Lauren Eggertsen, senior fashion editor, here. Fun fact: I am an avid lover of all things summer. While this year, the season is not shaping up to be anything like we thought it would, I have been challenging myself to find pockets of joy wherever I can, whether that's walking on the beach or getting a little retail therapy.

I am currently trying to balance out my trends-to-basics ratio, and the affordable finds below are helping me achieve that. Including pleated miniskirts, simple tanks, printed bucket hats, and plain one-piece swimsuits, the selection I have shopped out for you here prioritizes affordability, seasonality, and, most importantly, things that just make me smile.

Enjoy my mini curation of summertime must-haves, and be sure to email us at thoughts@whowhatwear.com with your comments on what you'd like to see more of from us.