We get it. With this heatwave, it's hard to keep up your style, and reaching for those comfy flip-flops is so much easier than strapping on some stylish sandal. But Vanessa Hudgens is inspiring us to step up our fashion game. Always the epitome of boho-chic, the actress was recently spotted departing Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood with flawless hair, a breezy maxi dress and her Vince Camuto 'Hopper' sandals ($79). We love that these sandals are under $100 and come in brown, black, coral or white. Get a pair now before the summer's over...they're better for your feet than flip-flops, anyways!

It's Sunday and that means linkup party time! This week we're cooking up a fresh Mediterranean pasta, summer-proofing our makeup routine and scoping out the new fall boots at Tar-jay. Plus we're giving away a $50 Nordstrom gift card!

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Please stop by my co-hosts Bon Bon Rose Girls and Fab Fatale for more inspiration.

Also, come back tonight for a new installment of Capsule Wardrobe to help you plan a week's worth of outfits around 3 under-$50 pieces.

Stylish moms today require stylish baby gear, which is why brands like UppaBaby and Stokke have earned a loyal following in recent years. And other stroller manufacturers are taking note, shall we say. That's because high-end strollers such as the Stokke 'Trailz' costs $1,300 and the 'Crusi' costs $1,249, while the add-on Stokke 'Trailz & Crusi' Carry Cot (shown above) costs $400. Lately I've noticed quite a few look-a-likes being pushed around my town and even spotted a look-for-less featured in a popular baby magazine that sells for $169 in multiple colors, which I've included in the image above. Can you spot the real from the steal? Take a guess by clicking a link below!

With only 4 days left to get new stuff on sale during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I decided to buckle down and get serious and make some more fall purchases while I still had the chance. Earlier I shared what I bought in-store (here), and now here's a recap of what I bought online for all you fellow sale shopping voyeurs! Have you gone back for more? With free shipping, free returns, and my new Nordstrom card in hand, I found it hard to resist the following:

My Tar-jay started stocking the shelves with new boots for fall amidst piles of disorganized sandals and other summer shoes, which, once so covetable, are now littering the aisles on clearance. The new ankle boots boast slight variations from last season that make them just different enough to make customers (like myself) shout (in my head) "OMG I need these!" Nevermind that I already own a dozen or so pairs of nearly identical styles. My favorites so far are the Merona Sawyer (shown above, $34.99) and Mossimo Sydney leopard sneakers ($29.99).