The Budget Fashionista

Open up any fashion magazine and you’re bound to see at least one editorial/ad featuring an Interlocking Circle Necklace. Worn long and in a variety of colors, these necklaces are a major departure from the large, multi-layer, bubble bead look of last summer. You can find the necklaces at most major department and discount stores (Bloomies, Macy’s, Lord&Taylor, Target). I bought a black, plastic interlocking necklace this past weekend from Forever 21 for $4.90 and another white circle interlocking necklace with …

The Deal: All sale items are 50% off at CharlotteRusse.com so make your way to their site and check out the bargains. What We Say: We love generous discounts such as this one. We depend on Charlotte Russe for fun and bold statements in their tops, shoes, bottoms, dresses, and more. All were affordable before this sale, and now the prices are almost gratuitously low. Here, we’ve compiled some sale items into an outfit: This rhinestone top is cute and …

What: Not ready to get back to black? Navy is another great neutral that’s not too heavy for the hottest part of summer . . . The Lowdown: Black will be hot this fall, but it’s still, well, hot, so summer is by no means over. An alternative neutral? We’re all about the navy—it’s summery (think nautical), classic, and easy to match. No, really—pair it with other neutrals (white, khaki, gray) or muted metallics (which are, of course, the new …

What: Take 50% off all sale items AND get free shipping right now at Charlotte Russe The Lowdown: Just in time for back to school, go ahead and pick up some on-sale end of summer items and get half off, and take advantage of free shipping on your entire order at the same time. It just might be time to pick up some new skinny jeans (like these Lapis jeans for $29.99) or some solid camis for layering, just $9.99 …