Disappointed with Jason Wu for Target

I had patiently been awaiting for the release of Jason Wu for Target and decided to set the alarm early to try and score some items online. But I reckon since the chaos with Missoni for Target (which I could care less about), everyone has been on crazy hunting mode as the items I wanted were all sold out when I logged on online at 5:35am EST on Sunday morning of the release. Boo!

Out of the four items that I wanted, I was only able to purchase the black pleated skirt courtesy of a super kind colleague who was able to nabbed one for me as she went to the store early in the AM to find some Jason Wu pieces for herself.

Jason Wu for Target Pleated Skirt in Black

The skirt actually fits true to size and it's flattering on my boyish figure. I think it's a classic staple piece and I see myself wearing it a lot. For $29.99, I think it is a decent price and it is well-made as the skirt is actually lined with a pretty thick lining.

Jason Wu for Target Navy Poplin Dress

However, I am disappointed that above all, the piece that I REALLY wanted was nowhere to be found. The navy poplin dress was a complete sell out and it seems that the smaller sizes were rare like gems! As a fan of dresses in the 50's era, I like this dress as it fits the bill nicely with the swing skirt and the pleats as well as striped hem appeals to my classic style. Alas, I can only dream of this dress as I absolutely refuse to pay the atrocious prices for the dress on eBay and hiking to a Target store is a great hassle. Oh well, I guess I will just have to live vicariously through those who were able to score one!

Were you able to score any Jason Wu items?

Jason Wu for Target

I have not cared too much about any of the recent high-low collaborations be it Target or H&M but this one definitely has my attention! The collaboration which was inspired by the idea of an American girl in Paris is just oh-so-chic to me. The stripes, the bold colors, and the classic silhouettes just tugs at my fashion heartstrings. Heh. In fact, I think it reminds me of Blair Waldorf, come to think of it!

While I am currently on a shopping ban after the purchase of the ZARA flats, I think I may break my ban with an item or two from this collaboration that ranges from $19.99 to $59.99.

Some of the key pieces that spoke to me...

Jason Wu for Target

The collaboration will hit stores on Sunday February 5 and for the full lookbook, click here.

Totes for Fashion Gives Back from GLAMOUR

Glamour, the fashion magazine recently collaborated with six major designers for the Fashion Gives Back project. The designers, Jason Wu, Brian Reyes, Abigail Lorick (the real label behind Gossip Girl's "Eleanor Walford Collection"), Bensoni, Alejandro Ingelmo, and Pamela Love have created a tote bag each exclusively for Glamour. Dress for Success, a charity helping out-of-work women get a new career will benefit from 100% of the proceeds.

So, curious to know how much you have to fork out for one of these totes? Well, they're $35 each and it is available exclusively at Bloomingdales in NYC and at bloomingdales.com. I doubt these will last for long, so get it before its gone!

Jason Wu (L) and Brian Reyes (R)

Abigail Lorick (L) and Bensoni (R)

Alejandro Ingelmo (L) and Pamela Love (R)

*source of article taken from here*

I personally love the tote designed by Brian Reyes and Alejandro Ingelmo. Which is your favorite?