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Off the Rack: Pre-Fall Fashions at Old Navy You Can Wear Right Now, Too (See 35 In-Store Photos)

Fit and flare dress at Old Navy
Old Navy is killing it with their pre-fall fashion selection, as evidenced by these photos I snapped of my favorite finds available right now. From chic crossbody bags in fall-ready colors and prints to must-have distressed denim and essential plaid tops, there is a lot to love. Everything has a laid-back, easy feel with a J.Crew vibe for a whole lot less cash. Hopefully my real life photos can help inform your next trip to Old Navy (and if you choose to order online, you can sort of "see before you buy"!) Because we've all seen things that look amazing on the model online, but fail to impress once that package is delivered to our doorstep. On this trip, I purchased two pairs of shoes on clearance and a black jersey midi skirt that I can wear during my pregnancy and (hopefully) beyond. Plus, I got $10 Old Navy cash. If you're shopping online today, Old Navy is offering 35% off plus free shipping with code PREP.

Click any image below to shop...have you been to Old Navy lately? What did you buy?

Trade In Your Boring Flip-Flops for Vanessa Hudgens' Studded Vince Camuto Sandals

Vanessa Hudgens' maxi dress and Vince Camuto sandals
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!

Sunday Funday Linkup: Kimono Style, Heatwave-Proof Makeup, and a $50 Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway!

Sunday Funday Bloghop and Linkup - Add your links for a chance to be featured on all three blogs, plus get inspired by the best blogger content each week!
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!

Want to be featured as our Funday Linkup Fave of the Week? Add your links using the InLinkz widget at the end of this post! We're posting our top pick weekly on all three of our blogs + Facebook! Share this post with fellow partygoers on social tagging @budgetbabe #FundayLinkup

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.

Can You Guess Which Stylish Stroller Costs $1,700?

Can you spot the $1,300 stroller?
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!



Round 2: Here's What I Bought Online from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks
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: