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Say Hello to Summer: 125 of the Best Dresses, Sandals, Swimsuits, and More to Kick It Off Right

Hannah Weil — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:01 PDT

Since Memorial Day plans have everyone seeking party dresses, fresh Summer shades, and sweet seasonal kicks, we're doing the legwork for you. Just in time for the weekend, we've rounded up the best in Summer sandals, totes, swimwear, dresses, and more to kick off the season as stylishly as possible. The bonus? This ultimate shopping guide is also budget-friendly. Nothing in this crew of essentials is over $100, so feel free to stock up. Click on to shop 125 of our favorite things for Summer.

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20 Totes to Take You to the Beach and Beyond (With Everything You Need in Tow) - All Under $100

Laura Marie Given — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:35:57 PDT

Thanks to extra daylight hours and plenty of warm-weather plans, Summer tends to be the season of running from place to place. Your must-have accessory to carry you through the chaos? A versatile, take-anywhere tote that's big enough to stash your beach reads, farmers market finds, or office essentials all season long. Whether you're into stripes and straw or brights and colorblocking, we've found 20 perfect finds to make toting your stuff easy and chic - and nothing's over $100. From neutral canvas weekenders to fresh florals - they're all inside. Click on for our favorite ways to "carry all" this Summer.

Summer Prep: Shop the Best Swimwear Under $100

Laura Marie Given — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:58 PDT

With beach weather and poolside BBQs near, our search for the perfect Summer swimsuit is on. While the quest for the right swimsuit isn't always easy, it doesn't have to be expensive. Whether you're into sleek one-pieces or flirty florals, we've found plenty of budget-friendly picks to get you through the season in Summer-perfect style. Hoping to stock up on some cute, affordable suits? From super sweet ruffles to sexy bustier tops, they're all right here - click on for 15 of our favorites to, well, suit any poolside style.

50 Summer Dresses Under $50 to Serve You Stylishly Well All Season

Hannah Weil — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:41:40 PDT

Memorial Day BBQs and backyard parties are just the beginning of a season when we'll live in our dresses. Whether you're seeking a style especially for the holiday weekend or out to score a few to slip into all Summer, we've got you covered. We too plan on luxuriating in the sun and staying cool in a bevy of our favorite frocks, so we've made it our mission to narrow down some of the best styles on the market - all under $50. Floral prints, an essential LBD, a flirty day dress - it's all right here. Click on to find your perfect dress - or dresses! - to take you stylishly through Summer.

Shop Spring's Parisian-Chic Stripes, All Under $100

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:30:34 PDT

Full disclosure: we've tried to put ourselves on a stripe-buying ban three times now, and it just never sticks. Stripes are not only a Spring staple, but give you that instant French-girl feeling (you know the one: polished Parisian elegance, red lips and boat trips, Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin on the French Riviera, etc.) - and with the Cannes Film Festival kicking off today, we thought it more than necessary to indulge ourselves in some striped shopping. Whether you're hoping to channel a nautical-chic look this season, or just trying to find your inner bon vivant, we've got you covered. Click through now to see and shop 25 budget-friendly striped pieces worthy of wearing for work, play, and beyond.

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Do the White Thing For Spring: Shop 30 Crisp Pieces, All Under $50

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:59:31 PDT

Whether or not white is actually a color is still up for debate, but either way, it's a fantastic way to look fresh and Spring-ready during the sunny season. Since we're smitten with wearing white all year long, we're helping you get a jump on your warm-weather wardrobe with a budget-friendly crop of ivory clothes and accessories to wear all season long. We've rounded up 30 crisp, clean white pieces that can easily fit into your budget - click through to see and shop them all now.

Upgrade Your Spring-to-Summer Work Essentials For Under $50

Hannah Weil — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:38:09 PDT

Spring and Summer can mean major wardrobe updates, and since there's nothing worse than being stuck in a pantsuit when it's 80 degrees outside, that means your workwear, too. Since you may not have unlimited resources to do so, we've made it a lot easier to upgrade your nine-to-five without compromising your budget. Sometimes all it takes is a printed blouse, a pretty shift, or a pair of new wedges to give your working wear a styled seasonal tilt, and we've culled 25 pieces that do just that for under $50. In need of a new pair of pumps or a classic pencil skirt? It's all inside - click on to see and shop your way to a Spring-and-Summer-ready office wardrobe.

Stock Up on Summer Tops - Shop 30 Irresistible Picks All Under $30!

Laura Marie Given — Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:35 PDT

Our Summer shopping lists include everything from nautical stripes to bold patterns to delicate, go-with-anything lace - and breezy tops are an easy, affordable way to score all of the above. Whether you're into sporty basics, cropped cuts, or feminine, tailored silhouettes, we've found budget-friendly picks to suit every occasion. Hoping to fill your Summer wardrobe with versatile tees and blouses? Here are 30 options under $30 to carry you through the sunny season with style.

25 Eco Jewelry Finds From Etsy's Most Sustainable Shops - All Under $25

Marisa Tom — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:51 PDT

For an eclectic, handmade take on jewelry, there's one word that instantly comes to mind: Etsy. To double our efforts on the "living local" concept, we've scoped out the coolest, most sustainable bits and baubles for a more eco-conscious approach to accessorizing. The best part of all? These unique finds are all $25 and under. Among the pieces we're loving most: a St. Germain liqueur bottle reshaped into an octagonal pendant necklace, the colorful stackable telephone wire bangles, and the tribal-inspired cuffs made completely from discarded grain leather make the cut. It's a mashup of upcycled, recycled, and reclaimed materials handcrafted into beautiful accents ready for the wearing. Click through to see our 25 Etsy eco jewelry picks - and shop your favorites.

15 Statement-Making Earrings For $15 and Under

Hannah Weil — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:27:19 PDT

The Spring runways made it abundantly clear: earrings are the jewelery must have of the season. But if adding another must have to your growing shopping list is a conflict of interest (one at odds with your budget), we're making adding to your Spring wish list and your jewelry collection a little easier. In this batch of budget-friendly finds, we sought out only the coolest and prettiest kinds of statement earrings. From classic gold hoops to jeweled cluster earrings, we've rounded up a few standouts with one thing in common - there's not a pair in here over $15. Click on to see and shop our favorite guilt-free finds.

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