Budget-Friendly Spring Fashion Looks

Spring is the perfect time to spruce up the wardrobe for the warm months ahead. I always enjoy picking up a few new pieces to add to the rotation, but in the process I try to be mindful of how much I’m spending to keep my budget in check.

Today I’m sharing with you three cute new outfits I’ve picked up for spring that incorporate some of this year’s fashion trends-including fringe, cold-shoulders, and geometric prints. Even better, all of these outfits were purchased at Target, Wal-mart, and K-mart- making them budget-friendly!

Dressed Up Fringe

Styled With: Tank-$4 on Clearance (Target), Skirt-$20 BOGO 50 (Target), Sweater- $4 on Clearance (JCPenney), High Heels-$10 on Clearance (K-mart), Necklace $3 on Clearance (Burkes Outlet)= $41 Total

This jacquard fringe mini is the ideal skirt to go straight from the office to date night. Although the skirt and tank are pretty basic pieces, adding in a colorful cardigan and cute necklace really dress up the look, making it perfect for spring.

Girly Boho Chic

Styled with: Cold Shoulder Peasant Blouse-$9 (Wal-mart), High-Low Lace Skirt with Belt-$13 (Wal-mart), Lace Up Sandals-$10 on Clearance (Target-similar)= $32 Total

So, I don’t know about you all but I thought this outfit was simply too adorable to pass up. I love that peasant tops have made a come back and I’m loving the cute cold shoulder detail in this blouse. The high-low skirt is also a really versatile piece that could easily be dressed up or down.

Paint the Town in Geometric

Styled with: Geometric Print Dress with Zip-Up Front-$20 on Sale (K-mart), Belt-$5 (Wal-mart), Pumps-$8 on Clearance (Target)= $33 Total

This dress has such a gorgeous print that you’ll definitely be noticed wherever you go. I really love the zip-front detail and the geometric pattern, and I chose to add the blue belt to really accentuate the waist. Perfect for special occasions and family outings.

Which look is your favorite for Spring? What fashion trends are you loving at the moment?

Thanks for stopping by!-Cara

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Fashion

Mar 28, 2016

115 Comments

ashley wrote:

These are perfect looks for Spring! I could see myself wearing all of these, especially with how inexpensive they all were! Thank you so much for linking up with us in the Best of the Blogosphere Link-Up this week! Hope you’ll join us again tomorrow

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Ashley! 🙂
  
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Amberjane wrote:

Love them all – you look gorgeous Cara – Thank you for sharing with Pin Worthy Wednesday

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Aw thank-you, Amberjane! 🙂
  
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Victoria Stacey wrote:

These are fab looks and I love your hair!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! 🙂
  
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Mistle wrote:

So I completely love that skirt from Target!! I think I will be buying one myself. There goes my shopping addiction. Hahaha. I also love the dress!!! All of these are adorable!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! Haha, hey admitting is the first step 😉
  
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Ashley wrote:

I love the middle one! So cute and super affordable

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! 🙂
  
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Angela wrote:

Such cute dresses! I’m currently looking for a dress to take on vacation in a couple of weeks. I’m loving the boho one you modeled!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! 🙂
  
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Brittany wrote:

I love the colors in the geometric print dress. It looks great on you!

Southern Soul

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Brittany! 🙂
  
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Jacquelyn @ The Lowcountry Mama wrote:

I need that skirt in my life!!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  It would look great on you, Jacquelyn!
  
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Erin | A Welder's Wife wrote:

Love them all, but the Dress-Up Fringe is my favorite! It could be the blue [my favorite color], but it is also what I would most likely wear. Thank you for sharing!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Erin! It’s probably my favorite look as well. Blue is a great color 🙂
  
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Emma wrote:

You look gorgeous and I love this idea for a post! I find so many cute styles on other blogs, but I can never afford any of them! Thanks for creating a budget friendly fashion post.

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! I’m all about the budget-friendly items 🙂
  
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Ada wrote:

Hi, I am Ada. I have stopped by before. Three great Early Spring Outfits. I particularly love that geo artsy dress. So cute and feminine. Perfect for Easter, too.

I host a linkup on Thursdays. I would love to have you linkup with me. Thanks.

