The Budget Babe | Affordable Fashion & Style Blog

Make a Splash

Chicago transforms during the summer. As temperatures rise, people awake as if from hibernation, taking to the streets, the shops, cafes, parks, and of course, the beach. They flock from all over the city to the lakefront to soak up the sun or bike or sail or swim...

We're getting misty eyed just imagining it...warm weather seems surreal after an extreme winter.

Lest we digress any further, check out this sumptuous velour beach towel from Oldnavy.com, $12.50. It's the perfect thing to put under your bum when you're sitting on sand.

Evoke the spirit of 300 with these metallic gold wedge sandals by What's What. Best worn by those with long legs (just being honest). An unexpected find on Famousfootwear.com, $44.99.

These daisy daisy sunglasses from Anthropologie.com feature handpainted blossoms. All they need to thrive is full sun. On sale for $24.95.