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Dear readers,

We have approached that coming-of-age moment in every blog's life. No, not the own-domain-name or the redesign. Not the adding contributors (way past that, shoutout to Boomerang Thursday!) or the hooking up with social media (we went a little crazy, like every adolescent blog, but settled down comfortably with fb and twitter!). Nope. What we're talking about is extended-blog-break.

After much angst, we've decided to celebrate our eighteen-month (can you believe it?) anniversary with a little blog vacation. We have some important real-life things to conquer in the next month, and that's where we'll be. Of course, we'll be noticing and gabbing about things under twenty bucks the whole time!

We're going to miss you! We'll be back with more great bargains.

Happy summer, recessionistas,

S + N

rhinestone toe-ring sandals

Am I crazy to think these are classy enough to pass as work attire in summer?

$19 at Newport News

ruffle terry dress

Who doesn't want a dress made out of towel?

$16.99 (originally 49.50) at Victoria's Secret

ruffle dress

Everyone needs a bright summer dress with a little ruffle!

$19.90 at Forever 21

cutout gladiator sandals

I'm sometimes hesitant about gladiator sandals because I imagine all those straps chafing after a while. Problem solved with these super-cheap cutout gladiators!

$10 at Wet Seal

Technical Difficulties!

Hi All,

I know there's been some technical difficulties on the site today - the links seem to be all messed up. We're fixing that and should be back on track starting tomorrow!

Thanks for your patience - keep sending those suggestions to us!

N+S

flight by kite print

Uh-freakin-mazing. A 2d print that looks totally 3d!

$18 at Roadside

starfish canvas wall hanging

Saw this on the etsy front page today - what an awesome affordable way to add some compelling art to your (beach) house! Not just a print, but a real canvas wall hanging. Woo!

$20 at Making Happy

watch band bracelet

So it's a bracelet that looks like a watch band, but there's no time-telling part to it. I'm going to chalk this one up to "kids these days" and shake my head, certain I'm misunderstanding, but I'm oddly drawn to it.

$20 at Urban Outfitters

raw-hem jersey dress

Lots of colors and patterns available on this simple summer dress.

$10.99 at Old Navy

kate spade with a twist coasters

Bring a little uptown sunshine to your table.

$20 at Saks Fifth Avenue

sanuk ibiza links sandals

It's so rare to see well-done variations on the classics!

$18 at Swell

mossimo bronze satchel

I've been craving an infusion of metallic into my wardrobe. What do you think - too much or just right?

$19.99 at Target

sandie stripe skirt

Ridiculously adorable! Use it to dress up all those plain Ts.

$19.90 at Alloy

Boomerang Thursday: JCPenny handbag

While I am unsure why a handbag requires a belt, I am liking the look.

$17.40 at JC Penny.Com

Boomerang Thursday: newport news pearl

These are not June Cleaver's pearls. This multi-strand necklace is modern, trendy and oh so lovely.

$19.99 from Newport News

Boomerang Thursday: hotkiss capri pants

A bit like Colonel Sanders but a bit better.

$15 at the 15DollarStore.com

Boomerang Thursday: esprit t-shirt with a little extra

Sometimes you just want to look cute in a t-shirt.

$19.99 at Esprit

Hot Yoga Bra

It's a hot yoga bra. What more can I say?

$14.99 on sale at Lucy

Mexicali Rose Sheer Legging

These are some sexy leggings. The roses add that va va to your voom.

$14 at Betsey Johnson

Sonoma life + style® modern fittwill skirt

Time to let those legs out - which of course also means letting the razor out. But come on, wasn't the furriness starting to be a problem?

$19.99 at Kohl's

Bold Striped Sweater Top

Bring a little retro into your life.

$12.99 on sale at Forever 21

Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans, Magnolia Wash - Tall

These jeans are a steal - tall women, you're in luck!

$9.99 on sale at NY & Co

Merona® Women's Scoop Neck Dress - Art Deco Green

Very. Cute.

$18 at Target

Lace Ruched Ladypant

My new favorite word is "Ladypant."

$8 at Topshop

madame milly makeup kit

I know we're mainly past this train case of five hundred flavors of makeup, but even adults deserve dress-up time. Friday, girlfriends, cocktails, anyone?

$13.49 (from $50) at Kohl's

danae sweater

I absolutely adore that time of year when sweaters become outerwear. Go comfy, cute, versatile, and affordable with this one.

$16.80 (from $56) at Roxy

silence & noise feminine shoulder dress

I have the toughest time finding sleeved dresses. For fifteen bucks, and still available in all sizes and colors, this is a diamond in the not so rough known as the retail market! (It's a little short for my taste on this model but click through and you can see where it hits at different heights. )

$14.99 (from $58) at Urban Outfitters

asymmetric one sleeve drap top

This is a great price point to experiment and see if you can pull something like this off. Pssstt.. you can.

$13.75 (from $43.75) at ASOS