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Summer Outfit Inspo: 20 Affordable Summer Outfit Ideas

Sarah Ertelt
Jan 2
4 min read

Summer means farmer's markets, state fairs, camping trips, and more! Buying some new sweat-proof summer outfits doesn't have to break the bank.

Whether you plan on spending summer hiking and hot tubbing at a cabin, exploring a new city, or simply walking down the street to a nearby farmer's market, it's important to have summer outfits that are breathable, chic, and affordable!

In this article you'll find outfit ideas for three favorite summer activities:

Hiking & Camping
Farmer's Markets
State Fairs

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Below are 20 outfit pieces to help you build the perfect summer wardrobe. If you're looking for a mountain trip outfit, pair some breathable hiking shorts with a high-neck crop top for a classic look that you can wear anywhere!

If you want to make your trip to the farmer's market extra special, pair a patterned maxi skirt with a waist belt and flowy top - perfect to wear to the farmer's market or the state fair!

Summer Mountain Trip Outfit Ideas

If your idea of a fun summer weekend is hiking up a mountain or sitting by a campfire, you'll need some good waterproof and sweatproof clothes to bring with you!

These Waterproof Stretch Hiking Shorts are perfect for anything outdoors whether you're hiking, kayaking, camping, or playing sports outside. They have zip pockets and a belt for extra support!

If you want to wear long pants on your hikes (great protection from bugs and poison ivy), opt for some lightweight hiking pants instead! These Women's Quick Dry Hiking Pants are lightweight, breathable, and water resistant with a waist band.

Sports bra crop tops are the perfect summer top for anything active! These longline Butterluxe Sports Bras are the perfect tank top with the support of a bra for hiking, kayaking, or just walking around the neighborhood. This sports bra crop top comes in 27 different colors and 6 different sizes.

If you prefer a high-neck sports bra, these sports bra crop tops are the perfect workout bra that you can bring on your next mountain trip:

If you plan on exploring a mountain town instead of doing a hard hiking workout, bring some overalls and your favorite t-shirt for the perfect summer mountain outfit!

These Levi's Women's Apron Overalls are a durable material that will last you for years! Pair some overalls with a graphic t-shirt and beanie for the perfect mountain outfit this summer.

For mountain outfit accessories, consider supporting an indigenous brand this year. Inner Wolf Jewelry has hand-made jewelry that's always nickel and lead free, and supports a local artist. Kokom Scrunchies are long-lasting hair ties that are always handmade, and was founded by 9 year-old Maya from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation.

These are both affordable ways to support a local business and get some adorable summer accessories!

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Farmer's Market Summer Outfits

If you're looking for some summer outfit inspo for visits to the farmer's market, flowy summer dresses are the perfect way to look cute and stay cool on a sticky summer morning! If you want to skip paying for a Free People dress, try one of these affordable dupes available on Amazon:

This floral embroidered dress comes in 19 different colors:

This summer workout romper is perfect for the hottest of days this summer:

This patterned maxi dress comes in 9 different colors and is the perfect maximalist outfit to wear this summer! This rococo dress is perfect to pair with some cowboy boots to a summer concert, farmer's market, or date night!

If you're looking for a casual dress to throw on during a cool summer evening, this Oversized Patchwork Dress is the perfect affordable Free People dupe:

Don't forget to bring a cute tote bag or picnic basket with you to the farmer's market so you don't need to use a plastic bag!

State Fair Outfit Ideas

The State Fair is usually in late summer and the hottest month of the year. Sometimes it's even too hot to wear tight activewear to walk around! At the state fair this year, try wearing some Casual Denim Shorts instead. Thankfully, "boyfriend" or "mom" shorts with a looser fit are in style, and might even be more comfortable than some thick tight leggings:

These shorts come in 6 sizes and are less than $40!

These comfy linen shorts are more lightweight than denim shorts and are probably the coolest option on a hotter than hot August day at the State Fair! These comfy linen shorts are the perfect summer outfit inspiration for hot days:

If you're not already wearing a sports bra tank top, this two-pack of summer tank tops is less than $30 and lets you pick two different colors!

Wearing some linen shorts and a loose tank top is the cutest and most affordable summer outfit when the weather is hotter than 90 degrees!

The State Fair means plenty of walking, so make sure to bring some comfortable chunky sneakers. Don't worry about getting your favorite white sneakers dirty since these are also machine washable!

