Nothing excites me more than losing myself while pursuing the latest offerings from my favorite online stores. You should see the amount of open tabs at a given time on my browser. Sure, it’s all incredibly tempting and leads to a bunch of full virtual carts, but it helps me narrow down the pieces that speak to me most every season. Thankfully, I am not one to gatekeep, so get ready to reap the benefits of my latest shopping deep dive.
My aim when browsing is to find a mixed selection of elevated basics that can be worn on rotation along with an injection of standout trendy pieces. This time around, I took a look at Zara, Nordstrom, Mango, H&M, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter. Right off the bat, this helps gather a variety of pieces at different price points which comes in handy when working within a budget. I came across some incredibly cool pieces like classing matching sets, bold dresses, practical pants, sleek shoes, and much more. Ahead, shop my top five picks from each store.
Zara
This cool skirt is fashion editor-approved.
Whether lounging at home or dressed up with simple heeled sandals, this set is a winner.
Shop the matching Striped Pajama Shorts ($46).
There's nothing like a chic open-back top.
I want all four colors of this woven bag.
Maxi skirts are having a moment.
Nordstrom
Loving the cinched waist of this modern army jacket.
Under-$100 baggy jeans that are too cool to pass up.
A cool heeled take on the fisherman sandals trend.
Distressed brown leather jackets are trending.
This cool set is giving me The Row vibes.
Mango
Spring or summer wedding outfit, found.
This small metallic bag looks deisgner.
How chic are these black trousers?
Here's an affordable alternative to the Miu Miu ballet flats.
The striped-sweater trend is still going strong.
Shopbop
Great going-out top.
Shopbop has a great selection of Levi's.
Asics sneakers are having a major comeback.
Side cutouts, beautiful color, and a drop waist? Yes, please.
These cargo pants are trendy without being over-the-top.
H&M
Hello, cute denim jacket.
This vibrant printed dress feels fresh for the season.
This chic under-$50 mules are perfect for spring and summer.
The notched design of this vest makes it a standout.
Meet your next vacation-ready skirt.
Shop the matching Linen-Blend Crop Blouse ($25).
Net-a-Porter
Summer never looked so chic,
This tank top is an editor favorite.
These are the luxe flip-flops the fashion set loves.
Statement shorts I can get behind.
The fashion world can't get enough of his shade of green.
Get the matching Cropped Gathered Top ($110).
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