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Casual Friday in Who What Wear for Target

Yo. It’s like 70 degrees today in St. Louis, and I’m loving it. To celebrate I’m wearing some new-for-spring pieces I added to my wardrobe this month.

Have you shopped the Who What Wear for Target Collection? It’s a beautiful collection of style staples at an affordable price point. I enjoy wearing flow-y, button-up blouses, so the Who What Wear button up blouse in the dot print was so me. It feels luxurious for its starting price of $24.99. And, of course, these pieces will eventually be marked down, if you prefer to wait.

Blouse—Who What Wear for Target

Similar Pants—Who What Wear for Target

Shoes—J.Crew (on sale)
Hat—H&M
Bag—Kate Spade (old) | option, option

Necklace—℅ Collections by Joya

Bracelet—℅ Collections by Joya

Rings—Alexis Bittar, ℅ Collections by Joya

Watch—Movado | Skagen option

Lip—Mac “Carmine Rouge” lipstick | try Ruby Woo, Mac “Brick” lip pencil

For a comfy, mixed-print look, I paired my blouse with black skinnies (the Who What Wear crop skinny pants is similar) and a pair of leopard loafers. The loafers are the J.Crew Collection calf hair loafers. Would you believe I purchased them for only $40 during a sale on sale? They’re marked down to $79.99 (orig. $298) and eligible for any current sale-on-sale discounts.

Some tiny but mighty pieces of jewelry finish today’s casual Friday look. The necklace packs so much power. It features a natural faceted crystal on a 22kt gold plated chain. Like it? I’ll be giving one away next week.

I’m also wearing a bracelet and ring set by the same company, Collections by Joya. I was introduced to the brand last year during Saint Louis Fashion Week and was immediately impressed. Collections by Joya offers high-quality, stylish pieces of jewelry at affordable prices. And, that not’s all. Proceeds from Collections by Joya sales benefit women’s charities around the world.

 

More from the Who What Wear Collection:

Spring Bling Giveaway: Kendra Scott Carey Earrings ($85)

There are 51 days until spring, but it’s never too early to get ready. To help you do so, I’m giving away a pair of Carey earrings from Kendra Scott’s spring 2016 collection. Enter below to win a pair!

These earrings, plated in 14K rose gold and finished with a suspended brown mother-of-pearl stone, are artsy and edgy. They are the perfect finishing touch for a fancy ensemble or an extra oomph for a casual outfit. They retail for $85. For the winner of this giveaway? Free!

Kendra Scott “Carey” earrings


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Giveaway Rules:

  1. Entries can be made until Monday, February 8, 2015 at 11:59 PM CT. 
  2. Must have a valid mailing address.
  3. Giveaway is open to international readers.
  4. A winner will be randomly selected using random.org
  5. Selected winner has 48 hours to respond to winning notification email. In the event of no response, another winner will be selected.

Disclosure: Earrings were provided by Kendra Scott St. Louis. Have you visited our new store at Plaza Frontenac?

Faux Fur, Tall Boots, and a Naturalizer Shoe Giveaway

It’s officially boot season here in St. Louis, and I’ve been wearing my Naturalizer “Harbor” boots everywhere. They’re so comfortable and stylish. I’ve been enjoying my new Naturalizer shoes so much that I want you to have the Naturalizer experience too. Enter below for a chance to win a pair of Naturalizer shoes. Any shoe. Any style. Any price. The winner chooses her favorite pair.

Tee—Gap

Vest—Lapis | similar

Pants—Tahari | similar

Shoes—℅ Naturalizer (on sale)

Clutch—Rebecca Minkoff | similar

Earrings—℅ Kendra Scott

Rings—Kendra Scott

Bangle—℅ Kendra Scott

Watch—Movado | Skagen option

Lip—Mac “Own the Look” lipstick, Mac Vino” lip pencil

Faux-fur vests have been a mainstay for several cold seasons. I decided to finally get one the moment I saw this striped style in Burlington Coat Factory for under $20. Under $20! Today, the vest is giving a glamorous touch to a basic combination of a white tee and ponte knit leggings.

I kept my jewelry simple, but edgy. I’m wearing my favorite pair of ear cuffs, an open ring, and a bangle.

My Naturalizer “Harbor” boots are a perfect finishing touch. The sleek silhouette and luxe leather blend seamlessly into this look. Now, enter below for a chance to win your favorite style from Naturalizer.

