Earlier this month, Sears presented their Fall 2014 collection featuring brands such as Kardashian Kollection, Bongo, US Polo & Assn, Canyon River Blues and more. In addition, Sears has partnered with Seventeen magazine to create a full line of clothing, shoes and accessories. As always, Sears offers an array of stylish apparel and accessories at affordable prices. Click through to see the photos I took at the preview - the blush pink dress with lace insets (above) was among my favorite pieces. And the critter sweaters for kids?! Let's just say I wish they were making those in adult sizes!

I always wait until the last minute to do my summer shopping because I can't get in the mood for sandals and shorts until the weather is actually warm and the sun is shining, and well, that time arrived this past Friday - so I headed to the Marshalls Shoe Mega Shop with the single-minded goal of purchasing comfortable sandals for everyday wear. On first glance, I didn't see anything appealing, but upon closer inspection, I started to see some good stuff...Michael Kors, Coach, Sam Edelman, Dolce Vita, Vince Camuto, Steve Madden. Great brands, even better prices. I didn't have much time to shop so I honed in on a pair of brown leather DV by Dolce Vita gladiator flats and scooped them up for $34.99. They're already proving to be so comfy and go with just about everything. Love. I would have bought some gold oxfords by Sam Edelman ($39.99) and nude leather ballet flats by Lucky Brand (only $30) but they didn't have my size. Good or bad, depending on how you look at it!

Keep reading to see more of my favorites - see anything worth buying at your Marshalls lately?

Aside from my personal blog and writing for Budget Babe, I have immersed myself in another fashion project that I have quickly become passionate about. I always loved Shop Hope's, a southern boutique, for their amazing clothes, shoes, and jewelry. When Hope's was looking for reps, I quickly jumped on the opportunity for a new experience. From that point on, I started loving Hope's not only for their merchandise, but for their positive messages to women, their sweet staff, and drive for success. I love supporting a family-run business, and it's amazing to be a part of the Hope's family.

Last week, Vera Wang presented the White by Vera Wang Fall 2014 collection, available exclusively at David's Bridal, which includes eight new bridal gowns, priced between $728 and $1,898 and four new bridesmaid dresses, all priced under $200.

In this weekly column, I'm bringing you chic home décor products and ideas that won't break the bank! This week, I’m sharing 5 tips for achieving the perfectly styled bar cart. For more home décor inspiration, visit my blog, A Vintage Splendor.

The bar cart is likely the most popular home accessory right now. Despite the influx of beautifully inspired bar carts on the web, I still get calls and emails from friends and readers asking for help to style their bar carts. I have two bar carts and they serve stylish and functional pieces in the home. One is used as a mobile bar, of course, while the other is used in lieu of the boring old display case in our guest room. “But I don’t want to spend a fortune!” is the first thing I hear from friends. I agree, you don’t have to spend a fortune. Your best bet to snag a great cart is at the local thrift store, but for those of you who prefer shopping glamorously a la Target, you have affordable and stylish options from accessories to libations to the bar cart itself.