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Wardrobe Update: #TargetStyle Spring Essentials

March 18, 2024

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It’s Time for Springtime. | Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Glam Media.
As always, the opinions expressed herein are my own and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target.

Polka Dot Pieces

March 14, 2024

Over the past two weeks, we’ve talked dip-dye and lace. Today, it’s all about polka dots.

For the third installment of playing dress up with Target, I’ve few funky sets of spotted ensembles to highlight a few fresh ways in which you can incorporate polka dots into your look this season. The looks below are styled in head-to-toe in pieces available exclusively at Target. Which is your favorite?
what do i wear with a polka dot shirt, polka dot skirt, what to wear with a spotted shirt

what do i wear with a polka dot shirt, polka dot skirt, what to wear with a spotted shirt

Click here to shop the polka dot pieces at Target (and don’t forget to check out my ombre and lace style boards). If there’s anything else you’re looking for specifically from the looks above, comment below and I’ll help you find it.

Still Loving Lace

March 6, 2024

Earlier this week, we established that I’m decidedly not over the dip-dye trend. Today, we’re talking lace.

Continue reading →

Killer Kicks | #OneofaKindStyle

March 5, 2024

Last week, in a post inspired by Diet Dr Pepper‘s #OneofaKindStyle sweepstakes, we touched on the relationship between my wardrobe and the weather — and how it’s not as you’d expect (read more on that here).

Today, the focus is shifting from a color-packed ensemble to a killer pair of kicks. In my opinion, there’s no easier, sure-fire way to amp up your style factor and underline your individuality. Here’s a few of my favorite pairs of pumps (as of late):

Special thanks to Diet Dr Pepper for inviting me to showcase my #OneofaKindStyle and to tell you guys about their sweeps this month. For deets on how you can enter to win one of thirty stylish prizes, click the image below and head over to DDP’s website.

If you’re entering, be sure to use the hashtag so I can support/retweet you!

With delicious one of a kind taste and zero calories, Diet Dr Pepper is as unique as you are. We know it’s a long road to get to who we’re meant to be. Along the way, we make choices, we make mistakes, we get up, and we keep going. And like an amazing work of art, we become one of a kind. At Dr Pepper, we celebrate all that makes us an original, from your unique style to adventurous spirit. To check out more one of a kind stories, watch our films at www.youtube.com/drpeppervideos. | Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Diet Dr Pepper via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are (as always) mine and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Diet Dr Pepper.

Not Over Ombré

March 3, 2024

In researching today’s post, I had a revelation: I’m decidedly not over dip-dye.

More often referred to as “ombré,” this trend of stylish gradation has splashed its way across the runway, landed in our living rooms and even ended up in our locks and on our lips.

Target now offers an affordable take on the trend, making it an easy for us to (re)invent into our spring wardrobes. Why I’m still hooked? The dip-dye effect of subtle shading from saturated to soft colors feels like a modern take on the sunny tie-dye trends of generations ago. I don’t know about you, but as much as I love cute winter coats and layering for winter, I’m ready for abundant sunshine and happy hours al fresco.

Those days are still a bit far off here in New York, so when Target tasked me (via Glam) with styling their dip-dye collection to create a trendy set of spring ensembles, I jumped at the opportunity to overcome my annual SAD.

Here’s a few ways I’d wear it, styled from head-to-toe in pieces available exclusively at Target.

Click here to shop the dip-dye collection. If there’s anything else you’re looking for specifically from the looks above, comment below and I’ll help you find it.

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It’s Time for Springtime. | Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Glam Media. As always, the opinions expressed herein are my own and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target.

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