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Decorating on a Dime: Room Essentials

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Target has made all my dreams come true with the Room Essentials line of home goods. You can refashion a room for dirt cheap with these items. Check it out!

Target, Room Essentials Aqua/Green Floral Comforter
Target, Room Essentials Bin
Target, Room Essentials Collage Frame
Target, Room Essentials Circle Rug
Target, Room Essentials Basic Modern Rug
Target, Room Essentials Stick Lamp [...]

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Decorating on a Dime: Hometrends

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That is always a fun show to watch on HGTV, but I like to see how I can do in the real world. I’m a bargain home shopper too. Let’s just say it’s safe to say that I’m a bargain shopper in general, on just about everything. Well, here are some great frugalista finds for [...]

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$50 Fridays: Hamptons Chic

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This outfit looks like a pool party in the Hamptons, without the Hamptons kind of price tag. This dress is absolutely gorgeous…. way to go Target!

Etsy, Sparkley Red Flowers
Forever21, Grecian Braided Strap Sandal
Merona, Kennedy Dress

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Terrific Tunics

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Tunics are a spectacular way to ease your way into springwear and camouflage a tummy at the same time. They look great on just about anyone and they make skinny jeans totally wearable. Here are some of the best ones around.

Old Navy, Linen Blend Crochet Trim Tunic
Banana Republic, Ruffle Neck Tunic
Forever21, Sweetness Lace Tunic
Charlotte Russe, Belted Polka [...]

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Post It Post

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I do not have the best memory in the world and it seems to be getting worse by the day these days, so I rely on some little post-its to get me through my day. I like to make sure they have a little sass or flair too!

Amazon, I Dreamed My Whole Desk Was Clean [...]

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Keeping Up with Keds

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I wore my white Keds like they were the only shoes for me circa 4th and 5th grade. While browsing my beloved Target, I noticed some Keds knock offs lingering in the shoes aisles. This triggered me to see what my good ole’ Keds have been up to these days.. and let me tell you its [...]

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Vera Bradley, The New and Improved

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I used to work in a small gift type store while I was in school that sold Vera Bradley and I have to admit that I wasn’t a very big fan. It was on the expensive side and reminded me of a purse my grandmother would carry or something. I guess it was the quilting. But, MAN. [...]

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$50 Fridays: Hard Core Plaid

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Sometimes, well most of the time if y’all have learned anything about me yet, I feel like dressing all ruffly and sweet. But there are the times when I need to throw in a little attitude in the form of some studded sandals, a masculine plaid shirt and some bright cherry pie toesies.

Forever21, Plaid Woven Top
Forever21, [...]

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Eyebrow Fake Out

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I was blonde as a child, but now my hair is brown. My pesky eyebrows and eyelashes have remained in my childhood days and have yet to get the memo. So, I am left with finding a solution that allows me to look like I might actually have some brows. I have found the best eyebrow [...]

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Collar Me Happy

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We had a little thing called Hump, Dominate, and Rip Off Zoe’s Collar Fest 2010 in the Der household (courtesy of Luca hitting puberty)  rendering my sweet little ZoZo with no collar on several occasions. Well, a collar that was gnawed to shreds, leaving her to look like a homeless, stray raggamuffin. Luca got himself [...]

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$50 Fridays: Casual Everyday Cute

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This is one of those easy, breezy movie star cool looks. The flirty and girly skirt with the more structured jacket is the perfect combo. And the price tags ain’t too shabby either!

Forever21, Stacked Hoop Earrings
Forever21, Native Habit Skirt
Forever21, Ribbed Tank
Forever21, Everyday Casual Jacket
15 Dollar Store, Pointed Toe Flat Boots

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