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Sweater: Forever21 || Jeans: Old Navy (here) || Booties: TJMaxx || Backpack: Target (in-store only) || Necklace: New York & Company (?)

Yes, you read that correct, backpacks are back! As you probably have seen in many stores, using a backpack instead of your handbag is becoming a new trend. I know. I know. You may not love it, but it is a hit for me. I picked up this fairly inexpensive backpack from Target recently for some traveling that is coming up soon. It will work great for traveling or strolling in the city. The upside is my “big kid” camera will be able to fit in the backpack and not weight down my shoulder like it does with a normal handbag. I did look around for a while before taking this plunge to purchase this beauty. Who says beauty in fashion can’t be inexpensive? By the way, I passed it up the first time I saw it at Target and it was on my mind for weeks. I went back to Target with my husband so of course I told him I had definitely slept on it for weeks and was ready to place it in my cart! Plus using a gift card I had was a bonus.

I must add, this sweater is so cozy and was perfect for our date night Saturday when temperatures were a bit warmer, no coat needed! And who can say no to the color? I am a bit in love with all things olive colored. But not olives! Okay, enough about that before I get off on my many tangents. 🙂

Try out a backpack you love for those days you are traveling, hanging out at a theme park, or just strolling in the city. You can kept it cute while also keeping it functional. Yes, this backpack will be on my packing list for our vacation next month to the Caribbean.

XOXO,

Jessica

Its the weekend! YAAAAY! Today, I want share a great way you can give back just by doing some holiday shopping. I want to share this awesome opportunity that Target + TOMS are partnering up for this season. Starting tomorrow, Sunday November 16th, head over to a Target store or Target.com to see exclusive items from TOMS. They have items for women, men, kids and the home. If you know anything about TOMS, each pair of shoes you buy, TOMS gives a new pair of shoes to a child in need. For this, I love TOMS, they are helping children whom may not have even one pair of shoes to put on their feet.

You can head over to Target.com to find out more details, but it is this simple. Each item you purchase will give one of these three things:

1. One blanket to someone in need (Sponsor: American Red Cross)

2. One week of meals to those in need (Sponsor: Feeding America)

3. One pair of shoes to a child in need (Sponsor: TOMS)

This is a great way to do your holiday shopping for your loved ones. Not only are you getting those you love great gifts, but you are also giving back to those in need! Head over to Target.com and see some of the great items that will make great holiday gifts and help those in need. Thank you Target+ TOMS for hosting this great opportunity to give back to those in need!

**This post is not sponsored by Target, TOMS, American Red Cross or Feeding America, these are simply my own opinions and thoughts. Please note this post is my own opinions/thoughts to giving back this holiday season. *Image via Target.com

Much Love,

Jessica