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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To celebrate Ruche’s newest feature, Simple Expression, the fashionable online boutique has shared an exclusive discount code for bloggers and their readers! Use code BLOGGER15 to get 15% off your purchase through 5/2, 11:59 PM PDT. (One time use per customer. Excludes bridal and sale categories.)

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.

P.S. ShopRuche.com made our list of sites like Anthropologie (on a budget) - so if you love the artsy, international feel of Anthropologie's clothes, you'll love Ruche!

Stuart Weitzman's gladiator sandals are $398 in black, cava or truffle for $398 at STUARTWEITZMAN.COM.



Remember when Kourtney Kardashian wore them? I recreated her look in this Dress by Number post. I love how "out there" yet comfortable this shoe style looks. In fact I'm thinking I need to be the kind of mom who rocks knee-high gladiators, too...





And maybe I can - check out this look for less that I just spotted at DSW.COM for only $45:

GC Shoes Raise-N-Nuts Gladiator Sandal

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Now that I'm a mom, getting ready quickly has taken on an entirely new meaning. I've had to streamline my morning routine to the absolute essentials, yet I've learned that it's important to maintain some level of decency so that I feel better about myself and ready to take on the day. So here are 5 "speed dressing" tips and tricks to get you feeling beautifully put-together and on your way in a few minutes flat!

We've teamed up with one of our favorite affordable fashion boutiques to offer one lucky BB reader the chance to win a $100 e-gift card to NoRestForBridget.com! Give your spring wardrobe a mini makeover with one of No Rest for Bridget's on-trend dresses, tops, shorts or accessories. They've got so much to love right now, I've even curated a selection of my favorite pieces HERE! So let's get this party started...

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Giveaway ends May 14, 2014. Open to everyone! Just be sure to check the No Rest for Bridget shipping policy HERE before entering.