Prabal Gurung for Target Review and My Haul

I loved all the looks featured in the Prabal Gurung for Target promos, so obviously I had to trek out to Target to get me some of that! I figured, they learned their lesson from the whole Missoni debacle so I wouldn’t bother to wake up early or anything, though I did try to log onto the site at around midnight eastern time but nada.  The crazy Polish couple next door started screaming at 4AM, so what else was there to do than to shop online?!

I ordered the short sleeved black dress with the first date print running down the center and the black lace up sandals. Sweet!

Next morning, woke up at around 10AM and walked over to Target – yes, I live that close and yes, it’s HORRIBLE for my wallet! Everyone was generally laid back, looking at all the items and taking their sweet time. I picked up the dress I ordered online, a sleeveless first date print blouse, a red dress with the black panels, and the first date print sweatshirt.

The quality of the items were only OK. The black/first date print dress fit nicely and accentuated my waist. However, there was some puckering where the sleeves met the shoulder.  So I hoped the dress I ordered online would be sewn a little bit better (it wasn’t). The color on this was definitely not as vivid as my other items. The red dress looked pretty good but they didn’t have my size. The black panels on the back and the waist gave a nice illusion of a smaller waist.

I hadn’t realized everything I purchased was the same print until I got home. Time to ebay some of it off and hopefully make a little extra cash (probably only enough to buy myself a caramel macchiato, sigh). I LOVE the sweatshirt and I think my new fashion goal is to purchase as many ‘designer’ sweatshirts I can possibly buy. Hey, they are TOTALLY work-appropriate if they’re not some schelp-y sweats, right?

Now onto the shoes. I loved everything except of course, really they’re just glorified payless shoes. The ‘sulfur’ colored shoes are pretty decent except the clasp closure worries me a little. The finer details of the lace-up shoe were a little iffy, like the zipper. That’s how you can tell cheap shoes apart from nicer ones, take a look at how the zipper’s sewn. It’s pretty crude. BUT! They’re pretty comfy and for $40, they’re a keeper! I can walk more easily in these than the strappy sandal. I also purchased the flat sandals. The mirrored plates were really flimsy reflective plastic but they looked decent enough. Now comes the hard part – which shoes do I keep?!  WHICH ONEEEESSS?

Fashion Bloggers

I have to admit, the idea of being a fashion blogger is awesome. Dress up, take a photo of yourself and post it online! If people like your style – maybe you get a following and eventually sponsors, freebies and etc! I should clarify that I mean personal style blogs specifically. But once you put yourself out there, you’re going to end up on GOMI.

I think I like seeing what these fashionable young women wear – just to inspire me. Yes, dressing up is an EFFORT. Sure, for some it’s second nature but for myself – I have to think about it. What should I wear… what should I wear.

Here are a few I like to check out.

• http://songofstyle.blogspot.com/
  I like Aimee Song’s style the best. I dress similarly and can just copy a look if I’m lazy! Yay! She’s not necessarily FASHUN but I like.
• http://www.fashiontoast.com/
  Rumi Neely’s blog used to be a laid back kinda Cali girl style blog, now she’s all sorts of high fashion. Personally, I wouldn’t wear anything she does but the photos her boyfriend takes are more professional looking than other bloggers.
• http://thechrisellefactor.com/
  I think out of the three, she might be the most interesting. Or maybe she’s less predictable in terms of what she might throw on. What’s also great is that she includes tutorials, etc. So there’s a little more substance than just photos of herself.
• http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/
  Came across her blog, courtesy of GOMI -lol. I think her style is great but I don’t think she comes across as effortless. It’s very much a thought out look that she seems to carry. Maybe it’s the costume-y nature of some of her looks. A little bit more editorial.

After reviewing their blogs – I think I’ve noticed a trend. Most of them play coy, and seemingly sweet demeanor for the camera.  Rumi might be the exception with the fierce (per Tyra).  Kinda like how a child plays dress-up.

I should post some outfits. If Marie ever sees this blog, it might be cute. I LOVE looking at old photos of my mom. And damn I knew I should have kept some of her old clothes!!!