Earlier this week, Target hosted an event showcasing the Pixi by Petra Spring 2014 collection, which is available in stores and online now. I got to meet Petra Strand (above), creator and the brains behind the beauty brand, and her team. They gave me a personal tour through this charming collection and really sold me on, well, all of it. Everything is easy and anyone can use it, which when it comes to makeup, and especially for someone on the go, is a must. One of my favorite items was the brow duo, which has a retractable brow pencil on one side and brow gel on the other. I also love the cheek sheens! You can achieve all kind of looks with Pixi's offerings, the packaging is adorable and best of all, everything is affordable!

Which items are you excited about trying?

Alert reader Dorothy K. recently spotted an amazing Pottery Barn look for less at Target which she had to share - because she owns both!

This past season Pottery Barn botanical quilt in organic cotton is currently sold out but similar sets sell for around $200 (or more).





Get the look for less now at Target with the Threshold Stitch Floral Pattern Quilt Bedding Collection, $15-$60.





Here's a look at the quilts side-by-side for comparison purposes (Target on left, Pottery Barn on the right):



Thanks again to Dorothy for the photos and for sharing this fab find!

Yesterday the Oh Joy! for Target collection launched at stores and online at target.com. I happened to be at Target picking up a new Threshold TV stand (love it so far! and I got 20% off with a Cartwheel app coupon) when I spotted the Oh Joy! display and snapped the pic you see above. I didn't have time to shop it (had to focus on the mission at hand!) but from what I did see, it looked pretty awesome. Inspired by Joy Cho's (founder of the wildly popular blog Oh Joy!) love of color and pattern, the Oh Joy for Target collection is an exclusive garden party-inspired line offering everything you need to throw the perfect Pinterest-worthy party. I think I'm going to have to go back for this scalloped bowl ($15), this aqua pitcher ($13) and this cake stand ($25). Shop Oh Joy! for Target right this way.

Did you see this collection? Pick anything up?

Another trip to Target, more great dollar bin finds! This time, I spotted some leftovers for Easter and St. Patrick's Day (especially fun if you have kids), but for my photos, I focused on the cute stationary and office supplies to freshen up your space for spring - pretty thank you cards in navy, white, coral, and pink; mechanical pencils; mini notebooks; and chevron file folders. I also snapped a few pics of some of the new fashions, including a boxy textured striped top by Merona and some pretty pastels by Mossimo. Finally, there's a striped duffel bag ($34.99) that reminded me of the one by Kate Spade Saturday that I saw at T.J.Maxx. So what did I buy? A mint/white chevron file folder, This Peter Pilotto skirt on clearance and this Threshold apothecary cabinet, also on clearance. All in all a very productive trip, with baby in tow no less!

I'm not sure if the selection of clothes and shoes at Target is really, really good right now, or whether I just have the best shopping buddy in the whole wide world (which I do), but I had a lot of fun at Target this week. Too much fun. For spring, trends like 60s mod and Minimalism translate into plenty of wearable day to night looks with dresses and separates that flatter everyone. My eye was drawn to all the polka dots (on a cute blouse and lightweight anorak), the stripes (like a J.Crew-eque top) and a leopard print shirtdress. And don't even get me started on the shoes! Cap-toe and bow-embellished flats, yes and yes. My shopping buddy was more impressed by the plastic clothes hangers, but I digress. Scroll down for some more in-store highlights. P.S. Peter Pilotto is on clearance in case you wanted to pick up a few more things.