A Lilly Look-Alike for Under $20!

Dress: Cat and Jack (now on sale for $17.48!) || Sandals: Palm Beach Sandals || Necklace: J. Crew Factory || Sunglasses: Target || Apple Watch

So far my track record isn't too good this week is it?! I don't know what it is, but I just haven't been able to keep up with the pace of things, but as I mentioned in this post, sometimes I just have to be OK giving up perfection!

So I did want to share a sweet story with you, because it was a great reminder to me that no act of kindness- no matter how small- is ever wasted! Last night I was walking Buddy, and the mosquitoes have been INSANE lately (i'm talking 15-20 bites/walk!) when I passed one of my neighbors on our walking trail. We were chatting for a minute when I mentioned that I was getting all bit up, and that's when she pulled out a big 'ol can of bugspray and let me load up! I know it sounds like the silliest little thing, but I had a rough day and that small act of kindness put the biggest smile on my face! So, if you see someone itching- offer them bugspray! ha.

Also, I swear after this dress I'm going to stay out of the Cat and Jack section ... maybe ;) I mean, can you even blame me when once again I spotted the most perfect dress?! This piece really reminds me of some of my favorite Lilly dresses- but at a fraction of the price. And the ruffle detail that loops around the back is just that little something extra :) I'm in love!

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Let's Fiesta! The Perfect Party Dress for Cinco de Mayo!

Dress: Cat & Jack via Target (wearing a girls XL) || Sandals: Palm Beach Sandals || Necklace: Kendra Scott Rayne || Clutch: Similar || Apple Watch || Bangle: Kate Spade (on sale!) || Sunglasses: Target

Do you have a dress that just makes you want to shake your groove thing all night long? Spoiler Alert: That's this dress for me! You know how it goes, I'm running in to Target (#YetAgain)- tired, in a hurry, & on the move- when all of a sudden I spotted this dress and I'm full on shimmying in the aisle! The bright colors and ruffle details just make this so perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo today. How could I resist?! I've got some pretty fun plans tonight and tomorrow, & the FL weather should be picture perfect, so I can't wait to share it all with y'all over on Insta!

Also, I've been thinking about changing up my blog layout (it's kind of like getting the itch for a new outfit!) - I'm in the mood for something new! So if you have any shops/designers you love or anything you'd like to see, please let me know! I'm all ears (and eyes!) to see what's out there. 

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#TargetDoesItAgain : The Sweetest Summer Maxi!

Dress: Cat and Jack via Target (shop more of my favorites from the collection below!) || Sandals: Sam Edelman || Apple Watch || Bangles: Bourbon and Bowties || Necklace: Kendra Scott || Clutch: Sophie & Trey (similar) || Sunglasses: Target

I've let y'all in to my "secret shopping spot" at my go-to retailer before, but can you blame me when the dresses are THIS cute?! I mean, here I am running in to pick up face wash and a birthday card when this dress all but jumped off the rack and into my basket! The palm print is super on trend this season (in fact I have a new piece with it coming next week :) ) and the neon detailing around the bottom of it is just the perfect pop of color! As soon as I saw it my brain started shouting, "wear me to brunch!" - and that's what I'm doing this weekend ;) I mean... a girl's got to listen to her brain! ha

Speaking of the weekend, can we talk about how happy I am that it is here?! I feel like I say this all the time (#brokenrecord) but work has just been off-the-charts crazy! Every week I think, "oh this week is going to be pretty calm" and then everything just blows up! It definitely keeps me on my toes and oh-so-busy. Can't complain about that, but bring on the wine this weekend!

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Saturday Shopping: Lunch at Lilly + Victoria Beckham for Target

Happy Saturday y'all! The sun is shining, the temps are gorgeous, I'm headed for a pedicure, AND it's  Lunch at Lilly today!! If you're new to the Lilly brand, Lunch at Lilly is one of the most fun days of the year because you get a free gift with purchase no matter what you spend! And this year's gifts are all party & cocktail themed which will get you ready for all the summer parties to come. Take a look (after the jump) to see all the great gifts this year:

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The Under $15 Dress You NEED!

Dress: Cat and Jack (wearing a girl's XL) || Necklace: Baublebar (old, similar) || Clutch: Local Boutique (similar) || Wedges: Merona (love these!) || Apple Watch

Hi Friends! Long time, no chat! First off, thank y'all so much for your kind words, support, and encouragement you left on this post. I'm kind of a perfectionist, and I like to put 110% into everything I do, so admitting that I can't do it all and need to balance things better was really hard for me. But all your kind words assured me that I'm making the right choice- and it is so sweet to have your unwavering support!

