Ben and I were on our typical week day grocery shopping trip to Target when it happened. We were finishing our long lap through everything that I convince him I need to look at (even though I really don’t need – Target, AMIRITE?) and I spotted it. In all of its red and white glory. A sign that read: “BOGO 50% Shoes”. I think I remember actually gasping, before sprinting to the women’s aisle as I told Ben to look at the men’s section.

I started scrambling through boxes for sizes, colors, and styles. My first find was a pair of light brown booties. My second? Today’s featured black lace up pumps. I knew pretty much right on the spot that I needed them. You can’t have too many black heels and luckily for me this is only my third pair. Don’t worry guys, I SWEAR THEY’RE DIFFERENT THAN EVERY OTHER PAIR I OWN. They were also a steal coming in under $40. #shoefate

Y’all know how much I love a layered look. This black mini dress from Express has been with me for a while – from outside festivals to graduations. It’s my trusty go-to LBD. It’s SO easy to dress up or down. With LBDs, it’s really all about how you customize the look. I’ve worn this dress by itself before – but adding this kimono and these black lace up heels makes the full outfit more put together.

[ SHOES ] [ DRESS (old) – SIMILAR – HI LO VERSION ] [KIMONO (old) – SIMILAR 1, SIMILAR 2, SIMILAR 3, SIMILAR 4 ] [ EARRINGS (old) – SIMILAR 1, SIMILAR 2, SIMILAR 3, SIMILAR 4 ] [ APPLE WATCH ] [ BRACELET 1, BRACELET 2, BRACELET 3 ]

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