shoes and baby stuff

Being 17 weeks pregnant, the only fun things to shop for are shoes for myself and baby anything. I am very excited to try on shoes from the Cynthia Vincent line at Target.

good thing

Christmas tree remote control

(on sale at Target for $5.00)

fall at Anthro

Anthropologie is having the best summer sale right now (for example, a pair of black Joe's jeans for under $50.00), but what I am loving is below:

This dress is from Anna Sui and I am interested in how her Target line is going to be in a few weeks

I saw a woman on the Today show wearing this dress/tunic (the cook during the cooking segment)

Bullseye Bazaar in Chicago

Here is a sneak peek inside the store:

My husband and I spent Sunday afternoon walking around the city. I also checked up on the Target pop-up store that is opening on Thursday.

445 N Michigan Ave

I plan on going after work.

TGIF

My weekend includes:

• picking up this book at B & N and reading it

• trying on these shoes from Target (the reviews online say they are comfortable)

• cleaning my makeup brushes and jewelry (I have not done this in months)


• going out to eat with my sister-in-law's family (trying Rosebud Trattoria) We tried Scoozi! a few weeks ago and I was pleasantly surprised.


• seeing the Chicago River turn green


• finishing season 6 of the Sopranos


• watching Rachel Getting Married

white summer dresses

Anthro dress above

Target dress below

I heart Target

I found Philosophy body gel/shampoo/bubble bath for 1/2 off

in Peach and Pina Colada

FYI: the new designer jewelry line from Erickson Beamon is out now at the Elston Target

(February 15th is the official release date)

Check it some of the pieces here.

Vintage Valentine Pajamas

this fabric is very cute

and our condo is very warm, even in the winter.
(we have only turned on the heat twice this year)

One more reason to love Target:

this pan makes.......

one huge cupcake:

McQ at Target

$614.00 tux jumpsuit

Target version for $59.99

(See more of the McQueen collection here.)

The prices seem high for Target, (29.99 for leggings?) which is okay as long as the quality is better than previous Go collections.

My picks: the black leather vest and zipper leggings (I need to see these in person)

When: starting March 1st

(hint: visit the Target on Elston (in Chicago) a few days early because they put the collections out early or shop online and save 10% using a AAA discount)

good things

Adorable umbrellas

from Target

As seen on...

Miranda in the Sex and the City Movie.

(the earrings are 14k gold and $4750.00!)

I found a cheaper version in the Dean Harris jewelry line at Target

(this pair is on clearance for $24.99 and sterling silver)

Thakoon for Target

Here is a secret: the Target on Elston (in Chicago) releases the Go International clothing a few days earlier than online and other stores. I went the day after Christmas (release date 12/28) and found the entire line untouched, with every size available. I discovered this a year ago and now I try to go 2 days before the release date of Go International. (I can't believe I just revealed this now - I swear I was not trying to keep it to myself.) This way I am able to try on anything in whatever size I need and then go home and order it with my AAA discount. (10% off and free shipping) I still want this coat because I have a feeling when I see someone wearing it next year, I will kick myself for not getting it now. Some of the clothing is even sold out already. (Cheryl Shops gives a great review of the Thakoon line) Also, the line of Dean Harris jewelry at Target is on clearance. Out of all the designer lines at Target, I think this is the best ever. I added this to my collection.

Full House

Remember Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen? Well, they created a clothing line called Elizabeth and James (named after their siblings) and now they have created lamps and rugs at Target. I wonder what will be next? (I have to admit that I do like this leather jacket)

Christmas Decorations

This weekend I decided to put up our skinny Christmas tree - I know this is very early, but I don't want the box sitting out in our condo when people come to look through it. (our condo is for sale and I store big things like a Christmas tree at my in-laws house in the suburbs) I also decided to take a trip to Target on Saturday morning to look for holiday decorations and Christmas gifts. (and I stopped by cb2 on the way)

I bought 2 of the small silver trees and put this snowman in the middle

(if you bring 5 non-perishable food items until the end of November - you can save 15% off your purchase at cb2)

Ginger bread house/candy dish

Santa boots - these are actually bigger than they appear and I put them under our Christmas Tree (eventually I want to put them in an entryway by this bench at Crate and Barrel)

I have 2 of these stars sitting on each side of the advent calendar below. I really like the bigger version of this star, but I don't have space for it. My solution is to wait for it to go on clearance, purchase it, and then store it for later use.

(PS: this star will also appear on a shelf in a decorating episode of Oprah with Nate Berkus)

After a long search, I found this advent calendar that I plan to fill with messages, candy, gift certificates, and treats for my husband and dog.

(I am thinking of painting it white or red or waiting until next year)

Alexander McQueen at Target

It is official... Alexander McQueen will be designing for Target. Thakoon is also going to be available at the end of December. (see images here and also in Lucky Magazine)

Sigerson Morrison for Target

Check out the new line of shoes here.

(I like the black flats - but I want to check them out in person.

Dean Harris for Target

I was in Target today to pick up a few things and I came across the new Dean Harris Jewelry line. I saw a few of his pieces in magazines (with peace signs) and didn't think much about them until I saw these 2 necklaces:

All of his Target pieces are made with sterling silver (some with 18K gold over the silver) and with genuine stones. The last line of designer jewelry was subversive and mostly plastic (and still $20.00-50.00).

I also like these earrings and gasped when I looked at Dean Harris' real jewelry line and found a pair similar to these for $11,705.00! (target's are $24.99)

speaking of Target...

I found some great news things while picking up dog toys and deodorant:

Richard Chai for Target

These are a few looks from the new line at Target (starting August 3rd)

see more here