Have a fantastic rest of the week! Ada. =)

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Hi Ada, thank-you so much for stopping by! I’d love to link-up on your blog, thanks for the invite! 🙂
  
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Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side wrote:

OH I love that last outfit so much! It looks great on you. And I love that you wrote down all of the prices and added up the total. How you keep track of that, amazing!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! 🙂
  
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Clare Speer wrote:

I love all the outfits – but my favorite is that feminine and lovely white skirt! You look wonderful and you carry this so well with your beautiful smile! 🙂

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Aw thank-you Clare! So sweet of you to say 🙂
  
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Marta wrote:

These are some amazing deals & you look super cute in all of the looks!! Really love that last dress, it’s such a fun & vibrant print!
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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ellesees.net wrote:

so pretty. love the bold print on the last one, especially!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Elle! It’s such a unique print, I really like it 🙂
  
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Keating wrote:

These dresses are so cute!! I’ve been really wanting to buy some cute dresses for the spring and summer months. I really don’t have any and it’s quite sad haha

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! Target and K-mart both carry lots of cute styles, or even Kohls always has a great selection. 🙂
  
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Bree Hogan wrote:

Lovely! I particularly like the outfit with the pop of turquoise.

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Bree!
  
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Diana wrote:

All of these outfits look wonderful on you!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Diana, so sweet! 🙂
  
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Ashley wrote:

What cute outfits!! Love that they are all so affordable!

xo Ashley

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you Ashley! 🙂
  
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Nikki wrote:

That geometric print is so cute! I can never seem to have an eye for putting basics together with things that will make it a stylish outfit. I need to stop by those stores and strike up some inspiration!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Nikki! You definitely should 🙂
  
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Courtney wrote:

Love all of those outfits but the fringe skirt is my favourite! So chic!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! It’s probably my favorite as well 🙂
  
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Stephanie wrote:

Love your outfits! Especially the last one! Fits you perfectly! Love it!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Stephanie! 🙂
  
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Jenny wrote:

The last dress is so cute! I love going to places like Target and finding clothes on the cheap.

xoxo, Jenny

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! Me too 🙂
  
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Katelyn wrote:

These are great! I was in Target just the other day gushing over all the cute boho style clothes they have. I can’t wait for next payday so I can go snag a few items!

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! Yes, they definitely have some cute pieces right now! If you can catch them on a bogo or bogo50 sale-even better! 🙂
  
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Shauna wrote:

All of these looks are so good! Such a boho babe!!

Shauna

http://www.lipglossandlace.net

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Shauna! You’re a boho babe yourself 😉
  
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Jenn Berkelmans wrote:

Wow! Super cute outfits. The second boho look is definitely my favorite 🙂 I love shopping on a budget, it’s so amazing what you can find!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you so much! I agree, it never hurts to look! 😉
  
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linda spiker wrote:

You look adorable in each one!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you Linda! 🙂
  
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Christine @ The (mostly) Simple Life wrote:

Fun spring colors! I wish it would warm up here!!!

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! It’s a little chilly here today as well. Hoping the weather picks up here soon for us both 🙂
  
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Erin @ Very Erin wrote:

I love all these outfits, but I’m so obsessed with that bottom dress!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Erin! It has such a unique, colorful print- I couldn’t pass it up! 🙂
  
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Christina wrote:

I love that floral blouse in the second look – so cute!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Christina! The colors is what drew me in with that blouse 🙂
  
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Kate @ Green Fashionista wrote:

Loving all of these looks, so many fun colors <3
Green Fashionista

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Kate! I always like playing up my wardrobe with different colors in the spring 🙂
  
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Emelia wrote:

I love all 3 looks! It’s hard to decide which is my favorite, but I adore the pop of color in the first one. Great picks!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you Emelia! 🙂
  
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Jennie wrote:

You look fabulous in all three of these looks! I am seriously loving that jacquard skirt with the pop of turquoise.

Jennie – A Pocketful of Polka Dots
Come join me each week for the Fabulous Friday Link-Up!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Aw thank-you Jennie! It’s such a classic skirt! 🙂
  
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Anna-Maria Vasiliou wrote:

i love all the outfits and you look stunning in them.
Girl boho chic is definitely my fave. x

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Aw thank-you! I definitely gravitate towards boho chic as well 😉
  
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Lauren wrote:

Great looks – I love the high/low skirt!

http://www.anexplorersheart.com

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Lauren! Isn’t it cute?-couldn’t believe the price on it!
  
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Darcy wrote:

You look great in all three!!
http://www.amemoryofus.com

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Darcy! 🙂
  
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Laura's Lovely Blog wrote:

Hard to decide but I think the boho chic one if my favourite 🙂 I love the top and the lace skirt

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Laura! 🙂 I think I’ll get a lot of wear out of the lace skirt, it’s just so pretty!
  
