Friday faves

Favorites from this week…

I bought these shoes. And now I need to find some inspiration on the best way to style them. A few days before, I was looking at the Steve Madden and JCrew versions of these. I was so in love but I just didn’t want to spend $50+. So when I happened upon them at Target for half price, it was love at first sight. {Technically, it was second… but that just doesn’t sound as good.}

The best part? I bought them with a gift card. Actually, we had a gift card snow day date this week. We saw American Sniper, ate the soup and salad lunch special at Olive Garden {to all my Italian friends + family, don’t kill me…} and picked up some fun things at Target. And we spent a total of $6. It was perfect.

Remember this sneak peak on Instagram?

Yeah. Well, I just didn’t like it. So I came up with a new logo. And I’ve been using all these snow days to work on some new projects that I’m really excited about sharing soon.

Actually, that’s an understatement. I’m so pumped that I basically spend every free second working on it! Plus, I like this logo way better.

My monthly goals force me to make a new recipe every month. A snow day {a different one than the American Sniper date… we live in North Carolina, ok?} is the perfect chance to make a new soup that your boss brought to Soup-er Bowl lunch, right? But as I was juicing these limes, all I could think about was how much I wanted a margarita.

I’ve always wanted to create Instagram collages that don’t have the border separating the pictures. {Don’t act like you don’t know what I mean.}

So I did what all adults do when trying to figure out Instagram. I texted my college-aged sister. And even she didn’t know. So I googled that ish. And discovered the solution is an app called Frame Swagg, if you’re wondering. {And yes, swagg has two g’s. Obviously.}

This week I had so much fun with my Fashion {experiment} week. Feeling lost? Catch up on the pattern mixing look, the sweater + dress thing and the sneakers with a “fancy” outfit.

Speaking of fashion blogging… you know you’re a fashion blogger / basketball coach when you have this many bags by the door. #bagobsession

There’s one for every need.

Go get Joey’s book on Amazon. Now! {It’s only $1.99} I finally downloaded it last night and it’s a page-turner. Plus she’s a self-published author so you gotta have some respect for that!

How was your week? What do you have planned for the weekend?

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By Claire | Filed under High five for Friday

Biana @ Blovedboston

The best feeling is going to a store with a gift card and not having to spend any real money to buy what you want lol!!! Can’t wait to hear more about this project and girl I feel ya on the bag…I’m a bag lady myself lol! Happy Friday! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
- Claire
  
  We love gift cards around here! The Target one was burning a hole in my pocket so I was really glad to finally be able to spend it! Happy weekend to you, too!
Tiffany Nichols Fannin

OOO… I love those shoes too! Target has the best deals on shoes. My shoes come almost-exclusively from there now. It sounds ike you had a wonderful evening for $6! And I need to show my husband the picture of the bags. I do the same thing, and he acts like I’m the only person in the world who does.haha

Thanks for linking up with us for H54F!
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
- Claire
  
  Men don’t know what they’re talking about! Target is my go-to for shoes also, now that I think about it. Hope you guys have a great weekend!
Amanda {Kids and Cabernet}

I saw those shoes at Target and I’m kicking myself for not even trying them on! The gift card date sounds perfect, especially when you only spent $6! Can’t wait to hear about your new projects!
- Claire
  
  Wore the shoes for the first time yesterday and LOVED them. New go-to with every outfit shoes
Pinky

I think you could totally rock those with some skinny jeans or cuffed jeans. And when summer comes around i bet they’ll look great with shorts and a crew top.

Is the app only for instagram, or can you use it separately?
- Claire
  
  I knowwww… I love how versatile they’ll be throughout the seasons! Joey’s book? I think it’s only an ebook.
Bri @ My Life As

That snow day date sounds perfect! The soup & salad lunch special is my favorite. The chicken gnocchi soup is bomb!
- Claire
  
  That’s what David gets. I get the pasta… not even going to attempt to spell the Italian word that comes after it.
Kristin

I saw those limes and immediately thought of a margarita. I’ve had two in the last two weeks. It’s the perfect Friday afternoon treat.
- Claire
  
  Seriously! It was like the smell was so overpowering that the margarita was all I wanted. Forget the soup!
Julie @ Artwork by JM

I LOVE having days out where you don’t have to spend very much money because of gift cards. We normally get a lot of them for Christmas so we get to have more date days at the beginning of the year. lol! I’ve seen a couple pairs of shoes at Target that I would really love to get. I just have to convince the hubby that I need more shoes…hahaha!
- Claire
  
  We get tons for Christmas too! That’s what these were from. David’s really good about asking for them for his birthday, too. More shoes… always!
Posh Prime

American Sniper was sooooo good! I love those shoes! I saw them but bought the espadrilles instead. I think you should style them with some distressed boyfriend jeans and a loose sweater! I can’t wait for the weather to warm up so I can actually wear the clothes I want to wear! I hate Winter and hate getting dressed in the morning because I am sick of my winter clothes! Oh the agony
~~Megan~~
http://www.poshprime.com
- Claire
  
  I know right. Dang winter… move along. I can’t wait to wear them with everything And yes, loved American Sniper. We hadn’t been to the theaters in so long but that was a good one to see on the big screen.
Midwest Darling

I get into so much trouble in the shoe aisle at target. I ALWAYS see something I like. They are never unreasonably priced, so I usually end up talking myself into them. It’s a problem.

Sarah
Midwest Darling
- Claire
  
  So true. Sometimes I even talk myself into multiple somethings.
Darcy

I want a pair of slipons like that! I haven’t decided what color to buy yet but theyare SO cute!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
- Claire
  
  I had been looking at some online and then the Target ones were much more affordable, plus I had a gift card so obviously they HAD to come home with me.
seersuckersass

I wish I had any kind of design talent… that logo is beautiful! We had a gift card date night last night, as well! Cheers to living on a budget 😉

XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
- Claire
  
  This whole design talent {not really sure if it can be called that} is brand new to me. I’m teaching myself the basics and having fun with it!!
Caroline L.

Those shoes, those shoes!!! Target seriously has the best buys… gotta love them
- Claire
  
  Right? I love Tarjay so much!
Sydni Heron

love your outfit! so pretty.
- Claire
  
  Thanks lady!
Laura

I love using up giftcards. That sounds like you had all the perfect giftcards for your day! And your new shoes are adorable!
- Claire
  
  So great to get new things without spending any money! I can’t wait to do outfit posts with the new kicks
Meghan @ Champagne & Suburbs

I am such a giftcard hoarder because I wait until it’s something that I really want! I love your date though. Also, SO pumped for your new excitement! And p.s. I’ve made collages on PicMonkey, too! xo
- Claire
  
  I’ve used PicMonkey some too but it was frustrating me last time I tried to do the collages, part so… I gave up. And seriously, thank you God for gift cards!
dousedinpink

Target always comes through! Those shoes are so cute! I love your new logo!

Jill
Doused In Pink
- Claire
  
  Thanks, Jill! I’m really excited about some new things coming this way!
Miranda Druga

Love the sneaks! Target always has some great finds!
Keep us posted on the recipes, I have the same goal!

xo
Miranda
http://www.citygirlsouthernstyle.com
- Claire
  
  I’m going to post the soup recipe tomorrow or next week. It was a lot of work {for me… because my cooking is simplistic} but it was delicious!
Anonymous

Love the logo! I wanna get a new one designed soon. I wish I got snow days! My little doesn’t believe in them sadly

Thanks for linking up!
Caitlin
coffeewithcaitlin.com