Gap Seahorse Print Tote

I love attention-grabbing designs and prints almost as much as I love charming bags.  This nautical tote from the Gap is summery, versatile, and it makes you look twice.  I could cart this cute carryall everywhere since the canvas is so easy to clean, yet the white background keeps it looking crisp.  I also like the cleverness of the thick brown handles- there’s nothing worse than an adorable purse that you can’t use because it digs into your shoulder!

Large Canvas Tote- $24.99

Gap Large Canvas Tote

I love big, beach-ready totes in the summer. They’re perfect for keeping sunscreen, a picnic’s worth of food, a few good books to read, a magazine or two, and anything else you might need in one place. And they’re often printed with something quirky or charming. This Gap Large Canvas Tote is no exception. With a red seahorse print and on sale for just $24.99, it’s perfect for hauling around on the sand. It’s quirky cute and much less staid than a lot of those other tote bags. It’s also available in blue, but at the full-price of $39.50. Summer’s here, so get going!

McQ Plaid Short Sleeve Top

My friend Linda (happy birthday!!) has a plaid shirt from the Gap that she likes to call her “farmer shirt,” but I just think it’s cute. I dare you to go milk a cow without attracting major positive attention in the Plaid Short Sleeve Top from McQ on sale for $170.10 $121.50. To get the look for less, try the American Eagle Breakers Shirt for $39.50 in 3 colors.

Gap Long Colorblock Dress

Who would have thought that you could get a dress for a summer semi-formal event from the Gap? Well, you can, and at the Gap price too! Gap’s Long Colorblock Dress, a total steal at just $64.50 on sale now, has the same monochrome colorblocking that’s been so hot for the past few seasons, seen everywhere from Calvin Klein to Jil Sander. It’s perfect for an evening dinner on a yacht or a sunset dinner at a seaside restaurant. Stay cool and look great at an affordable price!

Gap Circle Eyelet Dress

White dresses are great- but you do have to try them on carefully to make sure that they aren’t see-through.  Luckily this Gap frock is fully lined, and on sale- marked down from $79.50- to boot!  Unlike a lot of sale items, this one is not a fading trend- it’s a classic that will last for years with a little care.  With the adorable tie-shoulder straps and a flattering empire waist, this dress will look great on anybody. 

P.S. It’s a myth that you have to have a super-dark tan to wear white in the summer- it’s actually universally flattering and makes you look more flushed in comparison to the fabric.

Gap Circle Eyelet Dress- $64.99