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30 Cheap Summer Amazon Finds I'm Buying on the Low

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There's something about the summertime that encourages a trendier wardrobe. Suddenly you care whether or not your ear lobes, neck, and ankles are doused in jewelry, you need your bikini to match your cover-up (or else), and you've never needed more ribbed white tank tops in your life. That frantic need to shop for a whole new summer wardrobe is something I know well and naturally, it never ends up turning out so great for my wallet. So instead of bombarding you with tons of new designer goods, I figured it might be more worth your while to spill on all the super cheap  Amazon finds I am eyeing this summer.  Basically, if it's trendy and cute,  Amazon is selling it. From bikini sets to printed tanks and back again, the selection of summer goodies ahead will ensure you have one of your trendiest summers yet while still staying on budget.  Pretty sure this is the Amazon find to end all Amazon finds.  Anklets in the summer are a must.  For $13, your swimsuit will ha

What Happened When I Finally Felt Seen in Media as a Filipina

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One of my favorite movies growing up (and to this day) was Troop Beverly Hills . While I’ve always adored Shelley Long’s portrayal of a glam Beverly Hills housewife-turned-troop leader, there was one character who especially stood out: Lily, one of the members of the Wilderness Girls troop. Played by Aquilina Soriano, Lily was Filipina, which was unheard of back in those days. Seeing Filipinos in movies and TV shows was not common and is still very rare, so seeing her meant a lot to me (especially because I ended up joining Girl Scouts later myself). It wasn’t until around high school that I began to comprehend just how big of a deal it was to see another Filipino person on the big screen. Alexa Tietjen , the beauty and influencers editor at WWD, says that her mother, who was born in Manila, would get really excited whenever she found out a singer or an actor was Filipino. “That would really stand out to me because it didn't happen very often,” says Tietjen. She says she rememb

I’m an Expert Amazon Shopper—These Are the Versatile Sandals I Highly Recommend

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I write about great  Amazon fashion finds regularly. In fact, I try, test, and give my honest reviews on the coolest Amazon pieces out there every month and share the best pieces regularly with you, our dear readers. So you could say I’m a bit of an expert when it comes to unearthing Amazon items that are worthy of your cart . With the  warm weather finally upon us, today I wanted to share the coolest  sandals on Amazon that I highly recommend. From trending flatform styles to minimalist silhouettes and sporty sandals—these summer styles below get rave reviews, many of which I’ve tried myself first hand. The best part? They all clock in at under $60. Affordable, chic, and cool—no one will ever guess they’re from Amazon . I own a few pairs of 206 Collective slides and they are so comfy not to mention chic and versatile. With nearly a whopping 29,000 reviews on Amazon, these waterproof slides are touted for their lightweight comfort and support. Super on-trend for summer, th