty top gives you an artful color-blocked look, without thinking about it. Nicole by Nicole Miller top, $20; jcp.com.
Hey! Quit singin' in the rain! Umbrella, $19.95; jimeale.com.
Retro red shades to hide behind and still look friendly. Sunglasses, $14; fredflare.com.
This cool print will get you through the last cold snap. Scarf, $17.95; affordablescarves.com.
Spring is in the air — and on your coffee table. Vase, $7.99; ikea.com.
The juiciest peach gloss. Tendertone Lip Balm in Purring, $15; maccosmetics.com.
Give your texting thumbs a rest and really thank a pal by sending one of these. Note cards, $16.95 for 8; jfalkner.com.
A stripey-happy-slouchy tee. Top, $17.94; oldnavy.com.
A swipe of this at your lash lines and you'll smolder. JK Jemma Kidd Hi-Design Eye Colour in Trend, $16; target.com.
A stylish woman never outgrows a pretty bow at the waist. Belt, $9.50; flirtcatalog.com.
Super-fun lipsticks at a price so low you can play around. Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color in Cherry Picking, Pinkerbell, and Don't Blink Pink, $1.99 each; walmart.com.
This funky mini-sculpture will give a boring shelf some serious pizazz. Urchin objet, $19.99; dwellstudio.com (enter REDBOOK at checkout).
One swipe of this knit-witty blush on your cheeks warms up your whole face. Cashmere Wear Blush in Rose, $12.95; physiciansformula.com.
A knife with brawn and beauty? We'll marry it! Santoku knife, $19.95; bodum.com.
Here are the cute shoes — now go find the yacht. Flats, $16.90; gojane.com.
Possibly the most charming set of glasses ever. Babushkups nesting glasses, $19; daytripsociety.com.
Sunny hat days are here again, huzzah! Fedora, $12.99; target.com.
For your artsy scribbles, or to stave off toddler meltdowns. Playon crayons, $12 for 12; raredevice.net.
Now that the grass is green, your nails should be too! 3 Free Nail Lacquer in Bossy Boots, $14; butterlondon.com.
Cleavage-grazing blue baubles (eyes up here, everyone!). Goldtone necklace, $17.99; overstock.com.
A dab of this all-natural moisturizer goes an amazingly long way. Steamcream, $18; topshop.com.
This bag is too cute to dump on the floor. Ask the maître d' to give it its very own chair. Bag, $48; fashionjunkee.com.
Each print from this glam little camera repeats the same image nine times, like instant Pop Art. (Somewhere, Andy Warhol is smiling.) Pop9 camera, $39; lomography.com.
Feminine, alluring, and definitely not your grandma's rose perfume. Eau Rose roll-on fragrance, $48 for .7 oz; diptyqueparis.com.
Shoes to turn even Wednesday into "Dirty-dance with the hubster" night. N by Nicole Miller heels, $40; jcp.com.
A classic monogrammed case for the most modern of gadgets. E-reader case, $14; westelm.com.
Say no to the stinky turtle from the pet shop, but yes to this precious, sparkly brooch. Pin, $38; carolee.com.
Nope, you really aren't too old (or too cool) to be splashing in puddles. Rain boots, $49; sakroots.com.
Two fantastic trends — pleated skirt, tie-neck blouse — in one throw-it-on dress. Esley dress, $49; lulus.com.
A watch that's equally at ease at a BBQ or the opera... just like your dream man, yes? Watch, $29.95; sendthetrend.com.
A fun pop of color for your mantelpiece. Candlestick, $36; blisslivinghome.com.
Because even bad girls need tiny, office-appropriate studs. Earrings, $29; stelladot.com.
Be the cutest hostess by labeling cheese with these li'l figurines. Writeable cheese markers, $21; peppersproutdesigns.com.
The only other way to get a bag this luxe for so little is soo not legal. Bag, $39.95; shoedazzle.com.
Your new MVP flats — they'll make everything you wear feel hip. Isabel Toledo for Payless loafers, $44.99; payless.com.
Turn your afternoon cup of Earl Grey into a solo tea party. Tea for one, $22.50; spoonsisters.com.
Make all those black-coat-wearers green with envy. Merona for Target jacket, $39.99; target.com.
Poof! This foundation-and-brush duo makes imperfections disappear. (Our beauty department says to buff it on in circular motions.) Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation and Airbrush Finish Foundation Brush, $38 for both; qvc.com.
Use an old-school hourglass to time a game of "Who can clean up Legos the fastest?" Hourglass, $38; apartment48.com.
Don't be fooled: This waist-cinching, curve-brushing dress is s-e-x-y. Dress, $24.80; forever21.com.
These one-of-a-kind creations, made from cotton scarves, will turn you into something you never would've imagined: a shag-rug lover. Scarf strips rag rug, $28; urbanoutfitters.com.
This oven mitt from a classic French brand makes even roast chicken feel like gourmet poulet. Saubuse oven mitt, $25; bonmarcheonline.com.
What's black, off-white, and red all over? Your new sexy date-night shoes (bah-dum-bum). Wedges, $34; avon.com.
A cuff that's part punk rock, part African savanna... and entirely awesome. Bracelet, $28; shopbelina.com.
Throw this on your couch and believe, once and for all, in the possibility of reincarnation. Back Bay hook pillow, $48; laylagrayce.com.
Just call us Ishmael, 'cause we're obsessed with this sweater's whimsical whale. Sweater, $49.50; aerie.com.
This cup's removable (and washable) sweater protects fingertips from too-hot joe. Knit Color Cozy mug, $26; leifshop.com.
A cream eyeshadow with true staying power. Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow/Liner in Stiletto, $19; benefitcosmetics.com.
