I don't know about you guys out there but I find that most people fore-go fashion when they are out running errands (this the need for sites such as peoplepofwalmart.com) but it is possible to be comfortable and classy all at the same time.

Take for example the outfit above (please note that this was worn in June when it's a little cooler... but it's going to start cooling down again soon I promise!) Simple canvas shorts are one of the best ideas to pop up in the past few years as far as I'm concerned.  They are cool, comfy and lose fitting.  There is nothing worse than TIGHT shorts when it's 100 degrees out and you're running around trying to get things done!

I also have on here a light colored, light weight Billabong hoodie.  This hoddie has V-cut neck line for extra breathing room and some light details on the back and front in colors that are accented by the purple canvas shorts. I also have a simple gray tank on under the hoodie for when it get a little warmer out.

Accessories here include amber sunglasses from Old Navy and my faithful $1 leather over-the-shoulder bag with FRINGE (which I promise you is up and coming this fall!) And leopard print gladiators which and comfortable and have the added ankle strap unlike flip flops... this way you don't have to worry about walking out of your shoes while you're rushing to get things done!

Over all an outfit like this one can be easily obtained:
Hoodie: Pac Sun $9.99 (clearance!)
Shorts: Old Navy $6.00 (clearance!)
Shoes: Target $14.99
Bag: Yard Sale $1.00
Sunglasses: Old Navy $6.00

So accept for the shoes... this outfit sits around $25!

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