Thakoon- Finally!

I haven't been this excited over a Target Go International collection since... probably Erin Fetherston. Okay, Richard Chai got me pretty excited too, but the other collections of late have been unimpressive. Now Thakoon on the other hand is a pattern mixer master. The green plaid-ish dress from F/W 08 is divine and I've been spotting it everywhere. And Michelle Obama wore his dress during Barack's acceptance of Democratic nomination speech.

So I'm a day late heading over to Target but this is what I find in Thakoon's collection. I love the Shibori print in white and navy. The cardigan is a winner, I just know it. Whether it'll still be available in my size months later at 50% off is questionable.

$32.99

There's also this purple trench coat that looks almost like a Pollick painting from far away. It would look great with a grey scarf, black tights, and patent leather boots.

$44.99

Thakoon's Shibori dress is also worth taking a look at. The image provided on the target site (right) was not that flattering, but when it's umbuttoned and tied around the waist, it's très chic.

$39.99

While over at Target, I couldn't resist taking a look at Hayden-Harnett's collection as well. I was initially put off by the ad on Vogue because I hated the square-formed-from-four-triangles hardware on some of the bags. However, once taking a look at the entire collection, I'm actually impressed. I love the stud work on these clutches and bags.

Clutch: $19.99 Handbag: $44.99

I also think this patterned bag is a great piece for fall (although it's already winter!). Pair it with the same color brown riding boots and you've got your fall look.

$49.99

Gap White Shirts Reinvented... Again

For those who keep track of high street – designer collaborations, I’m sure you know about the one Gap is doing. They are working with some of the best and brightest new designers out there- Phillip Lim, Michael Bastian, Band of Outsiders, and ThreeAsFour- on reinventing the Gap classic white shirt.

All four of these designers are incredibly talented and offer very sleek, clean silhouettes. While the entire collection is lovely, I like the middle two renditions the best: the cut-out dress by ThreeAsFour (left) and 3/4-sleeved top by Phillip Lim (right). I think the biggest complain I have with the designer collection at Gap is the prices. The dress is $88 and the shirt is $78. If I spent $78, it would have to be on genuine Phillip Lim 3.1! I would not pay more than $40 for something at Gap. Hopefully (although unlikely), the prices will go down because I really do like the collection.