Fashion Friday---5 Target Finds

Like the rest of America I am trying to save money right now, yet with the weather getting warmer it is hard to resist the urge to freshen up my wardrobe. Now I know I have professed my love of Target many times so in honor of saving money I decided to check out Target.com to see what deals I could find. Here are my top 5 Target fashion finds:

Merona Collection Belted Swirl Dress ($44.99) How cute is this? It could totally be dressed up or down, and I think it would be flattering on any shape. I would throw a little cardigan on and wear this to work.

Xhilaration Peacock Print Hinged Clutch ($12.99) This would be very cute for going out or with a little black dress. Normally I probably wouldn't think to get a purse at Target but at this price who could resist.

Miss Trish of Capri for Target Lion Sandals ($29.99) I can see some people not liking these but I think the lion is whimsical. Last summer I totally fell in love with gladiator sandals and I like that these have that feel to them but with a twist.

Merona Sailboat Slub Tee ($10.99) No clue what a slub tee is exactly, but this would be great to throw on with shorts. While boating perhaps.

Mossimo Black Mix and Match Dot Swimwear in Berry ($17.99 each piece) Now, I am not ready for bathing suit shopping yet but if I was I would check this out.

I am started my weekend a little early by taking a half-day today (I got to do it since I volunteered to work tomorrow morning) so I am off to sit on my porch with a book and a margarita. For more Fashion Friday fun head over to Big Mama's blog. Happy weekend!

Fashion Friday---Maxi Dresses

Today's Fashion Friday is devoted to a controversial topic, the maxi dress. Last summer I really wanted to get one but everyone I tried on made me look like some giant fabric blob. I am no Dolly Parton, but I do have a larger chest which means unfourtunatly flow-y clothing items can make me look pregnant. The maxi dresses that crossed my path either didn't fit on top, were too long, or made me look like I have about to give birth.

However, I am not giving up.



These have restored my faith in the maxi dress, but I am not willing to spend my entire savings on an clothing item I don't really think has much staying power.

I am on a quest to find reasonably priced, flattering maxi dresses for the summer.


Clothes from The Limited tend to fit me well so this might work. I like the halter top.

I tried on a few at Old Navy recently and ran into the waaaay too small in the top problem. I didn't see this one, too bad it doesn't come in more colors. I like the white but I am pretty pale, blue maybe?

This might be my favorite so far...plus it is neutral so I could wear it a lot, dress it up or dress it down.

I need help with my quest...do you wear maxi dresses? Any tips? Seen any cute ones anywhere? Leave me a comment with your maxi dress thoughts and head over to Big Mama's blog for more fabulous Fashion Friday fun!