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Carlos Falchi for Target Lookbook Photos

First Look Press Photos Carlos Falchi for Target Handbag Collection
Look 1: Faux-Snakeskin Collage Flap Hobo in Gray, $39.99

Back on October 10th, I posted a Lucky mag ad that gave us our first look at the Carlos Falchi for Target handbag collection, which will be sold at Target stores and online at Target.com from November 1 through December 24. Now the press photos are out so we can drool over the entire collection! I will definitely be purchasing something from this line. Haven't been this excited about a designer collab in a while. I love looks 1, 3, 5 and 10 the most. It'll be hard choosing which one(s) to buy although the prices are very reasonable, ranging from $19.99 to $49.99. Are you looking forward to this line? What's your favorite look?

First Look Press Photos Carlos Falchi for Target Handbag Collection
Look 2: Faux-Snakeskin Collage Flap Hobo in Brown, $39.99


First Look Press Photos Carlos Falchi for Target Handbag Collection
Look 3: Large Faux-Snakeskin Collage Satchel in Green, $49.99


First Look Press Photos Carlos Falchi for Target Handbag Collection
Look 4: Large Faux-Snakeskin Collage Satchel in Brown, $49.99, Target.com only


My Latest Bargains from Walmart

Normal Kamali for Walmart leopard print wrap dress, $20

My sister told me she saw an amazing Normal Kamali for Walmart puffer coat featured in the last issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, so off I went this past weekend in hopes of scoring one for myself. No such luck. In fact, my Walmart didn't have any new Norma Kamali merchandise for fall/winter, expect for some new graphic tees (kinda lame, Norma). Many items from the summer were moved to the clearance racks like cargo pants and those oversized sweat separates (just what every woman needs more of. NOT.) Made me wonder, is Norma Kamali for Walmart being discontinued? Or are they just grossly behind on restocking? Anyone know?

Well, at any rate, I bought an amazing leopard print wrap dress by Ms. Kamali, which I just love. It looks like it could either have cost me $20 at Walmart or $400 from Norma Kamali's ebay store so... only I will know the truth! And you, my dear reader.

Ruffle front blouse by George at Walmart, $9. Also available in black and ivory.

I also picked up this striking blue blouse by George for just $9. It's tough finding classy looking blouses for cheap, is it not? I loved the color and thought this blouse looked a little Anna Sui for Target. Loves it! And just $9. Not bad.

BeautyTicket.com Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness


Prai Beauty’'s Scent of a Woman Eau de Parfum Purse Spray is the Steal of the Week on BeautyTicket.com from October 25-31, 2009 as part of their ongoing Breast Cancer Awareness promotions. Regularly priced at $25, it's now just $7.99 for one week only. As an added bonus, Prai Beauty will donate 10% off all Steal of the Week sales on BeautyTicket.com to BreastCancer.org. Support a great cause and smell good while you're at it!

For every purchase made using the code “AWARENESS” at checkout, BeautyTicket.com will donate 10% to BreastCancer.org and U.S. customers will receive free shipping on orders of $50 or more.