I’m a Busy Mom, and These 10 Practical J.Crew, Levi’s, and Dyson Picks Are in My Cart

While summer is usually a chill, low-key time for most people, it’s one of my busiest seasons. Between outdoor activities with my toddler, family travel, and barbeque hang outs with friends, my summer schedule can get crazy.

So, to prepare for my busiest season yet, I’ve been updating my wardrobe with closet staples that will get me through the blazing heat. Think: comfy dresses, flattering sleeveless tops, and chic strappy sandals. In addition to changing my clothes, I’ve also started noticing my skin react to the warmer weather, meaning it’s time to swap out my thick face creams for lightweight, gel-like options. 

Lucky for me, my fashion and beauty overhaul couldn’t have come at a better time. My favorite retailers to shop at, including Amazon, J.Crew, and Nordstrom, have already slashed prices on summer staples ahead of Memorial Day. While there are hundreds of early Memorial Day sales, I searched high and low and found 10 practical picks busy moms will appreciate.   

Below, browse through my personal haul, which includes a 64-percent-off summer dress, a Meghan Markle-used moisturizer, and an elevated tank top for everyday wear. Best of all? Prices start at just $5.

10 Best Memorial Day Fashion and Beauty Sales 

• 64% Off: Gap Modern Rib Ruched Mini Dress, $18 (Originally $50); gap.com 
• Calvin Klein Motive Lightly Lined Bralette, $13 (Originally $18); amazon.com 
• Meghan Markle-Used: Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream, $20 (Originally $33); amazon.com 
• J.Crew Premium Rib Side-Button Tank Top, $27 (Originally $60); jcrew.com 
• $5 Steal: Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, $5; amazon.com 
• Open Edit Luxe Sculpt Rib One-Shoulder Top, $30 (Originally $50); nordstrom.com 
• Rarely On-Sale: Dyson Limited-Edition Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer, $400 (Originally $500); nordstrom.com 
• Levi’s 501 Mid-Thigh Shorts, $36 (Originally $60); amazon.com 
• Profile by Gottex Twist-Front One-Piece, $86 (Originally $148); amazon.com 
• No.1 Best-Seller: Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation, $18 (Originally $36); amazon.com 

Gap Modern Rib Ruched Mini Dress

I’m all about finding clothes that can easily take me from day to night, like this now-$18 Gap mini dress. I love the cool, wide shoulder sleeves, the body-sculpting ruched panels, and soft, stretchy cotton-modal blend. Can you say comfy and chic? Plus, the vibrant chartreuse hue screams summer, while still being versatile enough to wear with everything from sneakers to sky-high heels. 

Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream

Before Meghan Markle became a mom, I was following her beauty lead. But now that we both have toddlers, I trust her recommendations even more. That’s why I’m picking up her go-to moisturizer, the Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream, while it’s on sale at Amazon. The lightweight, skin-softening cream supports the skin barrier, boosts hydration, and delivers a lasting glow. Yeah, I’m sold.

J.Crew Premium Rib Side-Button Tank Top

As a busy mom, having a variety of everyday basics is essential. Not only does it make getting dressed stress-free, but these capsule pieces pair with nearly everything. So, you already know I’m snagging this $27 tank top from J.Crew. From the chic boatneck neckline to the waist-cinching side buttons, it’s the perfect practical-yet-polished top. Another elevated pick I’m grabbing ASAP? This now-$30 Open Edit one-shoulder tank—a style fellow busy mom Kylie Jenner recently wore.

Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need all the help I can get to fake eight hours of sleep. And this $5 Essence mascara does the trick, especially since it elongates and volumizes the lashes, giving them a false lash effect. Although I love a classic black shade, this deep brown color makes your eyes pop in the most natural, I-just-woke-up-like-this way.

Below, shop more practical, busy mom-approved finds, starting at just $13.

Calvin Klein Motive Lightly Lined Bralette

Open Edit Luxe Sculpt Rib One-Shoulder Top

Dyson Limited-Edition Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer

Levi’s 501 Mid-Thigh Shorts

Profile by Gottex Twist-Front One-Piece

Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Brighten Foundation