When the now infamous Missoni for Target collection launched, and shelves were laid bare within mere hours by eager fans and opportunists alike, I was quick to express my disappointment as one of the many customers who was too late to the party and missed out on all the goodies. Poor me, I know. Boo hoo. Well, I think it's only fair to follow up on my initial post with a complete list of the items I actually did manage to acquire in the weeks following the fast-fashion fiasco.

It's starting to feel like fall, so I stopped by Old Navy this past Friday (technically still September) to pick up some layering tees and sweaters, but instead, I left with two very thin, very impractical polyester blouses in gray leopard print and bright fuchsia. Whoops! What can I say, both looked great and were inexpensive ways to get in on some tempting fall trends. I also found a quilted purse on clearance for $6 that's perfect for carrying my keys and phone while walking my dog or running errands. The piece I really loved but decided to pass on is the striped sweaterdress you see above. I'm just praying it's still around when the next ON coupon comes out or it goes on sale ($50 is a lot for Old Navy), it kinda reminds me of the stuff Sonia Rykiel did for H&M not too long ago.

Lots more pics after the jump. Let me know if you have any questions about the items shown!

After tantalizing followers with a series of clues, Target announced via Twitter that it's next designer collaboration will be with CFDA winner Jason Wu. The limited-edition collection of affordably priced womenswear and handbags will launch in early 2012 - February 5th, to be exact. It's unlikely the Jason Wu for Target launch will create much of a stir, and that's precisely why I'm looking forward to picking up some whimsical Wu pieces at my leisure. Prove me wrong, eBayers.

Update: Keep reading for a sneak peek sketch to get your first look at the Jason Wu for Target collab!

Images from the Versace for H&M collaboration have been slowly emerging, including two shots from the ad campaign via Fashin. The ads feature (from left) models Sasha Pivovarova, Daphne Groeneveld, and Lindsey Wixson showcasing such pieces as a vibrant tropical print pant and tunic topped with a cropped leopard jacket, and edgier studded leather jackets with a very Versace, Roman border design. I'm excited to see more from this budget line, it's looking classier than real Versace - how about you?

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UPDATE: And the winners are… #9 Katherine, #19 cindy b , and #67 kfloveinme! Congrats to our winners and thanks to everyone who entered!




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Sometimes a great online deal can become merely a so-so deal once you tag on steep shipping costs. To lessen the pain of shipping fees, one of my favorite limited-time shopping sites Rue La La has revealed a new way to shop online – The Rue 30. With this new shipping feature, members pay an initial shipping charge of $9.95, and then for the next 30-day period, any items purchased on ruelala.com, no matter the brand or volume, will be shipped via standard shipping for free! (Subject to certain restrictions) To help users keep track of their shipping dates, a personalized "countdown calendar" will also be embedded in the Rue La La website, alerting members to the remaining days in their free shipping period.

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