One dreary, rainy Oregon day, I walked down to my mailbox and was surprised to see a small package inside. The return label read “Ash & Willow.” For someone who does a lot of perusing on retail sites, I was pretty sure I would have remembered if I had ordered something from this company. But it was totally foreign to me. I opened the box to find three of the most darling pieces of jewelry: a strand necklace, beaded earrings, and a geometric ring. I’ll admit I got a little over-eager and assumed I might have a secret admirer.

Frye's "Ali" artisanal leather thong sandals are perfect for everyday summer wear. The price: $68–148 (down from $147.95) at AMAZON.COM (available in seven colors).

FRYE Women's Ali Artisanal Thong Sandal

Get a similar (if not cuter) style for less with these AE banded sandals instead, just $29.95 in three colors at AE.COM:



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Might I suggest...this feminine dress, a hat you'll wear even on good hair days, or these must-have shoes that feel Isabel Marant-inspired.

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