Holla Fo' A Dolla Honey Boo Boo

Photos courtesy H&M

There are times in every woman's life where boredom sets in.  It might be the same old dinner, week after week.  It might be a relationship whose fire has temporarily fizzled.  It might be too many re-runs of Toddlers & Tiaras.  Hmmm...speaking of which...maybe we could all learn a lesson from Honey Boo Boo and her Grand Supreme friends? (I say this VERY loosely) Maybe all we need is a little more glitter in our lives?

Enter the embellished collar.  Kind of like a shirt collar, kind of like a necklace, it's fun and sparkly and pretty and instantly adds excitement to even the most basic sweater or shirt.  Holla fo' a dolla Honey Boo Boo child!  

Get your sparkle on with this Beaded Collar ($29.95) at H&M.  Fun!  Now, where's my happy juice...

Back in the Saddle

Looks from Isabel Marant Fall 2012 - photos style.com

Floral Chiffon Poet Blouse, $49, American Eagle Outfitters

Rich and Skinny Legacy Skinny Jean in Tangelo, $150, eLUXE

High-Heel Cowboy Ankle Boot, $109, Zara

Tassel Loafers, $39.95, Gap

Could this blouse from American Eagle be any more Isabel Marant Fall '12?  Don't think so...In fact, there's frequently a whole lot of Isabel inspo over at AE.  And, if the whole look is just a little too Miranda Lambert for you, then prep it up with a pair of dark skinnies and a little pair of Gap loafers. I love a great doppelgänger, don't you?  Yeehaw! PS - I'm way more rock n' roll than cheesy country but I do love a good cowboy boot.  Oh, and the occasional Taylor Swift tune.  But she's not really country, is she?

Right on Target

Michael Bublé and wife Luisana meet Bullseye at the Mississauga launch party of Target's new Canadian headquarters. Source: michaelbuble.com

With Target Canada stores set to open their doors in 2013 (eek!), Target unveiled its new headquarters in Mississauga last week. Close to 500 team members hit up the party and snapped pics with Bullseye the dog.   Even Michael Bublé stopped by to surprise the lucky staff.  So fun!  Can you even imagine the ire of the Walmartians right now?

Check out the video below to get a little sneak peek at Target's new headquarters: (video source: abullseyeview.com)  

PS - Is it just me or does the President look like he's 22?  WTF? Boy genius?

Splurge vs. Save: Fall Shoes

Once mid-August hits, we’re hit with the realization that dum-dum-duuuum, fall is just around the corner. What better way to drown your end-of-summer sorrows than with a new pair of shoes?  These sinfully gorgeous kicks, from fun loafers to colourful suede booties to knee-high tasseled boots will help you strut happily into the new season. And, with splurge vs. save options for each, they won’t even trip up your budget. For the full fall list of well-heeled finds, check out my gallery this week at iVillage.ca.  

A Mustard Must

Ruts happen to the best of us.  If your guy has shown even the most subtle sign of wanting to break out of his, get him right into these pants.  My husband is as stubborn as they come but you'd be amazed what a great pair of bold pants has done for his style.  Honestly.  Trust.  

He'll wear them for the rest of the summer with his tees or pale blue button-downs, and throughout the fall with everything from a dark navy or black sweater to a great grey long-sleeved tee and wool coat.  I know I've been all 'Go, Gap, Go' lately but it's well-deserved.  LOVE these.   

The supremely comfy Lived-In Slim Khaki is available now in 8 different colours for $59.95 (so there's no excuse) at Gap