Sometimes even the trendiest person needs or wants a basic, pretty shoe without a sky-high platform, blinding details or colors outside the rainbow. But the best in basic can sometimes cost more than the trendiest IT shoes on the market today, which is why I'm so excited about Go Jane's Buckle Mary Jane Heel available in white, black or  brown (shown above) on sale for only ... $11.99!!!

I know it's only July 6 -- & belated Happy July 4th to all! -- but with Fall fashion starting to trickle into stores, I thought I'd give INO readers a quick look at a range of stylish bags from LuLu's that can transition from end of summer right into winter:

MoMA Handbag in Camel for $41:

Greenwich Bag in WHITE or TAN for $43:

Melie Bianco's multi-pocket It's Easy Being Green Handbag for $32:

As Seen in Life & Style... the super-cuteOzzie Bag for $33:

X Marks the Spots Perforated Dots Handbag in CARAMEL or BLACK for $39:

The minimalist BoHo Bayan Bag comes in GREEN, BLACK & BROWN for only $45:

And the Must Have Messenger Buckle Bag in BROWN or BLACK for $38:

Lauren Conrad has morphed from cute High Schooler on Laguna Beach to chic, trendsetter on The Hills.  And if you want to snag her look, MTV has set up a new shop to Get Lauren's Style from apparel to accessories & even some housewares featured on the show, covering all price points, including:

The American Apparel 2x1 Rib U-Neck Tank Top on sale at Amazon in 17 colors for only $7.49:

Engraveable IcedOut One Letter Dog Tags (pick your own initial & font) on sale from IOG for $29.99:  

Black Velvet Bolero on sale at MTV shops for $20.97:

Leather Cord Hamsa Bracelet at MTV shops for $40:

And for a complete splurge (& something that will take you through next winter) Betsey Johnson's Heather Plaid Wool Sailor Coat for $500:



To check out all the items, CLICK HERE!

And to check out the new "Shopisodes" (Hills episodes, with apparel, accessory & house design price & purchase information on the side), CLICK HERE!

I've already written about my addition to Junkfood, but now the prices have been slashed ... with the totally hot & hip cashmere sweaters only $29.99 (originally $95-$100) at Kitson:

Little Miss Trouble available in S,M, L:

Little Miss Naughty available in M: 

Little Miss Bossy in L, XL:

Little Miss Bad available in S, M, L: 

Little Miss Chatterbox available in L: 

Christine Price is one of THE hottest rising stars on the designer bag front & her stylish, relaxed collection is turning into this summer's celeb sleeper hit. The only teensy problem for those without an unlimited budget is price ... but with a little digging I've found 2 deals at BagHaus that shave-off over half the price:

The Tinley Leather Satchel is available in Black, Cream & Walnut (Brown) for $150 (originally $399):

And the Grayson Leather Haute Mama Tote with a diaper changing pad & a removable interior lining for cleaning, is available in Walnut (Brown) or Black for $150 (originally $399):