Finally, Dad hats are the perfect way to hide sweaty hair during the summer. Put your hair into a braid and thread it through the hole of a baseball cap for a cute summer look!

Whether your favorite summer activity is going hiking, going to the farmer's market, or going to a fair, it's not hard to find affordable and cute summer outfits!

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20 Easy Romantic Valentine's Day Nail Ideas

Sarah Ertelt
Dec 30, 2024
4 min read

Valentine's Day nails are an easy romantic accessory to any outfit. Although red, white, and pink are the classic Valentine's Day nails, there are plenty of unique Valentine's Day nail designs that will set you apart from everyone else!

Whether you prefer short and work-ready nails or dramatic long nails, there's Valentine's Day nail inspo here for you! Below are 20 easy romantic nail ideas to nail your look on Valentine's Day this year.

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Classic Valentine's Day Nails: Dainty Heart Nails

If you want to go for a classic Valentine's Day nail design, these glossy white nails with delicate red hearts are perfect! These almond press-on nails come in a 24-pack for only $6.99!

These same press-on nails also come in other Valentine's Day-ready designs, like this matte manicure with red nails and dainty hearts. This fun matte manicure is perfect for a romantic date night or a girl's night out!

If you want a neutral nail design with dainty hearts, try this Valentine's Day nail design with dainty hearts and glittering rhinestones! This simple design is perfect for short or long nails and is easy to do yourself if you have a small nail brush and some stick-on rhinestones.

If you want a more dramatic nail design with dainty hearts, try getting these long French tips overlaid with dainty red hearts!

For a simpler Valentine's Day nail design, try these swirled tip nails with only one or two hearts on each nail:

If red and pink aren't your colors, you can recreate these Valentine's Day nails with any heart color! These blue glazed donut nails remind me of the blueberry milk nail trend:

Trendy Valentine's Day Nail Idea: Dark Cherry Nails

Dark cherry red is THE color for 2025, whether it's in your outfit, your shoes, your accessories, or your nails! Dark cherry red is the perfect classy and romantic nail color for Valentine's Day.

Whether you want some bright and cheery cherry nails or a deep, sultry red nail, here are some cherry nail ideas:

These glossy almond press-on nails come in the perfect cherry red. Sometimes a simple classy nail is just perfect!

Glamnetic makes their own cherry red nails called Ruby Slipper. These red velvet nails come in 15 different sizes, and the best part is that they're reusable!

If you want a more muted cherry red, Glamnetic also makes these Merlot matte nails with a glossy French tip. These reusable nails last up to two weeks and you can save them to use again! These classy cherry red nails are the perfect medium length to be functional and adorable!

These juicy ombre press-on nails look like a high-quality gel manicure while only being $8.99! This nail kit includes 28 nails in this dark cherry red:

If you're looking for some literal cherry red nails, try getting a white or red French tip manicure with little cherry decals! This easy Valentine's Day nail idea is a little different from heart nails but still use classic Valentine's Day colors.

These longer cherry red nails also feature bows - one of the easiest 2025 nail trends to do!

These red cherry nails come with cherries and rhinestones, giving you the perfect Valentine's Day nails in less than 10 minutes!

If you prefer short nails, these 24-piece press-on nails come in 3 different cherry designs for short nails! You can choose between sparkly red cherries with a plaid accent, solid cherry red nails with mini cherries, or a red French tip manicure with cherries all over!

Croquette Valentine's Day Nail Ideas: Dainty Bows

Dainty bow nails are another Valentine's Day nail idea that's really trendy for 2025! Bow nails are so croquette and feminine, and the perfect romantic nail for V-day!

These press-on French tip nails come with a 3D printed bow charm! This baby pink is the perfect romantic nail for Valentine's Day.

If you want a glossy, almost neutral bow nail, these glossy press-on nails come with a delicate bow accent!

If you like having a bolder nail design, these black almond French-tips come with a cute bow design too! These classy black and pink nails will look great all year-round.

If you want to combine a couple different nail trends, these red French tip nails come with both cherries and a white bow charm, perfect for Valentine's Day!

If you gravitate way from red and pink nails, bow nails are also perfect in any color! This black and white bow manicure will match every outfit:

These nude bow nails are also perfect to match with any outfit for Valentine's Day!

