NEW YORK, June 24, 2009

Summer Fashionista Finds Under $100

People StyleWatch Picks For This Season's Must-Haves

  • A model appeared on <b><i>The Early Show</b></i> wearing garments that cost under $100.

    A model appeared on The Early Show wearing garments that cost under $100.  (CBS)

(CBS)  It's summertime and the living isn't so easy for some fashionistas, since almost everybody is on a budget.

"You don't need to spend a fortune this summer to look good. There are a ton of great buys out there," says Lori Bergamotto, a contributing style editor of People StyleWatch magazine.

People StyleWatch has taken the guesswork out of summer shopping and picked the must-haves for the season.

Here's a list at the fashions seen Wednesday on The Early Show and where to find them:

Breezy Sundress/Wedges

Dress: Esprit Collection cotton-empire waist dress, $89.50
Shoes: Old Navy cotton and jute wedges, $29.50 (oldnavy.com)
Earrings: Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun earrings, $180

- This light, easy dress is made from a stretchy cotton to keep you
comfortable and cool all summer.
- We love the fact that this dress has pockets, such a perfect, casual (and useful) detail for warm sunny days.
- These Old Navy jute wedges have a retro, earthy vibe that's so on
trend for summer.

Cute Tops

Top: Ella Moss Oahu cotton-silk top, $99 (revolveclothing.com)
Pants: White House Black Market Zigzag "Tab-Cuff" cropped pant, $68 (whitehouseblackmarket.com)
Bangles: Old Navy metal bangles, $7.50 for set of 24
Shoes: Banana Republic "Kara" thin strap sandal, $50

- For summer, a lightweight blouse is a versatile staple.
- We love the one, by Ella Moss - the pattern and ruffled necklace are sweet and fun with a relaxed pair of crop pants, but throw on a blazer and you can just as easily take the colors in this top to work or more serious events.

Casual Shorts/Flat Sandals

Shorts: MICHAEL Michael Kors cotton patch-pocket shorts, $59.50;
macys.com for stores
Top: Roxy "Mercury" cotton tie-strap top, $44.50 (800-892-2281)
Shoes: Victor by Victor Alfaro "Brady" faux-leather sandals, $69 ( bonton.com
Bracelet: Marnie Rocks beaded bracelet, $50

- These are the perfect shorts for a summer vacation -- they're cotton, so they won't get wrinkled in your suitcase.
- The utility detailing on them is cute, but also goes anywhere. Pair them with a top and metallic flats like we did for a chic city look, or put on your boots and take them camping.
- Be a trendsetter this summer! While gladiators are going strong, this season is seeing more variations on stylish flat sandals. We love the snakeskin detail and geometric cut-outs.

Printed Tote Bags

San Diego Hat Co. cotton bag with faux leather handles and trim, $49
American Eagle Outfitters cotton canvas beach tote, $39.50
Amici Accessories cotton tote with wood beaded handle, $25
Talbots cotton canvas tote, $99
Aerie cotton canvas beach tote, $34.50
Kate Landry cotton canvas printed tote, $49

- Tote bags get a boost this summer from bright prints and retro patterns.
- These are big enough to take your laptop to work, and fun enough to pack up supplies for a weekend away.
- We like to think green and take them to grocery store to eliminate the need for plastic bags.

Canvas Sneakers

Simple Shoes "Pinwheel" organic-cotton sneakers, $55
Keds "Champion" canvas sneakers, $35
Lela Rose for Payless "Fillmore Skimmer" sneakers, $28
Mia "Lennie" canvas sneakers, $59.99

- We love the retro feel of these classic kicks. Canvas sneakers are great for summer walks in the city or the country - they keep your feet cool but offer more protection than flip flops.

Sporty Watches

Pastry "Gum Drop" plastic watch with stainless steel case, $60;
TKO Orlogi "Milano Jr." acrylic-and-silicon band watch, $100;
Tocs by Gem Time, Inc acrylic and silicon band watch, $75;
Nixon "The Time Teller P" molded polycarbonate watch, $55

- These bold timepieces are a great, subtle way to incorporate summer's neon trend into any outfit.

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by sam-kiley June 25, 2009 4:20 AM EDT
coucou,
c'est tres beau, et pas cher, j'ai adore le bleu turquois, merci ça fait rever..
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