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9 Spring Rain Jackets Under $45

Reese Witherspoon stays stylish in the rain in a floral Draper James jacket


Reese Witherspoon looked so adorable in her Draper James Meadow Garden Rain Jacket, I thought it would be fun to round up some stylish rain coats that are budget-friendly, too! Because, sadly, Reese's exact jacket is $275 - and by all means, go ahead and splurge if you love the look! - but if that coat isn't in the cards, I've rounded up 9 jackets under $45 you'll love.

Reese Witherspoon stays stylish in the rain in a floral Draper James jacket.

They're all solid colors but some boast fun printed linings. All they're all part of the spend $75, save $15 sale going on now at target.com!

Reese Witherspoon stays stylish in the rain in a floral Draper James jacket.

Pair your jacket with a colorful Draper James Howdy Ya'll Watermelon iPhone Case ($40), bright bag and heels like Reese, or pick up these Chelsea Rain Boots for just $25 (I own the J.Crew version and get compliments on them all the time!) Today's fashion forecast is looking good...

9 Spring Rain Jackets Under $45

Shop 9 Spring Rain Jackets Under $45


1. Merona Raincoat (available in 5 colors)
2. Merona Raincoat (available in 5 colors)
3. Merona Raincoat (available in 5 colors)
4. Merona Raincoat (available in 5 colors)
5. Collection B Rain Anorak (available in 5 colors)
6. Collection B Rain Anorak (available in 5 colors)
7. Ava & Viv Plus Size Rain Anorak
8. Mossimo Water Resistant Anorak (available in 5 colors)
9. Mossimo Water Resistant Anorak (available in 5 colors)



Reese Witherspoon Photo Credit: STPR / PRPhotos.com


12 Off-the-Shoulder Tops Under $30

Shop the best off-the-shoulder tops under $30!
Love the 12 tops you see above? Believe it or not, they're all from JCPenney! (And I mean that in the best way possible!) Yes, JCP is bringing their A-Game for spring, and I thought it would be fun to round up 12 of my favorite off-the-shoulder tops because, really, I couldn't narrow it down to just one or two.

From floral to chambray, ruffled to structured, you name it, they've got it all. Pair your off-the-shoulder top with white denim and tassel earrings (I ordered this pair) and you've got the "it" look of the season.

It gets better: All my picks are under $30! And you can save 25% with code 8FORYOU thru 3/26 during the Friends & Family Sale in store and online!

Most tops come in other colors and sizes (misses, plus and petite) so be sure to click through to see all your options. Which one is your favorite?

Shop 12 Off-the-Shoulder Tops Under $30



1. Blue Floral Off Shoulder Top // Plus-Size

2. White Off Shoulder Top

3. Black Floral Off Shoulder Top

4. Light Indigo Off Shoulder Top // Plus-Size

5. Bow Sleeve Off Shoulder Top

6. Ruffle Off Shoulder Top

7. Black and White Cross Front Top

8. Halter Long Sleeve Ruffle Top // Plus-Size

9. Smocked Off Shoulder Top

10. Blue and White Striped Off Shoulder Top

11. Bell Sleeve Top

12. Off The Shoulder Embroidered Peplum Blouse




MORE: 6 Crisscross Tops to Step Up Your Casual T-Shirt Game

Where to Buy Budget-Friendly Midcentury Modern Decor

Budget-Friendly Midcentury Modern Decor (Under $200!)
Target has been killing lately in the home decor department. I've been noticing the best midcentury-modern decor finds every time I make a Target run so I thought it would be fun to do a round-up of some of the best pieces under $200! From the perfect bar cart to a bronze table lamp, each piece evokes timeless style that's so on-trend and covetable right now.

Shop Midcentury Modern Decor Under $200:



1. Porter Mid Century Modern Storage Cabinet

2. Chevron Ikat Fleece Rug Beige

3. Olso Coffee Table White

4. Vintage Mod Dining Chair Wood/Beige

5. Walnut Veneer Stockholm Mirror (okay, so this find is at IKEA but it's so good I had to include it! You can always count on them for a midcentury mod fix.)

6. Mid-Century Inspired Metal Desk Lamp

7. Standing Planter (looks like West Elm at a fraction of the price!)

8. Mid-Century Metal Wall Décor

9. Wishbone Accent Chair

10. Windson Wood Arm Chair

11. Marble Base Edison Lamp

12. Wood and Gold Bar Cart

Follow my Home Decor On A Budget board on Pinterest for more inspiration.

Off the Rack: Design Love Fest Luggage at Target

Design Love Fest luggage lands at Target.
During my last trip to Target I noticed an end-cap display featuring a new luggage collection by Design Love Fest blogger Bri Emery. I've followed Design Love Fest on and off for years and can't even remember how I stumbled upon them, but their photography is always inspiring and I always have one of their free downloads decorating my desktop background!

The luggage collection is inspired by Bri's love of the color blush, simple designs and graphic details, she writes in this post which shows the bags in action in Hawaii. Maybe the bags don't look like much on the racks at Target but once you see her photos, you'll be craving this pink carryon with the prettiest Dalmatian spot interior #swoon. No more boring black suitcases; you'll be able to spot yours coming down the carousel at the airport from a mile away! I'm ready to ditch my Target x Missoni carry-on for one of these beauties. Also loving this cosmetics case, just $9.99!

Target also has their outdoor collection out so I snuck a few photos of that down below as well. Pineapple door mat anyone!?

Shop the complete Design Love Fest luggage collection at Target.com here. Save $25 off $100 with promo code TRAVEL

And if you shop the outdoor collection, save 20% using Order Pickup on outdoor living at Target.com.

Off the Rack: What to Buy at JCPenney This Spring

a.n.a. lace tops for spring
In yesterday's post I shared the perfect parka I picked up this past weekend at JCPenney, and today I'm sharing photos of the new spring styles I spotted in store! While I've read recent reports that JCPenney is closing up to 140 stores, I'm happy to report that their spring fashion game is seriously strong and worth checking out.

My favorite pick has to be this peplum hem top ($19.99 ) which looks so good in any of the five available prints - stripes or florals, you can't go wrong! I'd style the top with white jeans and cognac accessories (like this).

This bomber jacket also looks lovely and grown-up (some bombers are too trendy for me I guess!) and a steal at just $39.99.

These Gucci-inspired rose embroidered jeans are also on-point for spring, and just $29.99. The detailing looks really good in real life as you'll see in my photo below. There's also a flirty off-the-shoulder rose embroidered chambray dress for just $34.99.

Finally, this lace blouse by Worthington (shown above) looks absolutely gorgeous in real life - it's definitely a showstopper for your Instagram feed, but also totally wearable in real life. Both the blush pink and white are great options for spring and at just $24.99, you might be tempted to get both!

So, those are just a few of the things I'm loving at JCPenney this spring - check out my photos below to see everything I thought was noteworthy!