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What to Wear to the Beach: 3 Perfect Outfits On A Budget

Beachy looks on a budget
We might have just passed the Fourth of July on the calendar, but we still have so many sun filled days left to enjoy. The hottest days are still ahead of us - and hopefully some vacation days! I absolutely love relaxing in the summer sun, with sunscreen in hand of course. Sometimes relaxing can mean many different things. Sometimes it means just lounging, and other times it means working up a sweat. Either way, there’s a beach style that’s just right no matter how you plan on spending your day in the sun!

One-Piece Chic: Model Nicole Trunfio's Black Jumpsuit and Ankle Strap Heels Look for Less

Nicole Trunfio's black jumpsuit and ankle strap heels look for less
I'll admit I didn't know who Nicole Trunfio was until I came across this photo of the Australian model rocking a chic black jumpsuit and ankle strap heels - and did a double take. Her looks exudes cool, casual sophistication. And I found myself liking her style even more when I noticed she recycles her accessories (she's wearing the same stud purse and ankle-strap heels in this look, too). I think this is an outfit we can all imitate with ease, dressing up a one-piece for day or night all summer long and into the fall months, too. What more could you want? (Maybe those model-long legs but...shopping the look for less is the next best thing!)



Nicole Trunfio Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews

Spot the Real: Mara Hoffman Print Top

Can you spot the real Mara Hoffman top?
I've had the chance to see Mara Hoffman's designs walk the runway at New York Fashion Week, and I have to say it's always a treat - there's something so exciting about her colorful, kaleidoscopic prints and fresh, modern vibe. Hoffman herself is inspired by textiles and prints she sees on her travels around the globe. Needless to say, I'm not the only one who loves her designs, which is why I seem to see a lot of inspired-by prints at fast-fashion chains and big-box retailers. See if you can spot the real Mara Hoffman top above ($105 at blueandcream.com) by clicking a link below!


White Out: Kendall Jenner's White Separates and Silver Oxfords Look for Less

Kendall Jenner's head to toe white look at the Chanel show in Paris
Did you catch this morning's post on how to wear head-to-toe white? In case you need further inspiration, look to It-girl Kendall Jenner, who sported white separates accented with metallic silver oxfords and a black python trim satchel at a Chanel event during Paris Fashion Week. The supermodel not only owns the title of most-liked Instagram, she closed out the Chanel couture show as Karl Lagerfeld's muse. So basically, she's unstoppable. And we're taking style notes!



Kendall Jenner Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews