For those of you celebrating 4th of July today, I hope you are enjoying time with friends, family and great food. You can show off your patriotic side today and all year round with red, white and blue jewelry and accessories. From American flag rings to patriotic scarves, you have a lot of items to choose from.

Recently, I came across this American flag handbag from The Sak. You are probably familiar with The Saks bags, they are cute, crocheted handbags that are great for casual wear. This one is available from QVC (Visit their website) for $42. It includes a little red change purse too.

Whether you are celebrating or not, have a terrific weekend! And look out for some great 4th of July weekend sales in your area, most of which are going on through Sunday.

Old Navy is great place to shop when you are looking for the basics at very affordable prices. They have a terrific selection of jeans, capris, shorts, tanks and tees. Old Navy also offers some really cute accessories.

If you don't want to spend a bundle on sunglasses, you can find an assortment of chic shades at budget prices. These rimless sunglasses from Old Navy (Buy Direct) are under $10!

Maybe you lose or break your sunglasses often, or maybe you just would rather have a bunch of cheap pairs than one expensive one. Whatever the case may be, these sunglasses are a wonderful buy. They come in your choice of brown or black and have a modern shield style. At just $9.50, you can pick up a few pairs!

I love blue jewelry in the summertime, from chunky turquoise necklaces to simple blue gemstone earrings. Recently, I came across these diamond and blue topaz earrings at Macy's (Buy Direct).

These sweet drop earrings are perfect for a summer evening out. Currently, you can grab these earrings on sale. They were marked down from $800 to $479 -- a great bargain. And now you can get them for $431.10.

We featured these earrings in our Accessories of the Day section today, where you can find beautiful bargains and sensational splurges everyday. Check out these other accessories from recent days.

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Though you can splurge on designer sunglasses that cost several hundred dollars, it's also possible to find chic shades for under $100. Armani Exchange is a fantastic brand that offers quality sunglasses at relatively affordable prices.

Recently, I found a pair of retro-inspired round framed glasses at Nordstrom. These Armani Exchange sunglasses come in three colors -- Black Ruthenium, Brown Spiegel and Havana Gold (pictured). The big round frames have offer some Hollywood-style glamour with a retro appeal.

Priced at just $75 at Nordstrom (Buy Direct), these sunglasses features gradient lenses and 100% UV protection. They are a great buy and will keep you looking cool all summer long.

If you are looking to splurge on a designer bag, YOOX is having a sale right now with many summer bags up to 50% off. Pick a handbag in a neutral color like ivory, cream or taupe. They are versatile enough to wear with most everything in your wardrobe, and neutrals are a hot trend this summer.

This Prada bag is fabulous bargain. Featuring luxurious ivory calfskin leather, this pleated bag is accented with a big bow on the front. It has lots of interesting details such as the external side pockets and shiny goldtone hardware. At over 15 inches wide, it's a large-sized bag that is big enough for all your necessities.

You can get this Prada leather bag in ivory or beige at YOOX (Buy Direct). Originally priced at $1,650, it's on sale right now for $830. That's certainly still pricey. But if you have been saving for a designer handbag, you can't beat this deal.

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Though Kate Spade was originally known for her handbags, her collection currently also includes apparel, shoes, baby items, fragrance, jewelry and accessories. Lately I have been checking out a lot of her necklaces and other jewelry. Her jewelry line features a variety of colorful pieces that can some pizazz to your look.

One of my favorite pieces is this senora shell necklace. It is made from cut jade, hammered shell and other stone pendants. The 24-inch necklace is available from katespade.com for $250 (Buy Direct). For more jewelry information, be sure to check out the shopping advice from About.com's Guide to Jewelry, Carly Wickell.

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This brown straw and bead bag is perfect for summertime. With its oval wood handles and paper/wood beads, it offers a natural look that is the perfect complement to summer fashions.

This handbag has a hippie-chic appeal that will work well with a lot of casual wear, including some of the Boho attire that continues to be trendy.

This bag is 14 inches wide and 11 inches wide -- big enough to hold everything you need. You can find this affordable bag right now at Fashion Bug for just $19.99 (Buy Direct).

For the beach or other summer outings, a straw tote bag is a fantastic choice. They are durable and adorable. This structured straw tote from Gap is features a flat bottom so that it can sit upright. It's 100% straw and easily wipes clean.

This straw tote is on sale right now, marked down from $49.50 to just $34.99 (Buy Direct). It has navy cotton canvas straps and trim. You can pack all your beach gear in this tote or use it to carry groceries and other goods.

Check out these other summer clothing accessories for more ideas for the beach and beyond.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. If you forgot to get your father a gift, don't fret. Many major department stores offer gift certificates that you can order and download online. Then, you don't have to worry about selecting the wrong gift; he can choose exactly what he wants.

If you a picking up a present today, how about a pair of stylish aviator sunglasses. These shades aren't just stylish, they are functional too -- protecting his eyes from the sun's harmful rays. Aviator sunglasses are really trendy right now and come in almost every price range.

These Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses pictured here are just $129 at Nordstrom (Buy Direct). They come in gunmetal with brown lenses, or silver with grey lenses.

Model/actress Katie Price AKA Jordan was seen shopping in Ibiza Old Town, Spain earlier this week. You probably know Katie from I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Here she was wearing a cute cowboy hat and cool shades. Many women are turning to cowboy hats for sun hats this summer. As Katie demonstrates, a cowboy hat isn't just for western wear.

If you are looking for a cowboy hat similar to the one Katie is wearing, check out the Bop Basic cowboy hat from Shopbop. The woven raffia hat features a leather band with a gold buckle. The brim is just big enough to shade your eyes and face from the sun.

The cowboy hat is priced at $80 at Shopbop.com (Buy Direct).

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