14 Best Products on Sale from Ban.do

If you’re a fan of irreverent patterns, colorful printables and quirky sayings, you’re probably all about the ban.do life. What’s even better than ban.do’s affordable products? When those products go on sale. *Cue enthusiastic cheers.* Stock up for your BFF’s bday, summer bachelorette or even just a rainy day. But don’t wait — snatch up these goodies while they last. Scroll down to score big on these hot must-haves.

1. ban.do Too Cold to Hold Drink Sleeve ($10, pack of four): Whether you’re celebrating your BFF’s nuptials or just want your coworkers to stay positive every day of the week, these retro-inspired neoprene drink sleeves will keep your fingers from freezing. Slip your ice cold drinks into one of these before you toast to the moment. Four come in a pack, so there’ll be plenty to go around.

2. ban.do The Power Trip ($19): Don’t let your iPhone have all the fun when it comes to decorative phone cases. Swap out your basic phone charger for this fab floral one that definitely wins prettiest charger around.

3. ban.do Back Me Up! Mobile Charger ($18): Make sure your phone never runs outta juice with this sparkly disco mobile charger. It includes a charging cable and an eight-pin lightning port which fits the iPhone 5/5s/5c, 6/6s, 6/6s plus.

4. ban.do iPhone 6/6s Case ($12): If you’re a fan of floral print, then this charming iPhone case was made for you! Featuring bright and beautiful blooms, this hard case offers the protection your phone needs without compromising on style. Pair it with this matching floral wallpaper download, and you’ll be carrying a bouquet of texts in no time.

5. ban.do Heart-Shaped Tub Pin ($5): You know this pin is for you when most of your daydreams involve soaking it up in a hot tub. Turn your dreams into a reality with this fun heart-shaped tub pin you can wear on your jacket lapel or backpack.

6. ban.do That’s a Wrap Scarf ($14): Wear your heart on your sleeve (or neck or head…) with this light, breezy and ultra cute accessory. Perfect for daily wear or special date nights, this scarf is the accessory to snatch up ASAP.

7. ban.do Hot Hot Hot Balloon Pin ($8): Whether you’re referring to the heat wave or *yourself*, there’s no going wrong with the Hot Hot Hot Balloon Pin. It’s the cute li’l accessory needed to spruce up a basic denim jacket.

8. ban.do iPhone 6/6s Case ($12): Busy? Let everyone know your time shouldn’t be put to waste with this cheeky iPhone case. It doesn’t hurt that this pop of *mint* will instantly brighten up your day.

9. ban.do Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Card ($4): Celebrate your BFF’s birthday with a card featuring her favorite frozen dessert: ice cream! Even better, slip a gift card for Cold Stone inside. ;)

10. ban.do iPhone 6/6s Case ($12): This stylish “love you mean it” phone case has got your iPhone covered! Thanks to this lovey dovey case, your phone will stay scratch-free and super cute!

11. ban.do You Take the Cake Prize Ribbon ($6): Whether for a birthday or just because, gift your BFF or S.O. this prize ribbon that’s enough to warrant a celebration. Give as-is or as the finishing touch to a wrapped present. Just make sure to have that cake ready!

12. ban.do Looking Good Makeup Bag ($16): TBH, makeup bags are one of the greatest gifts you can get a beauty-obsessed friend. This satin pouch with leatherette trim is a clear winner for holding all your essentials for when you’re on the go.

13. ban.do Model Bobbi Set ($6, set of eight): Chic and fun, this set of eight neon pink and rose gold bobby pins is the pretty and practical gift anybody with hair can appreciate. Wear one at a time or combine the two colors for a stylish everyday accessory.

14. ban.do Supercute Heart Necklace ($6): Set on an 18k gold-plated chain, this enamel heart charm makes the ideal gift for BFFs. Get one for you and the gal pal for a cute and affordable matching set.

Which of these ban.do goodies did you like best? Make sure to check us out on Pinterest for more gift ideas!

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The new year is coming, so it's time to start making your 2024 vision board! If you're like us, it's likely you're thinking about developing healthy habits and workout goals that you'll actually want to commit to — no judgement. Since we're all in the same boat, we've got just the thing to motivate you — new workout leggings!

From high-waisted to seamless designs, these leggings are going to help you achieve your health goals and then some. Read on to discover the most innovative, edgy, and eye-catching ones we’ve found!

High-Waist Workout Leggings

Fabletics Cold Weather High-Waisted Pocket Leggings

The most impressive detail of this simple, cold-weather design from Kate Hudson’s Fabletics line comes with a cute pocket detail on the side. This means you get to work out without losing sight of your phone.

