Casual Fridays: My Target Sale Picks

For today's Casual Friday Post, I don't have an outfit to share, eek! I'm sorry. This is partially because this week has been incredibly, insanely busy, but also because I really wanted a chance to share with you my favorite picks from the Target shoe and handbag sale. Yes, that's right ladies, Target. Where a package of t.p. ends up costing you $150. Our female genetic weakness. Combine that with shoes and bags, and I'm sure your male counterparts are headed as far away from you as possible.

Ok, so let's get down to business. This week is Target's buy one, get one 50% sale for handbags and purse, both in stores and online. Christmas come early this year ;-) Oh wait, I'm on a #noshoptilnovember challenge because of Target already...uh-oh. Please, please, please cross your fingers for me not to give in! So, even though I will be attempting to sit this sale out, I didn't want anyone else to miss out. Isn't that nice of me? You. Are. Welcome. =D

If I were to shop, it would be out of necessity. I am in desperate need of a new pair of black boots and I have found a pair or two that I love at Target. Four years ago I bought 3 pairs of boots from Target (during another sale, of course) and they are all still in pretty good condition (and remember I live in Michigan, so they have seen their fair share of inclement weather). That is why I don't mind getting my fashion boots from Target; they get the job done, are cute, and are definitely affordable (sorry Keirnan riding boots, maybe next year...), which is perfect for any fashionista on a serious budget. All the pairs of boots and flats on the list (I mean, who doesn't need a pair of leopard loafers, right??) come in at or under $40; so with the sale, you can get great footwear for fall without breaking the bank. Also, those suede lace up booties come in black, and they are simply divine! Swoon. 

Target has also been hitting out of the park when it comes to handbags this year. I have the plum colored satchel below in cognac (seen here, here, and here) and love the rich purple hue as well. The mustard cross-body bag would also be perfect for fall and is a great option for those who missed out on the yellow Phillip Lim bags a few weeks ago. I am also loving the hounds-tooth printed wallet its so fun and unexpected, plus it will pop against any color bag. So many purses, so few arms to carry them all!

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Will you be shopping the sale? 
What's on your must-have list for fall? 

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Casual Friday: Birds, Stripes, and Tassels

Its finally Friday! I cannot express how excited I get when Friday rolls around. I get to come straight home after work, no class, and just relax. Sigh. Usually we do date night, since neither myself or my bf has the energy to cook come Friday night, but when we are in school, we are both too tired to even go out or do anything other than order pizza and catch up on the DVR for the week. Lazy? Maybe. Awesome? Definitely. So I look forward to a night in, taking a break from learning, working, and doing homework, just doing nothing for a few hours.

Before my evening of uninterrupted, mindless bliss commences, I need to work. At least its casual Friday, which means jeans, comfy shoes, and no rush to finish all my work before leaving early for school. Today, I am sharing a typical casual Friday outfit with you. It features my staple skinny jeans, some layers to stay warm as fall settles in, and this amazing iced tassel necklace from Mint Sugar Boutique.

Sweater - Old Navy / Shirt - Target / Jeans - Old Navy / Shoes - Target

Purse - Target / Necklace - Mint Sugar Boutique (option)  

Pave Link Bracelet - Hawthorne Collection (option) / Spike Bracelet - Urban Peach Boutique 

I first saw this necklace on Emily and Bethany, and knew it I HAD to get one. Unfortunately I was not the only girl to feel this way and they sold out quickly. So, when the boutique offered a pre-order for their next shipment I jumped on it, not wanting to be left without one for fall. The shipment was finally received and they sent out the new orders this week. As soon as I received the package I ripped it opened and threw it on. Did it look silly with my navy shorts and tee? Probably, but I didn't care, I was in love. And as they say, people do crazy things when they are in love! Today I am styling it down, but I can easily see this necklace with a dress, cardi, tights, and boots soon too. Anyways, this is an amazing piece and I cannot wait to wear it all season long!

Confession: I am definitely that girl who finds something she loves to wear and then proceeds to buy all of its brothers and sisters. Take the Old Navy crew sweatshirt I wore yesterday. I got the grey embellished one as well as the one I am wearing today. In the interest of full disclosure, this one today was the original and the rest were the sequels, but only because my store didn't have the sparkly ones (hence being put on my wishlist) in store when I purchased this raisin stripe one. So, I guess you can take this as my official endorsement that this sweater is amazing and you should get some too!

Lastly, I want to give a shout out to Target, for creating the most perfect and affordable cognac colored satchel (with detachable crossboday strap) for the fall. If you follow me on Instagram then you know this bag has pretty much been center stage in my photos since I got it a few weeks ago. I cannot express how perfect this bag is or stress how highly I recommend it. From color, to size, to shape, and finally price, this is a must have for fall! I also have Target to thank for this adorable bird shirt and these incredibly comfortable moccasins. What would I do without Target? They have truly done it again!

What are your most recent Target must-haves?

How would you style this tassel necklace?

Happy Friday and have a lovely weekend!!

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