From Cool Mom Picks

Considering the first day of Spring has just passed, we’re anxious to retire our sweaters and socks and show a little (tanned) ankle. Since we’re not dropping as much cash as we might have in past seasons, we’ve been on the lookout for fun accessories that will help keep last year’s spring threads fresh. And since trends are pointing to bold statements made with vibrant splashes of color, who are we to argue?

Here you’ll find five accessory picks for spring, all under $50, to help you feel like you’ve hop ped off the pages of a magazine–without burning a whole in your wallet the size of those nursing bras.

1. DV by Dolce Vita Purple Sandals
If you’re generally a neutral shoe gal, take a risk this season with some of the gorgeous, saturated colors on the shelves. We’re loving these awesome purple (yes, purple) sandals which add a lot of personality to even a basic outfit without you having to think; always helpful when you’re running on no sleep. ($50 at Piperlime)
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From Miss Britt

This is where I reveal what a huge dork I am.

I plan my outfits lying in bed or standing in the shower.  I close my eyes and imagine my closet and some very cute "piece" I’ve decided I’m obsessed with that morning.  I build my outfit from there.  Yes, that is where I invest my mental energy in the morning.

Here are some ways I answer the daily question "what should I wear today?"

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From shopping queen Metalia

The current financial situation facing this country is enough to frighten and frustrate anyone. Of course, these feelings are only exacerbated when certain people (namely, ME) peruse the Anthropologie and J. Crew fall catalogs, shedding silent tears over the gorgeous fashions that fall well outside my self-imposed mandate of “fiscal accountability.” And by “fiscal accountability” I mean, “buying food for my children instead of $500 purple coats, even if they are really pretty .”

So what’s a fashion-forward girl on a budget to do? Well, desperate times call for desperate measures, but seeing as I’m not quite desperate enough to sew a dress out of a flour sack (YET), I’ll share with you my secret spots for a bargain online, and my favorite frugal shopping tricks.

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