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Adorable Target Bikinis On The Cheap!

Published on July 24, 2013 in Fashion, Recessionista and Stuff We Love. 2 Comments Tags: , , , .

It’s time to shake your tailfeather in your brand spankin’ new Target bikini!

Tar-Jay.  My sweet, sweet Tar-Jay.  All my life you’ve provided me solace; a place I can enter and immediately feel my worries melt away.  And this summer you have not disappointed me.  You see, you came out with approximately 1 million bikinis in all styles of the season – ruffled, fringed, floral, you name it.  And you made them all less them $25.

Our friendly readers:  I know summer’s moving along quickly, but there’s still PLENTY of time to shell out 20 smacks for an adorable new two-piece.  And the great thing about Target bikinis is you can mix and match so many of them.  Or stick a colorful top of theirs with an older black bikini bottom you’ve got in the drawer.  Below are a handful of my fave bikinis available online – and check out those prices!

Crochet 2-piece – $17.99 (top) and $14.99 (bottom):

Ruffle geometric print – $17.99 (top) and $14.99 (bottom):

Coral Crochet 2-piece – $17.99 (top) and $14.99 (bottom):

Polka Dot 2-piece – Navy & Blue 17.99 (top) and $14.99 (bottom):

Two piece swimsuit – Navy and range print – $17.99 (top) and $14.99 (bottom):

Crochet Halter 2-Piece – $19.99 for set:

Floral Midkini 2-Piece – $17.99 (top) and $14.99 (bottom):

2-piece Push-Up Bandeau and Bottoms – $14 (top) and $12 (bottom):

Zig Zag 2-Piece Bikini Swimsuit – $12 (top) and $11.99 (bottom):

Geometric Print Bikini: $14.99 (top) and $17.99 (bottom):

Ruffle 2-piece Bikini Top and Bottom each $11.24:

Hanky 2-Piece Bikini: $14.99 (top) and $11.24 (bottom):

Bird Print 2-Piece Bikini Top and Bottom each $11.24:

Ruffles 2-Piece Top and Bottom each $14.99:

What are your favorites? Anywhere else you’d recommend stylish, affordable get-ups?  Hit us up, homies.  And happy guilt-free shoppin’.

xoxo,

Top image via Commes des Fuckdown

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Friday Faves

Published on July 19, 2013 in Eat & Drink, Fashion, Favorite Things Friday, Goodwill Hunting, Motivation and RTR Guest Posts. 6 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

1.  THIS effortless summer get-up (found here).

Basic tank + fun tropical skirt (those shades are also killer).  Perfect for the scorching Arabian-desert-like heat wave we’re having…  The only thing that could make this outfit any better is due scoops of gelato.  Thinking of sporting something like this to the Pearl Jam concert tonight at Wrigley Field.  Yeah gurl.  You heard me right!  I can’t wait to hop my flight to Chicago later today, and take a trip back to the 7th grade.  I hope someone there burns some incense or patchouli.

2.  THIS Paleo pizza I made last night.

Well, there are a few shavings of Pecorino Romano on there (c’mahn – didn’t the cavemen churn cheese?), but all-in-all this is full of fresh veggies and was a delight. And gone in 4 minutes.  I totally wung this one…  is it winged or wung?  Bah, whatever.  Here’s what I did:

HOMEMADE PALEO PIZZA

  • Pre-heat oven to 350
  • Dough (1 cup almond flour + 1 egg + 1 TBS olive oil + dash salt – mix thoroughly)…  you won’t be able to roll this, because it’ll be too sticky, so scoop the dough onto a non-stick cookie sheet, and work it into a thin round layer using your fingers.
  • In a small bowl, toss 1 clove fresh minced garlic + a glug of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) + mushrooms (I used a small container of wild ones) – then layer that on the dough.
  • Sprinkle fresh sliced heirloom tomatoes on (I used about 8 – all I could find ripe in the garden).  Sun dried tomatoes would’ve also been lovely.
  • Sprinkle a few leaves of fresh basil.  I cut these with the scissors (classy), but would’ve chiffonade’d them if I’d had more time.
  • Shave a few thin shavings of Pecorino Romano on top…  I love Pecorino because it’s got the consistency of parm, but it’s much spicier.
  • Drizzle top with a little EVOO, sea salt & fresh ground pepper.  Bake 20 minutes.
  • Makes 2 servings.

3.  THIS quote.

Which is such a good reminder, and of COURSE I got it from our most amazing and inspiring friend, Paria.  I know we all have a million things going on and probably a million things we could complain about…  but seriously.  We can all make things a little better for each other, can’t we??  I think I’ll look at it every morning.  Or better yet, hang it on the wall next to the front door and give it a good smack on my way to work every day – à la the Fighting Irish.

4.  My Goodwill scores for the week.

Which include MUCH of the colored glass in our dining vitrine (above).  AND this dining buffet (below) that was…  wait for it…  $19.  I literally threw myself on top of it when I saw it.  This shot shows the gorgeous detail of the doors, but it’s probably 6 ft long.  Going to paint the outside cream, and the inside a Tiffany’s-box-aqua color.  What do you think??

5.  Being featured as a Guest Blogger on Rent the Runway’s lifestyle blog yesterday, and talkin’ all about the makings of a good Stay-cation.

Including a KILLER playlist, some great book recs and our favorite at-home spa secret – among other things.  This is the first in what will be bi-monthly posts for them, but we could NOT be more excited.  Check it out when you have a chance!

Stay cool this weekend!

xoxo,

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