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Review: Summer Haul from DailyLook.com


Dailylook's amazing summer options

Since my first review of the company’s clothes back in April, DailyLook.com is now my go-to online fashion retailer when I am looking for something bold and spunky and affordable without sacrificing quality. We aren’t exactly talking Forever21 prices, but sometimes it just isn’t worth it if the items don’t last long. I have never received a piece that I wasn’t completely in love with. When the deliveryman dropped off my most recent purchase from the site in the signature white box with orange writing, he said to me, “Didn’t I deliver you one of these like two weeks ago?” Whoops! I guess it’s safe to say I’m in love with DailyLook, therefore I am more than happy to bring you a SECOND review of select spring and summer items c/o DailyLook!

Review: Dazzled by Jewelry from Ash & Willow

Ash & Willow jewelry review

One dreary, rainy Oregon day, I walked down to my mailbox and was surprised to see a small package inside. The return label read “Ash & Willow.” For someone who does a lot of perusing on retail sites, I was pretty sure I would have remembered if I had ordered something from this company. But it was totally foreign to me. I opened the box to find three of the most darling pieces of jewelry: a strand necklace, beaded earrings, and a geometric ring. I’ll admit I got a little over-eager and assumed I might have a secret admirer.

TBB Reviews: DailyLook.com


We Review affordable fashion site DailyLook.com's new spring offerings

Budget Babes, get your wallets ready whether you like it or not, because I’ve got another winning review for you, featuring items from DailyLook.com! I have ordered clothes and bags from this website before, so I was really excited to have the opportunity to try out some of their new spring inventory. Everything is moderately priced, great quality, and can accommodate a wide variety of personal styles, with everything from informal or polished dresses, flirty or casual tops, structured jackets, fashion sweaters, shoes, and more. I hope the items I’ve chosen will provide a good idea of what DailyLook offers and convince you to browse their selection—you won’t be disappointed!

Romper Round-Up: 11 Cute & Cheap Picks for Summer


Cute & cheap rompers for spring

I had never been certain about the romper look in the past. I loved the idea of their uniqueness and playful vibe. But I was never sure if I could actually pull one off, and it didn’t help when people (males in particular) would express openly that they were not a fan of the trend. So, I would hang it back up on the store rack with remorse and feel sad that I couldn’t take the risk. Rompers have been one of those fashion trends that women either love or hate, embrace or cringe at the sight of them.

However, on a recent trip to Forever21, I found a romper with a pattern I fell in love with. I took it into the dressing room, put it on and was surprised at how much I adored it. So then I thought, “Who cares what other people think?” What matters is that I like it. Any Budget Babe and fashionista knows that this is true about any piece that might be slightly “out there,” whether it be clothing, a bag, or jewelry. It’s all about how you wear it! So if you have yet to brave a romper, I challenge you to give it another try with one of these cute options I’ve rounded up for you!

{Shown above: Forever 21 Romper, Forever 21 Sandals (similar)}

Shoe Review: Skechers 'Cutting Edge Wild Ride’ Wedge Sandals


Skechers cork wedges

It’s that time of year where we are all craving a little Vitamin D. Spring is here and summer is just around the corner, and we’re all dying to swap out our winter wear for shorts, tanks, and sandals. I was lucky enough to get a little taste of warm weather in Southern California over my Spring Break. This gave me the perfect opportunity to try out the new 'Cutting Edge - Wild Ride' sandals I received from Skechers! Wedge sandals aren’t too favorable in my usual Oregon weather, nor are they the best for walking around campus all day. So I eagerly packed them in my suitcase, and I already knew exactly the occasion where they would make their debut—my birthday dinner out with family!