Consumerism

Fashion magazines are already claiming its Fall, despite the the continued dreadful summer heat. Instead of taking a cue from the pages of In Style (the only thing we can afford is the magazine itself), take a more laid back approach. Below are Vicious Trollop's top five budget-friendly fall obsessions that still work for summer.

Mon Dieu - Your own personal tour Eiffel. - $21

It's totally true love. Je t'aime. - $42.50

Alcohol, it makes me speak French. Practice your French with this t-shirt. - $23

French songbirds. An original art piece on recycled paper. - $22

A la mode served a la mode. A fashionable dish. - $32

Tweet your thoughts on this. Old fashioned communication. - $10

Go on, write about it. A nagging notebook. - $8

Stake your claim. Bookplates for the hoot of it. - $8

Stick a cork in it. Two cork board covered journals. - $5

Leaving on a jetpane? Write your adventures in this travelogue. - $8

Put your birch into it. Earrings from nature. - $26

You can ring my finger. A baby grand ring. - $5

Hoot, hoot. A vintage owl locket. - $9.99

A little Victorian and a little gaudy: the perfect flower ring. - $13

Cuff me. A golden dragonfly cuff. - $65

Tweet, tweet - birdies for your pillows. - $38

Swizzle your stick. Cocktail decorations. - $8.25

Mirror, mirror on the wall, am I the prettiest mirror of all? - $35

I'm fancy enough for your candy - a bowl with all the flourishes. - $27

Dodge this. Vintage hubcap clock. - $47

Beth Ditto, plus size revolutionary and general bad ass rock star of The Gossip, is launching her first fashion line this Thursday, July 9 with UK based chain Evans. The line features 80s' inspired pieces that match Ditto's personal style, including a floral prom dress, a glittered purple top, and a sweater with half a cartoon face. While some pieces are a little over the top, just like Ditto herself, Ditto's line is providing something not readily available in the plus size market - style. So, three cheers for Ditto.

If only we lived in the UK.

Bird is the word. A print to rock your parakeet's world. - $18

The collage grows up, sort of - BFF, forever. - $10

Making trees from paper. A nature inspired poster. - $24

Crafty with just the right amount of camp. A vintage bicycle embroidered. - $16

Art can be angsty, too. Get this angry heart. - $25

Flash! Vintage Polaroid for all snapshot needs. - $22.99

Time Travel. A trio of yellow suitcases for your next trip to Vegas. - $60

Not your grandmother's heels, or maybe they were. Vintage t-strap heels. - $26

Pyrex for your pasta salad. Vintage one quart bowl. - $14

Gold for your gold. Vintage change purse. - $39

What did the stork bring you? This orange wallet. - $17

Polka dot and herringbone all over. This combo of vintage fabrics makes a pretty cute purse. - $20

Meet Audrey. Dainty clutch with preppy attitude to match. - $28

Polly want a purse? Bird screen print tote bag- you pick the color. - $10

Linen for Lindsay. A purse so hot they'll think you're a celebrity. - $45

You must be nesting. A bird's egg ring. - $15.50

Dinolicious. Pink plastic dino for your neck. - $6

Day of the dead. Homemade Voodoo skull earrings. - $35

Leafy. Copper dipped maple leaf for your neck. - $27

Beware of squirrels. Vintage acorn bracelet. - $24