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Designer Eddie Borgo Brings Luxe-Looking Customizable Jewelry to Target in Latest Collab

Eddie Borgo for Target
Target has teamed up with designer Eddie Borgo to create a first-of-its-kind limited-edition collection of customizable jewelry, accessories and wall art. Borgo, whose luxe designs are sold at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, to name a few - was inspired by the craft culture of the 1960s and 1970s in designing the collection, which features jewelry and accessory items (such as a handbag, necklace or earrings) that customers can then adorn with charms, studs and totems boasting geometric shapes and symbols inspired by sculptural art and architecture. Silver, gold and rose gold combined with materials like hand-poured resin, brass mesh and chains give the collection an on-trend, luxe feel.

Shown above: Campaign model Poppy Delevingne and Eddie Borgo (Poppy is wearing Eddie Borgo for Target Earrings and Bag with Assorted Charms, and Target Mossimo Pleated Dress) Photo credit: Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com

Dollar Bin Diaries: Shabby Chic Garden Supplies at Target (See 20+ In-Store Photos)

Dollar Bin Diaries: Shabby Chic Garden Supplies at Target
Just in time for planting season, Target has unveiled some of the cutest supplies to decorate and even grow your garden. A chalkboard hanging sign could greet guests for outdoor barbecues, slate stakes identify herbs in style, and mini lanterns could add a warm glow to your picnic table after dark. There are even small starter kits with seeds for flowers or a windowsill herb garden. Whether you have a big backyard, a small apartment balcony or just a sunny window to work with, there's something for everyone this season. Green thumb, not required.

If you pick up something fabulous from the Target dollar spot, I'd love to see your finds! Tag me on Instagram, @budgetbabe #dollarbindiaries.

The Dress You'll Want To Buy in All Four Colors and More Fashion Highlights for May at Tar-jay (See 20+ In-Store Photos)

Pleated tank dress by Mossimo at Target, $24.99

I'll cut right to the chase: You are going to LOVE this pleated tank dress by Mossimo. The problem will be choosing just one color because all the options - blue marker, peach cheek, pomegranate pink and black - are amazing! The price is, too, just $24.99. The tiered styling reminds me of a Halton Heritage dress all the celebs were wearing a couple seasons ago...it's chic and flattering on many figures. You could dress it up with heels or flat sandals for so many summer occasions.

Spot the Real: DV by Dolce Vita 'Gibsin' Perforated Sneakers


Can you spot the real Gibsin sneakers?

In my Gap post yesterday, I asked where can you get genuine leather sneakers for under $50 - and well, I just answered my own question last night when I stumbled upon the DV by Dolce Vita 'Gibsin' leather sneaker on Rue La La, on sale for just $39.99. Granted, this popular shoe was already sold out by the time I scoped the sale at 11pm, but a quick search around the web revealed you can get these sneakers elsewhere for the same price or lower (Amazon.com has the most colors/sizes available - the mint is just $23!). From the Rue La La sale, I snagged these leopard ones using store credits, and am contemplating getting the 'Orra' slide, too (it's $36 versus $60 at Nordstrom).

The moral of the story? You can get the real 'Gibsin' for less if you just shop around. Having said that, this shoe has a budget-friendly doppelgänger that's just $24.99 in black or off-white, the outsole crafted from leather and thermoplastic rubber (whatever that means). See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking either link below!


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UPDATE: Thanks to Deb in the comments for pointing out that the 'Gibsin' is not real leather but manmade materials. Sorry guys!

Target's Summer Shoes and Bags Are Seriously So Good - See 40+ In-Store Pics


Spring accessories at Target are so cute!

There are some days when I go to Target and don't see anything I like (shocking, but true) and then there are days when I fill up my cart with things I simply can't live without. This Mexican-inspired embroidered tote bag?! I need it for the farmer's market! These neon-neutral sandals?! It's the pop of color I've been looking for! A straw fedora?! My hat from last summer is looking kinda shabby, I'll definitely need this, too! And so I wander around, tossing things in my cart and snapping photos of everything I can't carry - like a crazy lady - to share with you guys. Ultimately, I was able to abandon my fully-loaded cart and left with only a Celfie tee and some more slim joggers in black. Credit card catastrophe averted. My apologies to the store employee who had to put everything back on the shelves, but isn't that Target's fault for making so much cute stuff?

Keep reading to browse 40+ photos below...see anything you like?