Nike Zenvy (M) Gentle-Support High-Waisted Leggings

After getting the okay from your OBGYN to work out, head over to Nike to pick up these cute gentle-support workout leggings. The soft fabric will conform to your body and growing baby bump!

Nike Universa Medium-Support High-Waisted Leggings

These squat-proof workout leggings are guaranteed to provide the support you're looking for. Plus, you get to look cute.

Forever21 Active High-Rise Zippered Leggings

These $20 millennial pink workout pants are every bit as cute and trendy as any $100 counterpart. Plus, they have some serious performance elements — like moisture-wicking-fabric — to boot.

Reebok Classics High-Rise Leggings

These premium workout leggings are designed to offer you a flared leg and elastic waist to ensure you're comfortable while going on your morning run.

Athleta Ultra High Rise Elation Tight

These magenta body-hugging leggings should give you a boost of energy when you're working out.

Bootcut & Flared Leggings

Alo Yoga Super Shine Low-Rise Bootcut Legging

High-rise workout leggings aren't for everyone, so we suggest wearing this low-rise bootcut version.

Athleta Salutation Stash Flare Pant

Our Content Editor agrees that flare pants definitely count as workout leggings.

Free People Let's Bounce Pants in Jam Jewel

Free yourself from feeling restricted by a seamless design with these four-way stretch pants. You'll be able to enjoy medium-impact workouts without feeling icky.

Colorful & Patterned Leggings

Lululemon Fast and Free High-Rise Tight 25" Pockets Leggings

You can’t go wrong with a printed pair of leggings, and that’s just what this Lululemon style serves up. This option comes complete with all the amenities you want, including five hidden waistband pockets, and moisture-wicking fabric.

Sweaty Betty Power Workout Leggings

Beloved by the likes of Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Alba, this brand boasts “ultra-lightweight Italian fabric” and plenty of style. Our pick? This black gradient dot print.

Halara Seamless Flow High Waisted Butt Lifting Leggings

Looking for a pair of seamless workout leggings that make your butt look good? We think you've met your match.

adidas by Stella McCartney True Pace Running Leggings

Stella McCartney and Adidas teamed up to bring you the best performance running leggings on the market. Okay, we're being biased. But, they're still a great option for our girls who love to run.

Seamless Leggings

Buff Bunny BBL Seamless Leggings

These workout leggings will give you an illusion of having a BBL — if that's your thing — thanks to the under glute contour.

Victoria's Secret Seamless Workout Tight

Amp yourself up with Victoria's Secret seamless workout tights, which are sure to set you apart from the rest of the gym crowd.

Gymshark Sweat Seamless Leggings

You don't just need another pair of cute workout leggings. You need something that's going to perform well while being sweat-resistant.

Outdoor Voices SoftRib Stirrup Leggings

These leggings are for the girlies who can't get enough of stirrup pants.

OQQ 2 Piece Yoga Leggings

Affordable? Check. Cute? Check. Performing? Check — these OQQ leggings are form fitting, breathable, and practical.

Which pair of workout leggings look the most appealing to you? Let us know and don't forget to add them to your cart!

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Raffia is by no means new when it comes to warm weather accessories, but lately we're seeing fresh, fun new ways to incorporate it into your wardrobe. From statement shoes to straw hats, it's just a summertime staple — which is why we love straw bags so much this year.

This lovely little material is made from the straw of the raffia palm, which is then woven to make the many things we love! The raffia bag started as a trend in the 1950's thanks to OG style queen Jane Birkin. She always carried a mini basket bag made of straw or raffia, soon after becoming a must-have french accessory, and voila! The surge of raffia begins!

So, whether you're looking for a tote or crossbody, here are all of our favorite straw bags to shop right now!

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All Saints Lullah Bag

I love this All Saints bag in all of its bow-like handle glory. It has the perfect french "je ne sais quoi" needed to make an outfit perfect for summer. Plus, All Saints is known great, long lasting quality, so you'll be able to reuse this season after season.

Btb Be Mine Straw Tote

This unique heart-printed straw bag might just be my favorite on the list! It's got an extra ounce of personality that I love for the summer. It's also listed at an incredible price-point, so you don't have to worry about getting it damaged or sandy from too many trips to the beach.

Gap Straw Tote

This incredibly affordable straw tote from Gap is definitely a must have! With how large it is, you could really fit everything you need inside! Go ahead and throw in your beach blanket,lunch, umbrella, and some drinks inside because this bag can hold it all — and look cute doing it!