If I hadn't come to the conclusion to scale back on my own, I think my body was going to let me know I was over-doing it... I came down with an awful cold on Wednesday night and it seriously knocked me out. On Thursday I barely made it through the day and ended up in bed by 8:30! I really missed y'all Friday, but my body desperately needed to recover since my gal Rachael got married on Saturday & I definitely didn't want to miss out on the fun!

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Nice and Neutral

Tee: Gap (almost exact) // Skirt: J. Crew Factory // Vest: Old Navy (sold out, similar on sale) // Necklace: gifted Kture Accessories // Booties: Target 

Happy Thursday y'all! This week has been hurtling by at the speed of light and I'm barely keeping up! I'm also a little stressed out at how being I am on Christmas shopping (and how there are only like 10 days left to get it all done)! Anyone else feel me?!

On a few occasions lately I've found myself reaching for a natural palate (totally out of character, I know!) and this outfit is the result of one of those brainstorming sessions. I think maybe my white and creams have something to do with me wishing there was a hint of snow on the ground down here... it's currently 80 with no sign of a cool down! So what do you do when your heart says "dress me in layers" and your head says "No silly, it's swimsuit weather?!" You reach for light layers like these! #Compromise 

I also have to take a minute and mention my gorgeous necklace from KTure Accessories. My sweet friend Katy started this amazing jewelry collection and a few months ago gifted me one of them as a thank you for an event we worked on. I instantly went gaga for it and still get so many compliments every time I wear it! If you're looking for something unique, be sure to check out her gorgeous shop! 

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Ophelia

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer Ophelia // Shoes: Target (my new go-to shoe) // Clutch: c/o The Palm Tree Boutique (option here) // Apple Watch // Necklace: Kendra Scott

Bright colors... what a surprise right?! ha! This just might be my new favorite Lilly Pulitzer dress (and that's saying a lot!) but I was like a moth to a flame when I saw the vibrant pattern & the elephants swirling thought the dress. One of my favorite things about Lilly, besides finding Lilly's signature in each piece, is the unexpected details she always includes. Case in point: the fun cut-outs on the back of this dress! They are not too over the top that it would keep this from being work appropriate, but it's enough sass to keep it interesting! The fact that I can eat my weight in corn nuggets and hide it in the "swing" isn't a bad perk either ;)

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Chambray Off the Shoulder

Do you ever have those pieces that just make you want to dance because you feel that fabulous in them? Yeah, that's this dress for me! I think it's easy to see from the smiles, giggles, and dance moves that I am completely in love with this simple & fun frock! It was one of those dresses I picked up in Target (you know how it goes, you go in for soap and come out with a rug, 2 dresses, a mirror, shoes, & no soap!). I feel like Target hasn't been as on the mark the past few seasons, but they are sure making up for it with their spring and summer collections! So fun!

I also wanted to point out my blue Bourbon and Bowties bangle. As I've mentioned on here, our Junior League is celebrating 85 years of service in the St Petersburg community. To celebrate our milestone anniversary, Carly (the B&B owner) created this one-of-a-kind, custom bangle for us! Not only did she source exclusive sapphire blue stones, but she added an "85" charm to commemorate the day! Can't say enough great things about this amazing brand!

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The Obsession Begins... Off the Shoulder

Dress: Xhilaration (under $25! Juniors sizing so I sized up) // Wedges: Banana Republic (favorite option) // Clutch: Old Navy 

Hi friends! I'm sorry my blogging has been a little inconsistent this week, with two back to back trips last week I haven't been able to quite catch up (but I'm working on it!) 

I have to tell y'all, off the shoulder is my absolute newest obsession! I love that it's subtly sexy and gives a hint of sass- without bearing it all! This dress was a great introduction to the trend (it's under $25!) and it's super easy to style. Throw it on with sandals, wedges, heels and you've got a ready-made outfit perfect for summer! Have you tried his trend?... Thoughts?!

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$200 Target Gift Card GIVEAWAY!

So excited to be teaming up with some blogger friends today to offer you a $200 Target Gift Card Giveaway! Who doesn't need a little extra moolah to hit up everyone's favorite store with? Thanks so much for reading- appreciate each and every one of you!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Prize: $200 Target Gift Card

Giveaway organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck!

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Giveaway ends 3/30 and is open worldwide. Winner will be notified via email.

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Workweek Chic: Polka Dot Skirt

I'm having so much fun sharing more of my work week wardrobe with y'all! I hope that some of these ideas are helping you spice up your look as well :) I know sometimes I can get stuck in a rut so it's always good to get inspiration from fellow bloggers- after all I'm in an office 5 days a week & my look can get repetitive sometimes!

Today's look involves a chambray button, which you are no stranger to seeing on me. It truly is the workhorse piece of my closet. Paired with this fun dotted midi skirt (i'm on a kick with this midi length) and my comfy leopard heels, this is a good twist on a classic look to help you beat those workweek blues!

