Summer Essentials for a ‘Girl on a Budget’

Yesterday I shared my top picks for Updating Your Summer Wardrobe. This list has all the same essentials, but at a pricepoint that won’t hurt our wallets. Take a look through and find out what your wardrobe needs to reboot before summer starts!

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{ASOS Round Sunglasses With Laid On Nose Bridge} {DOROTHY PERKINS Blue Scallop Hem Shorts}
{H&M Fringe Suede Clutch} {TOPSHOP Texture Gathered Midi Skirt}
{BIRKENSTOCK Rio 2 Strap White Sandals} {GAP 1969 chambray shirt} {H&M Bib Short Overalls}
{NEW LOOK Orange Floral Print Crop Top} {H&M Wide satin trousers}
{NEW LOOK Pink Key Hole Back Textured Boxy Top} {MODCLOTH Pastel Pretty Little Lilacs Wedge}
{RIVER ISLAND Girls orange floral top and short set} {RIVER ISLAND Yellow raglan sleeve t-shirt dress}
 {NEW LOOK Blue Aztec Stripe Print Espadrilles} {FOREVER 21 Old School Cat-Eye Sunglasses}
 {GAP 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans} {ASOS LETS GO Ballet Flats} {FOREVER 21 Cutout T-Strap Sandals}
{GAP 1969 polka dot denim midi shorts} {H&M Floral bikini} {OLD NAVY Women’s The Pixie Bermudas}
{Gracie Neon Floral Crepe Crop Sleeveless Shell Top} {GAP Gingham oxford shirtdress}

Trend Alert: The Pineapple

I don’t know if you have noticed, but it seems everywhere we turn the new summer print is this tropical fruit! Not just yellow and green, we have seen this motif on a variety of tones.  Put a splash in your summer wardrobe with the Pineapple Print.

Trend Alert- The Pineapple

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{BOOHOO Jazmin Pineapple Print String Back Playsuit}
{RIVER ISLAND Blue Pineapple Print Head Scarf} {NEW LOOK Pink Pineapple Print Mini Tube Skirt}
{THE DAIRY Pineapples Summer iPhone phone case via ETSY}
 {CYNTHIA ROWLEY Pineapple Tee} {CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Ana Pineapple Acrylic Shoulder Bag}
{LEE RENEE Pineapple Stud Earrings} {TOPSHOP Pineapple Print Sundress}
{RIVER ISLAND Yellow Pineapple Print Bandeau Bikini Top}
{RIVER ISLAND Yellow Pineapple Print Bikini Bottoms} {CÉLINE VINTAGE pineapple pendant necklace}
{RIVER ISLAND Blue Chelsea Girl Pineapple Print Cami Dress} {CLOSED Printed T-shirt}
{OAS Espadrillos} {RIVER ISLAND White Pineapple Print Purse} {AERIE Bikini Top}
{AERIE Bikini Bottom} {JOY Louche Ditta Pineapple Dress} {HOLLY RYAN Pineapple Ring}
{RIVER ISLAND Green Pineapple Print Shorts} {ASOS Pineapple Watch}
{Park Lane Pineapple Slipper Shoes via ASOS}

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Item of the Day: Maison Martin Margiela

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 
Embellished iridescent patent-leather waist belt

Maison Martin Margiela Mosaic BeltThis statement belt is absolute perfection. It has the ability to take a classic look and create the most memorable ensemble. This iridescent patent-leather belt is hand-embellished with a mosaic of light-catching recycled CD pieces, allowing for each belt to be completely unique piece.

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Mason Martin Margiela belt is available at net-a-porter.com

Item of the Day

Kate Spade New York Almalfi Mosaic Short Necklace

Kate Spade New York Almalfi Mosaic Short Necklace

I absolutely am in love with this statement piece! Its so vibrant, and is truly living up to Kate Spade’s motto, ‘Live Colorfully.’ This necklace is true to its ‘Amalfi’ name, as it is reminiscent of a lively Mediterranean village.  This necklace could bring to live so many outfits—ohhhh… the possibilities.

This necklace is available {and on sale} at shopbop.com.

Item of the Day

WANDERLUSTER FREIA SPIKE EARRINGS

There is nothing I love more than a fantastic statement piece… Except maybe when said statement piece is affordable! Well today’s item of the day is both! I cannot get enough of Wanderluster‘s accessories! They have been worn by Emma Watson, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong’o, and the cast of Orange Is The New Black {FRIDAY!!!! Eeeeekkkk! — I digress}

The exciting thing about Wanderluster, is that it is a family-owned accessory design studio, which was founded in 2011 by Rammy Park.

