Mother's Day Gift Guide: Frugal Finds Under $25

I apologize that my posts for Thursday and Friday didn't make it live last week. I've been dealing with a sick baby and a sick me. So please forgive me for posting last Thursday's post today. Your regularly-scheduled Makeup Monday will return next week.

In lieu of my standard "Like it/Love it" Thursday, I decided to compile another Mother's Day gift guide that highlights some frugal (yet fabulous) options. Everything shown below is under $25, so if you're feeling bold, you might want to snatch up a couple of these deals for your favorite gal.

[I would also be remiss if I did not mention that J.Crew is currently offering 30% off of all spring sale items with the code SUNSHINE. I have my eye on these, this and this. To name only a few.]

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Like it v. Love it: Studded flats

This week's installment is actually a "like it" versus a "lust it," mainly because Valentino is involved. Because I happen to regularly lust all things Valentino. So, while it seems like the choice would be a no-brainer, I'd like to think that somehow, somewhere, the lust-its will fall from the sky directly onto my perfectly willing size 7 feet. In the meantime... I may go for the pink version of the like-its. 

Like it | Lust it 

Finding the (almost) flat

Let me preface this post by saying that I love a good five-inch heel. Preferably in a stiletto or sculptural wedge format. But this spring, we're seeing a shift from the highest of platform heels to the lowest heel heights. So low, they're pretty much flat. While I find that having a few pairs of flats are vital to chasing around a one year old, I can't imagine completely eschewing my heels. 

What about you? Will you "find the flat" this spring? 

If so, here are a few of my current faves:

I decided I would share a little secret...

with those of you who like wearing flats.

Are you ready?

{pssst... you can find cute and inexpensive flats here.}

Yup, I have always had success in finding at least one pair of flats in this store that I love, and I figured that I would share the love with my lovely readers.

Here are just a few flats that they currently have that I think are fabulous... but remember to check back often... they tend to go fast.

Tweed Strappy Flats $18.99

Suede Ballet Flats $18.99

Rivet Suede Flats $18.99