8 Under $20: Mandee

By Jess T.

There’s nothing that puts a smile on my face like finding a fantastic bargain, and since we all wanna look good in a crappy economy, finding those deals is even more important these days.  Each week I’ll feature one store/website where you can find eight A-dorable items for under $20 (not too shabby, right?).

This week I’m featuring Mandee.  While some of their stuff admittedly looks like it costs under $20, it’s a great place to find cute basics, cheap denim, and certain trendy pieces that probably won’t last more than one season (so paying under $20 is perfect).  Another bonus: they often have good sales that make their stuff even more of a bargain.

Summer’s more than halfway over and school will be back in session before we know it, but there’s still plenty of warm weather to be had (and hey, you can usually utilize some of your cute summer clothes for those early days of fall semester) which means it’s not too late to buy halters, flip flops, shorts or skirts, especially when you can find ‘em this cheap.

This halter will look adorable with shorts for the summertime, but nicely eases into fall. The color palette is perfect and it’ll look totally cute with a pair of jeans and some boho wedges.

I love the ikat print on this skirt. It lets you take a simple day look and jazz it up easily. And at $9.99, you have the option to pick it up in the other 2 colors.

Colored denim is still popular this summer (and neon hues even moreso), but it’s not a trend that’ll last forever so who wants to spend tons of money on it?  At $16.99 these shorts are not only a steal, but that light blue will look faboo on those tan legs.

I love the flirtiness of this dress and that it is subtly sexy while still being classy enough to wear to a family BBQ.

I love me some Havainas, especially this uber-cute striped pair. So beachy, so nautical, so 50% off!

This shirt is girly, will look totally cute with jeans and will be super easy to throw on when you’re rushing off to that first morning class.

A girl can never have too many comfy tees, and this one is right on trend with its vintage style & neon lettering. But it doesn’t come with that ridiculous vintage price. It’s $5. Yes, $5. That’s less than your morning Venti Mocha.

Channel your inner rock star with this studded belt, which will give some edge to a simple tank/summer dress.