To prove it to you, I rounded up 30 affordable pairs to pick from so you can start the summer off in style! Which would you choose?

Printed Sandals

1. DV by Dolce Vita ‘Dania’ sandal – Nordstrom // 2. Apt 9 Floral Chain Flip Flops – Kohl’s // 3. Leather strap thong – ZARA // 4. Vaughn T Strap Sandal – LOFT

Embellished Sandals

5. Pepper Embellished Flip Flop – Payless // 6. Treasure Footed Sandal – ModCloth // 7. Caviar Gem Flower Flip Flop – Target // 8. Very Volatile Jezable – Piperlime // 9. Viola Flower Sandals – LOFT // 10. Embellished Sandals – Old Navy // 11. Jeweled Flip Flops – JCPenney

Thin Strap Flip Flops

12. Ipanema ‘Neo Love’ flip flop – Nordstrom // 13. Lavern Sandal – Target // 14. Capri Sandal – Old Navy // 15. Nine West Wiston – Piperlime // 16. Embellished ankle sandals – Old Navy // 17. Mazzy Flip Flop – Banana Republic

Thick Strap Flip Flops

18. Entanglement of Flavor Sandal – ModCloth // 19. Tassel Slide Sandals – LOFT // 20. Metallic Shield Flip Flops – JCPenney // 21. DV by Dolce Vita Ayden – Piperlime // 22. Gc Shoes Arena – Piperlime // 23. Steve Madden Cufff – Piperlime // 24. Moniquee sandal – Piperlime // 25. Multi strap thong – GAP

Multicolored Sandals

26. Promise Studded T-Strap – Lulu’s // 27. Apt 9 Shield Flip Flop – Kohl’s // 28. At the Amusement Park Sandal – ModCloth // 29. Streaked Sky Sandal – ModCloth // 30. DV by Dolce Vita Domino – Piperlime

Now, when it comes to saving versus splurging, sunglasses are one of the areas where I do splurge a bit. Protecting my eyes is so important, so buying a quality pair of shades is essential to wear when I leave my home. I know a lot of people argue that they sit on their sunglasses and break them so they shouldn’t buy expensive sunglasses. However, trust me: if you buy a nice pair…you’ll make sure you take care of them. At least, in my case, I know that is true. I’ve invested in a few pairs of “higher end” sunglasses and they are all still in use up to 6 years later. I never leave my sunglasses out on the counter or in my car seat. They come off of my head and straight into their sunglasses case (which you definitely should have for your sunglasses, by the way). I’ve yet to break a pair of mine. Also – that doesn’t mean I don’t have pairs of less expensive sunglasses. I always have a pair on hand to wear to the beach – I don’t want my nice sunglasses to get sand on them!

Today, I thought I’d round up a collection of sunglasses in all shapes, styles, and colors! From cat eye, to retro, to striped, to tortoise…there are a lot to pick from! And they come in all price points as well…you don’t have to splurge on an expensive pair if you don’t want to (even though I suggest you save your pennies for a nice pair)!

Anyway – what do you think? Do you splurge on a nice pair of sunglasses? Any favorite brands or shapes?

Printed Sunglasses

1. Cat Eye Sunglasses with multi frame – ASOS // 2. kate spade new york ‘dellas’ – Nordstrom // 3. Stripe Cat Eye – LOFT // 4. House of Harlow 1960 round sunglasses – Piperlime // 5. A.J. Morgan Retro Sunglasses – Nordstrom

Tortoise Sunglasses

6. Halogen Retro Sunglasses – Nordstrom // 7. Ray-Ban ‘High Street’ – Nordstrom // 8. Mari sunglasses – Banana Republic // 9. Marc by Marc Jacobs Cat Eye – Piperlime // 10. Ray-Ban New Wayfarer – Nordstrom // 11. TOMS ‘Gigi’ Sunglasses – Nordstrom // 12. Spring Cat Eye – LOFT // 13. Kate Spade Gayla – Piperlime

