Every Girl Needs...A Great Tote Bag

Aiden Bag $ 79.50 Banana Republic

How can you not love a tote bag? I love that you can carry your stuff without looking frumpy. You can use it for practically everything - from work to school, shopping to hanging out on the beach and more. I love carry my tote when I go shopping I don't have to worry about those plastic bags.

Every Girl Needs: Chic Rain Wear

There's no need to worry about being unprepared for April showers with so many chic and colorful rain wear in stores.

It doesn't matter whether you favor the traditional yellow rain poncho, a classic trench or a light-weight pea coat you will be prepared for the crazy spring weather by by having the 2 Things Every Girl Needs: an Umbrella and Rain Boots. Keep from looking like a little kid by find items that fit you fashion personality and by not making it so Matchy-Matchy.


Automatic Open Striped Umbrella $24.50 Target




London Fog All Weather Walking Coat $118.00 Nordstrom



Capelli New York Party Animal Rain Boot $24.99 Target



Automatic Open/Close Floral Dot Umbrella $27.75 Target



Nikki Belted Coat with Thinsulate $79.50 delias.com



Ditsy Dots Rain Boots $24.99 Target




Kamik 'Ellie' Rain Boot $79.95 Nordstrom




Leighton Skirted Coat with Thinsulate $79.50 delias.com




Jeffrey Campbell 'Voom' Rain Boot $64.95 Nordstrom



MoMA Mini Sky Umbrella $35.99 Target




Shelbi Hooded Coat $49.99 delias.com





Stripe Bubble Umbrella $21.99 Target



Zetta Solid Rainboots $24.99 Target

5 Things Every Girl Needs.....In August

1. Flip Flops


After working in heels all day your tired little feet will be looking forward to the comfort and rest from a pair of flip flops. Stash a pair in your car or in your tote for a quick change option. Shown: New Metallic Flip-Flops $5.00 sale Old Navy


2. A Frosty Beverage

It's the perfect drink for those hot summer days. Whether you're going for a slushie or a iced coffee, these refreshing drinks will hit the spot and cool you down.


3. Some Bohemian Extras


Show off your free spirit by giving your outfit a bohemian twist, with beads, exotic jewelry, light weight scarves, handbags, belts and bracelets in bold colors. Shown: Marbled Dyed Scarf $9.80 Forever21


4. One Hour to Relax

Enjoy the lazy days of summer by not answering the phone, going online or doing anything tedious for at least one hour. Sit back and relax (indoors or out) with an ice cold drink and read a book or magazine, lounge around, take a nap, meditate or get a massage. The main thing is to enjoy that extra hour to yourself.


5. At Least One Guilty Pleasure TV Show

Be it sitcom or reality, it's a show that you just can't miss. This summer's TV viewing has plenty to offer from HBO's True Blood to USA network's Psych.