Great Summer Buys Under $100

Make your escape in affordable warm-weather finds.

$25

Get ample shade from this floppy raffia hat in sunset colors.

American Eagle Outfitters; AE.com

$40

Two classic brands unite in stylish, cushy slip-ons.

Gap + Keds; Gap.com

$45

Lilly Pulitzer's goddaughter channels the same island spirit with her line of beachy prints.

Lilly & Van; QVC.com

$48

Double your options by carrying this dual-sided gold-silver quilted tote.

Bisou Bisou; JCP.com

$50

A lightweight cotton blazer immediately feels like an old favorite.

American Eagle Outfitters; AE.com

$55

This vintage-inspired necklace showcases your collarbone.

Jessica Simpson Collection, Macy's; 800-622-9748

$59

Intricately detailed wood sandals elevate a casual outfit.

NineWest.com

$60

This eyelet cover-up generously conceals arms and thighs.

Talbots.com

$65

Clip-on seashell earrings dress up your look with a splash of color.

DecorativeThings.com

$65

Bring this big (18.5 x 16 x 9), colorful bag (choose indigo, yellow, red, or khaki) on weekend trips.

LLBeanSignature.com

$75

Adjust the length so this oversize pendant falls exactly where you want it to.

SheilaFajl.com

$79

A dress that packs light gets lots of mileage: Wear it as a cover-up, over jeans, or belted with heels and jewelry.

Rachel Rachel Roy; RachelRoy.com

$80

This beaded top is equally lovely over a bathing suit or crisp white pants.

BananaRepublic.com

$85 and $49

Add a crocheted belt to metallic linen shorts for an elegant nighttime look.

Belt, Stelios Paraskevas; 203-866-4000. Shorts; Spiegel.com

$88

With an attachable strap, this tiered skirt instantly becomes a halter dress.

GarnetHill.com

$95

Pearlescent ceramic links and a crystal bezel look rich on your wrist.

AK Anne Klein, Nordstrom.com

$98

A collaboration with illustrator Pierre Le-Tan yielded the whimsical sketches on this scarf.

Coach; 866-262-2440

$99

A nonchalant linen tunic is the stylish solution to too much sun.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren, select Bloomingdale's stores; 800-555-7467

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From the July 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine