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We all know accessories are a girl's best friends. But we also know it can be pricey stocking up on new accessories season after season. Luckily, there are some pieces that are always "in." Buy 'em once and you're good to go. They never go out of style and can be paired with anything in your closet.

Classic pieces are worth splurging on but if your funds are a bit low, check out the options below, they're all under $50.

Aviators: A great pair of sunnies is a must once the sun starts shining. While other sunglasses will equally protect your peepers, aviators were just as hot in the 70s as they are now. Even better, they flatter all face shapes.

 

I think I dress pretty casually but my family always says I'm overdressed. Maybe it's my love of skirts or my obsession with stilettos, but I'm the resident diva in the fam and this Memorial Day weekend was no exception.

My cousin, his wife and their three little girls came from Ohio for a visit and we took a quick trip to Van Saun Park in Paramus, NJ. I used to go to this park/zoo as a kid so it was nice to see my younger cousins experience it.I threw on what I thought was a laid back, day at the zoo appropriate attire but my look was met with "you're wearing that? We're just going to the zoo!"Humph, whatever. It was almost 90 degrees so I opted for a loose fitting dress and added on some accessories.

{Angelina Jolie in a $26 vintage dress from Wasteland} Last week I had a reader hit me up on a Twitter and she asked about vintage shopping tips. I've done posts on thrifting tips {like here and here} but vintage shopping is a bit different. {Jessica Alba in a vintage A-line dress from The Way We Wore} Vintage clothing is typically defined as garments at least 20 years or older so you need to be extra vigilant when it comes to condition of the pieces and sizing can also be a...