Save vs Splurge: Summer Shoe Edition

The last time I did a Save vs Splurge post, I received a good response from my readers. Hence, I decided to do it again this time focusing on one of my favorite trends of the moment: lace up shoes. I have been coveting them and love my lace up shoes in all forms: espadrilles, heels, flats and sandals. If you are in the market to add new lace up shoes to your closet, I'm going to show you two options according to your budget.

Splurge: Carina Suede Espadrille Wedge / Save: Faux Suede Wedge Sandals

Splurge: Minimal Lace Up Heel / Save: Lace-Up Peep-Toe Booties

Splurge: Saga Lace Up Sandal / Save: MIA Delphine Gladiator Sandals

Splurge: Shay Lace Up Flat / Save: Grey Suede Lace-Up Flats

Splurge: Hierro Heel / Save: Nude Lace-Up Heels

Splurge: Marina Lace Up Espadrille / Save: Sam Edelman Lilly Black Lace-Up Flats

Which would you go for: save or splurge?

Shop Blogger Faves at The Shopping Bag

Fashion bloggers have and will forever change the fashion industry. Nowadays, big fashion brands turn to bloggers to promote their brand online. The beauty with teaming up with fashion bloggers is that they make the style accessible to real women. Too often, we are intimidated by photoshopped images of models wearing dresses and styles offered by a brand. But with fashion bloggers, it makes the brand relatable and attainable. 

Hence, I have listed the Blogger Fave items at The Shopping Bag (one of the best places to go to online for those who like affordable pieces - they ship internationally too!). You can check out the items below and maybe add a few to your closet: 

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Have you shopped at The Shopping Bag before? Share your shopping experience below - I'd love to hear them!

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July Wishlist: Wedges & Chunky Sandals

"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.'" Marilyn Monroe hit the nail in the head when she said these famous words. And I couldn't agree more. My perspective on shoes used to be a lot different. A few years back, I was intent on choosing footwear that offered maximum comfort and support. Nowadays, I have gone on a 1880-degree turn and is more daring about my shoe choices. I like to try out new trends like wearing ankle boots (even though that rarely ever happens with the hot tropical weather where I live) or wearing pointed toe pumps (hey, there blisters!). Oh, the sacrifices we make for fashion! But when it looks cute, it can't be that bad right?

This month, my search for the perfect bridal shoes has also opened up the urge to buy new types of shoes to add to my shoe wardrobe. I am looking at wedges and chunky heels in particular. Check out my online finds from Shein and The Shopping Bag below and shop what you like (I've included the links below): 

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Wedges are a classic choice but I realized that I don't own too many of them. Moreover, the tan one from Shein is something that I've had my eye on for a while now. What do you think? Anyone tried buying shoes from them before? I'd love to hear your thoughts about their sizing. 

 

June Wishlist: Basic Tees

Basic tees are an essential in any woman's closet. These items are easy to dress up or down, providing you with more versatility when it comes to styling your everyday looks. Personally, I enjoy wearing basic tees with fun statements. It is a nice way to add some perkiness to the outfit while also making it versatile enough to be styled different ways depending on what you pair them with. These are some basic tees I've looked up from The Shopping Bag to hopefully add to my closet soon: 

Oh Crepe Crop Top / Hello Friday Tank Top / I Did It for The Insta Tank Top / No Filter Crop Tank Top / Nama'Stay in Bed Tank Top

What is your favorite way to style basic tees?

 

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Must-Have Bags for Summer

Bags, like shoes, make an outfit. It is an item that ties it all together. But handbags for summer offer more than just style, it's all about the function too. It might be tempting to pick up a cute bag but at the end of the day, you want to invest in a bag that can carry all of your essentials for your day's activity.

Thankfully, I have gathered some fashionable but functional handbags to carry around for summer. See below to see if you can find something that delights your fancy:

Chevron Backpack Purse / Fortaleza Jule Tote Bag

Seashore Jute Tote / Naturals Lightweight Patterned Tote

Random Crap Tote Bag / Leopard Tassel Bucket Bag

Beige Drawstring Leather Bag / Blue Pockets Denim Bag

What is your ideal summer bag?

 

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