The never-ending cycle of holidays can be exhausting at times, but then, CHEVRON PUMPKINS! And I'm pulled right back into the fray. Target has their Halloween decor out in the dollar bins and there's a lot of cuteness for your upcoming festivities. It's the first spot we hit on our Target runs (me and the little guy) to pick up seasonal items, as well as toys, stickers, craft supplies and candy (oh yes). Sometimes I feel like it should be called the "three dollar spot" instead of "one dollar" because many of the cute items I gravitate towards cost $3, but I'm okay with that for now. Ghoulish mason jars, string lights, shabby chic signs, festive votives, pumpkin stamps and stickers, it's all there and so affordable.

Earlier this week I visited Target to see if the new A+ by Aldo collection had made its debut yet, but sadly it had not. I've seen some pics on Instagram of the bags cropping up at other stores in other parts of the country but no luck in my area just yet. If you've seen the new Aldo shoes or bags, let me know, I'm dying to see them in real life! If you're as excited as me and can't wait to get your hands on some A+, you can shop a few styles online on sale (buy one get one half off!!)...but I'm waiting to try stuff on. I'm in love with the navy Emery boots and this Mulberry-inspired bag...drool.

My quest for the perfect fall boot continues, so last week I visited a Marshalls in a neighboring town that's a little more posh than my area and found lots of great options. Many of the styles I saw were identical to the fall boots I saw at my T.J. Maxx...not surprising since they're owned by the same company, but I was hoping for a little more diversity. Still, the selection is strong: Ankle boots from Steven Madden, Franco Sarto, Coach, Lucky Brand and Michael Michael Kors stood out on top (the MK boots above retail for $295 here).

This weekend I stopped by T.J.Maxx to check out the latest fall boot offerings. You may not always find your size or the exact style you want, but I've concluded you will pay less for on-trend looks by top brands. And no I'm not a paid spokesperson (unfortunately! LOL) that's just my experience. So here I've snapped pics of the boots I liked the most, which I found in almost every aisle (every size, yay!). Brands like Franco Sarto and Donald J. Pliner are always a safe bet for comfort and durability, while Steve Madden and Madden Girl always offer up the latest trends (and hold up well, too) - like lace-up boots, ankle boots, Western-inspired ankle boots and classic riding boots. Franco Sarto is kind of the dark horse - not known for their "cool" factor but usually real leather and a high-end look. I'm going to keep stalking my store in the coming weeks, so check back for more photos. And don't miss my posts on the latest fall boots styles at Kohl's and Target, either, so you can compare and contrast before you shop! See any pairs you love?