Store Appeal: Remember the Charlotte Russe of our yesteryear? I sure do, and I have to admit that I was wary about whether or not it was the same semi-cheesy, teeny bopper type clothing store of my adolescent years. I can happily report that not only has their logo changed to a fresh and clean “CR”, but their clothing as well. Charlotte Russe now carries a sophisticated mix of trendy clothes and simple basics. Everything is still budget friendly (a definite plus!), and there are lots and lots of cute options to choose from.

Our Vote: The website is super clean and easy to navigate, with refined search options like color and price. Images are plentiful and there’s the handy zoom button and different angled views.

Our Favorites:

1. Cuffed Drawstring City Short, $12.50.

2. Solid Knit Button Front Romper, $8.00.

3. Chambray Boyfriend Shirt, $22.00. The shirt everyone’s been wanting this summer.

More Charlotte Russe can be found here!

Store Appeal: AG by Adriano Goldschmied was founded in Southern California in 2000, and since then has experienced continued success in the women’s (and men’s) denim market. With a widely European influenced style and a large celebrity following, AG has become a go-to brand for the latest in denim trends. They now boast a wide range of denim, corduroy, and chino bottoms, in styles that range from capris to shorts to tights.

Our Vote: The AG site is great for finding out information about the company; it even has a video on their jean production process! Very cool. It also includes lots of press and event photos, where you can find out which celebrity was spotted wearing what pair of AG jeans so you can get your own. Interested in Zoe Saldana’s uber flattering jean leggings? Find ‘em here! Also, what’s nice is that they separate all the bottoms by fabric type, and there’s a handy fit guide on the site as well.

Our Favorites:

1. The Ex-boyfriend Crop Denim Pant, $235.00.

2. The Tomboy 17 years Jean, $295.00.

3. The Kiss Jet Straight Leg Jean, $172.00.

See the wide array of AG products here on beso.