Fashion & Beauty

Where to splurge and save on summer’s top 5 fashion trends

Whether you’re spending a pretty penny or staying on a budget, here are the top five trends to try this season.

Floral Bomber

Jessica Alba (left) and Jamie Chung.HEDO/AKM-GSI; Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com

An oldie but a goodie, the bomber is back and souped up with fantastic floral prints. Jessica Alba’s Aqua number (we found her exact one — see the steal!) pops against classic black.

Splurge: Jonathan Saunders satin bomber jacket, $2,555 at net-a-porter.com

Steal: Aqua silk bomber jacket, $198 at bloomingdales.com

Flower Crown

Emmy RossumDonato Sardella/WireImage

A crown — made from real or faux flowers — is a no-brainer: It’s festive, femme and fun to wear. Just ask Emmy Rossum.

Splurge: Eugenia Kim floral ribbon headband, $155 at net-a-porter.com

Steal: Fresh flower crown, by special order for $30 to $50 at crownsbychristy.com

Bucket Bag

Miranda Kerr (left) and Reese Witherspoon.Christopher Peterson/Splash News; PSD/Splash News

Make like trendsetter Miranda Kerr and check this bag off your bucket list: Roomy, chic, and easy-to-carry, this smart silhouette is fashion and function in one.

Splurge: Alexander Wang leather bucket bag, $875 at matchesfashion.com

Steal: Leather bucket bag, $199 at zara.com

Ear Cuff

Sandra BullockJordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Sandra Bullock rocked an ear cuff at this year’s Oscars — it’s a subtle way to add edge to your look.

Splurge: Annelise Michelson gold-plated ear cuff, $425 at avenue32. com

Steal: Jules Smith gold-plated ear cuff, $38 at charmandchain.com

Crop Top

Cara Delevingne (left) and Miranda Kerr.Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

In what’s become the most ubiquitous trend of seasons past, present and future, the rebellious crop top even made a cameo on fashion’s most formal red carpet: Cool kid Cara Delevingne rocked a cutout version at this year’s Met Ball.

Splurge: Cotton crop top, $285 at tibi.com

Steal: Polyester crop top, $68 at topshop.com