Look at that. It’s beautiful. Beautiful!
Okay, it’s either the excitement of finally getting something from my Missoni for Target order or all the Coke Zero Cherry I’ve had. Pretty frickin’ exciting.
Surprisingly, the quality isn’t too bad either. The tote is cotton and the straps and bottom are a sturdy faux leather with metal feet to protect the bottom! I can’t remember a single Target bag I’ve looked at that has feet, even real leather bags from Isaac Mizrahi. (I miss him designing for Target. Come back, Isaac! Target, pay him more money.)
The scarf is wearable and pretty awesome from a distance. You have to get it in your hands to see that it’s 1) not 100% wool, 2) unsuitable as a 0-degree-winter scarf, and 3) pretty thin. Thankfully, I don’t live in a 0-degree-winter area and this scarf worked well enough when I was running around downtown last night. Only my arms were cold! (Because they weren’t covered.)
And look! Even Buddy likes the stuff, too. He sniffed the scarf for a good five minutes and now he’s sitting on the bag.
What other Missoni for Target items am I waiting for? Another four. Sigh.
Supposedly, the flats won’t be shipped until mid-October. Who can wait that long?!! I just hope they’re worth it. The black and white sweater is coming next week and the other stuff is coming whenever Target gets their shit together.
I’ll complain about Target after I receive everything. ;)
How was your experience with Missoni for Target? What did you get?
Didn’t you hear? Nude pumps are in. (Again.) Check out these Peony Pumps from Target. With the chunky 3.25″ heel, these might actually be somewhat comfortable for the average woman, even walkable for a block or two. For $24.99, the price is just right to try the nude pump trend – you know, if you’re willing to spend $25 bucks on a pair of shoes you may never wear more than once. Fake leather, rubber sole, at least it’s cow-friendly. And if you’re not into the nude? The Peony Pumps also come in regular colors like black and red. I know if I see these in a store, I’ll wear them once around the shoe section.
$24.99 at Target
Did you hear? The San Francisco Giants won the last World Series! As a San Franciscan, I have never been so proud of our baseball team. Before the championship games, I never knew how thrilling a baseball game could be – the two baseball games I’d gone to prior were eh at best. Of course, after snagging the World Series trophy, I wanted some official Giants gear. But a shirt? Is $30+. That’s ridiculous! Especially for something I may wear just once a season. Yet again, here’s Target to the rescue! This cute short-sleeve shirt is only $20 and is official MLB-licensed. It’s perfect for my Giants-fan needs. (Not to be confused with “baseball fan.” I am not a baseball fan.)
$19.99 at Target
This is the beginning of my new series, Clothes for the Busty. The series focuses on larger sized tops and coats – not necessarily plus-size but dress sizes larger than a 14/16. As a card-carrying member of the busty populace, I share the pain of finding cute clothes that can’t fit my boobs. Clothes for the Busty helps in this mission. Tops that come in size 14+ will go under the category.
Every summer, the fashion mags start touting the return of the sailor trend or the Parisian black stripes. You know what I think? These trends never really go away, and at this point are more classic fashion options than trends. This dress is one such classic piece. Despite horizontal stripes having the bad reputation of making you look wider, these surprisingly don’t. Even the navy and heather gray combination is a plus: more casual than the standard stark black and white but can be accessorized to be professional.
$24.99 at Target
You know how for wedding and bridesmaid dresses, there’s the concept of a “butt bow”? When a giant bow is decorating your butt and drawing all the world’s attention? I like to call what’s depicted here a “crotch bow.” You can dress up your crotch for formal occasions, or just to provide someone the novel experience of unwrapping a crotch. Happy birthday, honey!
$16.99 at Target
