Yes, I’ve posted an OOTD of me in this dress before but I think that pairing it with the hat gives it a different look. Speaking of the hat, I bought this during the Missoni for Target madness but there’s like never a good time to wear it. I love how it looks and it’s fun to wear. The problem is that it’s so large and floppy that I can’t really see. So I felt like that pretty much made it unsuitable for going most places, to see a movie, out to eat, shopping, etc. I wore it shopping recently anyway. As a bonus it was very windy that day so I had to keep clutching it so it wouldn’t blow off my head.
Missoni for Target Felt Floppy Hat-Target, Jovovich-Hawk for Target Chiffon Dot Print Dress-eBay, Miley Cyrus & Max Azria faux leather bomber jacket-Walmart, chain necklace-Dots, Xhilaration leggings-Target, Bongo Honor Cowboy Boot-Kmart
This look is pretty simple other than that. I did feel a bit like a witch in this hat dress combo. It reminded me of the song Witchy Woman when it was featured in that episode of Seinfeld when Elaine chooses it as her song. There would be a clip of it included but I can’t locate one, darn!
I’m (possibly) getting to arty with these. Ah, that’s my modeling side wanting to break through. I really need to do a new photo set soon.
I’ve been a fan of Jason Wu’s designs for years. So as soon as his collaboration for Target was announced last year I grew super excited. The collection includes 53 pieces. The idea for his collection is “American girl in Paris”.
Wu’s attitude about the collection is fantastic, “By working with Target I was able to create an accessible collection that reflects my sophisticated design aesthetic.” “As with my main collection, special attention has been considered into every detail and I can’t wait to see girls wearing and enjoying the collection.”
Trench Coat in Black, $54.99/Poplin Dress in Navy, $39.99
This trench is just amazing. I love the lines. It will also be available in navy. Of course this is the dress that’s been circulating all over. It’s no surprise that it’s already coveted since it has such a classic look.
Pleated Canvas Skirt in Belize Blue $29.99/Front-Flap Bag in Blue Floral $39.99/Long-Sleeved Pointelle Sweater in Belize Blue $39.99
I’m dying for the items in “belize blue”. They are so adorable. I could actually see myself wearing all 3 of these pieces together with a white top and some white patent mary janes.
The collection includes clothing priced $19.99 to $59.99 and handbags and scarves priced $19.99 to $49.99. it will be available from February 5th through March 6, 2012 (or until supplies are gone). Don’t forget to check Target.com as well as your local store since some pieces are only available online. The collection is not available at all Target locations. You can check to see if your Target is included by visiting the official Facebook page, here. Ours isn’t but maybe I’ll be able to score something on Target.com.
Last week it started snowing one night so I thought the next day would be perfect for some outdoor outfit photos.
Sofia by Sofia Vergara Shawl Collar Wrap Sweater-Kmart, C&C California tank dress-thrifted, Attention scarf-Kmart, Xhilaration leggings-Target, Bongo Women's Honor Cowboy Boot-Kmart, Baby Phat corset style wide elastic belt-Beyond the Rack, floral ring-Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, cat ring-CTB's Closet
I had just snagged that Sofia Vergara sweater I’d been coveting. Kmart was having a huge sale and there was one left. It was a size smaller than I’d planned on getting but the only difference was it’s a bit more boobaliscious than the next size up. I also included these awesome boots that I scored at Kmart. I have a bunch of thrifted boots that I wear all of the time but I really wanted a new pair (that I didn’t have to worry about the heel popping off of). They are cowboy boots but to me they really seem like a cross between cowboy and motorcycle boots. So that makes them a bit more interesting. I’ve been wearing these often since I bought them. They’re perfect for winter.
I decided to layer my sweater over a cotton tank dress and leggings. To give all of that black a little pop I added a floral scarf. Plus I incorporated a corset style elastic belt for shaping. It came with a bubble coat that I wear often but I don’t really care for wearing belts over coats. To finish the look I added a couple of rings.
Last month I picked up a couple of great deals and I finally got around to wearing them last week. I found this cute striped top at Kmart. I loved Kristen Wiig’s striped top that she wore during the plane scene in Bridesmaids (as seen below). However I didn’t go looking for a similar top as something that boxy would not flatter my figure. I have seen similar styles offered from StyleMint but I couldn’t justify spending $30 on a tee shirt that might not even fit me well. When I saw this on the clearance rack at Kmart I thought it probably wouldn’t look great on me but why not try it on since I was there? I actually found it really cute. I felt a French vibe when I put it on. I think many associate stripes with France, not just me, (see also, the time Carrie went to France on Sex and the City, below).
