Pictured: Zara shirt; H&M jeansAlthough I'm not averse to investing in really special basics, I find that there isn't really a need to buy a bunch of expensive basics every season. The reason? So many affordable retailers have tons of expensive-looking basics that no one will be able to guess you got for a bargain. Specifically, I'm focusing on the basics at Zara, H&M, and Nordstrom today.Between these three wildly popular retailers, you don't really need to shop for them anywhere else. Zara ...

If you've ever wanted to replicate the easygoing style that true Californians have perfected, chances are you've stumbled upon the store Brandy Melville. Filled with basic staples and trendy pieces alike, this store with more-than-friendly prices has been a crowd favorite for quite some time now. However, if you're looking for other stores that will do just the trick, we have seven stores that hit all the same mark. The stores ahead carry the same wide array of cool dresses, crop tops, skirts, a...

Even though most of us are still bundled up in sweatpants and warm socks, retailers are starting to drop tons of amazing sandals for spring. Why wait until March when you can get a head start and have the pick of the litter? Right now, the stock is plentiful and the styles are pretty tempting. Feeling hopeful for a more normal summer? There are so many beautiful heeled sandals in an array of mood-lifting colors that will be a welcome change from what you wore last year. If you'd rather stick ...

Not that there's anything wrong with timeless black or brown boots (they’re wardrobe essentials, after all), or even the rise of their bright-white counterpart, but if there’s one boot color that has been seriously underrated over the years, it’s gray. We know what you’re thinking: Why go with gray when you have the other neutral hues in your closet? Well, due to the fact that outfits with gray boots have flown deeply under the radar, they’ll naturally serve as a refreshing take on any...