FRIDAY FEELING PICKS

I've decided to start a new weekly series to cover my top style, home decor, and sales picks from the week to inspire some weekend shopping.  Below are 5 things are my radar from exploring Pinterest, browsing at +T.J.Maxx, and online sales.

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1. FALL DIY PROJECT

I found this rustic wooden heart on Pinterest when I was looking up fabric flowers and definitely want to try putting something together now that I've gotten a good handle on making felt flowers.  If I can find a good deal on a wooden frame, I'd definitely like to try my hand at a fall themed DIY project for my front door.  Below are a few I found on sale at JoAnn that I could buy over the weekend with my 60% off coupon (which hopefully can be used on sale items).

Wood Heart Outside Decor by mbcandacejean on Polyvore

2. UNEVEN HEM DENIM

I was at +T.J.Maxx and saw a really cute pair of black uneven hem denim by Joe's Jeans.  At +T.J.Maxx, you can buy them for $69.99.  They're not on their online site, BUT, they are on sale for $35 on 6pm.com!!  Below are those jeans as well as some other great deals on uneven hem denim.

Express is having a sale this weekend - 40% off so those jeans would be $48.  I haven't ordered anything from Asos in a while and I've never tried their jeans but at $20, $30, they're a steal and look super cute.  Anyone have experience with their denim collection?

3. SAM EDELMAN ANKLE BOOTS

When I discovered Joe's Jeans Blondie Ankle denim pair at +T.J.Maxx, I also saw some ankle boots by Sam Edelman for $59.99 - Paige ankle boots.  You can buy these same boots on 6pm.com for $41.99.  Sam Edelman is having a Labor Day Sale with an extra 20% off all sale items (code - SAMSALE20).  Below are some of my picks (1st two are from Sam Edelman, the other three are from various other sites).

4. ZARA TRENDING PICKS

Sites like Zara, H&M, and Asos tend to overwhelm me with their vast collections and I don't really browse too much online, except for kids' clothing lines. When I go into a Zara or a H&M store, I feel the same way and always end up picking the pieces that are the least flattering or don't fit right, and tend to disuade me from shopping there for myself. I saw an article by WhoWhatWear explaining Zara's new category online, called Trending Picks.  I browsed through and found my favorites from the set.  It seems that embrodiery, tweed, and houndstooth are what's in for fall and I LOVE IT!

ZARA Trending Fall Picks by mbcandacejean featuring real leather handbags

5.  MY TARGET EMBELLISHED CLUTCH

Do you remember my obsession a while back with all things embellished & pom pom'd (as evidenced by my above selection of Sam Edelman gretchen sandal)?  Well, I was in +Target  a short while ago and found the clutch I posted about on clearance for $13.98!  And it's even better in person, extremely sturdy, and the perfect clutch size.  It comfortably fits my wallet, cell phone, car keys, and lip products.  I've now been putting that inside my larger handbag and it's made my life 100x easier to find the essentials (my cell phone, car keys, and debit card).  Below is another look at the clutch as well as 2 other really cute clutches.  To make the deals even sweeter, not only are all 3 under $20, +Target  is giving an extra 25% off clothings, shoes, and accessories for Labor Day Weekend - it's a win win.

Target - Clutch clutches by mbcandacejean featuring Merona

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I hope you're having a good #FridayFeeling and my style picks have inspired you to do some shopping.  And if you're a mom like myself, I hope your significant other gives you a little me time to do shopping, especially after all the work we've put into getting our kiddos ready for back to school.

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Outfits for Back to School Pictures

With school starting in a few weeks for Faith, we're doing what we can to get ready by testing out back to school lunches and doing some back to school clothes shopping.  With back to school clothing, comes back to school pictures.  Below I've pulled together girls' and boys' outfits for first day of school from my favorite kids' clothing stores.

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ZARA

Zara Outfits Back to School Pictures by mbcandacejean on Polyvore

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GAP

GAP Outfits for Back to School Pictures by mbcandacejean featuring a blue dress

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H&M

H&M Outfits for Back to School Pictures by mbcandacejean featuring a long sleeve sweater

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TARGET

This is where I had initially bought Faith a few things for school and what I'm going to have her wear for potrait pictures at Target.  I have a coupon from Target for potrait studio picutres for $19.99 and since I really liked how our Christmas pictures came out, I figured the pricing is right to go back.  I'm also going to have Dean take some pictures with her and bought the shirt below to match to her dress.  Both are part of Target's Genuine Kids Fairytale collection, which I believe I've mentioned that I'm a bit obsessed.  I honestly think the theme is so cute and revolves mostly around Little Red Riding Hood.

Target Outfits for Back to School Pictures by mbcandacejean on Polyvore

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4 Style Inspirations

A wrap up of some fashion finds on +Who What Wear and blog inspired style.

1. Chocker Style Top

WhoWhatWear featured an article on the styling of Olivia Palmero and Kylie Jenner.  One showcased style was the choker top.  The Finders Keepers light sleeve top was their pick.  It's currently on sale for under $100.  I absolutely love the first option in cloud.

Finders Keepers Light Sleeve Top

Images via FashionBunker, Revolve Clothing, DASH

2. Bodysuit

This afforable +H&M piece combines the functionality of a bodysuit (no tucking issues) with the sexiness of collarbone baring off the shoulder neckline.

Image via H&M, purchase here

I'm also digging this bodysuit - I think it would work great for officewear paired with a blazer or for a night out with cropped jeans and high heels.

Image via H&M, purchase here

Night out Outfit Inspiration

Images sourced from Pinterest

3. Drapey Open Cardigan

When I read Love TAZA post In The Spring Lookbook for Love, Hanna!, I was immediately smitten with the pink cardigan.  I love the color, the drape, and it's at a decent price point for cashmere ($120).

Image sourced from Pinterest, buy cardigan here

4. Grid Pattern Coat

After reading Atlantic-Pacific blog post check // check and  feeling extreme disappointment that her jacket was sold out, I instantly started looking for similar patterned wool coats.  Not that I need a wool coat as I purchased this one (on sale for $59.99), but I love online window shopping (as evidenced from Saturday's post).

Image via Atlantic-Pacific

Options - all on Sale

Image 1 via Asos, buy here, Image 2 via ILY, buy here, Image 3 via Dorothy Perkins, buy here, Image 4 via Bloomingdales, buy here

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