Target Mini Embellished Straw Bag

This mini embellished bag is a perfectly unique way to try out this trend! It's dainty, detailed, and only $25! You can't beat that price!!!

J.Crew Kayu Mini Rosie Tote

This pink mini basket is tres chic! It gives all the Parisian vibes with a sweet, pink bow wrapped around the handles with the gold charm to top it all off. This would look too cute paired with a matching pink dress or pink shoes! Take this one on your European vacation to completely look the Parisian part.

Kate Spade Manhattan Floral Tote

We love Kate Spade bags for their fun and floral prints, and this one is no different! I love the structure and texture to this tote — which are two factors I'm always looking for when shopping for bags. Outside of the straw, this bag also has leather lining it, so it sits up straight and doesn't slouch. A great raffia-leather hybrid!

J. Crew Small Raffia Bag

This bag is absolutely everything with the classic, vintage look that it gives off! And despite its quiet luxury look, it's under $100 — a great deal for such an on-trend item! It would look so good styled with a white midi dress and either some flats or gladiator sandals.

Bob Los Angeles Uri Raffia Bag

Any weddings coming up? This is the perfect accessory to take with you! It has a small, unique shape with the most adorable pearl handle. I would definitely pair this with a cute, summer dress and matching white heels to compliment the bag.

Longchamp Le Pliage Raffia Tote

I absolutely adore this Longchamp pick! It has the cutest, vintage-inspired print on the front that mixes so well with the vintage aspects of the raffia itself. And while the form is all that, I love that it has an additional strap for better function as well!

Coach Small Straw Tote

This looks like a true, authentic raffia basket bag that people carried in the '50s. It's simple, chic, and understated — perfect for dressing up or dressing down with some nice denim shorts. So if you want to look like you're coming straight out of a vintage post-card, then we highly suggest this one.

Target Handheld Straw Tote

This straw bag is an amazing target find under $50! I love Target for finding practical and approachable ways to current trending items like this one above. They manage to keep up with all the trends while still staying understated, casual, and chic as well. Pair this with a fun floral dress with some matching raffia sandals.

Madewell Transport Tote

Well raffia just got even more fun with this hot pink raffia tote from Madewell. They do spring and summer items so well, and we just adore this pink tote to add a fun pop of color to an outfit. I also love that it has nice lining inside to protect anything from slipping through, or being too see-through — pretty and practical!

J.Crew Portofino Clutch

I have been absolutely loving straw and raffia clutches lately! I have one very similar to this that I've been wearing nonstop. I like that it keeps me from having a huge bag on my shoulder and instead, I just put necessities inside like my camera, lipgloss, hand sanitizer, and things like that — just the basics for while I go out to dinner or grab a drink!

Target Mini Boxy Crossbody

When cute meets practical, this crossbody does it all! This bag from Target keeps you hands-free and on-trend, while also featuring a magnetic closure and interior pockets for added usability. Love!

Staud Medium Raffia Bag

Staud has such unique bags of different shapes and sizes. I've been a fan of their moon-shaped bag, so I'm thrilled to see that they managed to make it in raffia. This looks like a fun going out bag that could easily make your look seem dressed up but still summery. Mark my words, this bag will be everywhere soon!

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Choosing bleached vs. unbleached flour for the recipe at hand can mean the difference between an okay-tasting treat and a can't-wait-to-stuff-this-in-my-mouth experience. Once you have the proper staple, you can make fluffy cakes, chewy pizza crusts, unforgettable breads, and lighter-than-air biscuits. The biggest differences between each type of flour? Protein content, texture, and the type of wheat used. To find out which is best for which foods, scroll through our primer on all the different flours you need to know.

The Best Bleached Vs Unbleached Flour

King Arthur Flour All-Purpose Unbleached Flour

Chances are the flour most of us have in our cupboards right now is all-purpose. This type of flour has a fairly high protein content, meaning you can use it to make bread and pasta, but it's not so protein-rich that you can't also use it to bake cakes and cookies. A note about bleached vs. unbleached: Unbleached flour turns white naturally as it ages, while bleached flour is synthetically aged with chemicals. Unbleached flour can produce slightly coarser baked goods, but the difference between the two is very slight.

Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour

Pre-mixed flour blends are a godsend for those who are new to gluten-free baking. Look for a box or bag that says "1 to 1," which means that every cup of the gluten-free flour is equal to a cup of all-purpose wheat flour. BRM adds xanthan gum to its mix, which basically replaces the gluten in regular flour, so your GF baked goods stick together and don't crumble like sand.

