Rodarte for Target Pictures Revealed

The clothes will be at Target stores in less than three weeks, and the pictures of the collection are just now beginning to make the rounds on the internet. Target has tried to keep the designs of their latest Go International line, Rodarte for Target, under wraps to build intrigue and drive sales. The clothes seem to be very frilly and punk, and I am loving it. Check out all of the images here.

Item of the Day: Norma Kamali One-Shoulder Dot Maillot

I realize it is a little early to be thinking about swimsuits, but it was 65 degrees today in New York so maybe the nice weather is confusing me. I always hate spending a ton of cash on a new suit come spring so I usually buy mine in the off season when they are on sale. I happened to come across this cute maillot suit the other day when looking at the Norma Kamali line on walmart.com. It is not on sale, but it's $20 price tag is cheaper than most sale suits I find. I love the polka dots, the red and black colors and the modern one shoulder style. Now, the hard part is just waiting the six months before I can wear it.

Let's Go Shopping @: Topshop

Let's Go Shopping @ Topshop by mirandanoland featuring TopShop

Items in this set:
Elastic Back Jersey Dress, $63
Intricate Detail Gilet, $66
Silk Bow Stripe Tee, $41
Sparkle Sequin Skirt, $141
Diamante Knicker, $41
Glittery Velvet Balcony Bra, $30
PETER JENSEN Ankle Boot, $215
Knot Stitch Beanie Hat, $20
Wide Mosiac Bangle, $33

Madewell Items Being Sold on JCrew.com

I am fortunate enough to live in New York City, where there happens to be a Madewell store, but for those not living near a Madewell store are not so lucky. Madewell, the hipper and cheaper younger sister to J Crew, was not available online until recently. Christmas came early this year because J Crew has decided to start selling a few Madewell items on jcrew.com. Check it out, and hopefully J Crew will keep expanding the selection.

Item of the Day: Stella McCartney's GAP (Product) Red T

Yesterday was World AIDS Day, and GAP decided to do their part by unveiling their new (PRODUCT) Red tees where half of their profits go directly to the global fund to fight AIDS. My favorite of the new designs is Stella McCartney's white V-neck tee with red necklaces printed on the front ($28, gap.com). The great thing about this shirt is it gives back, and it doesn't scream charity.

Zac Posen to Be the Next Target Designer

The web and blogs were all aflutter yesterday with the news that Zac Posen is set to be the next Go International designer for Target. He joins a long list of designers who have worked with the mass retailer to outfit women with cutting edge styles for pennies. Posen's line will be seen in stores and online from April 25 through May 30. This comes on the heels of the announcement earlier in November that he was launching a lower priced line, Z Spoke, in the spring to be sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Zac Posen is known for his elaborate and ornate gowns that cause quite the stir on runways and red carpets. Back in 2008, he arrived with actress Kate Mara at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy (above) with Mara wearing his gorgeous bright yellow gown and what I still remember as my favorite look of the evening. His bright blue suit and Clark Kent-style glasses were the perfect complement to the bold yellow ruffles.
As we all eagerly anticipate Posen's Target debut, don't forget the Go International line that is launching at the end of this month. Rodarte for Target will hit stores and the web on December 20. Mark your calendars because these lines go fast!

Item of the Day: Forever 21's Striped Double Knit Skirt

For the past year, I have been eyeing Free People's Striped Seamless Tube ($28, freepeople.com). On their website, they styled it as a top, a dress, a skirt, a skirt under another skirt, etc. At $28 and all those possibilities, I should have been sold, but for some reason I never committed. So, much to my delight, while perusing the sites last week gearing up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I found a similar look from Forever 21. Their Striped Double Knit Skirt goes for the bargain price of $8.50 and comes in 4 great color combinations...or atleast 3 great color combinations. I rushed to purchase the black and white, blue and black, and navy and red skirts. I left the grey and pale blue one. I am looking forward to all of the options that await me. I'll let you know how it goes.

Mango To Be Sold At JCPenney

The Spanish retailer MANGO will soon be easier to find. JCPenney has signed on to be the exclusive U.S. department store retailer of the Barcelona-based brand, but don't start running to your local mall just yet. MANGO's wares, which have most recently been modeled by Scarlett Johansson, won't be in stores until Fall 2010, and the line will be expanded to 600 JCPenney stores by 2011. With 1,300 stores globally and only 12 U.S. stores, MANGO will soon be showing up in the closets of many more Americans.