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LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Holiday 2012 Lookbook


Have you started thinking about the holidays yet? If this morning's Target x Neiman Marcus gift extravaganza didn't getting you dreaming, perhaps this LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Holiday 2012 Lookbook will (I'm guessing both will have you salivating.) Some of the styles hitting Kohl's stores now through January include party dresses with a lot of sparkle and glam high heels, plus feminine blouses and pretty sweaters that are special enough for festive occasions but still exude a casual vibe. I've got my eye on the allover sequin dress ($80, available November), the heart applique sweater ($50, available November) and the pewter metallic "Johanna" pumps ($59.99, available January).

Keep reading to see all the looks.

Target x Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection: The Complete Lookbook


Here's the complete Target x Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection lookbook for your viewing pleasure. Featuring more than 50 unique gift items by 24 CFDA designers, the collection will be available December 1 at all Target and Neiman Marcus stores as well as online at Target.com and NeimanMarcus.com. Prices range from $7.99 to $499 (for the Alice + Olivia bike), with most items under $60. I featured some of my favorite items in the collage above, including fashions by Lela Rose and Tracy Reese, who both did a stellar job representing their brands and giving customers real bang for their buck (only $39.99 for a set of 4 Tracy Reese dessert plates, very reasonable! And they're fab!). Other designers could have been a bit more creative, like Marc Jacobs (love him, but a black scarf? boring), Carolina Herrera (pencils), and Judith Leiber (those $59.99 rhinestone compact mirrors look awfully cheap). Overall, it's a strong collab with something for everyone, including a $1 million donation from Target and Neiman Marcus to the CFDA. Bravo.

Which items are going on your holiday wish list? And do you think this collection will sell out Missoni-style?