I may be jumping the gun here in mid-August, but I'm ready to talk about what to buy at Payless for Fall - there's so much goodness! I got their back-to-school mailer and immediately headed to my store to pick up the 'Max' Bootie in Olive for $34.99 plus 20% off using the coupon from the mailer (sign up for the Payless mailing list to get your coupon). This boot will be a workhorse in my everyday wardrobe - it's cute, stylish, yet comfy enough for chasing after kids, running errands, you name it! It'll look good with dresses or jeans. I'm already contemplating going back for the brown. Runs TTS.

In her latest casual street style ensemble, Emma Roberts gives us the perfect summer to fall transitional outfit recipe. She pairs a camel crewneck sweater with white skinny jeans, then finishes the look with a cognac bag and silver oxfords. I feel like this is something one of my favorite fashion bloggers might wear...simple yet chic neutral basics and compliment-inducing accessories! And if you think metallic oxfords are hard to style, just check out previous looks by Maria Menounos, Olivia Palermo and Kendall Jenner for more outfit inspo - see how versatile they are?! I'm loving this pair from Sole Society - the cool cut-outs make this menswear-inspired piece easy to wear year round.

Snag all my look for less finds below, and don't miss the exclusive discount from Kendra Scott for a chance to save big on her new fall collection!





Exclusive Discount: Fashion-blogger favorite Kendra Scott has a special discount on her Fall 2016 Collection! From Aug. 7-13, take $40 off $200 with code SHOPSTYLE if you are US based. Grab a pair of earrings for yourself and share the code with friends so they can score a piece of the Kendra Scott Fall 2016 Collection for themselves too!

I feel like it's been ages since I've hosted a giveaway on the blog, so when Pixi by Petra sent me a set of their new Multibalms, I knew I wanted to give you ladies a chance to try them for yourself! I've gushed about these over on my Snapchat...the Baby Petal is my favorite - a super subtle natural-looking pink - because they're basically foolproof, yet make a noticeable difference by highlighting lips and cheeks with a hint of color. Here's what Pixi has to say about their new Multibalms, available for $12 each at Target and pixibeauty.com:

"This multiuse, crème-powder formula awakens by adding a touch of colour to the face. Infused with aloe vera, shea butter, and rose hip oil to protect. Paraben free. Not tested on animals."

Here's what I'm giving away to one lucky reader (a $60 value!):
1 Wild Rose
1 Baby Petal
1 Soft Strawberry
1 Watermelon Veil
1 Sheer Sculpt

More about Pixi by Petra:

Pixi by Petra launched 17 years ago in London and is owned and developed by Petra Strand, a renowned makeup artist and creative product developer. Our philosophy is to be flawless in a few fuss-free minutes, and our innovative beauty and skincare products are infused with skin-loving ingredients to not only bring out but also preserve your natural beauty.

Why I love it:

I was totally on board with becoming a Pixi by Petra brand ambassador because I've been a fan of this line ever sine they launched at Target. From the chic packaging (love that pistachio green with rose gold!) to the high-quality performance, it's one of my go-tos. Petra Strand definitely understands what moms (or "mums" as she might say) need...multitasking products that are easy to use and give you a natural look.

To enter:

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When an Oscar winner wears Forever 21, we take note. Actress Lupita Nyong'o showed off her Forever 21 Contemporary Lace-Up Maxi Dress while out in Bali on her Instagram, August 5, 2016. She paired the summer essential with espadrille wedges, a straw hat, and red crossbody bag for a pop of color. Considering Lupita is consistently one of the best dressed celebs on the red carpet and has worn just about every premiere designer in the world, we were sorta stunned in the best way possible to see her rocking a budget-friendly frock under $25! Scoop one up for your next getaway at forever21.com.

With just ONE DAY LEFT to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I headed back to Westfarms mall yesterday to see what was left and give the sale one last hurrah before prices go back up tomorrow, August 8. Anyone else feelin' the heat!?

I had already made a sizable purchase online (see what I bought here) but couldn't resist going back for more. I was somewhat surprised to find there was hardly anything left at my store! I know, I know, everyone warns you that stuff sells out - and they weren't kidding. If you waited until the last minute like me, the good news is that there's still plenty available online, and with free shipping and free returns, it's a no-brainer!

For a little real-life inspiration, here's what I tried on and picked up in round 2 of my shopping...er...saving spree: