Last Days of Summer OOTD

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target: What I Bought & How To Wear

Did you score any goodies from the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Collection? 

From what I saw on instagram and twitter, shopping at Target on the morning the collection was released was reminiscent of Black Friday with crowds, lines and craziness.  One of the few benefits of living in a smaller, less fashion-forward city is that there aren't many people rushing out to buy these designer collabs. I made it to my local Target at around 10 am, the Phillip Lim section was relatively untouched and there was only myself and another lady looking at the collection. However, there was not a lot of variety available--my Target only had handbags in black and taupe, did not carry any of the pajama sets, and had none of  the clothing with leather details. I made my way to another Target and the scene was basically the same; I found a few more handbags (including the yellow mini satchel that IMO was way too small to be $35) but still no leather or pajama sets.  

I purchased 4 items-- the animal print pullover and skirt, a floral print blouse, and a black top-handle crossbody.  I really wanted one of the large tote-bags, but I just could not bring myself to spend $50+ for a bag from Target no matter how cute it was.  My favorite piece by far is the animal print skirt--I cannot wait to wear it to work, for drinks, on date night, and everywhere else in between.  Below are some ideas on how to rock it, dressed up or dressed down!

How to Wear 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Animal Skirt  

Ladi Likes: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

We are less than a week away from the debut of the much anticipated and highly praised 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collaboration.  This collection is super sophisticated, but does include fun pieces in graphic animal or camouflage prints.  Above, I have featured a few of my favorite items from the collection. I've budgeted for 4 items from the collection, and I know for a fact that one of them will be one of the handbags (the yellow one is calling my name!)

What items from the collection do you have your eye on?

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Celebrity Style: Blonde Bob-Shells

Tumblr, Marie Claire, Getty Images

Warm weather has sparked more than a few haircuts in my past, so it does not surprise me that many celebrities have traded in their usual long manes for shoulder length and above bobs. Nicki Minaj sported a platinum blonde graduated bob on the August 2013 cover of Marie Claire magazine. Around the same time, Ciara was spotted rocking a chin length style, seen above in tousled waves.  Earlier this month, Beyonce' shocked the world as she did a "big chop" and revealed a pixie cut, then quickly made the switch to the chic bob she has been wearing ever since.  Lastly, Roc Nation (aka Jay-Z's) artist Rita Ora appeared this past Sunday at the MTV VMAs looking ever so lovely (and a tad like Beyonce'!) in her own chin length 'do.

What do you think of these blonde bob-shells? Would you wear one of these cute bobs?