Kate Young for Target

In addition to the Whole 30, I also set out on another challenge for myself: no clothes shopping for the duration of the 30 days. Nada, zippo, zilch. It's not something that I needed to do, rather it was something I wanted to see if I could do. Thankfully my Whole 30 ends on Saturday, since the Kate Young for Target collection comes out this Sunday! 

One thing I love about these diffusion lines (besides the clothes of course), is getting introduced to talent that may or may not necessarily be a household name. (An example that comes to mind is the Target employee that kept referring to Prabal Gurung as "Pablo Garcia." Bless her.) Since Kate Young was my Pablo Garcia, I googled and found out that she's not just an incredible stylist, but she started her career in fashion at Vogue as an assistant to Anna Wintour (!!!) and later became the in-house stylist. From there, her career has taken her from editorial to the red carpet and beyond. Not to mention, she's a huge fan of Chanel. A girl after my own heart. 

Getting to know more about Kate Young made me that much more excited about the collection, and I cannot wait to shop it on Sunday! After many a browse through the lookbook, I narrowed down my list to my top five wants from the collection. 

LOVE these silk shorts (also available in black.)

Wardrobe Staple: Scarves

I truly believe that an "essentials only" trip to Target is a myth.  An urban legend. The limit does not exist.

Anyway, on Thursday, since I had to pick up some first aid items for my mom and a binder for my classes, I figured I would stop into the Target that is inconveniently on my way home. I was determined: stuff for mom, binder, nothing else. Well not even 30 seconds into the store, I was greeted by a large sign stating 50% off, with a display of beautiful scarves underneath it. I just couldn't pass up this Mossimo scarf at just $7.48. 

Depending on the situation, I call scarves my "beginner" or my "finisher." Sometimes I base my outfits around a scarf, the way some people base their outfits around a bag or a pair of shoes (the beginner), and other times if I feel like an outfit needs a bit of oomph, I'll add a scarf (the finisher). Their versatility from season to season make them an absolute staple in my wardrobe. 

If you are a scarf lover like I am, than you simply MUST watch this video of 25 ways to wear a scarf, by Wendy of Wendy's Lookbook. After seeing it on The Purse Forum last spring, I made sure to bookmark it and every time I watch it, I find a new and fun way to wear my scarves. 

What is your favorite accessory? Are you a scarf fanatic like I am?

Missoni for Target

Not since the Alexander McQueen McQ collection in 2009, have I been SO FREAKING EXCITED for a Target collaboration. I mean its freaking Missoni! (Yes I said freaking twice in one paragraph. That excited) AHHHHHH!!!

This collection has EVERYTHING! Clothes, shoes, accessories, bedding, home goods, and then some.  Thankfully, my birthday is the following day since I want it ALL!!! :)

Here are my favorites:

(Check out the entire lookbook (and prices) if you haven't already!!)