Breaking News: Toms + Target

Okay, I hope you are sitting down in a quiet room, and I need you to remain calm. 

Because I have news for you. BIG news.

Target + TOMS = November 16th!

Are you screaming and jumping up and down too? I can hardly contain myself.

This is going to be absolutely fabulous (as if Target didn't already steal a huge chunk of my paycheck), and this partnership's timing couldn't possibly be better... right before the holiday season!

I have been a huge TOMS advocate for years. I love their socially conscious mission. I love that I can feel good about helping people with each purchase I make. And I love the comfortability and fun designs of their shoes. Now, TOMS x Target will be introducing more than 50 products under $50, including shoes, accessories, apparel, home goods, and more!

Here's the even better news...

"With your help, TOMS for Target has the potential to provide more than 11 million meals, blankets and shoes to those in need. Every TOMS for Target apparel, accessory and home good purchase results in the donation of a blanket through the American Red Cross or Canadian Red Cross, or one week of meals through Feeding America or Food Banks Canada. And for every TOMS for Target pair of shoes sold, a pair will go to a child in need."

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The TOMS x Target collaboration will hit Target shelves on November 16th at US and Canada locations, as well as online. The new line will span through mid-March, so mark your calendars and spread the awesome news! 

And yes, I will be one of those crazies getting ready to bust through the doors the morning they hit shelves... look out! 

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Spring Shopping Finds

Happy hump day, friends!
Is everyone hanging in there? Nobody's lost their mind yet. I'm getting pretty close, but the promise of an evening at home watching girly shows on my DVR is keeping me alive and functioning.

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So here's a little sad news, before we move on to bigger and better...

We lost our camera memory card.

Yes, I know...
Goodbye honeymoon photos!

We had it last week and I was just waiting on the new camera cord I ordered, and now we have no clue where the memory card is. I'm really hoping and praying we find it somewhere random, but I'm slowly coming to peace with it.

So no photos to share for now, but I ordered a new camera card, so new fresh photos arriving soon!

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Okay, in lieu of the photos I was going to share, I have been dying to show you the awesome deals and steals as of late. Keep in mind I really haven't let myself shop for anything besides wedding stuff (aside from honeymoon beach outfits) in AGES.

I had several great discounts saved up and gift cards, so I am thrilled to have purchased a few great springy things for little to nothing!

Boy, have I missed shopping.

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First off, Old Navy had a KILLER $10-15 dress sale a few weeks ago. Of course I went to browse over my lunch break and walked away with the top dresses.

Then if you shopped that weekend they gave you Old Navy Bucks to come back in the next week. So naturally I bought the bottom two dresses with that reward certificate and barely spent anything! Note that I bought the same dress in a different color/pattern (#2 and #3) because the first was so gosh darn cute and comfy!

The fourth dress is super stretchy, comes in solids and prints, and is ridiculously flattering and comfy. Plus I love that I can wear all of these pieces now, or in the fall/winter with tights, boots, and a cardy.

(Please note that I must be loving shades of blue right now... goodness!)

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Also, while spending my Old Navy Bucks, I came across those super cute lemon sleep shorts and they were on sale ($6!) ! So naturally I had to buy a matching colored tank, which was also on sale. 

Hello new jammies!!

And they're yellow.

Swoon.

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I also decided to hit up Target, since I had a gift card that was burning a hole through my pocket. I bought that adorable mint polka dot button down, as seen on my Instagram, and caught it on sale for $18.

 I loved it so much, that I went to 3 stores to finally find a size large. It's currently sold out, but other prints available.

And when I saw those precious tiered sea foam colored earrings on the sale rack for $4, I knew it was a match made in heaven.

I still have a little remaining on my Target gift card, so I have my eye on this cute little dress or this flowy bright number. Good grief, I love me some gift cards and amazing discounts. Getting so much more for your money is the best feeling!


What good spring fashion deals have you indulged in?

 




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Bridal Shower Chic + Happy Weekend!

Looks like it's time to kick this weekend off right!
I woke up in such a good mood (duh, it's Friday!), and I'm ridiculously giddy! The reason? I'm heading to Wichita for the weekend, and I have my very first bridal shower tomorrow!!

My mom's dearest friends are way too cute setting up such an extravagant shower just for me! There will be so many cute, creative touches knowing them, and I just feel blessed beyond words that they want to do all of that for me? Can't wait to see everyone!

Questions... Is it weird that I'm a little nervous?

There will be around 50 ladies at this shower and I don't really know what to expect! :)

Source: austinweddingblog.com via Livia on Pinterest

Last night, my almost mother-in-law helped me find an outfit for the occasion. As always, I want to feel comfortable, pretty, be able to be worn for lots of things, and be flattering.

We ended up at LOFT and I found the world's best dress! It's sweatpants comfy, but looks chic and seriously SO slimming. If you don't have this dress, I recommend grabbing it ASAP. It didn't look like much on the hanger, but boy was it adorable on!

I found a cute turquoisey-blue necklace to add some color, plan to add some fun patterned tights, and pair with my favorite black suede wedges! What do you think?

1) Dress  2) Necklace  3) Shoes

So many other fun things to look forward to this weekend...

+ sissy snuggle time
+ saturday girls bestie night
+ playing dominoes with grandpa
+ sleeping in
+ coffee with the parentals
+ seeing lots of my favorite people
+ walking the pups
+ painting nails
+ just relaxing


...finally being reunited with the future hubs on Sunday after his week-long Seattle trip!!

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I absolutely PROMISE to remember to take lots of photos this weekend! Feel free to keep up with me via Twitter and Instagram for the behind-the-scenes photos, but recap will happen next week!

PS - That amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe I promised? Coming your way at lunch!!


What are you crazy kids up to this weekend?
Make it a good one!!