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Workweek Chic: Black and Pink

I love spicing up my work week wardrobe with bold pops of color (see fuchsia skirt above) as well as prints and patterns (like these fierce leopard heels). This outfit makes getting dressed a little more fun- and don't we all need more of that in our work week? :)

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Green Plaid Cardigan

Happy Monday y'all!! I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas (I know I did!) I'm not quite done with the holiday festivities yet, so I still have a few more merry outfits to share with y'all before we hit 2016 - eek! Who else can't believe a new year is about to begin?! And, I don't know about you but getting back into the swing of work today is going to be brutal... bring on the caffeine please! :) 

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$200 Target Giftcard GIVEAWAY!

I'm excited to have a second post today because this one is super exciting! I've teamed up with a fab group of bloggers to bring you a $200 Target giftcard giveaway! Target has the very best gifts this season for whoever is on your list, and $200 there can go a long way for checking off your "to-do's"!

Thank you so much for reading and following along on this fun journey! I love sharing my days with each of you!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Prize: $200 Target Gift Card

Giveaway organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck!

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Giveaway ends 12/28 and is open worldwide. Winner will be notified via email.

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Pinch Me

Happy Monday y'all! I hope you had an awesome weekend! Mine was spent doing lots of volunteering- which is definitely a feel good way to spend your weekend :) Saturday I was out at 6 am (eek- so early!) supporting the Guardian Ad-Litem Superhero 5k with the Junior League and Sunday I volunteered at the first St Pete Wine and Food Festival (and then got to taste all the restaurants and wineries afterward)! It was a really fulfilling weekend. I also discovered the most delicious blueberry moscato - and that's a win all by itself in my book ;)

Today's look is one of those that almost made me giddy when I realized I had a perfectly matching scarf and clutch- that's a "pinch me" fashion moment! :) I'd been dying to style this scarf forever, but knew this look needed one more thing to complete it, so when I scored the clutch at the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale it was a match made in heaven!

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The "Best" Tee

I don't know about you, but I am perpetually on the hunt for the perfect tee. It can't be too heavy, too tight, too short, or too blah. My standards may seem impossible, but that's where the Aerie Best Tee comes in! Y'all it really is the very best! Lightweight, soft, long and just enough interest with a v-neck... it's perfect! :) 

And maybe even more important than the tee you're wearing? Well it's your "underthings" (those girls don't hoist themselves you know!) Let me tell you, the right "bare necessities" take your tee from blah to tah-dah! Good thing Aerie has made the best one out there, the Sunnie Pushup, seriously this thing rocks! 

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Currently Obsessing Over... {v. 43}

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This week was the first week that I didn't have a meeting every night after work, and I have to tell you that it felt so very good! I've forgotten what it was like to have free time- it's the best thing ever! :) I got to take my favorite Zumba classes and went for a long run- glorious y'all!

This good mood mean I have famously fun things to share with y'all! So here's all the goodies that caught my eye this week (and trust me… you're going to LOVE #5! hint: it's for YOU!)

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Black and White Mixed Stripes

If you've been hanging with me for a bit this summer, than you know that besides rompers, swing dresses have been my jam this season (as evidenced here and here). Well like the good friend that I am I have another fabulous one to share with you today (I can't keep all this goodness to myself)! Even better news is that this dress is under $20 with the code "SWEETDEAL" (see I told you I was a good friend :) ) !

In other super-exciting news… Scandal season 4 is now on Netflix! I started watching a few months ago & got super obsessed! Now I'm racing to catch up on season 4 so that I'm ready when it comes back September 24th. #byefreetime  Any other gladiators out there?!

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Loft Medallion Romper

I think you can tell from the pictures, but I had so much fun shooting this outfit! The beach is totally my happy place (and wearing a romper on the beach is double the fun)! And how can one not smile huge when wearing a big floppy sunhat?! Literally, all these factors make it impossible to frown! :) 

Did any of y'all watch the premiere of Bachelor in Paradise last night? I can already see all the train wrecks coming (hellooooo... Ashley I) but there are some adorable cast members there (Tanner I'm looking at you)! I'm also so excited to see Tenley again- she is one of my favorites on the show and I was so sad when Kiptyn broke her heart. I hope she find love on #BIP! Who do you love so far?

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Catalina

We're going to keep things simple and easy today ok? I was up FAR too late watching the finale of the Bachelorette (#teamShawn forever and always) so today's look needs to take not too much thought ;) Dresses like this cutie from Lou & Grey make getting dressed simple, and after feeling all the feelings last night, that's just what I need! What did y'all think about the most Dramatic. Finale. Ever?!

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