Target

PFrankBrand: Paul Frank for Target
Products: Children’s clothing and accessories

Got Kids? Get thee to Target. Go ahead and roll your eyes. I understand. I’ve been on a Target kick lately and I can hear you all thinking, “Seriously, enough with Target Cutie”. I had every intention of branching out, really, I did. But, I can’t help it if my son needed a raincoat. It’s not my fault that Target makes really cute and inexpensive children’s clothing. I’m not to be blamed that Target has teamed with Paul Frank to make the most adorable line of baby clothes and accessories on the market. Julius the Monkey, how I love thee!

Paul Frank’s iconic Julius the Monkey is the star of the show adorning everything from itty bitty baby bikinis to car seats. In between you’ll find him smiling on hoodies, onesies, pajamas and tees. My son just loves Julius, and I just can’t resist scooping up a tee here and there (the six bucks I spend is soooo worth the squeal of delight I get when I pull out a new “monkey tee”). Swing by Target and indulge in a little Julius for the little ones in your life. You just can’t help but smile when you see that cheeky little monkey. Come to think of it, there is nothing cuter than a cheeky little monkey wearing a cheeky little monkey. Sadly, the raincoats are sold out online. :(

Cut Costs Cuties!
Gemma

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LoL BicycleLiberty of London
Products: Fashion and Housewares

Luxury accessories house, Liberty of London, has launched a line for Target which showcases their iconic garden party floral designs. Stop into Target and you’ll see their perky prints on everything from toddler dresses to bicycles. Some of the offerings are seriously cute (rain boots for little girls), some are whimsical (the bicycles), and others are fairly chic (dinnerware and dinning chairs). Unfortunately, much of the line, including the women’s dresses and bedding are of poor quality and are simply sad looking.

Skip the women’s dresses. I can’t imagine any woman NOT looking like a wilting bulb in a murky vase while wearing these hideous designs. The dresses may have been salvageable had they been made of a natural fiber, like cotton. Instead, they are made of some cheap man-made blend which I could not bring myself to even touch! Even at about $30, these dresses are no bargain.

If you’re looking to inject a little whimsy into your home decor, take a look at Liberty’s adorable picture frames and throw pillows. Perhaps even consider their dinnerware or serving pieces. Steer clear of the bedding which is obviously as cheaply made as the women’s dresses. Looking for a cruising bike for your summer home? Liberty’s versions will have you stopping traffic. So cute you could even hang it on your wall Seinfeld style.

It’s a shame that Liberty didn’t step up their women’s line. What could have been a triumph for the company (Spring just screams for floral prints, does it not?), registers only a shrug of the shoulders and a mumbled, “It’s okay, I guess”. I don’t know a thing about production, labor and overhead costs, but I can’t help but feel that these dresses would have been richer looking if they were cotton. I think they could have even charged a bit more for cotton versions, and they would have sold like hot cakes. Mark my words. Target will be giving these soup sandwiches away by season’s end.

Cut Cost Cuties!
Gemma
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pink slip
Any Gaultier fan already knows the obvious reply to this statement. It’s what ran through our mind when we first got wind that Mr JPG was doing a line for Target. How can you make a quality Gaultier piece for $19.99? That was followed by, OMG I can get a Gaultier piece for $19.99.

Well folks, you get what you pay for. Sizing was a bit askew – some graded too large, with others too small, which may cause a ripple in online returns. The multi-pink/blue button up dress (pictured below) buttoned a little off-center with the armholes on the small side, making for an awkward fit.

The pink slip dress however, PERFECT fit. LOVE it!

We are one of Gaultier’s biggest fans and can’t rave enough about the fact he did an affordable line. One question…where were my fellow NYC-Gaultier-lovers?

At 7:30am last Sunday when the line debuted, my friend & I were the only lonely souls waiting to stampede Target’s doors for their 8am opening. With only one Gaultier shop in North America (at the Wynn hotel in Vegas), we expected a small trickle of sunglass clad, coffee toting fashion fans who also set their alarms on a Sunday. I’m not complaining though – we had a blast rummaging through all the racks with time to make our perfect selections.

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Long before the Ed Hardy tattoo print, there was the signature Gaultier print and you better believe we scooped up those items. The bikini, mesh long sleeve top and mesh full length leggings (wearing as we type away) are now part of our wardrobe. And that bikini may be what inspires us to attempt a bikini-bod far into the future. It’s the best swimsuit EVAH! No need to ever by another (we think).

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check out the line here

Happy Friday!

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