Cha Cha Chaaange

There are some adorably delish little change purses over at Target. I can’t help but think of what a fabulous (and cheap) gifts these would be for a co-worker or buddy for the upcoming holidays.  Check out the cuteness:

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  1. Target, Mossimo Owl Coin Purse
  2. Target, Mossimo Butterfly Coin Purse
  3. Target, Mossimo Butterfly Coin Purse-Purple
  4. Target, Mossimo Flower Coin Purse

Clutch Season

So, I am sure you all have fabulous lives where you have about a trillion holiday parties lined up and you have a super cute outfit lined up for each. Do you know what you are probably missing from that outfit? A clutch! A nifty little bag to accompany your sassy frass dress. Well, my favorite store has so many adorable ones to choose from with holiday flair!

  1. Target, Merona Feather Clutch
  2. Target, Merona Shirred Envelope Clutch
  3. Target, Merona Box Clutch with Jewels
  4. Target, La Regale Pleated Bow Clutch

Party Time: Not Your Average Vase

I have this vase.  It’s awesome, I love it.  It was gifted to my husband and I for our wedding.  It’s unusual and just the right height, and just makes the perfect little arrangement.  I wish I had a couple more.

When I have little get togethers at our house, I love to buy fresh flowers and make little arrangements here and there.  I generally don’t have enough vases, so in classic MacGyver style I use drinking glasses.  I’ve got these pewter goblets for fancier soirees and for the laid back fiestas I use my recycled SOL glasses.

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Rookie Mistake: Wallet Edition

I went on a glorious honeymoon in Breckenridge, Colorado. No, it isn’t your typical honeymooner destination and we had our reasons for choosing it, but it was fantastic…and THAT is a post for another day. Today I am going to have a serious talk with you all regarding a purchase that I made on my honeymoon. I fell deeply and madly in love with …..a leather clutch wallet (sorry husband of mine) made by Hobo International.  The versatility of the design, the soft leather… I was like a teen girl on opening night of Twilight, crushing hard. (BTW, I recently watched Twilight and you may actually see me at the next opening night or stalking Robert Pattinson, no plans are set in stone yet) So, I purchased the $118.00 wallet, making this the most expensive wallet I have ever owned.  Take a look at her in all her glory….

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So, imagine my surprise when I get home and am browsing my local Target and happen upon THIS!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

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Seriously, I should have known better.

Tiny Purse

Anyone who knows me is aware of the fact that all my purses have to be under a certain size for me to carry them.  While the trend of carrying large hobos, totes,  and shoulder bags increased, I started on my never ending journey of looking for tiny purses.  Just something about them is cute and very much me.  Here is the one I am currently sporting.

$50 Fridays: Dressed to Kill

This dress is fantastic, especially with the red flats. YOU would look gorgeous, trust me.

  1. Forever 21, Etched Rounds
  2. Lulu’s, Lovefool Dress
  3. Target, Women’s Mossimo Supply Co. Odell Ballet Flats – Red Patent

Under My Umbrella…ella.. ella

There will be no raining on your parade with these babies…

  1. Old Navy, Womens Printed Umbrella-Cherry Blossom
  2. Target, Stripe Bubble Umbrella
  3. Target, Totes Bubble Umbrella-Claret Pink
  4. Old Navy, Womens Printed Umbrellas-Green Trees
  5. Walmart, Galleria Big Flower Auto Open Stick Umbrella

$50 Fridays: Full of Glee!

I am completely in love with Glee, specifically the wardrobe of Emma Pillsbury. She is so quirky and cute it makes me want everything she wears on that show.

  1. Forever 21, Blair Ruffle Sweater Cardigan
  2. Forever 21, Lacquer Floral Pearl Bracelet
  3. Forever 21, Solid Woven Skirt
  4. Target, Women’s Merona Collection Clarissa Spectator Pumps-Black Patent
Glee promo photos via GleeImages.com

$50 Fridays: Halloween Edition

You won’t spook your wallet with this festive outfit!

  1. Bella Chic Designs Etsy Shop, Florida Oranges Post Earrings
  2. Forever 21, Striped Raglan Cardigan
  3. Teri’s Treasures Etsy Shop, Lil Fabric Gift Bag-Boo
  4. Forever 21, Fab Flare Jean
  5. Target, Women’s Xhilaration: Saniya Pointed Toe Flats-Dark Orange

Dogs Have Needs… and Mine Need Costumes

I am a dog lover through and through and I love my mini weiner dogs so much that I force them into precious outfits and costumes whenever I can. You may have thought that I only had budget shopping tips of the human kind, but that would be incorrect. I also bargain shop for my darling pups, Zoe and Luca. It’s Halloween time and you know what that means…don’t discriminate, people… dogs need costumes too. All of these can be found at my homeland, Target.

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  1. Pet Shark Costume-Gray
  2. Pet Ladybug Costume-Red
  3. Pet Rooster Costume
  4. Shrek Pet Costume
  5. Hippie Pet Costume
  6. Pet Banana Costume-Yellow