Embellished Sunglasses

14. Embellished Gem Cat Eye – ASOS // 15. Bug & Flower Sunglasses – ASOS // 16. Embellished Cat Eye – ASOS // 17. kate spade new york 52mm retro sunglasses – Nordstrom

Classic Shaped Sunglasses

18. Ray-Ban 52mm Retro Sunglasses – Nordstrom // 19. Tory Burch Retro Sunglasses – Nordstrom // 20. Elizabeth & James Charlton – Piperlime // 21. Vince Camuto 53mm Sunglasses – Nordstrom //

Two Tone Sunglasses

22. MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Bradshaw’ – Nordstrom // 23. Ray-Ban New Wayfarer – Piperlime //24. Elizabeth Round Sunglasses – LOFT // 25. COACH Two Tone Sunglasses – Nordstrom

Anyway, today I thought I’d round up an array of eyelet options (affordable, of course). From tops, to tanks, to dresses, shorts, and skirts, I’ve got you covered! Which would you choose?

Tops

1. Essential Eyelet Top – Forever 21 // 2. Eyelet Tee – GAP // 3. Eyelet Swiss Dot Top – LOFT // 4. Mixed Eyelet Top – Old Navy // 5. Eyelet Trench – Anthropologie

Tanks

6. Scalloped Eyelet Shell – LOFT // 7. Pizzelle Party Top – ModCloth // 8. Jennifer Lopez Eyelet Tank – Kohl’s // 9. Flower Eyelet Tank – LOFT // 10. Sabine Eyelet Shell Tank – Piperlime

Dresses

11. Passing Glances Dress – ModCloth // 12. Studio 1 Sleeveless Eyelet Shirtdress – JCPenney // 13. Pleat Neck Eyelet Shift Dress – JCPenney // 14. Fit & Flare Eyelet Dress – Forever 21 // 15. Weekend Whimsy Dress – ModCloth

Shorts and Skirts

16. Eyelet Skirt – Old Navy // 17. Cafe Capri in Pinwheel Eyelet – J.Crew // 18. Caslon Eyelet Cotton Skirt – Nordstrom // 19. Clean Front Eyelet Shorts – GAP // 20. jcp Eyelet Shorts – JCPenney

I have to admit – I used to think that one piece bathing suits were for “older individuals,” if you will. I dreaded the day I’d be shopping for one. Perhaps there has been a change in me, or perhaps it is just because the makers of bathing suits have realized their potential…but I have been absolutely amazed with the adorable one piece options available! They can be cute, they can be flattering, and they can even be sexy (plunging necklines, anyone?). I actually find myself liking them more than the bikini options I see. From floral, to graphic prints, to polka dots, to solids…there are so many to choose from. I don’t know if I can pick one favorite from the bunch…perhaps #2 or #20. Which would you choose?

Floral Prints

1. Lolli Peplum One-Piece – Urban Outfitters // 2. Nanette Lepore Kimono Floral Seductress Suit – Anthropologie // 3. Vintage Paisley Bandeau – J.Crew // 4. Kushcush Lauren One Piece – Anthropologie

Graphic Prints

5. Rodanthe Colorblocked Maillot – Anthropologie // 6. Maaji Lacey Teacups Swimsuit – ASOS // 7. Ted Baker Snake Print Swimsuit – ASOS // 8. Nautical Strip Keyhole One Piece – LOFT // 9. Twisted Bandeau Control Max Swimsuit – Old Navy // 10. Exotic Dot Print Twist Tankini – LOFT

Polka Dots

11. ASSETS by Sara Blakely Polka Dot Suit – Target // 12. Piha Spot and Stripe Skirted Swimsuit – ASOS // 13. Sashed Dots Maillot – Anthropologie // 14. French Connection Starry Night Suit – ASOS // 15. Shadow Dot Twist Front Swim Dress – Ann Taylor // 16. Cream Texture Polka Dot Swimsuit – Topshop

