My role as a digital fashion editor means I'm constantly surfing the web for cool shopping picks to recommend. It also means I look at thousands of items to determine what's worth buying and recommending in any given week. But I won't lie—sometimes it feels like I've seen it all. When you're scrolling through new arrivals at the rate I am, an item has to have something extra special to grab your attention. And the trendy buys you're about to see here have exactly that.
They're cute, trendy, and rather budget-friendly, if I do say so myself. The 45 finds ahead are what I'd consider the best shopping for under $100. Yeah, I said it. Whether it's the $15 cuff bracelet you'll want to wear with every outfit or the emerging pant trend worth ditching your jeans for, these buys are exciting and affordable. While it doesn't make sense, I'm not questioning it. I'm simply adding them to my cart.
I can't comprehend how this isn't a designer buy.
In case you're sick of plain white tanks.
Elevated, simple, and chic.
You'd be crazy to pass up this epic find from the Nordstrom sale.
These are such a good alt for Khaite's snakeskin sandals.
Keep scrolling if you hate compliments.
What everyone is wearing instead of jeans right now.
To throw on over a bikini or a slip dress.
Elevated flip-flops.
Yep, I already ordered it.
The Bottega Veneta Drop Earrings continue to sell out online, but luckily this wallet-friendly alt hasnt (yet).
All I needed to see was '90s tailoring to know it would be good.
So Sofia Richie coded.
Have you heard? Mesh flats are quickly taking over.
Oooh.
Shop the matching Tie Bikini Bottoms ($13)
Did I just stumble upon Abercrombie's next viral dress?
There's a reason why Who What Wear readers are losing their minds over these cute Nordstrom sandals.
I'm such a neutrals girl, but there's something about butter yellow that I simply can't resist.
So elevated.
Just add a white tank.
In case you missed it, the Mango x Simon Miller collab is unreal.
I'm picky about white tanks, but this one looks really good.
To wear on its own or stack with others on your wrist.
Summer is the season for sheer skirts, and that's a fact.
Our whole edit team is talking about these. From the color to the croc effect, they're simple but fun.
I'm in a major boatneck phase right now.
Trendy but not over the top.
Fresh flats, anyone?
Believe it or not, this isn't even the last crochet item you're about to see.
It's all about looser denim shorts this summer.
If you're wearing a version of this necklace, I know you get it.
What did I say about boatneck tops? This would make jeans looks so elegant.
I love the idea of wearing a fancier skirt like this with a casual white tank.
It's giving rich mom in the Hampton's.
Yep, I still love these easy poplin sets for the summer.
Shop the matching Pull-On Poplin Shorts ($26)
Retro baseball hats are officially my new bucket hat. Sorry, not sorry.
I've never felt so seen.
In case you like to look like you put in more effort than you did.
So delicate.
Tube tops are on my must-have list for summer.
This might be the most suitcase-worthy find in this roundup.
Peak pretty.
Because the maxi skirt trend shows no signs of slowing down.
Proof that everything looks better in this color.
Your denim shorts just got an upgrade with this shirt.
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