Whether you love classic heart nails, trendy cherry nails, or croquette bow nails, it's easy to get the perfect Valentine's Day nails this year! You can show these to your nail tech or grab some press-on nails to save money!

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25 Dazzling New Year's Eve Nails: NYE Nail Inspo

Sarah Ertelt
Dec 22, 2024
4 min read

Ring in the new year with a new set of bright and sparkly nails! New Year's Eve nails should be sparkly and ready to match your NYE dress and a glass of champagne. Whether you prefer long chrome nails, short almond nails, or painting your natural nails, there's some NYE nail inspo here for you!

Here are 40 Dazzling New Year's Eve nail ideas:

If you like painting your own nails or need them short for work, try pairing a dark nail color with some delicate stars. Black and gold are the traditional NYE nail colors, but you can pair dark navy or dark green with these delicate stars for cute short winter nails!

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If you want to try this look yourself, invest in some extra tiny nail art brushes to pull off these delicate stars!

Another classic NYE manicure is getting white french tips with gold stars. These cute almond nails are perfect for toasting at a NYE party this year!

If you want to do something a little different, you can get these same nails with a different color tip, like these bright red NYE nails! These nails are the perfect pop of color if you're planning to wear a spicy black dress on New Year's Eve:

These black and gold tip nails are another take on the classic French tip manicure that has the perfect NYE colors:

These lavender tip nails are the perfect manicure to get to have cute winter nails that will stay in style long after NYE:

If you want to skip having to pick a color altogether, you could get these neutral NYE nails with the tiny gold stars indicative of New Year's Eve. They'll match every outfit!

Chrome nails are also perfect for the glitz and glam of a NYE party! If you love long chrome nails, you'll love this NYE nail inspo.

Cat Eye Velvet nails are the perfect mix between chrome and sparkles. If you want to this manicure yourself, you can get your own magnetic polish kit with a magnet to create the cool cat eye effect!

Classic chrome nails are also perfect for a New Year's Eve Party. Silver chrome nails will match every outfit you can think of!

For an inexpensive manicure, you can get these press-on chrome nails from Amazon:

If you love the cat-eye magnetic manicure but don't want long nails, you can get these short almond press-ons too! These short falling star press-on nails are the perfect subtle manicure for New Year's Eve:

If you want to go for a bold black chrome nail instead, you can also get these smoky grey press-on chrome nails for a bold NYE manicure!

You can combine two NYE nail looks with this cat-eye manicure complete with delicate silver stars:

Gold nails are also the perfect color for New Year's Eve nails. Whether you get a gold cat-eye, gold chrome, or sparkly gold ombre nails, they're the perfect color for a New Year's Eve party!

These short gold chrome nails are perfect for heading to a NYE party and also going to work the next day:

If you want to try a gold cat-eye manicure yourself, you could invest in some gold cat-eye nail polish for manicures at home!

If you like some sharp French tips instead, you could ask for these elegant gold tip nails:

If you're already looking forward to Valentine's Day, you could go for these bold red chrome press-on nails instead of the traditional black and gold:

Since New Year's Eve nails are sparkly and adorned with stars, celestial nail designs are also perfect for NYE! Celestial nails have stars, crescent moons, and other delicate designs. Here is some celestial nail inspo you can use for your New Year's Eve manicure:

These moonstone magic nails are the perfect blend between a magnetic cat-eye manicure and celestial sun and moon designs:

These white, sage green, and silver designs are perfect for both New Year's Eve nails and 2024 winter nails:

These black and white almond press-on nails are a dainty celestial design that would also be perfect for New Year's Eve nails!

If you want to create your own celestial nail art and have a hand-painted celestial manicure, invest in these sheets of Moon and Star Nail Art Stickers! This comes with 9 sheets of stickers with gold, silver, and rose gold celestial nail designs:

Velvet nails are also trending for Winter 2024 nails! If you want to have a trendy manicure for New Year's Eve, you can get some sultry red velvet nails or brown velvet nails.

Red velvet nails are also perfect for short nails:

Finally, brown velvet nails are a trendy manicure that would be perfect for NYE! This NYE nail inspo is perfect if you plan to wear a cozy oversized sweater to your New Year's Eve get together:

These short brown chrome nails are called Moscow Mule nails:

Whether you want to get a bold, dramatic New Year's Eve manicure at your favorite salon or invest in some tools to paint a dainty celestial manicure for Winter 2024, there's a cute manicure for you here!

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