Couture Cult

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Truly Fabulous Finds at Target

Last week I went to my local Target to kill some time. I was expecting to pick up some household items, maybe some warm fuzzy socks to wear around the house. I am infamous for the hours I can spend in Target. Wandering the aisles, browsing everything from books to blankets. I made my way through the accessories department. Accessories are just TOO easy to shop for. You don't really have to try them on, and like purses, they always fit. Well, except for rings. Rings don't always come in a whole range of sizes at places like Target.

Anyway, I happened upon the line that Dominique Cohen did especially for Target stores. A jewelry designer that sells her chunky, fun, and sophisticated pieces at high end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, has brought her incredibly "now" style to Target.

I purchased these two necklaces, each for $29.99, and I have been wearing them together. I like that they tie with ribbon. You can adjust the length to go with what you are wearing. I also like to tie one of them with the bow off center so it shows in the front and not behind the neck. It just add's that extra touch of flair.

One is a bunch of chains and ribbon, the other has lace covered "pearls" and ribbon. There is something very "leather and lace" about them. Something hard and yet romantic. I've been wearing them to death!

I then made my way over to the shoe department. To be totally honest with you I was not expecting to find anything there. I seldom do. Once in a while I will find a pair of really cute flip-flops or slippers. So I was pleasantly surprised to find these shoes by Izaac Mizrahi for Target.

Also at $29.99, I felt like I was almost stealing these! I wore them the next day, and I got 3 compliments on them! I couldn't help but whisper "Thanks! They were only $30 bucks! Target! I know! Shhhh!" Mix these with your more pricey pieces and no one will EVER guess you got these great accessories at Target.

And really, that's the key. I firmly believe it is absolutely worth it to invest in your wardrobe. Trust me. But I can only justify dropping $300 on a dress or $500 on a bag, if I average out my expenditures getting some cheaper pieces. It's all about having a good eye. Knowing what "looks expensive", knowing quality when you see it, no matter what the price is. Mix your designer sunglasses with these pieces. Or try them on WITH that $300 dress. No one will know the diff. You could be wearing an outfit that cost less than your watch does, but no one will know if you know how to wear it. How to carry the look you have put together.

This will just be between us, I promise.

Labels: accessories, dominique cohen, izaac mizrahi, just for kicks, this just in... stores

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Hey,

Not sure if you know about Gilt Groupe www.gilt.com (the invite only online community providing members access to fashion and luxury brands at sample sale prices) but if you like jewelry and especially John Hardy.....they are holding a John Hardy sale, showcasing pieces from a number of his latest collections....at 40-50%+ off retail on Tuesday, April 1st at 12pm EST (for ONE day only)!

If you want to visit the sale (as well as to join Gilt Groupe) go to this link below:
www.gilt.com/Johnhardy

Great pieces and great prices...Just letting you in on my new obsession :)

Happy Shopping !!

By Anonymous, at March 26, 2008 10:25 AM