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Prabal Gurung for Target




Target's next designer collab will be with designer Prabal Gurung, according to breaking news from Target's blog A Bullseye View. I was two years too early, but let it be known that I did predict this collab back in 2010 (here). Prabal Gurung is also one of the 24 designers participating in this year's Target x Neiman Marcus holiday gift extravaganza collection, launching December. 1st.

The Prabal Gurung for Target collection will feature a limited-edition line of women's ready-to-wear and accessories, including handbags, shoes and jewelry available Feb. 10, 2013 at all Target stores and on Target.com.

Expect "impeccable tailoring and feminine silhouettes— [f]rom refined dresses and blazers to jewelry and sleek shoes in striking prints and palettes." Prices will range from $12.99 to $199.99 for the nearly 80 item collab.

After his collection last spring, the first thing I think of when I hear the name Prabal Gurung is kaleidoscopic florals, so the first look from the Target line (shown above) is seriously exciting. What do you think?!

Off the Rack: Sally Hansen Halloween Nail Strips


Sally Hansen has once again released a limited-edition line of Halloween inspired nail polish strips, with 5 fun patterns to choose from: Numbskull, Spun For You, Batty For You, How Corny, and Patch-O-Lanterns. Salon Effects Real Nail Polish strips are super easy to apply, just peel, stick and file off the excess. Mine usually last 10 days (the downside is some of the patterns are tough to get off, so just soak nails in polish remover or use a gel nail polish remover - learned that tip from a reader.) Other new products I spotted at my Walgreens included a Holiday Collection, Lustre Shine iridescent polishes, and Insta Gel Strips, which you set under a mini UV light. Has anyone tried these?! Anyways, lots of options to make your nails your best Halloween accessory of the night. More pics after the jump...

The Look for Less: UGG Australia 'Mini Bailey' Boot

When winter weather strikes, so do UGGS. Here's a cute, low-profile boot with a subtle button detail that's $135 at bloomingdales.com.



Get the look for less with the Ukala "Stella" mini button boot, just $75 at amazon.com. Ukala is a brand from EMU Australia and features a suede outer material and genuine wool lining. You can find Ukala at amazon.com, piperlime.com and macys.com. Browse all the available colors and styles at ukalasydney.com.



Ask BB: Mindy's Bandage Dress from 'The Mindy Project'

I'm dying for a less expensive version of the dress Mindy Kaling wore on the last episode of her show The Mindy Project (Season 1, Episode 3, Original Airdate 10/09/2012). —Stephanie

I'm usually out of the loop when it comes to current TV shows but I actually watch The Mindy Project and thought Mindy's club-scene dress was amazing, too! The vivid red color is eye-catching while the modern stripes emphasize a perfect hourglass shape.

Her one-shoulder bandage dress by Herve Leger is $1,550 at bcbg.com (kinda steep, even for Mindy's OB/GYN character):



When it comes to bandage dresses on a budget, nobody beats Bebe. While I couldn't find an exact look-a-like, Bebe has the best selection of bandage-style dresses, mostly under $150: