It has been awhile since I did a big round up for the girls on a budget featuring my favorite items to spend, save, and splurge on. Since I am definitely living by this concept these days {hello baby!} I wanted to share a ton of great items that I’ve found to wear now and transition into fall with price points to accommodate any and every budget! Seeing all of these items in a wide range of prices helps me to better identify what I think is worth the investment or not. This pregnancy has really helped me define my personal style; sticking to basics, classic silhouettes, neutrals, and investing in items that have a long shelf life. Here is a list of items that I hope will carry me through next summer…1. A leather jacket is the ultimate addition to a basic tee/jeans combo or a flirty feminine dress.
Vince Leather Scuba Jacket {$995} // Banana Republic Leather Moto Jacket {$450} // BB Dakota Leather Jacket {$350} // Cupcakes and Cashmere Faux Leather Jacket {$145} // Topshop Faux Leather Biker Jacket {$110} // BLANKNYC Faux Leather Moto Jacket {$98}
2. An oversized clutch is a staple in itself or fits into a larger tote!
Tory Burch Quilted Clutch {$450} // Loeffler Randall Fringe Lock Clutch {$395} // Clare V Leopard Clutch {$245 – worth every penny} // Clare V Perforated Tote {$215} // Chain Foldover Clutch {$48} // ASOS Leather Flat Clutch {$45}
3. Suede booties are the perfect compliment to a mini dress or skinny jeans.
Rag & Bone Holly Bootie {$525} // Loeffler Randall Felix Ankle Booties {$395} // Madewell Billie Boot {$228} // Vince Camuto Suede Booties {$160} // Steve Madden Booties {$100} // Sole Society Natasha Boot {$90}
4. An oversized scarf will be your most used accessory!
White + Warren Oversized Cashmere Scarf {$298} // Nordstrom Wool + Cashmere Scarf {$98 – so many colors!} // Banana Republic Rebecca Scarf {$60} // Topshop Geo Blanket Scarf {$40} // ASOS Oversized Plaid Scarf {$32} // Supersoft Scarf {$30}
5. A stylish lightweight fall coat is an outfit in itself.
Vince Drape Wool Coat in Pink {$675} // Vince Blanket Stripe Vest {$525} // Club Monaco Trench Coat {$329} // BB Dakota Pink Coat {$140} // ASOS Double Breasted Coat {$125} // Old Navy Quilted Chambray Jacket {$50}
6. Casual sneakers make and effortlessly cool statement.
Loeffler Randall Leopard Platform Sneakers {$350} // Nike Roshe Sneakers {$120} // New Balance 620 Sneakers {$85} // Steve Madden Slip On Sneaker {$70} // Superga Slip On Sneakers {$65} // Converse Chuck Taylors {$55}
7. In the end, a basic tee is the ultimate essential.
Rag & Bone Tomboy Tee {$85} // Stripe Vintage Cotton Tee {$40} // Madewell Marquee Tee {$32} // Halogen Relaxed Tee {$25 – comes in every color!}
8. When you don’t know what to wear, grab a drapey sweater or cape {+ your white tee!}.
Ella Moss Fringe Sweater {$258} // ASOS Plaid Cape {$125} // Cupcakes and Cashmere Cardigan {$120} // Banana Republic Drapey Vest {$98} // River Island Tassel Sweater {$81} // Vince Camuto Geometric Weave Cape {$70}
9. You can’t go wrong with a classic button down shirt.
Rails Buffalo Check Shirt {$138} // Banana Republic Denim Boyfriend Shirt {$80} // J.Crew Blue Skinny Stripe Shirt {$80} // J.Crew Gingham Shirt {$78} // Madewell Gingham Boy Shirt {$70} // LOFT Summer Swing Shirt {$50}
10. Big sunnies are always a good idea.
Illesteva 50mm Sunglasses {$290} // Karen Walker Number One Sunnies {$250} // Wonderland Sunnies {$160} // Ray Ban Original Aviators {$150} // Le Specs No Smirking Sunnies {$79} // Madewell Oversized Hepcat Sunnies {$40}
11. Lace up ballet flats are all the rage so jump on the bandwagon!
Aquazzura Christy Flats {$675} // Loeffler Randall Leopard Lace Up Flat {$350} // M.Gemi Brezza Flats {$248} // Topshop Pointed Shoes {$115} // Topshop Kingdom Flats {$105}
12. Dainty jewelry ensures that you’re accessorized every day.
Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy Earrings {$440} // Lauren Joy Diamond Necklace {$275} // Jacquie Aiche Cluster Studs {$99} // Gorjana Shimmer Ear Crawlers {$60} // Bauble Bar Initial Necklace {$32} // Nordstrom Textured Bangles {$28}
13. Skinny jeans!
AG Farrah Skinny Jeans {$225} // Frame Le High Skinny Jean {$205} // Rag & Bone High Rise Skinny Jean {$198} // J Brand Ankle Super Skinny Jeans {$188} // KUT from the Kloth Skinny Jeans {$90} // Old Navy High Waisted Rockstar Skinny Jean {$25}
Shop my top picks from each category in the slider below…