Everything in BELTS

Ann Taylor Loft 3 in 1 Sash $9.99*

Can be used as a belt, headband, or scarf.

*Down from $19.50.
at anntaylorloft.com

Pretty Polka Dots

Give Simple Polka Dot/Stripe Tea Towels $8.99, down from $12

J.Crew Patent-Trimmed Tie-Silk Belt $7.50, down from $28

J.Crew Polka-Dot Flip Flops $11.24, down from $29.50

Delia’s Dots Cinched One-piece $14.99, down from $38.50

Give Simple Polka Dot Ice Cream Bowls $11.99, down from $16

L.L.Bean Maine Isle Belt $19.95

A summer staple, these belts can be found elsewhere for double the price. Just saying.

llbean.com

Newport News Thong Sandals $29*

These remind me of the (much more expensive) Mystique sandals I bought years ago. . .

*Down from $39.
at newport-news.com

Elizabeth and Kate Ribbon Belt $34

A little twist on the standard ribbon belt with some pom-pom trim.

at elizabethandkate.com

Lulu Belle Seersucker Belt with Silver Starfish $40

Add a little silver starfish bling to your ensemble. This seersucker belt will look great with white jeans (yes, white jeans), a little jean jacket and a pair of Jack Rogers. Or anything else, really. There’s also a silver turtle option.

at lulubellebags.com

Bean Bargains

When I think of L.L.Bean, I think of two things: Freeport, Maine and Mom Jeans. After stumbling on the catalog last night, I’m changing my mind about the second thing.
Double L Cotton Sweater, $39.50

Ribbon Belt, $12

Sunwashed Canvas Tennie, $29.50

Summer Harbor Stretch Polo, $19.50

French Sailor Shirt, $29.50

MJ Trim

This New York City institution also sells their wares online. You can buy buttons, belt buckles, bag handles, trims, tassles . . . the list goes on. Scoop up some ribbon and flex your creative muscles. It’s a haven for crafters and preppies alike.

at mjtrim.com

Whales!

Not sure why I love whales so much. Oh yeah, I’m preppy. Whale stuff + Friday = happiness.
JCrew Wellies, $65

JCrew Socks, 3 pack $15

LLBean Flipper Flops, $17.95

Rock Scissor Paper Personalized Stationery, $20

Delia’s Tee, $24 (Buy one get one half off.)

Vinyard Vines Sailor’s Belt, $39.50