Fashion Mama: Fun, flirty ideas under $100!
By Michelle Thompson, nwaMotherlode.com fashion editor
Girls, here are some ideas to help you step into a stylish spring:
1. The second I saw these amazing wedges I couldn’t wait to share them with you all. They are $29.99 Cynthia Vincent’s from Target. I love when Target brings in the high-end designers and they produce something that is so affordable, but yet looks like you spent a bundle on them. If you are interested in these, you’d better hurry they are running out quickly. There are more size options in the stores than online. They also offer black and yellow, but the saddle-leather is really the most versatile and on-trend.
2. This is truly a romper for all body types. I am not a huge fan of my legs, (even though I do a million squats and lunges a week…which doesn’t seem to make a bit of difference) but I actually loved the fit of this one when I tried it on.
This little cutie is from NY and CO., and they are 50% off right now. They have quite a few color options available.
3. This is the purse for Spring/Summer! It will take you all the 
way through with it’s lovely Hibiscus print and bronzy, metallic background. SO GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! I am so excited, because today I found this Big Buddha beauty for less than I have seen it. At ebags.com you can purchase it for 20% off, which makes it $72.00. There are three other color options available as well. The black and white is also fabulous. The Hibiscus beauty is also available at Dillard’s, which is where I first fell in love.
4. This is the perfect dress for your summer getaway to the beach. This flowy, maxi dress from Ann Taylor Loft has a beautiful, bold floral print that really makes a statement. I see silver metallic sandals and earrings with this dress. A cute wedged-heel summer sandal will take this dress from day to evening. Also, these maxi dresses are very forgiving and slimming, so great for all body types. Aruba anyone?
5. I went to the NWA Boutique Show last weekend, and truly ladies if you can make this event the next time it is here, you must take advantage of it. There are so many unique, creative, and special items that you can’t find anywhere else. One of the ladies I met, Larkin Akel, was a former buyer for Dillard’s and she had exquisite taste in jewelry. This is such a gorgeous cuff for $38.00. I have not seen one like it before. You can contact her and place an order at sales@larkinakel.com. (Or click here for a link to her Facebook page.) This is really a bold piece of jewelry, and I realize not all of you are ready or willing to wear a piece like this; however, if you love this type of statement jewelry this is a must have at a great price.
6. Okay, I know this is just one more metallic sandal, but it was just too cute to pass up. I found them in a barrel of flip-flops at Francesca’s Collections at Pinnacle Promenade. They are $38.00, and I just love their sparkly, Summer goodness. They also had black too. Oh, and by the way, these little sparkle gems would look perfect with the maxi dress and the romper that I mentioned earlier.
7. Heading into a rainy spring doesn’t have to mean that you have to throw in the proverbial fashion towel. You can stay fashionably dry with these darling Liberty of London rain boots from Target. Tuck those skinny jeans in, cinch up the trendy trench and head out the door in spring style.
