3.1 Phillip Lim For Target

Phillip Lim is the latestest fashion designer to collaborate with Target® to bring out a full line of affordable menswear, womenswear and accessories. The items range from $19.99 (for a man's pocket tee) to $299.99 (for a man's leather jacket - wait for it to go on sale), and the goods are available at Target stores and online now for a limited time (meaning they will sell out fast!).

Lim says he strives to put "street elegance" into his clothing. I call his style casual smart since he is known for crossing dressy with casual in his collections. Most of his clothing can go from the office to a night out on the town. His collections are always practical, comfortable and chic, without the fuss.

It's worth a browse to spot a few trendy, budget friendly articles. Mixing and matching cheap and expensive pieces is how you can create your own style. I often do it, and end up getting compliments on my inexpensive pieces, which is fun. 

Many times the quality of the merchandise is surprisingly good. I picked up a Liberty of London For Target® cotton dress (lined and embroodered for $24 bucks), which still looks new after 3 years of wear. So don't be afraid to mix it up.

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The Prabal Gurung For Target Collection

For designer duds, it's Target again!  Mark you calendar for February 10th, the day Prabal Gurung's Target Collection goes on sale in stores and online.  Gurung is a Singapore born, Nepali bred, American designer.  He successfully designed for Bill Blass before launching his own label.   Michelle Obama, Kate Middleton, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lawrence (+ other Hollywood red carpet walkers) wear his dresses.  He says his Target collection is inspired by ♥love♥ -- all of the stages from first crush to everlasting.♥♥♥  The apparel and accessories are colorful, fresh and feminine ... with a bite.

The limited edition collection consists of 80 plus pieces: clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry.  The price ranges from $13 (crystal stone earrings in silver) to $200 (for a blue leather jacket), with most falling under $40.  To see the entire Prabal Gurung Target offerings, click here.  The designer claims that red is his favorite color, but I see lots of blue.  Gorgeous!  Decide: Which are your favorites?

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Target Your Summer Style

If you need to add some brand new contemporary pieces to your summer wardrobe, head over to Target.  The reason?  Target continues to collaborate with the biggest names in the fashion industry to bring out stylist collections at ultra affordable prices.  Why pay more when you can get fashion for less?  Whether it's bright solids, crisp stripes, fun pastels, or romantic wispy fabrics, there's no shortage of color, comfort and choice for men, women and children.  A 4-pack of Carter's bodysuits for newborns are $8 bucks.  And assorted colors of men's C9 by Champion tops and shorts range from $12.99 to $18.99.

From advanced performance running shorts and tech tees (with Duo Dry Max fabric, cooling ventilation and UV protection) to Mossinmo sun dresses and maxi dresses -- not to mention straw fedoras and handbags -- you really can't go wrong, or do better than Target.  All active wear and smart casual wear (oooh yeah ... also know as vacation wear) are on sale now.  Run in for huge savings!

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Zac Posen Designs For Target

Zac Posen and friends, who are wearing his "Posen For Target" fashions

In a slow economy high fashion designers must be just as resourceful as consumers to stay afloat.  Nowadays you can put together an ultra chic wardrobe at very affordable prices.  Another celebrated name to hit Target is Soho born designer, Zac Posen.  His line is available from April 25th through May 30th.  For a decade this 29 year old wunderkind has dressed stars, including Naomi Campbell, Kate Winslet and Gwyneth Paltrow.  He has a flair for drama and is best known for ruffled, party gowns and cute, sultry, short dresses that retail for thousands of dollars a piece.  The majority of articles in his Target collection range from $40 to $80 and look very similar to his haute couture line.  He says his inspiration is to give a girl the best summer of her life!*

In Manhattan a special pop up store opens 10 days before the collection launches at Target nationwide.  It runs for 24 hours, starting at 11 p.m. on April 15th through 11 p.m. on April 16th and takes place at 481 Eight Avenue.  What a great opportunity to pick up a fun, trendy outfit for a reasonable price.

Update - April 16th:  In his Target creations, Zac Posen gives you lots of embellishments, such as hip pockets, zippers, cute pleats and soft, yet substantial fabrics.  My favorites include the little ruffled dress above.  (Selma Blair has it on.)  The dress comes in two colors, red and black.  Wear it with or without the ruffle for two different looks.  The ruffle wraps around the bottom and is secured by snaps and hooks.  The [$80] dress is easy to slip on and makes every waist look small!

I also like a pair of sateen, black boot cut trousers [55% cotton], a matching jacket and a knitted tuxedo body shirt.  All 3 items are sold separately, but look spiffy together.  [Costs for the ensemble: $140.]  Zac Posen ... you are my new love!

*Paraphrasing from an interview Posen gave to Lucky magazine


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The British Are Coming To Target

Floral cups $5, Melamine two-tiered dessert tray $15

Wow! Target seems to team up with the biggest names in the high fashion industry, including Jean Paul Gaultier, Anna Sui, and Zac Posen {plus others in 2010!!} to deliver the latest style at very affordable prices. Major fashion magazines like In Style and ElleUK are buzzing about its newest launch on March 14 with none other than ... Liberty of London.

Liberty, a 134 year old premier English brand, is Target's biggest collaboration to date. A touch of British panache will invade several departments throughout the store, and it's all good! Known for their bright colors and iconic floral and paisley prints, expect to see a whole array of fresh, modern and sophisticated designs.

The Liberty of London for Target Collection will consist of spring apparel and accessories for men, woman and children, while the home décor includes everything from stationary, cups, saucers and piggy banks to cheery storage boxes, linens, pillows and garden tools. A sleek table lamp with a signature patterned shade costs $38. More expensive items include bedding and a bicycle, but the majority is priced between $10 - $30. And along with making the collection available at Target, Liberty will sell some pieces at its exclusive London store. Recession chic at its finest.

Trench Coat $45

Sateen Bucket Hat $13

Ruffled and Halter Dresses $18 - $35

To see other offerings click 1} here, 2} here and 3} here.


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