MAKE IT CUTE

10 items under $30

Here we have sourced 10 items that are cheap and cute. These items vary in style, shape and purpose, but they all are inexpensive enough that if you only wear them a handful of times, you won’t be put out. Scour the racks for what we like to call “trendy basics,” like a striped cropped sweater or a sleeveless chambray shirt. These are great layering pieces that can be worn in many ways, look trendy right now and will last you past one season. These also have the benefit of helping to transform the pieces you already own, like that white sundress or plaid shirt. But note that these items aren’t unique or durable enough to fork over all your hard-earned babysitting money on. 

And if you just have to have that daisy-print skirt, ombré sweater or pastel kimono? It’s smart to look for uber trendy pieces at a lower price since you may not love them as much after a few months when the trend dies down. Shop around for sales on seasonal items or check out online sites where you can compare prices. Check out our cheap and cute picks below.

Chicnova Black White Stripes Crop Top sweater, $16, chicnova.com
Collar Sleeveless Denim Dress, $25, chicnova.com 
Gradia Slouch Sweater, $26, outfitmade.com 
Light Denim Blue Lapel Sleeveless Double Pockets Bow Knot Blouse, $21, nextshe.com

Women's V-neck hollow out batwing sleeves knitted cardigan sweater, $6, vessos.com
Floral Crop Sleeves Kimono Sky-blue, $21, lookbookstore.com 
Black Daisy Tassel Crop Top and Skirt Co-Ord Set, $27, owntherunway.com

Floral Placement Shift Dress, $26, allyfashion.com

Boohoo Cecily Neon Floral Print Scuba Skort, $24, boohoo.com

Long Sleeve Slouchy Cardigan, $10, charlotterusse.com

10 items worth the splurge

Here we’ve sourced 10 items that are worth the splurge. If you have made the effort to save on your trendy items, than you should have a little bit left over to spend on those higher-quality statement pieces every girl needs. In this list of splurge-worthy items, you’ll find well-made jeans, great wear-every-day boots, accessories that’ll take you from school to weekend in a jiffy and jackets that’ll top off everything in your closet. 

Yep, you might have sticker shock, but spending $70 on combat boots is worth the splurge because they are made from real leather and should last you at least a couple years. Just make sure you’re stocking up on classic styles that’ll outlast the fleeting trends. But that’s not to say you have to go boring. A denim moto jacket or a bright solid blazer won’t go out of style any time soon. We hope this list helps show you exactly what kind of items should be worth the dough, so you can start saving! 

UGG Australia Bailey Bow-Back Short Boot, Baby Pink, $205, cusp.com

Motel Vintage Bonyon Backpack Printed, $70, motelrocks.com 

ACNE Jeans, $99, vestiairecollective.com
Open-front Lapel Long Woolen Coat, $55, blackfive.com  
MANGO Denim biker jacket, $80, mango.com
Toy Watch TOYWATCH 'Velvety' Bracelet Watch, 41mm, $67, nordstrom.com
Sole Society Nina Tribal Medium Tote, $60, solesociety.com

Steve Madden Women's Troopa Boots, $70, stevemadden.com

River Island Purple colour block open front blazer, $83, riverisland.com

Converse All Star Lo Leather Sneaker, $60, journeys.com