Preppy, fresh and thoroughly rooted in summertime: gingham evokes imagines of picnics, BBQs and beachside strolls.
Whether or not your summer vacation includes an extended sailing trip down the Eastern Seaboard (sigh…), or steamy summer Sundays spent lazing at an inner city pool (hands up!), these preppy pieces are sure to please.
sunglasses $29.57 | skirt $88.00 | blue bralet $32.95 | bikini $48.00 | flats $125 | handbag $185.50 | dress $29.99
A big ol’ floral print, overalls and espadrilles = respectable adult jammies & slipper combo. Hello, Sunday morning market!
Are you into the overalls trend, or is this look a bit too infantile for your tastes?
espadrilles $19.05 | blouse $15.99 | overalls $46.90
Pom Power! I’m really loving all the bright beadwork and pom-pom embellishments available right now. Is there an embellishment more fun than the pom-pom? Fun, bright and perfect for summer.
The best part? All pieces are under $100!
camisole $47.47 | clogs $29.99 | scarf $11.80 | shorts $29.80 | bag $60.24 | skirt $47.83 | shopper bag $75.30
Daytime sequins are a fabulous thing. They brighten up a mundane 9-5 wardrobe, make a regular day feel sort of special, and let’s face it- give our colleagues something to chirp about at the water cooler. What’s not to love?
These are my three favourite ways to incorporate a little sparkle in a daytime look. What are yours?
Russian socialite Miroslava Duma is a haute little mixmaster. Although there’s not a thing “budget” about her, her love of exaggerated silhouettes, bright colours, bold prints and intricate embellishment make her a fun street style star to follow. This particular look is a rarity: subdued (for her) and easily attainable for under $100!
Do you love her style?
dress $24.00 | shoes $47.80 | sunglasses $6.80 | clutch $12.95 | necklace $6.95
Stripes or spots? Both!
Spanish blogger Julie Chanes won’t be searching for compliments in this ‘Where’s Waldo?’-esque outfit. The Seams For A Desire blogger mixes prints like a pro, tying it all together with a neutral tan leather belt.
Do you like her style?
skort $49.90 | shirt $49.90 | belt $6.95 | heels $34.98 | handbag $25.80
camisole $17.95 | trousers $73.48 | loafers $58.00 | coat $145.12 | bag $29.95 | sunglasses $9.95
Swedish model Frida Gustavsson is hard to miss in these gauzy tomato red palazzo pants. Keeping true to classic Swedish aesthetic, Gustavsson has foregone any frills and frou-frou to allow an unmuddled appreciation of her simply striking silhouette.
Do you love this simple summer look?
palazzo trousers $39.90 | clutch $38.00 | sandals $19.95 | t-shirt $12.95 | sunglasses $6.95
You can’t have a special style blogger series without featuring Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad. Kudos to Ferragni for teaming up with Mango to create a capsule collection with price points the majority of her readers can afford. Accessibility is everything!
(exact!) dress $53.24 | shoes $129 | bag $79 | cuff $10.80 | sunglasses $9.80
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