Route 66 top-Kmart, Lyon Bag-ShoeDazzle, faux pearl and fabric necklace-Body Central, snake ring-Big Lots, black Bongo jeans-Kmart, Missoni for Target pumps-Target
Plus I found these adorable Missoni for Target pumps on sale at Target. They were 70% off. When the line was released I limited myself to two pieces so I passed these by even though I dug them. I considered going with some cowboy boots for this look but I really love these so I’ll do that next time.
I usually wear a bag out before I move on to the next one. So even though I bought this Lyon bag from ShoeDazzle last summer I hadn’t started using it until last week. It’s so cute. Then I added some skinny jeans, a faux pearl and fabric necklace and a snake ring. It’s a simple, casual look but I dug it.
For this post (and others in my holiday sales series) I have went through thousands of items and chosen the items that in my humble opinion are the best so that you don’t have to wade through them.
This post was written prior to the week of Black Friday sales. However online stores often have their movies on sale for about the same price from now through the first week of January. I don’t recommend waiting too long to buy though as many will sell out. Prices are subject to change at any time depending on a site’s whims and competition.
If you weren’t a teen in the late 90s then you may not have seen The Faculty, which is a shame, get on that.
I really dug Sam Raimi’s Drag Me To Hell starring Alison Lohman.
It seems like The Ninth Gate is very underwatched, but it’s so good. The Roommate is such a fun movie that you can totally yell at the screen during.
Prices are subject to change at any time depending on a site’s whims and competition.
How I Chose These Flicks
Would I recommend it?
Is the DVD from under $5?/Blu-ray under $10?
In general I’m looking for/expecting DVDs in the range of $1.99 to $5 and Blu-rays in the range of $5-$10. Of course I will make allowances for movies that I love that are a little more, newer movies or those that are rarely on sale.
Is it usually available on Netflix Instant Streaming?
This is assuming that you use this service. If it’s something that you just like & it’s usually available on Netflix Streaming then you probably want to use your money for something that isn’t easily available. Not everything is always going to still be available so I will make an exception for something that I love, especially if it has good special features.
Is it frequently this price (or cheaper) year round?
There are lots of sales during the year. It’s not unusual to see many of the same titles that they are promoting now for the same price, or in some cases cheaper, year round.
Will it be noticeably cheaper on the actual day of Black Friday?
It’s a good idea to check out the Black Friday sites with leaked ads so you don’t pay more than is necessary for something right before or after these sales.
I focused on sites that I could use polyvore on as I’m not interesting in hyperlinking to 100s of movies. I do realize these movies are mainly being sold on huge retail sites. However they are the ones who are usually able to offer steep deals and (sometimes) free shipping.
So guys,
What will you be buying this season?
Do you have any other suggestions for similar movies that are currently on sale?
For this post (and others in my holiday sales series) I have went through thousands of items and chosen the items that in my humble opinion are the best so that you don’t have to wade through them.
This post was written prior to the week of Black Friday sales. However online stores often have their movies on sale for about the same price from now through the first week of January. I don’t recommend waiting too long to buy though as many will sell out.
Full series TV show DVD sets used to cost about $200. They would sometimes go on sale for about $100-$130. Now we are seeing really fantastic deals.
Please be aware that many of these sets are the cheaper, repackaged versions. For instance it’s not the Six Feet Under set with the AstroTurf and it’s not the King of Queens set in the truck. However if you are watching for the shows themselves then you probably won’t mind.
There are also music licensing issues with the series Dawson’s Creek and Married With Children. Music for these shows has been altered from the original broadcasts.
I used to own the original pink book of the Sex and the City series. FYI-It’s beautiful. The new set that is also on sale includes both of the movies though so you may want that one.
Target has all seasons of King of Queens on sale super cheap. If you just want a season or two then get it from them. If you would rather have the full series that’s cheaper in the set below.
Most people haven’t even heard of Huff and that’s a shame. You need to watch this show. It’s so incredibly cheap that now you have no excuse.
Prices are subject to change at any time depending on a site’s whims and competition.
How I Chose These Flicks
Would I recommend it?
Is it usually available on Netflix Instant Streaming?
This is assuming that you use this service. If it’s something that you just like & it’s usually available on Netflix Streaming then you probably want to use your money for something that isn’t easily available. Not everything is always going to still be available so I will make an exception for something that I love, especially if it has good special features.
Is it frequently this price (or cheaper) year round?
There are lots of sales during the year. It’s not unusual to see many of the same titles that they are promoting now for the same price, or in some cases cheaper, year round.
Will it be noticeably cheaper on the actual day of Black Friday?
It’s a good idea to check out the Black Friday sites with leaked ads so you don’t pay more than is necessary for something right before or after these sales.
I focused on sites that I could use polyvore on as I’m not interesting in hyperlinking to 100s of movies. I do realize these movies are mainly being sold on huge retail sites. However they are the ones who are usually able to offer steep deals and (sometimes) free shipping.
So guys,
What will you be buying this season?
Do you have any other suggestions for similar movies that are currently on sale?
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