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The Stylish Five: The Gap’s Go-To Affordable Sale Items ($15 & Under)!

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After recently hitting up The Gap to get an incredible deal on my new favorite striped dress, I’ve been checking back regularly with their website sale items, happy to find more stylish items to add to my Labor Day countdown series of The Stylish Five.  While some of these pieces are on the minimalist side, they each serve a multi-function purpose for a variety of other pieces in your wardrobe.  For example, the canvas shorts ($12.99) in khaki are a chic & casual way to dress down embellished items like a jeweled tank or beaded blouse.  Even pair this with some sequins & a denim jacket & you’re ready for an elegant day date with your beau.

Next, the luxe jersey piped tank ($14.99) in gem stone in perfect for feeling light & breezy during these last few weeks of summer, but also this can be worn with leggings, boots, & a cardigan.  Add a splash of print with a fringe scarf & you’ll be ahead of the game with a fall-friendly layered look! Also, I’m quite obsessed with belts, which is why I picked the striped woven nylon belt ($9.99) in pink.  Aside from the fact that the price is perfect for any budget, you can swap out a fabric belt on a shirtdress & add this for a flirtier look.  Of course, it’s also great to achieve that modern preppy look when wearing an argyle cardigan & skinny jeans.

In the summer, I can’t get enough of cotton since it’s so comfortable & lets my body breathe on the hotter days.  I love the smocked blouson top ($12.99) in white for its romantic & feminine details that are fun are wear with colored jeans, printed cropped pants, or a dark denim mini & your favorite wedges.  Speaking of skirts… the cargo mini skirt ($14.99) in coral is a must-have b/c it’ll look polished against the most basic tanks, but also pairs well with the latest fall neutral- merlot. Keep this skirt around for your opaque tights & knee boots! Happy Styling!

Quickie Darling Deal & Steal: 2 For $15 Belt Sale @Charlotte Russe!

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I’m in desperate need of a fabulous belt moment.  I’ve shared with readers that I’ve recently dropped a dress size, but my budget is so tight that I can’t afford to makeover my entire wardrobe, especially since my goal for the end of the year is to top one more size by eating healthy, as well as getting plenty of exercise & rest.  However, right now I’m really only doing 1/3 of those things. Anyway, in a stylish effort to make my ill-fitting clothing more acceptable for public viewing, I’m turning to belts to cinch in my waist.  One of my favorite stores for that is Charlotte Russe & luckily enough, they’re having a sale on 2 for $15 belts, which are normally marked $9.50 each.

Since my spring & summer seasons are typically filled with dresses on the lighter hue, or easy-to-style neutrals, I’m always looking for an accessory like a belt that I can get the most use out of.  I like neutral colors in the tan, beige, cream, or white family since they pick up nicely on cork or wooden heels/wedges that I often pair with my dresses.  This includes the basic straw stretch belt, woven cord belt with wood buckle, lace overlay pant belt, & woven beaded macrame belt.

Each of these feature contrasting textures like straw with buckles, lace over metallic, cord with wood, as well as plastic & beading, adding more dimension to your outfit.  Casual-looking belts like these also help transform evening-ready pieces like a little black dress or printed sheath into something more day appropriate when worn with a cardigan or ballet flats.

For more favorites from Quickie Darling Deal & Steal, be sure to check out 50% off selected shoes @LOFT, dresses from Jennifer Lopez’s most recent Kohl’s collection, & Bebe’s stylish earrings!