King Arthur Flour Unbleached Bread Flour

Bread flour can make all the difference if your homemade loaves never seem to come out quite right. It's higher in gluten and protein, which gives more structure to the rise and bake of your bread. To use whole wheat flour when making bread, you should cut it with 25-50 percent bread flour so you still get the texture you're looking for.

Swans Down Enriched Bleached Cake Flour

Cake flour is milled extra-fine, so you get the softest, fluffiest cakes possible. It's made with soft winter wheat, which has less protein than other types of wheat and doesn't develop as much gluten. Cake flour is also a preferred choice if you want to make fluffy pancakes.

Bob's Red Mill 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour

Baking with whole wheat flour isn't difficult, but there are a few things that make it different from refined flour. It's coarser and denser, which can inhibit the production of gluten (resulting in gummy, flat bread loaves). Its heaviness means cakes and other baked goods may have trouble rising. To combat this when making bread, use a blend of whole wheat and bread flour, or add a tablespoon or two of vital wheat gluten and an extra tablespoon of water to your dough to increase the protein content of the mixture and get a more traditional rise. For cakes, use equal parts whole wheat and cake flour.

Gold Medal Wondra Quick Mixing Flour

Wondra is a blend of wheat flour and malted barley flour that mixes into gravies, sauces, and stews without leaving lumps like regular flour does. Beyond that, it also yields the flakiest pie crusts. It can make dredging fish and chicken easier than ever too.

White Lily Self Rising Flour

For the lightest, fluffiest biscuits of your life, pick up White Lily self-rising flour. It's made from soft wheat that's finely milled and pre-mixed with rising agents.

Antimo Caputo Chef's "00" Flour

"00" flour is an Italian bread flour that's milled to be extra-fine. It has about the same protein content as all-purpose flour, but because of its texture, it produces superior pizza crust and bread. If you're a die-hard Neapolitan pizza fan, it's worth keeping some on hand.

Caputo Semolina Flour

Semolina flour is what you want to use for making pasta. Created from the ground endosperm of durum wheat, it usually has a slightly sweet flavor, golden color, and coarser texture than regular wheat flour. Look for Italian semolina flour, which tends to be milled more finely than its American counterparts, making for smoother dough and pasta.

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It looks like Rachel Zegler simply cannot escape the trope of star-crossed lovers. After playing a goddess who falls for a human in Shazam! 2 and District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Rachel is back as the OG star-crossed lover, Juliet Capulet, opposite Kit Connor's Romeo. The new show hits Broadway later this year, which means fall 2024 is going to be moodier, more romantic, and way angstier than ever.

In their first TikTok, Romeo and Juliet, er, I mean Rachel and Kit, tease early access to tickets. Kit's wearing a black tank while Rachel is getting into the Y2K spirit with a v-neck halter top. They're both wearing necklaces which has me wondering what kind of accessories their characters will share! Here's everything you need to know about the new Broadway show, including whether Romeo + Juliet is a musical, when it premieres, and how to sign up for early access to tickets.

Is the new Romeo + Juliet a musical?

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Yes, Rachel Zegler's new Romeo + Juliet is a musical! Taylor Swift's longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff is writing the music, while Sonya Tayeh (who's worked on Broadway shows like Moulin Rouge! The Musical!and The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window) will choreograph.

When is Romeo + Juliet opening?

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You can watch Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor in this new Broadway musical this fall. You can sign up for early access to tickets (which will open in May 2024) here.

What is Romeo + Juliet about?

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Romeo + Juliet follows two star-crossed lovers from totally different families who defy the odds to be together (which sounds similar to Lucy Gray Baird and Coriolanus Snow if you ask me). While it's a tale as old as time, this iteration promises to feel brand new.

"The youth are f*cked," the official synopsis reads. "Left to their own devices in their parents’ world of violent ends, an impulsive pair of star-crossed lovers hurtle towards their inescapable fate. The intoxicating high of passion quickly descends into a brutal chaos that can only end one way."

This new take on Romeo and Juliet's story looks like it will be the kind of social commentary that will stick in your brain and leave you in tears at the same time, and TBH, I can't wait.

Where else can I watch Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor?

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In addition to Romeo + Juliet and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, you can watch Rachel Zegler in West Side Story and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. She's also starring as Snow White in the live-action Disney movie!

Kit Connor stars as Nick in Heartstopper, and also has a role in War & Peace, His Dark Materials, and this year's fall movieThe Wild Robot alongside Pedro Pascal, Lupita Nyong'o, Stephanie Hsu, and Catherine O'Hara.