Enter the giveaway:

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Giveaway Rules:

  1. Entries can be made until Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:59 PM CT.
  2. The winner will visit Naturalizer.com to identify desired shoe style and size.
  3. Must have a mailing address in the United States.
  4. A winner will be randomly selected using random.org
  5. Selected winner has 48 hours to respond to winning notification email. In the event of no response, another winner will be selected.

Disclosure: Naturalizer will provide a free pair of shoes to the winner of this giveaway. As always, the opinions, ideas, and images are my own.

Gordmans Summer Style and $25 Giveaway

Summer is in full swing, and I want to make sure that I spend every moment I can out and about in the sun. It’s my favorite time of year after all. Always being out can put demands on the wardrobe, but I don’t want to spend every dime I have on new summer clothing. My approach, then, is to purchase a few fresh wardrobe pieces, at affordable prices, that can be styled and restyled.

Off-price stores like Gordmans are must-stops for me. I found this easy, breezy pop dot dress by Kensie at a fraction of its current retail price there. You’ve got to see the slouchy, oversized pockets below. This dress is the perfect piece to just throw on and head out the door.

Since I always have the best luck finding affordable gems in Gordmans, I want you to. Enter below to win a $25 Gordmans gift card.

Dress—Kensie ℅ Gordmans

Sandals—J.Crew (on sale)

Hat—Banana Republic Factory Store | similar
Bag—Kate Spade Saturday | Kate Spade version (on sale)
Earrings—℅ Berry Brand
Necklaces—J.Crew beaded rope collar (on sale)

Watch—Michael Kors

Lip—Mac “Flat Out Fabulous” lipstick, Mac “Heroine” lip pencil
Blush—NYX powder blush in mocha

This dress originally had short-sleeves, but I cut them off because I like to have my arms out. With or without sleeves, the dress is quite a versatile piece. It can be worn slouchy for a casual day out like I’m wearing it in today’s post. It also looks more polished and chic when belted.

The simple color palette on the dress, navy and white, makes it ideal for mixing and matching. Mix in brights with a necklace like my J.Crew beaded rope collar necklace. Slip on your favorite summer sandals like the J.Crew buckled mid-heel sandals. I have the sandals in black, but the yellow pair would look amazing with the navy and white, right?

Whenever I shop Gordmans, I check for available coupons first. There’s almost always a coupon for an extra 20% off an item, like this exclusive Gordmans July 2015 coupon (valid until July 31).

Striking dot print and perfect color combination aside, this dress has voluminous, drapey pockets. Big pockets! Gotta love pockets, right?

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  1. Entries can be made until Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:59 PM CT. 
  2. Must have a mailing address in the United States.
  3. A winner will be randomly selected using random.org
  4. Selected winner has 48 hours to respond to winning notification email. In the event of no response, another winner will be selected.

Disclosure:  Gordmans provided the gift cards for my shopping and for the winner of the giveaway.  As always, the opinions, ideas, and images are my own.


Free-Style Friday: Win a Kate Spade Saturday Bucket Bag & Card Case ($165 Value)

Free-Style Friday is back with a bang! Enter to win a Kate Spade Saturday Freeform Crossbody Bucket Bag and a complementary Kate Spade Saturday Signature Card Case. These items have a combined value of $165. All you have to do is enter below for a chance to own them both. Easiest thing you’ll do today, right?

Crossbody strap on the bucket bag is adjustable. Both items are 100% leather.

Earlier this year, Kate Spade announced the closure of the more affordably-priced Kate Spade Saturday line. The online Saturday store has already closed and all physical stores are expected to be closed by June. So, if you win the items in today’s giveaway, you will own a piece of Kate Spade history. And, of course, the bucket bag is only the IT bag of the moment. I’m just saying…

The bag and card case have the beautiful stripe lining seen above on the card case. 
Both items feature the original Kate Spade Saturday logo in gold.

As you know, I never give away items I don’t fully love myself. I own this bag in grey. You’ve seen me wear it here, here, and here. Here’s one of those looks. Isn’t this the perfect sized bucket bag? So, what are you waiting for? Get in it to win it!

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Giveaway Rules:

  1. Entries can be made until Monday, May 25, 2015 at 11:59 PM CT. 
  2. Giveaway is open to entries worldwide. Must have a valid mailing address.
  3. A winner will be randomly selected.
  4. Selected winner has 48 hours to respond to winning notification email. In the event of no response, another winner will be randomly selected.