Solids

17. One Shoulder Belted Suit – ASOS // 18. Clean Water One Piece Swimdress – Target // 19. Merona One Shoulder Swimsuit – Target // 20. Ruched Shimmer One Piece – Victoria’s Secret // 21. Plunge Backless Suit – ASOS // 22. Women’s Braided Butterfly Swimsuit – Old Navy // 23. Gold-trim Tank Suit – J.Crew // 24. Laser-cut Peplum Bandeau Swimsuit – ASOS

Shoes and Accessories

1. Soda dalmatian print sandals – Lulu’s // 2. Mossimo striped ballet flat – Target // 3. Mossimo printed cross body handbag – Target // 4. Danielle Nicole ‘Yasmin’ clutch – Piperlime // 5. How About Wow flats – ModCloth

Dresses

6. Chevron the Dance Floor Dress – ModCloth // 7. Striped Chiffon Dress – Old Navy // 8. Mossimo colorblock dress – Target // 9. Mossimo fit and flare dress – Target // 10. Kimono-a-Mano striped dress – Lulu’s // 11. Matrix Code of Conduct Dress – ModCloth // 12. One Swell Swoop Dress – ModCloth

Separates

13. Merona scoop neck tee – Target // 14. Cloud Bank Top – ModCloth // 15. Gingham shorts – Old Navy // 16. Dance With Me tunic – ModCloth // 17. The Diva skinny ankle pants – Old Navy (I have two pairs of these pants, including this print, and I LOVE THEM!)

How do you like to wear black and white? Tops? Dresses? Skirts?

Orange Dresses

1. Blooming Poppies dress – ModCloth // 2. Roll sleeve shirt dress – GAP // 3. C.Luce colorblock mini dress – Piperlime // 4. Printed tank maxi – GAP // 5. LC Lauren Conrad chiffon shirtdress – Kohl’s // 6. Pleated midi dress (I have this in black: LOVE!) – LOFT // 7. Everywhere You Tune dress – ModCloth // 8. Tango For It! dress – ModCloth // 9. Mossimo ruched maxi – Target // 10. Mixed eyelet dress – Old Navy

Orange Separates

11. Mossimo lace shorts – Target // 12. Boyfriend roll up shorts – GAP // 13. Tie waist shorts – LOFT // 14. Crepe tank – LOFT // 15. LC Lauren Conrad polka dot shorts – Kohl’s // 16. Merona striped skirt – Target // 17. Skinny mini skimmer pants – GAP // 18. Mossimo pleated peplum top – Target

Orange Shoes

19. Carrot Crop sandal – ModCloth // 20. Fitzwell ‘Addison’ flat – Zappos // 21. Sole Society ‘Savannah’ sandal – Nordstrom // 22. Enzo Angiolini ‘Bertolino’ flat – Zappos // 23. Coral that Jazz sandal – ModCloth // 24. Perforated ballet flat – Old Navy // 25. Topshop ‘Mist’ T-strap flat – Nordstrom // 26. DV by Dolce Vita ‘Lunna’ flat – Zappos

Which orange hued item would you add to your wardrobe?

This means that dress season is officially back! And that also means that I’m oh so ready to break out some comfy, easy, breezy maxi dresses. My favorite. There are already quite a few to choose from in the stores, and I’m coveting many right about now…

1. Vintage floral print maxi – ASOS // 2. Sabine printed pleated maxi dress – Piperlime //

3. Scarf print maxi dress – Piperlime // 4. Jack by Bb Dakota cascade print maxi – Piperlime //

5. Waves tank maxi – LOFT // 6. Viva Vena tie front maxi – Piperlime //

7. Printed drapey maxi – GAP

Are you ready for maxi dress season? Which dress would you most like to wear?

Do you have a few pairs of espadrilles in your closet? Today, I’ve rounded up 25…count ‘em…25 amazing espadrille options. They’re all under $100, so you won’t have to shell out the big bucks either. So, which style would you snag for yourself?

