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Happy Monday lovebugs,
Today I need you to focus. I need you to hone in on one store that is just crushing the handbag game right now. It's Target. I know, right? But seriously, I cannot get enough of these bags right now. Let me explain...

Target, Women's Satchel Handbag, $44

Oh hey there perfection under $50. This color isn't quite winter enough for hunter green but not spring enough for emerald. It's a happy fall medium.

Target, Polka Dot Pattern Satchel, $49

Personally I'd tie a pop of orange or yellow to this bag in the form of a silk scarf. But then again, a simple polka dot is pretty chic for fall.

Target, Quilted Satchel Handbag with Chain Detail, $34

Ladylike, feminine, insert the adjective, it doesn't matter, this bag is gorgeous.

Target, Crossbody Handbag, $26

Very retro for fall which is quite hot right now. I love the mix of colors with the clean lines.

If you haven't been there recently, I suggest you get to your nearest Target asap. These bags and so many more are ready to live in your closet and not break your budget!

Be fabulous today!

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Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs,
Here are my favorite recipes this week!

Citrus Margarita Spritzer
c/o Skinnytaste

Ingredients

• 1 oz clear tequila
• 1/2 oz Contreau (or Grand Marnier)
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 lime (2 tbsp) fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup seltzer/club soda
• crushed ice

Directions

Combine the tequila, orange liquor, fresh squeezed orange juice, and fresh squeezed lime juice. Pour into a glass with crushed ice and top with seltzer.

Mexican Street Corn Nachos

c/o Closet Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups corn, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup cream, half and half or milk
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 (14 ounce) bag tortilla chips
• 1/4 cup cotija or feta, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons crema or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• cayenne to taste
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat, add the corn and let it sit until it starts to char a bit, mix it up and let it start to char a bit again before removing from heat and mixing in the mayo.
2. Mix the cornstarch into the cream, bring just to a simmer, reduce the heat and mix in the cheese until it melts.
3. Place the nachos on a serving dish, pour on the cheese, top with the corn, cotija, creme, cilantro and cayenne and hit everything with a few squirts of lime juice!

Snickers Cookie Cups

c/o Shugary Sweets

Ingredients

FOR THE COOKIES:

• 1 roll (32 oz) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
• 48 mini snickers candy, or about 6 full size snickers bars, chopped into 8 pieces

FOR THE FROSTING:

• 3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 2 Tbsp caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Cut cookie dough into 48 pieces. Drop each piece into a mini muffin tin.
3. Bake in oven for about 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Immediately press candy into center. Allow to cool in pan about 15 minutes. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
4. For the frosting, beat powdered sugar with butter, milk and caramel sauce for 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Pipe onto cooled cookie cups, and immediately sprinkle with peanuts and chocolate chips.

No Sweatshirt

Let's get comfy today. Let's pull on a soft sweatshirt that says just how we're feeling. Sure, we can wear this sweatshirt with leggings and slippers, but these sweatshirts, these are #OOTD worthy. Let's layer to dress up these fun sweatshirts.

Banana Republic, Smart Cookie Graphic Sweatshirt, $39

BR has the right idea. take a preppy sweatshirt and pair it with a peter pan collar button down.

Shoptiques, Bishop + Young Peace Love Champagne Sweatshirt, $79

I'm pairing this with black jeans and statement earrings. And then getting some bubbles.

Bloomingdales, Wildfox Holy Cannoli Graphic Sweatshirt, $73

Wildfox has a ton of fun sweatshirts, but this one spoke to me.

Madewell, Arigato Sweatshirt, $75

Why thank you Madewell, this sweatshirt is so fall. I'm copying this look with a plaid button down and bf jeans.

Sweatshirts aren't just for lazy Sundays. These pieces offer comfort and style they're surprisingly versatile! 

Be fabulous today!

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Era of Lace

The 'Victorian' style is very in this fall but what does that mean? I don't know about you but I don't plan on breaking out my corset anytime soon. Instead try brocade, velvet, and more lush feeling fabrics. Another way to try this trend is lace. These lace panel pieces look expensive and delicate but they will be a go to, hard working item in your closet.

Forever 21, Floral Lace Paneled Top, $27

This top is just beautiful. I love the scallop hem or the lace.

Nordstrom, BB Dakota Yale Lace Panel Fit and Flare Dress, $88

Have a fall wedding this year? This beauty.

Romwe, Doll Collar Lace Paneled White Blouse, $19

How sweet is this top? I love it with leggings and lace up flats.

My Habit, The Cue Tina Lace Top, $54

This top screams romance. Soft, sexy, and subtle.

Trends will come and go and they will continue to test our patience, but the lace panel look is one that will be sticking around for a while.

Be fabulous today!

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