Summer's not over yet and the push at Forever 21 stores and online is to encourage shoppers to have their "Best Summer Ever." Whether it's at the beach or a backyard pool party, a road trip across Route 66 or up the coast, Forever 21 has fashions that will help you getaway and create some lasting memories. I was certainly feeling the vibe on my last trip to the store near me, where I picked up some amazing distressed denim cut-offs (similar styles here) from the Life in Progress line (more generous sizing and mature styles geared to 20- and 30-somethings), plus two breezy bohemian blouses with pretty embroidery (here's one), and a summery gingham button down. I also couldn't resist picking up a sleepshirt with the phrase "Pardon my French." They have the cutest loungewear! I honestly can't get enough Forever 21 lately, whenever I need a specific look or piece, they always deliver. You have to do some (serious) digging but it's so worth it. If you're a Forever 21 fan, too, you can join the conversation on social media with hashtags #F21xMe and #SummerForever.

Last week I stopped by Kohl's to try to find a pair of blue and brown flat sandals that I'd seen on a friend of mine who happens to be French and who also happens to be impossibly chic without even trying (yes, the stereotype c'est vrai). They're by a brand called Sole (Sense)ability which is a stylish comfort brand that I'd honestly never even noticed before but seems to have some really cute options. If you do a lot of walking, you'll want to check these out. They're available HERE in 3 color combos for just $19 online (down from $50). The blue/brown combo is the most fun and expensive looking IMO (reminiscent of Campers or something).

Last week I visited a T.J.Maxx store in a neighboring town that's more upscale and I had the same feeling you guys get when you see my usual photos: This store is so much better than mine! Guess the grass is always greener, right? I thought the handbag selection was better at this store, probably because I spotted a mint green Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mab satchel for $180 (regularly $395) that left a little hole in my heart when I left it on the rack (couldn't justify another RM bag purchase right now). I also spotted lots of great summer sandals by DV Dolce Vita, Sam Edelman, and Steve Madden, plus some cute Essie nail polishes and those Ciate Caviar Manicure sets for $12.99, which I've seen for $25 at Nordstrom (HERE). I also left behind a Coach crossbody bag which was a reasonably priced $80 (compare at $258). Which reminds me, the Coach Semi-Annual sale is going on right now, so be sure to check that out! Anyways, I didn't photograph any clothing items but I did pick up a striped 3/4 length sleeve boatneck tee by Cynthia Rowley for $17, which, upon seeing, prompted my husband to say, "Don't you already have, like, 3 shirts exactly like that?" Yes, dear, yes I do.

More pics after the jump.

Switching up your accessories is one of the more affordable ways to update your look, and right now Target has a ton of fun summer hats, scarves, bags, jewelry and sunglasses that I'm loving for just that reason. My favorite picks include this colorful pom-pom tote, this woven peasant blouse and this straw fedora, all of which have that island-luxe Calypso-St.-Barth vibe. Other than that, things at my Target store felt a bit disorganized and disjointed in terms of trends, where everything seems to be "in" and the displays as a whole lacked cohesion. But dig around and you'll find some stuff worth buying.