Posts Tagged ‘Target’

Target, You Wu Me

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

In October, Target announced its next designer collaboration was Jason Wu for Target, and two days ago, the big box store revealed two pieces for the line: A poplin dress and satchel, with the pieces priced at $40 and $50.

And I want both pieces, please.

Lucky Magazine then released an ad for the line.  The latest look, as pictured in the collection’s print campaign, is a pleated striped frock that is feminine, sophisticated, and I want it, too.  Milu the cat (and muse of the collection) also makes an appearance, wreaking havoc in the most adorable way possible with a spool of ribbons.

The limited edition collection debuts at Target stores nationwide on February 5, so get your credit cards and calves ready, ladies.  It’s going to be a mad-scramble at the mega retailer once it’s released.

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Oh, Dana Kellin How You Dissapoint Me.

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

The first pair of earrings David ever bought me was by designer Dana Kellin.  I discovered her collection of intricate, understated and ultra-feminine jewelry years and years ago at a boutique in  Portland, Oregon and immediately told David I needed a piece for my birthday.

And, as usual, he didn’t disappoint.

When I peeled away the packaging on that birthday present many years ago, I found the most beautiful pair of small, understated, wire-wrapped amethysts.  They were breathtakingly pretty and simple.  I wore them a million times then, and I wear them a million times now.

I love them.

Dana Kellin Designer Earrings

Since then, David has added a couple more of Dana Kellin’s creative, delicate, and antique-inspired pieces to my jewelry collection.  And I adore every piece.

So, imagine how super psyched I was when I was flipping through this month’s People StyleWatch magazine and saw an ad that stated Dana Kellin was designing a collection for everyone’s favorite big-box store, Target? 

I was super psyched, that is, until I touched it.

Dana Kellin for Target

The collection features necklaces and earrings ranging in price from $9.99 to $49.99 and seriously, I wouldn’t pay $.99 on clearance for it.  The pieces look and feel really cheap.  And the gorgeous wire wrapping Kellin is known for and adds to every piece of her high-end collection is no where to be found. 

I am so disappointed.  I appreciate that Target brings high-end designers and their collections to the masses so everyone can touch, feel, and own the pieces, but Dana Kellin’s collection in no way reflects her design taste, quality, or style.  And frankly, I’m surprised she allowed her name to be associated with with such cheap and uninspired jewelry.

The bottom line:  don’t buy it.  It’s cheap.  It’s plastic.  It’s boring.

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Gwen Stefani’s Kiddie Collection

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Months after the announcement was first made, Gwen Stefani’s kids line finally has a lookbook! And surprise, surprise: the stuff is super cute.

Harajuku Mini for Target features all sorts of punky, plaid gear for toddlers through tweens. My favorite: the plaid skinny pants for boys.

The super-cool 80 piece kiddie collection hits Target November 13.

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Move Over Missoni, Gwen Stefani is Here

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Besides taking frequent naps and playing outside all day, there’s a new reason I want to revert to childhood: Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Mini for Target Line.

I’m obsessed.

The collection pairs bright colors, prints and patterns with cheeky animals and characters, and includes everything from edgy jackets, dresses and onesies to perky headbands, punk-y shoes and backpacks.

The 80 piece collection ranges from $4 to $30, and will be in stores November 13.

Gwen Stefani

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The One About Stripes and Bikes

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

I don’t care if I’m the 2,331,723 blog to post photos of Missoni’s new Target collection. Redundancies, whatever: this is stuff I want, need, covet, and cherish.

The collection includes tons of clothes, of course, but the preview snaps also show luggage, plates, pillows, mugs, laptop cases, blankets and even a bicycle all covered in Missoni’s iconic, colorful, zigzag prints. 

But these photos are just the tip of the iceberg, as there are more than 400 pieces to the Missoni for Target line, all priced between $7.99 and $199.99.

Things I need right now:  the cardi, the sweaterdress, and the bike.

The collection hits Target stores September 13. 

I. Can’t. Wait.

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I Have a Colossal Cranium

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

I was so psyched when I heard New York milliner, Eugenia Kim, was designing a collection for Target.  I couldn’t wait to wear her straw fedoras and chic caps all summer long.  But you know what I discovered when I went to the super store to try them on?

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My head is too big.  Literally.  It didn’t matter how I tipped, turned, or tried, I could not stuff my colossal cranium into a single one of them. 

I’ll never wonder why again when the doctor tells me my boys fall into the 95% on the growth chart when it comes to their head circumference.

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Care For a Little Pillow Talk?

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Good.

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Better.

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Best.

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The second I saw these pillows at Target, I had to have them for the vignette area in our master bedroom.  I really like mixing stripes and patterns together and for $14.99 a piece, the price was perfect.  But here’s the thing, the quality of the kidney shaped cushion is impeccable.  It has a plump and well made pillow insert and I thought the removable blue and brown stripped  fabric case was silk until I read the tag.  It’s amazing what they can do with polyester these days.  And if the boys ever get a hold of them with their dirty hands, I can just pop them in the wash. 

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Who’s Your Momma?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

“Who is your momma, Momma?”  It takes me by surprise, his question.  With brows furrowed, Reichen peers at me through the rear view mirror waiting for an answer.  We’re in the minivan driving to Target.  I promised my potty training toddler he could pick out one toy from the super store if  he went #2 on the toilet.  A few minutes and a series of squeezes later, we had a winner.

“My momma is Nina,” I smile at him and say.  ‘Nina’ named herself after my brother gave her her first grandchild seven years ago.  I’m not sure why she didn’t want to be called ‘grandma’, but I have a sneaking suspicion it had a something to with her feeling too young to take the title.

“Your momma is Nina,” he squints while questioning my reply.

“Yeah, buddy.  Nina is my momma,” I confirm.

Reichen mulls it a minute before asking, “Momma?  Who is Dadda’s momma?”

I see it.  It’s happening right in front of me.  He’s making connections, my first born.  He’s beginning to think outside himself.

“Dadda’s momma is Grandma,” I say.

“Dadda’s momma is Grandma,” he reiterates.

During the 10 minute trip to Target, we go through quite a few branches of our family tree.  Who are my brothers, aunts, uncles, grandmas, and grandpas.  Who are daddy’s brothers, aunts, uncles, grandmas, and grandpas.

And he gets it.  And it’s amazing. 

Almost as amazing as him going #2 on the toilet. 

Almost.

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