Today’s IOTD is The Freida Spike Earrings, they are beautiful crescent moon stud pairs with removable back featuring a high metal plate and dangling resin horn. This design features gold plated brass and sapphire crystal

FREIA SPIKE EARRINGS

 

How stunning are these?

 

 

5 Things…

This week’s 5 Things are bright and playful! I hope your week is a lot of the same!

5 Things... {May 1}

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1. {MOSCHINO Runway Capsule Collection iPhone Case}
2. {LAUREN B. BEAUTY Nail Polish – Venice Beach Venus}
3. {VINCE CAMUTO Pyramid Stud Earrings}
4.  {MARC BY MARC JACOBS Round-frame metal and acetate mirrored sunglasses}
5. {ACNE STUDIOS Wonder Stripe stretch-jersey T-shirt}

April Showers…

Over the past few weeks, seems after every raindrop the masses are exclaiming “But it’s Spring!” With these last few days of gloomy weather, after we thought perhaps the sunny spring weather was here to stay, it may be hard to cope. But fret not my little ones, let’s celebrate in our Rainy Day Blues!

April Showers...
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{COMME DES GARÇONS Small Zip Pouch} {ISAAC MIZRAHI Lillian Bucket Shoulder Bag}
{OASIS Oriental Aviary Dress} {BUTTER LONDON Sprog Nail Lacquer}
{EOS Lipsalve Blueberry Acai} {CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 High-Tops}
{FINDERS KEEPERS I Wonder Shorts} {HUNTER Original Tall Rain Boots in Blue Lily}
{BAUBLEBAR Bold Beaded Strands} {HOUSE OF HOLLAND Hexographic Blue Mirror Sunnies}
{JOHN LEWIS Gemstones Chalcedony Tear Drop Hook Earrings}
{JAEGER Oversized Linen T-Shirt} {TOPSHOP Petite Palm Print Playsuit}
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J.CREW Pleated Cotton-blend Poplin Skirt}

 

Stay dry and beautiful!

Easter Egg Inspired Fashion

Today we have been inspired by fashion for our egg decorating, but let’s turn the tables and let our style be inspired by some fantastic Easter egg designs!

1. Black + White Print

B+W Print
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2. Floral Print

Floral Print

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{Alice + Olivia Pleated floral-brocade skirt} {TOPSHOP Floral Cross Over Wrap Playsuit by Rare}
{River Island Bright Pink Burnout Floral Cropped Tee}
{J.Crew Tap Short in Photo Floral} {Jill Stuart Vilma floral-print cloqué dress}

3. Polka Dot

Polka Dot

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{Aerie Dot Hipster Bottom} {TOPSHOP Contrast Spot Scallop Swimsuit}
{Department 5 spot print dress} {MSGM dotted dress} {River Island Beige Polka Dot Midi Skirt}

4. Color Blocked

Color Blocked

 

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{Victoria, Victoria Beckham Pleated silk-chiffon midi dress}
{Paul Smith Black Label Color Block Sweater} {Moschino Cheap & Chic color block shorts}
{Marc by Marc Jacobs Colorblock Dress} {Etre Cecile Colorblock Tee}
{Kenzo Tao Color Block Nabuck and Neoprene Flat Sandal}

5. Pastel + Metallic Gold

Pastel + Metallic Gold

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{Dolce & Gabbana Metallic Lace Top} {J.Crew Collection Wool-Silk Scalloped Pant}
{Alexander Wang Asymmetric cotton-piqué top} {Almost Famous Metallic Crochet Skirt}
{River Island Gold Tone and Pastel Bangles} 
{Alexander McQueen Woven Strap Flat}
{TOPSHOP Pastel Stone Drop Earrings} {Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘Katherine’ Square Dial Bracelet Watch}
{Miss Selfridge Pink Embellished Tee} {River Island Light Purple Color Block Structured Tote Bag}

5 Things…

Here are 5 things to brighten your day. Spring colors are infectious! I cannot seem to get enough of these sunny-day hues. Here to help you find something for your ears, something for your lips and some other springy bits and pieces! April 15, 2014-5 Things

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{Fendi 2Jours Degrade Shopper} {Feather & Stone Amazonite Circle Earrings}
{Barneys Cashmere Throw} {Laura Mercier Lip Glacé, Orchid}
{Bao Bao Issey Miyake Lucent Prism make-up bag}

 

Lust vs. Must: The Bucket Bag

Here it is, this season’s it-bag… the bucket bag! It may have been trending since last summer, now it is everywhere you look, and we all want one! These bags can be found at quite a splurge, but we also found this amazing steal – make sure one is in your closet for spring.

Lust vs Must April 15, 2014

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{Anya Hindmarch Vaughan leather bucket bag}
{Aéropostale Faux Leather Bucket Bag}