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Off the Rack: Target April Highlights


Off the rack highlights at Target

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?

Kardashian Kollection for Sears Fall 2013 Preview


Kardashian Kollection Fall 2013

This past Thursday, I attended a press preview for Kardashian Kollection's Fall 2013 line sold exclusively at Sears. These are the pieces you'll see beginning in late summer, and they revolve around four themes: "Drama Queen" is inspired by 1940s shapes in a palette of dark rose, black and houndstooth prints. "Modern Military" takes traditional military colors like army green, then adds a dose of neon and blood orange for an updated twist. "Uptown Gypsy" is all about lace and leopard, with ruffles, dramatic shoulders and flared sleeves. And finally, "Black on Black" channels chic sophistication with simple, clean lines and a palette of celestial blue, black and white, plus tweed jersey and white tiger print.

The bottom line? These pieces truly reflect the personal styles of Khloe, Kim and Kourtney, the collection's celebrity designers. And whereas most celeb clothing lines demonstrate a huge disconnect between the star and the product (at least in my humble opinion), there's no denying these designing sisters are truly involved in the design process for their cheap-chic Sears brand. Chatting with the PR team confirmed this - I was told all the girls really put a lot of effort into the line, and it shows. My favorite pieces included the sheath dresses that are great for day to night and work for all body types. Also loving the new line of premium denim that will be coming out for fall and the luxe-looking handbags. Are you a Kardashian Kollection fan?