Not Just a Target Shirt, part II

I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how to introduce this post. I've written and deleted and written and deleted about 17 times now. Nothing has been good enough. It's 7 o'clock on a Friday evening. My part-time job has been just about full time the past two weeks and my bum is oh so tired of this here computer seat it's currently occupying*. I have severe writer's block. I want to eat, but need to cook it first. (My inner dialogue sounds very much like "Ha! Yeah, right. Cook... Psh." right now.) My energy is kaput. The man of this house is in the garage doin' man stuff... fixin' his bike or something. I dunno. He's probably gonna want to eat too, I think. Rats. All I want is to curl up on the couch with something sugary and fattening (did I mention I'm sugar-free right now? Ugh.), and a Dirty Doctor Pepper, and a good redbox.

BUT! I love you guys. And I love Target. And I promised last night (via Instagram) that I'd be posting today. So, a-good-post-introduction be darned, I'm going to crank this thang out, even if it kills me.

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Remember, part 1 of this series? Last time, I did everything via the interwebs—found all the clothes on Target's website. This time around, I actually went into the store, picked a few of my favorite tops, and then everything else to go along with them all. Pretty sure the fitting room attendant hated me when I told her I had "waaaay more than 6 items." (Sorry, Betty!) But, it was soooo worth it! I am craving every single one of these items. ALL of them. I could get months of outfits JUST from these pieces. AND LET IT BE KNOW: I walked out of the store empty-handed. I am convinced that is a feat worthy of at least a couple pats on the back (see Ryan's Hey Girl meme, up there^). My husband gave me two high fives when I told him. TWO!

I'll be back though. Erika needs some of those cardigans in her life. And probably the palazzo pants too.

All accessories are my own.

Not Just A Target Shirt — Lemon Edition

Target. Oh, Target. The modern girl's (and guy's) quintessential shopping experience. Who doesn't love Target! Notice, that's not a question. Because, the answer if it were would be, of course, nobody. But we all know that. And we know you'd be lying if you said you didn't, so don't even bother. I go to Target, a loooot. I go when I actually have a reason to go. And I go when I have nothing else to do... I just like to hang out. Should I be embarrassed to admit that I like hanging out in that white tiled, red carpeted, red-and-khaki'd, "Can I help you find something?", popcorn-and-icee, deal-finding, best-clearance-items-ever utopia of a store? Probably. But I'm not. Because, well, just because. And because, I know you all like to do it too. We're all only human

Side note. I met my husband because of Target. Hello! How could I not have just a deep, deep affinity for Target? My matchmaker of a store. Just, yes. And maybe one day I'll tell you kids that story.

So. A couple weeks ago, Tracey and I were G-chatting it up (unrelated. who doesn't love gmail too!) about this here blog. Do you remember this post, about pastels and neons? Tracey and I were G-discussing, as follows:

[caption id="attachment_1679" align="aligncenter" width="346"] Tracey, by the way, I'm still waiting for that picture.[/caption]

But seriously. There really is NO such thing. Cue my new series: "Not Just A Target Shirt"! You guys, I am excited about this one. At first, I thought, make an outfit guide using "just" a Target shirt. But then I decided, why stop there, and I'll take it one step further and make the outfit guide using only Target items. And after coming up with the first four guides below, I am convinced that I never need to shop anywhere else, ever. So, below are my first four "Not Just a Target Shirt" guides, using the 4 cutest yellow (we're following a lemon theme here, guys!) shirts I could find. And trust me, getting it down to just these 4 wasn't easy.

The best part is that none of any of these items were over $50. The other best part is, they are all available either online or in the store, and most pieces are available in both places. The other best part is, it's Target so if you get something and decide it doesn't work or fit, their return policy is the bees knees. The other best part is, I would wear every single one of these outfits. In fact, I want to buy everything here. All of it. This series just may break my wallet. Don't say I didn't warn you!

(I'm not including any links to the items like I normally do, on account of I'm lazy, mostly. But rest assured, you can find them all on target.com or in your local store).



This is a perfect outfit for day or night, running errands or going on a hot date. Dress it up a bit by adding heels or wedges instead of sandals. I love the leather detailing on the cardigan. I would tuck the tank into the maxi and let the cardi just hang out over it. For a summer/fall look, roll the sleeves of the cardigan up and add some arm candy.



I am loving denim jackets right now. Perfect for summer and fall. I would wear the pants rolled up/cuffed so you'd be able to see the cute ankle strap of the wedges.



I think I am going to head to Target this afternoon and buy this entire outfit. Because, do you see it?! Except the belt and the shorts... I already have those. I mean, really.



Yes. Yes. Yes. Again, cuff the jeans so you can see the entire adorableness of the leopard bootie. And that dinosaur necklace?! I DIE. And, as always, a little (or a lot) of arm candy never hurt any outfit. At least that I'm aware.