Coat: Joa. Dress: Target (similar). Belt: Target. Purse: Forever 21 (similar). Booties: Nordstrom Rack (similar). 

One of the classes that I'm in right now is a case studies class. So all we do is read case studies about companies and their advertising strategies. It's so fascinating. Anyway, we just read one about Target last week and it talked about how back in the '80's and '90's no one would be caught dead in clothes from Target. Thank god that's changed; half of this outfit is from Target! Minneapolis is a total Target town since it's based here, but I really do love that place. And they have some serious style game. Whenever I tell people that this dress (or these heels) are from Target they're shocked. Well that concludes my Target-obsessed ramble for the day.

How's your week going so far? Mine has been majorly stressful. The club that I've talked about before (National Student Advertising Competition) is heating up and subsequently keeping me up at night! Our project is due in three weeks and I'm having stress dreams every other night. 

Hope your week is less stressful than mine!

xo Catherine

*While it was actually warm enough to wear this outfit (25 degrees, holla) on the day these pictures were taken I proceeded to take this outfit off immediately after these pictures. If was replaced with my coziest cashmere sweater and blanket scarf to go see a movie with my sister. 

Coat: JOA. Sweater: J. Crew Factory. Jeans: Gap. Purse: Topshop (similar). Snood: Nordstrom (similar). Booties: Sam Edelman. 

I recently had someone ask me how I felt about red and pink paired together and this outfit is my answer: I love it! I think the two shades compliment each other really well. I wear them together all year round, not just for Valentine's Day!

These pictures were taken at the American Swedish Institute over the weekend. It's so beautiful! It's an old mansion turned museum and definitely worth a visit. One of my best friends was in town for the weekend so we visited the museum, went out for drinks, watched movies, ate tons of cheese curds and ice cream, and did lots of catching up. 

xo Catherine 

*Keeping it real: this was day three of not washing my hair so that's why it's looking a little lackluster! I made sure not to pick any pictures that zoomed in too close!

Coat: JOA. Sweater: J. Crew Factory. Jeans: J. Crew Factory. Scarf: Gap (similar). Purse: Topshop (similar). Boots: Hunter. Sunglasses: RayBan's. 

The temperatures have dropped in Minneapolis, and it officially feels like winter! Sweaters, coats, and scarves are a must on the daily. I loved this sweater so much, and I couldn't decide on just one color, so I bought it twice 0:) J. Crew Factory is having a seriously killer sale right now though, so it's the perfect time to stock up! 

On a different note, I am FINALLY done with midterms. Now I get to relax for about .5 seconds and then finals will be here. It's crazy how close the semester is to being over. Before I know it I will be a college graduate and looking for a job. Maybe I will take the midterms over job hunting...

Happy Wednesday!

xo Catherine 

Coat: JOA. Sweater: Forever 21. Pants: Forever 21. Necklace: ILY Couture. Purse: Forever 21 (similar). Shoes: Sam Edelman (50% off!). 

As you can see these pictures were taken before we got a few inches of snow. I was just musing about how beautiful fall was gone and had been replaced by dead and ugly. Thank goodness for the snow. It always makes everything so pretty! Now, about this coat. When I saw it was on sale during the Shopbop friends and family sale I couldn't resist. Because, well pink. 

Have a good one!

xo Catherine