1. Steve Madden ‘Jenny’ – Piperlime // 2. Tommy Hilfiger ‘Dalishay’ – Piperlime

3. Hippy Wedges – ASOS // 4. Mossimo ‘Pam’ Wedge – Target // 5. Diba ‘Rock Em’ – Zappos

6. Report ‘Antonella’ – Piperlime // 7. MIA ‘Spring’ – Piperlime // 8. Sesto Meucci espadrilles – Zappos

9. Sofft ‘Pedra’ – Zappos // 10. Ralph Lauren ‘Cecilia’ – Zappos //  11. Espadrille Wedges – GAP // 12. Step Into the Sunlight wedge – ModCloth // 13. Nine West ‘Immunity’ – Nordstrom // 14. J. Renee ‘Melo – Zappos

15. Hailey Jeans Co – Target // 16. Lucky Brand ‘Kyndra’ – Nordstrom // 17. Diba ‘Day Tona’ – Zappos // 18. Tie Leg Espadrilles – Old Navy // 19. LifeStride ‘Cloris’ – Zappos

20. DV by Dolce Vita ‘Talor’ – Piperlime // 21. Bandolino ‘Quipster’ – Zappos // 22. Lucky Brand ‘Rilo’ – Zappos // 23. Style in Your Wake wedges – ModCloth // 24. Mossimo ‘Perri’ wedge – Target // 25. Chinese Laundry ‘Down Town’ – Piperlime

What is your go-to shoe for spring?

I’m pretty sure I add a little black dress of some sort to my wardrobe each season, and they tend to be my go-to pull from the closet when I don’t know what to wear. Today, I rounded up a selection of black dresses that span many different occasions! Which dress (or dresses…) would you select?

For a night out - 1. Topshop cutout bodycon dress – Nordstrom //2. Leith Crochet Trim Dress – Nordstrom // 3. The Evening Unfolds Dress  – ModCloth // 4. Run the Show dress – ModCloth

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Office appropriate - 5. Crepe Ruched Dress – Ann Taylor // 6. Apt. 9 Peplum dress – Kohl’s // 7. Work with Me dress – ModCloth

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For everyday wear – 8. Full skirt midi dress – LOFT // 9. Crossover dress – Ann Taylor // 10. Piped pleated crepe dress – LOFT // 11. Mixed eyelet dolman dress – Old Navy // 12. Midi dress with scoop back – ASOS // 13. Mossimo tie waist dress – Target // 14. Mixed eyelet tank dress – Old Navy // 15. Simply Sensational dress – ModCloth // 16. Love maxi dress with cowl back – ASOS

Are you a fan of the little black dress? When do you tend to wear them?

As you saw yesterday, I am a fan of bold, thick stripes every once in a while. Today, I decided to round up some other eye catching options…all of which will not break the bank to purchase, of course! All of them are under $80, as a matter of fact…let’s get started:

Dresses

1. Striped Fit and Flare Dress – Old Navy $20 // 2. Motel Penny Smock Dress – ASOS $76.30 // 3. Cotton Maxi Dress – LOFT $69.50 // 4. Deep Blue Striped Combination Dress – ZARA $59.90 // 5. Striped Ponte Scuba Dress – Piperlime $79 // 6. Black Combination Striped Dress – ZARA $59.90

Skirts and Shorts

7. Striped Jersey Pencil Skirt – Old Navy $17 // 8. Green Striped Midi Skirt – ASOS $63.14 // 9. Vertigo with the Flow Skirt – Lulu’s $43 // 10. Tinley Road Striped Ponte Skirt – Piperlime $49 // 11. High Waisted Shorts in Bold Stripe – ASOS $52.62

Shoes and Accessories

12. Black and White Combination Heels – ZARA $79.90 // 13. Merona Stripe Wristlet – Target $16.99 // 14. Printed Canvas Tote – GAP $39.95 // 15. Jessica Simpson Philomena Striped Heels – Lulu’s $79 // 16. C Label Stripe Canvas Flats – Lulu’s $20

Will you be hitting the stores for some stripes this spring? What is your favorite way to wear them?