I feel like I should start a blog dedicated to Dolce Vita dupes at Target because there are so many of them! Here's another: The Dolce Vita "Ayden" flat sandal is $69 at Zappos.com. See how Alessandra Ambrosio wears this style of sandal in this post.

DV by Dolce Vita - Ayden (Black) - Footwear

Get the look for less with the Mossimo "Nina" which is $19.99 at Target.com. Both brands offer this sandal style in multiple colors and I think either would be a great buy for summer. I almost bought these on my last trip to Target but wasn't in the mood to try on shoes (the whole baby bump thing makes it a bit challenging LOL).

Women's Mossimo® Nina Braided Strap Thong Sandal - Black

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Eagle-eyed reader Kris found this amazing look for less which she shared in the comments (here) but I wanted to dedicate a post to these in case you missed it. The DV by Dolce Vita "Maeve" boot is $128.95 at Nordstrom.com.

DV by Dolce Vita 'Maeve' Boot

Get the look for less at Target with the Mossimo "Paka" boot for just $34.99. Both are great options for wearing this spring and summer with shorts, skirts or jeans.

Women's Mossimo® Paka Perforated Ankle Boot - Taupe

This weekend, I scoped out the Kate Young for Target collection which launched back on April 14. I'm going to sound like a broken record but I didn't try anything on because I'm now 33 weeks pregnant. I did, however, inspect the pieces still in stock, which included such highlights as this star print Peter Pan collar dress ($49.99), this leopard print dress ($49.99), and these "Neema" flame detail pumps ($39.99). I have to admit the prices on this collection seemed high (I'd knock $10 off all the items I just listed), while quality was comparable to past collabs. I didn't see the one piece I really wanted which was this yellow beaded shift ($59.99) - so we'll pretend the credit card gods were just doing me a favor.

Did you buy anything from this collection? Are you waiting for it to go on clearance?

Yesterday night Target held their launch event for the Kate Young for Target collection at Old School in New York City. The Budget Babe contributor Vanessa Williams Stevenson, who pens Leather and Lollipops, checked out the scene to bring us the scoop. —BB

by Vanessa Williams Stevenson
We're accustomed to seeing Target team up with established and rising designers, but they really changed things up by collaborating with Kate Young, a leading celebrity stylist, on this collection. She was named the industry's top stylist last year and ranks in the top five this year. Her client list includes actress Michelle Williams, who attended last night's star-studded event, along with other high-profile friends like Kate Mara, Maggie Gyllenhaal and designer Jason Wu.

Kate Young's collection features an assortment of semi-formal and special occasion dresses, as well as separates, jewelry, bags and shoes. Her intent was to create a collection in which every woman could find her red carpet moment - and she delivered. The thing I love most about this collection is that it makes getting dressed up simple and demonstrates that there is more than one way to do it. Among my favorites were the flirty satin shorts, one-shouldered gowns and leopard print booties.

Despite being a powerhouse in Hollywood, Kate Young's name isn't widely known to the masses. This may not be a collection that sells out in minutes, but it will definitely be a quiet success. The collection is priced from $14.99 to $89.99 and is available at Target online and in store on Sunday, April 14.
—VWS

Yesterday I headed to my happy place, aka Target, to pick up some contact solution. No seriously, they have the best price on Boston Simplus! And since I was already there, I decided to stroll around and see what caught my eye for spring. I spied something covetable in just about every department, from the latest Nate Berkus arrivals (that sea urchin will be mine), to everything Threshold (it's like Restoration Hardware on a budget), to some eye-catching striped clutches in the gift wrap/party favor aisle (shown above) - swoon!

I ended up leaving with 4 long-sleeve Liz Lange for Target maternity tees on clearance for $4.48 each, a bunch of dollar bin goodies (check my Instagram for those), a set of three mini Moroccan mirrors for my guest bathroom, and of course, the contact solution. And, I left feeling happier.

More photos after the jump...see anything that's making you smile?