I Wish I Could Have Been At...

What I would have given to be in New York yesterday for all the events. 

I have already shared with you about Target's new home line Threshold, and yesterday they made sure everyone traveling through one of Grande Central's terminal knew about it too.  This life-size, two-story dollhouse featured fully decorated rooms with items all from Threshold. Who hasn't ever wanted to be in a life-size dollhouse? See more pictures here. 

The Met Gala always offers some of the best fashion of the year on our favorite celebrities. This year's theme, "Punk: Chaos to Couture" was bound to feature some interesting outfits and even hair. I shared some of my favorite looks above (of course I am dying over Diane Kruger's pink tips!) but you can see all the fashion here.

Take me to NYC. 

Threshold

I have an obsession with Target like most. It is impossible to walk in and only purchase what you originally went for. Along with the necessities I always end up buying at least one extra item, whether that be nail polish, a magazine, pajamas, or something for my apartment. Target's new Threshold line for the home started trickling in last fall but has so many new incredible items coming out this Spring (Happy First Day of Spring, by the way!).

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These are some of my favorite things that Threshold has right now (many are only sold online). Threshold has a great selection of fun placemats, I love the orange ombre for Spring and lots of fun things for the kitchen, like towels and quirky table wear like this "Yum" dessert plate. Some of my favorite items are the furniture, like the mirrored accent table and the two tiered table that would make the cutest bar cart!

All of these items shown are available online and keep checking back there and in stores for the newest Spring items! I know that a hot pink side table will be coming soon!

Right on Target.

Seeing Spots

I was informed by a sweet 10-year old last week that I wear far too many polka dots (and that my polka dot ensemble looked like chocolate chip cookie dough). At first I was a little hurt, but then embraced the comment, because it is true; this girl loves polka dots. I had polka dot sheets growing up, I love a good spotted manicure, and I really loved 101 Dalmatians.

1. Free People Polka Dot Pant (Free People pants are the absolute best!)

2. J. Crew Dot Pullover

3. Dotted Mug

4. BCBG Sheer Tights

5. Top Shop Nail Wraps

6. J. Crew Pajama Pants

7. Madewell Notebook

8. Target Spotted Blouse

You'll recognize me by my spots.

Bullseye

I know that I couldn't live in a city without a Target. Not just for groceries, toiletries, and a great magazine selection but for all the other treasures you find when you run in for a bag of apples. Funny how a trip that should have set you back $3.95 has somehow become $75 all too quickly. 

Luckily this weekend my mom offered to stock my sister and me with all our necessary objects, like shampoo, vitamins, and energy bars for our trip back to school. Little did we all know that we would come across some of the greatest finds while strolling the aisles of Target on a Sunday afternoon.

1. Hi-Lo Skirt $14.99

2. Lace Bra $16.99

3. Neon Backpack $29.99

4. Tribal Skirt $14.99

I am absolutely obsessed with this uneven skirt that we found, it is about as chic as Target gets and I am already thinking about the different places that I can wear it.

Enjoy these additional temptations as you try to stick to your list at this fantastic money trap.

Right on target.

Good Morning Missoni

Where do I begin? 

Months ago when I first heard of the collaboration of Missoni and Target, that led to months of fierce anticipation for this very morning?

Last night when I happily set my alarm for 7 AM?

This morning walking into Target at 8:00 on the dot to find people already inside and snatching up the trademark Missoni print sweaters and skirts? Where did they get their VIP passes? Who did they bribe?

I am happy. 

Like mentioned before, I happily set my alarm for 7 AM and was ready to go with coffee in hand at 7:45 when the little sis picked me up to begin our exciting adventure. Upon pulling into the Target parking lot I didn't see too many cars, only to realize that the cars that were there all held passengers that were on the same mission as I was. 

The Missoni section was already swarming with college aged girls to middle-aged fashionistas. We began to frantically grab our sizes in everything and rushed to the dressing rooms.

Let me tell you, Target dressing rooms are great for photo ops. Not.

Done with clothes. Move on to accessories.

Infinity scarf? Two please!

Next stop, small office accessories. 

We begin to look at the binders, notebooks, and pencils when a very sweet worker informs us that we better head to the back because the stuff there is going quick.

Thank you sir, you are too kind. 

He was not lying. We start speed walking down the aisles (along with the rest of the Missoni maniacs) to find that pillows have been wiped out and shoes are going quick. 

At this point I am most concerned with home decor and quickly scan the aisles for bowls and plates and cups (oh my!) only to realize that a Target employee is still putting these items on the shelf (at glacial speed). A mass of women have formed a mob around her and as soon as she prices and places an item on the shelf it is quickly snatched up and placed in some ones cart.

Many carts at this point are completely overflowing and I realize that people are completely hoarding items... so smart, why didn't I think of that!

8:30 AM

Time to check out, because unfortunately I have class at 9:00 and I can't be late. We check out and I realize I am behind the most successful hoarders who spent $1878 (after opening a RedCard and saving $90, she was just full of good ideas today).

I finish checking out but can't leave without some Starbucks to round out my perfect morning.

SUCCESS!

Infinity scarf, skirt, pj shorts, glasses, notebook, and I know I purchased some pencils that have now gone missing. Someone probably snatched them out of my bag while I was adding sugar to my latte. 

Sneaky sneaky.

Until next time.

"For the love of Missoni!!!!"