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Yarros' newest work is coming out THIS fall and we've got all the details! It will be different from her most popular works like ones from The Empyrean series that we all know and love. As it turns out, this new book will be a one-off, contemporary romance piece. Yarros sure does know her fantasy but we also love her for her "will they-won't they" tension-filled romantic chapters so we are ecstatic read this new book. While we are waiting on her newest book, we thought we'd also give you a rundown of all of her other books to read in the meantime! If you haven't head of Rebecca Yarros then we've got all the tea on her and our fave books she's written over the years.

She's a New York Times best-selling writer whose talent spans across a variety of different genres, and who's sold over two million copies of just one of her books.

From heart-pounding fantasy adventures to emotional contemporary romances, Yarros' stories offer something for every reader. Whether you crave the thrill of dragon riders soaring through the skies or the heartwarming bonds of newly-formed couples, this guide will help you find the perfect Rebecca Yarros books to lose yourself in.

Variation

This standalone story will be about a dancer who, after years of success in the dancing world, returns home. While there, she unearths worlds of trauma and tension with not only her family, but also a certain rescue-coast guard swimmer that she has a past with.

Yarros told People Magazine, "I’m thrilled to be partnering with Amazon Publishing for the release of my next contemporary romance. They're such a supportive, incredible team to work with, and I can’t wait for readers to fall in love with Allie and Hudson's story and the years of family secrets that surface when these two collide after years apart."

This new book is scheduled to be released this fall in October, and based on that synopsis, we're already counting down the days until we get to read this sure-to-be masterpiece!

The Empyrean

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The Empyrean is made up of the most popular Rebecca Yarros books, and it's thrilling series set to have five books total (there are currently two released). It takes readers into a brutal and elite war college for dragon riders, and the first book, Fourth Wing, has already sold over two million copies!

Fourth Wing

Fourth Wing is centered around a young woman named Violet whose plan to live a quiet life is disrupted when her mother orders her to join the college's elite group of dragon riders.

Iron Flame

The second book, Iron Flame, sees Violet's dragon-riding training intensify as she enters her second year in the program. The training ends up pushing Violet and her classmates to their physical and emotional limits, and a new vice commandant targets Violet, determined to break her will, while she grapples with a dangerous secret about the college.

Throughout The Empyrean series, Violet must find a way to use her wits and determination to survive. Iron Flame ends on quite the cliffhanger (there are, after all, three more books to be released). At this point, there is no confirmed release date for the third book, but fans are eagerly waiting to learn what lies in store for Violet and her classmates.

In an interview with EW, Yarros warned that the waiting period might be a little longer than readers expect. "I’m respecting my limitations and taking [things] a bit slower so that I can be healthy through all of it," she says. "So it’s going to be a little bit slower. But I have a release date, I just can’t tell you yet."

Legacy

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The Legacy series is composed of romantic novellas that are sure to snap you out of a reading funk. These Rebecca Yarros books are short, yet intriguing, and each focuses on a different couple. One of the best parts of this series is that each book is able to stand alone, and there is no specific order to read them in. Each one also focuses on a different romantic trope (from friends-to-lovers to second-chance romance), which keeps them interesting and fun!

Flights & Glory

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If you've been looking for a good romance series to dive into, look no further! The Flights & Glory series does not disappoint. Like the Legacy series, each novel focuses on a different couple and their unique journey to be together. These books are also standalone, which simplifies the process of finding your way around the series.

While each book is different in terms of central characters, they are all bound together by their themes. Each one focuses on the difficulties of falling in love when one person is guarded, and the challenges all new relationships face when partners begin to tear down each other's walls.

The Renegades

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This author delivers yet another enthralling romantic series, The Renegades! These Rebecca Yarros books are definitely on the steamier side, so reader beware if that's something you're not into. The books are centered around a group of bad boys who participate in extreme sports, and they're set in college on a ship traveling around the world. Each book focuses on a different couple on the ship, with the first book following a bad-boy athlete who falls for his off-limits tutor.

In Luv Duet

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As the name suggests, this duet is composed of two romantic novels. The first book follows Langley Vaughn, a wealthy socialite, who needs a date for her ex-boyfriend's wedding to her nemesis stepsister. She hires Iker, a soldier on leave who's in need of quick cash. Their fake relationship sparks real feelings, but their different worlds and Iker's secret past create challenges. The sequel explores the aftermath — and their fight for a future together.

Which of these Rebecca Yarros books are you adding to your must-read list? Check out 10 Popular Danielle Steel Books That Make Romance And Drama Fun for even more ideas!

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