As I mentioned recently, I’m on a maj budget these days, so I love any bargain I can find that satisfies my need for staying in style and keeping it frugal. Below, some finds I’ve been swooning over:
These perforated leather espadrilles are the spitting image of a style from Loeffler Randall…but only $69. Cha-ching. (Although, if you’re a brand loyalist, you can find the LRs on sale here.)
I’m dying over this OTS, embroidered cotton dress ($98). It nails so many trends in one place and I just love the oversized easy-breeziness of it.
A sassy little needlepoint pillow to remind you how awesome you are ($34). (Also, this.)
I’ve been seeing these baskets from Eliza Gran ($96 apiece) pop up all over the place in the well-appointed homes of some major chic peas. Great for storing toys, magazines, shoes at the front door, etc. But I also ferreted out some lookalike baskets (also handmade!) on Etsy for $56 a pop. You’re welcome. {P.S. — Don’t miss the sweet pompommed straw handbags from this Etsy storefront either! All made in Spain, ooh la la.}
In the same vein, this embroidered clutch ($127) caught my attention as an easy way to punch up a simple white dress on the BBQ circuit this summer.
CHA CHA CHA in this OTS cotton lovely ($29). This is the exact sort of piece that I’d accent with higher-end pieces to elevate the whole look: I’d finish with my Rebecca de Ravenel drops ($275) and some fab sandals from Alexandre Birman ($695).
Feeling pret-ty pale as I head into the warmer weather months, so this new-to-me line Say Hello to Sexy Legs and all of its products — especially this tinted glow gel ($38) — caught my eye. I’m almost as a rule opposed to any self-tanning products because the smell makes me want to BARF. I’d rather be pale than smell like a burnt plastic doll, thankyouverymuch. P.S. — I have also used in the past Guerlain’s amazing Terracotta tan enhancer oil ($59). It smells like a beachy dream and adds a little tan glimmer/sheen to your limbs. Love. And BTW, Guerlain’s bronzer ($53) is THE BEST ON THE MARKET. I upgraded from Nars last year and haven’t looked back. Yes, it’s more pricey. But it lasts way longer (seriously, my girlfriends and I always whined about feeling like we’d go through a Nars bronzer in a few weeks!) and it goes on so natural. Love.
I’m so into the summer party mode right now. I’ll admit to stockpiling some cute bar/party accessories, including these retro flamingo picks ($9.50), some monogrammed plastic cups ($45), and some fab cocktail napkins ($8).
I’ve never been an iPhone case user (why ruin the perfect Apple design? I know, I know…I’m walking on the edge of danger because the phones are easy to shatter!), but I have to say, these Minnie and Emma cases ($59) are pret-ty cute. You can customize the pins/stickers you add to yours to include your name, favorite emojis, etc.
I’ve been stocking up on affordable statement blouses/tops to pair with my favorite jeans — it’s the perfect way to keep your weekend fashion game strong without breaking the bank.
A few of my favorite finds:
+Love the mixed media effect of this top ($53) — it nails the whole poplin/shirting trend that’s been on rage recently.
+J.Crew finally caught up with the times and came out with some poplin OTS tops in a variety of colors and stripes ($88). Easy way to punch some white jeans up.
+Love the flutter sleeves on this white top ($59).
+Even Gap’s in on the OTS trend — love this linen-y looking top ($59).
+Also love this boho white blouse ($59). I want to pair with skinny jeans and some stacked/wedged/platformed heels (i.e., these).
+Perfect for a BBQ ($88).
+This ($98) is so cute, I can’t even take it. LOVE NEED WANT NOW.