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Capsule Wardrobe: Squad Goals

Cute and affordable outfit ideas inspired by Taylor Swift's girl squad
…And we’re back! I’m glad to be back with this week’s capsule wardrobe after a two-week hiatus. I hope all my capsulistas were as thrilled with this past week’s four-day work week as I was. To get you excited about this week’s 5-day week, I have a really great set of outfits for you. I may or may not have been inspired by a certain country pop-star turned ruler of the universe and her #girlsquad. It’s really too soon to tell. Without naming names, I decided that every day of this week will be inspired by one member of that alleged squad (giving us all #squadgoals). Also, in honor of New York’s Fashion Week, see if you can name them all (answers in the comments)!

10 Ways to Save More When You Shop at Target

10 money-saving tips to know when you shop at Target
Fact: Shopping at Target is a lot of fun. There are so many great items there that it’s easy to overspend. Fortunately, there are just as many tricks to shopping at the Bullseye - from paying attention to their markdown schedule to shopping the end caps - to help you stick to your budget and save some cash, too. Here are 10 of our favorite tips and tricks to help you save money on your next Target run:

Dollar Bin Diaries: Halloween Decor at Target

Addicted to the Target Dollar Aisle - fun stuff for Halloween!
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.

Off the Rack: No Sign of A+ by Aldo at My Target But Here's What I Saw Instead

New fall shoes and clothes - need to make a Target run!!
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.

Spot the Real: Vince 'Addie' Peep-Toe Bootie

Can you spot the real Vince 'Addie' open toe booties?
Now's the perfect time to bring out your peep-toe booties as the season transitions from summer to fall. (Check out this post from House of Harper for inspiration on how to wear open-toe booties!) From Vince, we've got the gorgeous 'Addie' leather peep-toe bootie, $395 (neimanmarcus.com). The look for less is just $36.99 on sale elsewhere (down from $74.99). See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking either link below!


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