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Friday Five Under $55

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  • A mini skirt ($52) in the most darling retro print.
  • A  pair of vintage-inspired sunglasses ($30). They also come in black.
  • A pineapple catchall bowl ($42). Put this at your entryway to collect keys and loose change. I love that the interior is painted my favorite color. (I managed to snag the Lilly Pulitzer for Target pineapple bowl. Another pineapple wouldn’t be overkill, right?)
  • A metallic woven clutch by Monserat De Lucca ($45).
  • A strappy cami ($39.50). It looks a lot like the Express cami that many people love (I don’t like the fit on me) and the J.Crew one that’s significantly more expensive. (The shorts the model is wearing are also under $55.)
  • Not Pictured: If you’re still yearning for a pair of double pearl earrings, there’s a Kenneth Jay Lane set for $18. Or just follow my lead and buy a pair of eBay for $4.

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Friday Five Under $55

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I don’t know about you, but I’ve already managed to blow my budget this month. Thank goodness for a few great deals this weekend:

Save 25% at Shopbop!

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Last month’s Shopbop sale was pretty epic, but their latest sale can definitely hold a candle to it. It’s time to take 25% off your purchase at the Shopbop Friends & Family sale!

DURATION

Begins on April 7 at 7 a.m. EST.

Ends April 10 at 4 a.m. EST.

DISCOUNT

Save 25%

There will be some brand exclusions. The details weren’t released before sale went live, just click here to learn more.

CODE

SPRING25

BEST BETS

Classic items you’ll wear season after season.

New summer items that you’ll wear all season long. (As you’ll see below, I’m craving brights!)

SHOPPING STRATEGIES

Log in with your Amazon Prime account for fast two-day shipping.

If something doesn’t work out, no sweat. Shopbop has a great return policy. (And it’s free.)

Items are reserved in your cart for 30 minutes. Add everything you love–especially if there’s low stock–and edit before you check out.

 

 

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TOP TEN

I’ve been pretty sick over the last couple of days (which included a trip to Urgent Care with an asthma attack my inhaler couldn’t handle). It’s been rough, but it has given me a chance to scour the Shopbop website to find the prettiest pieces for summer:

  1. This set of pouches from Furla. Use them to organize your tote bag or use the large one as a clutch.
  2. A flirty DVF romper. There’s no risk of Marilyn Monroe moments in something this practical.
  3. A Rory Beca dress that’s exclusive to Shopbop.
  4. A breezy white dress. This one is from Club Monaco.
  5. Tassel earrings (a classic!) from the one and only Oscar de la Renta.
  6. Soludos espadrilles. I can’t decide between solids or stripes. (They’re also a steal with most styles coming in at under $70.)
  7. Geometric sunglasses. They’re both playful and practical for summer.
  8. A white bucket bag. I can’t get this one from Rebecca Minkoff of my mind. There’s also a dreamy Furla version.
  9. Summery statement earrings.
  10. A beach dress with an irresistible lemon print (another Shopbop exclusive).

 

Friday Five Under $55

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When I had my first blog, one of the most popular features was a weekly “Five Friday Finds Under $50.” I stopped doing it when I launched this one because my budget no longer necessitated it. However, I’ve been receiving more and more comments about featured items being outside everyone’s budget. So, it’s time to bring it back! Here’s your first roundup of the best budget buys (this time under $55) that don’t look inexpensive:

Sale Alert // Tory Burch Private Sale

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The Tory Burch Private Sale launched today, which means it’s time to pick up a few fantastic summer items for the coming months and a few cold-weather must-haves to tuck away until fall (like these gloves — sigh!). I adore this tote from last year’s limited collection to celebrate the opening of the Rodeo Drive store. I already own a Tory Burch smartphone wristlet (it was my birthday gift from Dave last year) and it’s incredibly handy for travel. This patent leather version comes in light oak and black. Need a new piece of jewelry to breathe new life into your wardrobe? Try this green and turquoise necklace. And, for $29, this key fob is a steal. It conceals a bottle opener and there’s a subtle embossed “Cheers” on one side. I’ll drink to that!