A bracelet so cheery it's like wearing Prozac on your wrist. IsaacMizrahiLive! for QVC, $49.50; qvc.com.
This floaty top gives you an artful color-blocked look, without thinking about it. Nicole by Nicole Miller top, $20; jcp.com.
Hey! Quit singin' in the rain! Umbrella, $19.95; jimeale.com.
Retro red shades to hide behind and still look friendly. Sunglasses, $14; fredflare.com.
This cool print will get you through the last cold snap. Scarf, $17.95; affordablescarves.com.
Spring is in the air — and on your coffee table. Vase, $7.99; ikea.com.
The juiciest peach gloss. Tendertone Lip Balm in Purring, $15; maccosmetics.com.
Give your texting thumbs a rest and really thank a pal by sending one of these. Note cards, $16.95 for 8; jfalkner.com.
A stripey-happy-slouchy tee. Top, $17.94; oldnavy.com.
A swipe of this at your lash lines and you'll smolder. JK Jemma Kidd Hi-Design Eye Colour in Trend, $16; target.com.
A stylish woman never outgrows a pretty bow at the waist. Belt, $9.50; flirtcatalog.com.
Super-fun lipsticks at a price so low you can play around. Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color in Cherry Picking, Pinkerbell, and Don't Blink Pink, $1.99 each; walmart.com.
This funky mini-sculpture will give a boring shelf some serious pizazz. Urchin objet, $19.99; dwellstudio.com (enter REDBOOK at checkout).
One swipe of this knit-witty blush on your cheeks warms up your whole face. Cashmere Wear Blush in Rose, $12.95; physiciansformula.com.
A knife with brawn and beauty? We'll marry it! Santoku knife, $19.95; bodum.com.
Here are the cute shoes — now go find the yacht. Flats, $16.90; gojane.com.
Possibly the most charming set of glasses ever. Babushkups nesting glasses, $19; daytripsociety.com.
Sunny hat days are here again, huzzah! Fedora, $12.99; target.com.
For your artsy scribbles, or to stave off toddler meltdowns. Playon crayons, $12 for 12; raredevice.net.
Now that the grass is green, your nails should be too! 3 Free Nail Lacquer in Bossy Boots, $14; butterlondon.com.
Cleavage-grazing blue baubles (eyes up here, everyone!). Goldtone necklace, $17.99; overstock.com.
A dab of this all-natural moisturizer goes an amazingly long way. Steamcream, $18; topshop.com.
This bag is too cute to dump on the floor. Ask the maître d' to give it its very own chair. Bag, $48; fashionjunkee.com.
Each print from this glam little camera repeats the same image nine times, like instant Pop Art. (Somewhere, Andy Warhol is smiling.) Pop9 camera, $39; lomography.com.
Feminine, alluring, and definitely not your grandma's rose perfume. Eau Rose roll-on fragrance, $48 for .7 oz; diptyqueparis.com.
Shoes to turn even Wednesday into "Dirty-dance with the hubster" night. N by Nicole Miller heels, $40; jcp.com.
A classic monogrammed case for the most modern of gadgets. E-reader case, $14; westelm.com.
Say no to the stinky turtle from the pet shop, but yes to this precious, sparkly brooch. Pin, $38; carolee.com.
Nope, you really aren't too old (or too cool) to be splashing in puddles. Rain boots, $49; sakroots.com.
Two fantastic trends — pleated skirt, tie-neck blouse — in one throw-it-on dress. Esley dress, $49; lulus.com.
A watch that's equally at ease at a BBQ or the opera... just like your dream man, yes? Watch, $29.95; sendthetrend.com.
A fun pop of color for your mantelpiece. Candlestick, $36; blisslivinghome.com.
Because even bad girls need tiny, office-appropriate studs. Earrings, $29; stelladot.com.
Be the cutest hostess by labeling cheese with these li'l figurines. Writeable cheese markers, $21; peppersproutdesigns.com.
The only other way to get a bag this luxe for so little is soo not legal. Bag, $39.95; shoedazzle.com.
Your new MVP flats — they'll make everything you wear feel hip. Isabel Toledo for Payless loafers, $44.99; payless.com.
Turn your afternoon cup of Earl Grey into a solo tea party. Tea for one, $22.50; spoonsisters.com.
Make all those black-coat-wearers green with envy. Merona for Target jacket, $39.99; target.com.
Poof! This foundation-and-brush duo makes imperfections disappear. (Our beauty department says to buff it on in circular motions.) Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation and Airbrush Finish Foundation Brush, $38 for both; qvc.com.
Use an old-school hourglass to time a game of "Who can clean up Legos the fastest?" Hourglass, $38; apartment48.com.
Don't be fooled: This waist-cinching, curve-brushing dress is s-e-x-y. Dress, $24.80; forever21.com.
These one-of-a-kind creations, made from cotton scarves, will turn you into something you never would've imagined: a shag-rug lover. Scarf strips rag rug, $28; urbanoutfitters.com.
This oven mitt from a classic French brand makes even roast chicken feel like gourmet poulet. Saubuse oven mitt, $25; bonmarcheonline.com.
What's black, off-white, and red all over? Your new sexy date-night shoes (bah-dum-bum). Wedges, $34; avon.com.
A cuff that's part punk rock, part African savanna... and entirely awesome. Bracelet, $28; shopbelina.com.
Throw this on your couch and believe, once and for all, in the possibility of reincarnation. Back Bay hook pillow, $48; laylagrayce.com.
Just call us Ishmael, 'cause we're obsessed with this sweater's whimsical whale. Sweater, $49.50; aerie.com.