I think that it is always appropriate to splurge on a good bag. It's the key to making your wardrobe look expensive. Nobody can really tell how much you paid for a blouse, but everyone can tell by one look if you invested in a good bag.

I'm impressed that I found some of these essential summer pieces for such great prices. I'm really keen on the "save" column, especially the gold Nordstrom earrings. What do y'all think?