Frugalista.

Thanks for your sweet and supportive responses to yesterday’s post! You rock.

I mentioned In the course of that post that I’ve been ballin on a budget lately.  The best way to do this?  Buy some insanely good shoes and well-fitting, high-end jeans and then sprinkle in affordable finds.

Below, some of my top picks, all under $100 (a few are slightly over, but…you get my drift):

+This trench dress is MAJOR.  Looks like a million bucks, and is $129 with an extra 50% off right now.

+This sweet embroidered dress ($98) is SO on trend right now.

+OTS and only $40…yes.  Similarly, OMG, this dress is too rad for words ($56).

+This chambray dress has the sweetest ruffle and is only $44.  I swear to God I have not shopped at Express since the early 2000s, but I was lured to their e-boutique when I saw a similar style for $60 that was favorably reviewed by a few bloggers.

+This top is only $10.  $10!  WHAT!

+I live in my espadrilles in the summer, and these pink-and-linen striped ones are on sale for $30!  HURRY.

+I’ve seen denim tie-waist skirts ERRRYWHERE, including at Madewell for $88. Must own.

+Love the colors of these New Balance sneaks ($85).

+Love this tangerine-hued jumpsuit ($106).  I’ll wear mine with strappy sandals and a good tan over the summer.

+Am I killing you with too much OTS goodness yet?  Because this striped lovely has also caught my eye ($68).  And so did this one ($119) — what great colors!  Missoni-esque, no?

+And also, this ($52).

+These suede lace-up sandals in the prettiest shade of pink ($129) give Aquazzuras a run for their money.

+Super fun lace dress ($119).  Or check out this LWD at $89!

+I can’t get over how pretty and unusual this eyelet dress ($137 — OK, we’re well over $100 now, but bear with me!) is.  At a similar price point, I die over this fun fringed/striped dress.

+Chambray is everywhere this season.  This dress will be a go-to for me ($89).