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Karin Rambo wrote:

Very pretty! I love the pheasant top!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! I liked that it had an open shoulder detail, which made it different. 🙂
  
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Leslie wrote:

What amazing deals! I never get that lucky. I usually shop sales, but never get these kinds of deals. And all three outfits look so cute on you!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Leslie! 🙂 I do most of my shopping in off seasons, when everything is clearanced down and I try to buy versatile pieces that can be worn in different ways.
  
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Greta wrote:

You are the cutest! You look lovely in all these looks!

Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Greta! 🙂
  
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SMD @ Life According to Steph wrote:

Dresses are my go-to…so easy and quick to pair with a cardigan for chillier mornings.

I do like outfit #1 the best!

I like how you did budget styling. When I see people on blogs wearing $250 everything (like, not total), I’m like get out of here. LOL

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! I love how easy dresses are too and you can make them casual or dressy depending on the accessories you pair with it. & I feel the exact same about $250 pieces. I mean maybe one day when I’m rich…nah, who am I kidding I’ll still shop at Target-haha.
  
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Melanie wrote:

I have the shirt and skirt from Walmart in different colors. I like the way you paired those together. I’ll be featuring mine on my blog soon. Great minds think alike 😉

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Awesome Melanie! I’ll definitely check that out 🙂
  
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Stacey wrote:

So cute Cara! I love the dress in the last pictures. You are adorable and I love that you are styling affordable clothes.

Came over from Amaze Me Monday. 🙂

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Stacey! So glad you stopped by 🙂
  
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Kristin Cook wrote:

Cute! My favorite is the black, white, and teal, but the other too are all spring-y!

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Kristin! I think the fringe skirt is my favorite as well 🙂
  
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Timothy Ferguson wrote:

Looks great Cara! You are so pretty. Love you Daddy and Mommy.

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks! Love you both too!
  
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Jennifer wrote:

I love the peasant top outfit especially, and that high-low skirt with the lace. So pretty! Also, your hair looks gorgeous!

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Jennifer! The skirt is so cute-would look great on you too! 🙂
  
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Kristina @ Ms.Modify wrote:

I love the fringe outfit! You’re a good bargain shopper…my kind of girl!

do, Kristina

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! Haha, my mama taught me well 😉
  
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Nadine wrote:

All of these looks are gorgeous!!! I especially love that last dress!!! And black and white is always so classic, love it with that pop of teal.

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! 🙂
  
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Hannah Stein wrote:

I absolutely ADORE that patterned dress at the end! Gosh I want that now haha. Thanks so much for sharing this as I’m all about the deals 🙂

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! The color/pattern really popped when I saw it in the store, so I couldn’t pass it up. Happy to share all the deals 🙂
  
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chelsea jacobs wrote:

I love that fringe skirt!

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! It has such cute detail on it!
  
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Kiara Catanzaro wrote:

I love all three looks, Cara! They’re perfect for spring. Some trends I’m loving for spring are soft details like lace, and I’m loving the rose quartz and serenity color trends I’ve been seeing in stores! Great post!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you! Yes, I’m loving all the lace pieces as well and I especially love the rose quartz color. 🙂
  
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Tiffany wrote:

These are super cute! I love the bright pop of color in the cardigan! Great pieces!

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Tiffany! I agree, it’s a great color for spring 🙂
  
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Jackie wrote:

Target is always my go to for new stuff at good price points!

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  I agree- They always carry the latest trends that won’t break the bank, which I love. 🙂
  
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Candy wrote:

Love sweater you paired with skirt and the white and pattern dress is really pretty

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thanks Candy! It was such a unique print, I couldn’t pass it up.
  
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Stephanie wrote:

You look so pretty! I love that black and white skirt from Target! Don’t you just love when they do BOGO sales?

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you Stephanie! I definitely do-haha I may or may not just make a special trip when they do 😉
  
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Andrea Nine wrote:

You are an angel!! I love all these so much and I am the same kind of shopper!! Target is my friend, lol!! Hope you have a glorious day, you look so beautiful!

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Thank-you so much! Target is my friend too-haha 🙂
  
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Kristin wrote:

Dresses aren’t worn often enough. They are SO easy!
And Target clothes have never let me down. They last forever.

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- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  I agree, Kristin! The quality of Target clothes are awesome!
  
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Rebecca Jo wrote:

You look SO adorable in them all
Love your hair in the white/print dress!!!
That turquoise cardigan is great with the black/white look. Just enough POP!

Posted 3.28.16 Reply
- Kindly Unspoken wrote:
  
  Aw thank-you! I’ve always really like the black and turquoise combo 🙂
  
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