Missoni for Target

Yesterday's work was interrupted by the launch of Missoni for Target. It kind of briefly took over my life...

The day began at 8:15 a.m. yesterday morning. It should have begun earlier, but my alarm failed and I woke up just before 8 a.m. - no time for shower, hair, makeup (hey, I remember what happened with the H&M / Stella McCartney launch!)  - and jumped in the car. I hoped I'd go to the local target, pick up what I wanted, and head home. Not exactly! As everyone now knows, what was supposed to be a six-week supply of inventory simply vanished in just a few hours. And I ended up on a road trip to nine (yes...nine) different Target stores to get the items on my list (and then some!).

Here's the haul. First, of course, the shoes!

The flats were totally necessary (right?). Though I would have preferred a different color combination, when you're not paying $500 or more for your shoes, I guess you don't get that many choices.  :)  And while the pumps are a bit undramatic, they're growing on me. I actually don't own a pair of basic black shoes and these might just fill a wardrobe gap. They're also quite comfortable. And the wellies - I've been meaning to get some for work (outdoor festivals can get very wet and muddy), so why not a Missoni pair?

Next up, the clothing:

Two hoodies. The first one is supposed to be loungewear, but I have no problem wearing it as regular outdoor clothing. It's velour and I think it's going to get a lot of use. The second one is like a heavy cotton knit and comes down to about mid-thigh. I can see this with skinny jeans or leggings easily. And the color combination is really different than anything else offered through the Target collaboration.

The first dress is a keeper. It's a little unstructured for my taste, but I belted it and it looks a lot better that way. I don't usually wear much black and white, but this dress is adorable. 

The second dress is going to be returned. I didn't try on anything yesterday, figuring it was better to "grab and go" than waste time in a dressing room. So I bought everything in two sizes and will return what doesn't work. And this dress doesn't work on me at all. C'est la vie.

Oh, this troublesome skirt! Of the three skirts offered, this was the only one I wanted. And at the first three stores I visited, there was only one left on the rack. An XL. Every time! I finally found a medium and snapped it up, but a medium is a bit on the big side for me. So I may have to stalk it on eBay for a smaller size, if it doesn't magically get returned to a Target near me. But it's absolutely a keeper and possibly my favorite piece of clothing from the entire collection.

Another item that just didn't work for me. Loved the feel of the knit but unfortunately it's going back. I'm just not really a button-up cardigan girl.

Next, intimates:

The bra, thong, and panty bottom (what is supposed to be a bikini bottom but it feels like underwear) are all gorgeous and comfortable. The romper I thought was a camisole, and I don't wear rompers, so it's going back. The robe is quite disappointing as well - a M/L is too big on me and it is one of the few items that really felt cheap to me. And the velour shorts just aren't quite cutting it. Considering that I'm keeping quite a few of yesterday's purchases, I won't miss them. 

I also got some boot socks and hosiery, but won't bore you with those photos. And one last clothing item for Mr. B:

It's not a great photo on the Target web site, but it's actually a pretty cool tie. 

On to home dec:

Love, love, love the candles! Soy based, in fun holders. I bought three of the zig zag and two of the abstract print.

There were more colorful frames available, but the offerings in this collection don't exactly match my home colors, so I went with a neutral frame. Hard to see in the photo but it's brown, black, tan, and gray. I don't like the asymmetry of having it stand vertically so will use it horizontally instead.  :)

The pillow is a great accent. And the throw...is likely going back. Because I really wanted THIS one:

but it was long gone at ALL the stores I visited. Another potential eBay stalking. I like the feel of the other throw, but it's just not going to work with our interior colors.

Fun storage crates. I never can organize enough (hello! I *am* a Virgo!) and these will be cheerful up on the shelves.

On to linens:

Love the towels. I bought two bath sheets but may not keep them...we really don't *need* any more. And since I've kind of blown this month's (and next month's) shopping budget, they may just have to go back.

I can't find the bedding on Target's site at all, so these pics are snagged from eBay. The first is the bedding that my ever-patient husband brought home from South Carolina. He happened to be working in a Target yesterday (which never happens) and spent a few minutes texting me phone snaps. I think these will be a great neutral for our master bedroom. Definite keeper.

These I am a little less sure of. I think they could work for the guest room, but I haven't quite committed.

Kitchenware!

We can never have enough coffee mugs in our home (even though I don't actually drink coffee). So, a little Missoni zigzag for the kitchen.

Another eBay photo - we also never seem to have enough drinking glasses. So I got eight of these plastic tumblers.

My husband and I enjoy entertaining, especially with apppetizers and small plate items. And we never have enough small serving bowls (you'd think we don't have enough of anything, eh?) . Ta-da! 4 pretty bowls for the table.

And now, what may be one of my absolute favorite items from the collection (and I *know* they are Mr. B's favorite):

Fantastic martini glasses! Love the subtle etching, the thick stems, and the heft of these is perfect. They're a little shorter than traditional martini glasses too. Very helpful when you're on the third round.  :)

Last but not least, accessories:

A great clutch:  right size, right color, right price.  :)

LOVE this. I've been needing a new tote for work, and this is perfect. Faux leather on the bottom, and it even has brass feet underneath. It'll be sturdy enough to handle being dragged around, sitting out in the weather, and all the hard knocks of festival life. Exactly what I've been looking for.  :)

The top bag probably will get returned. I liked the print, but it's not quite the right size for - well, anything, really. So it's not  likely to get much use.

The middle bag is a travel shower bag, with a hook for hanging up in the shower or on the towel bar of a hotel room. I already have one, but it's a little bulkier than this, and of course the colors here make me smile.

I have never treated myself to a cosmetic bag - it's always been some freebie or giveaway bag. I don't carry a lot of cosmetics with me, but usually need a little holdall to keep things together. So for $8, I now have a cute cosmetcics bag. 

In the course of shopping, I manged to freeze two credit cards. I suspect it was the "many large purchases in a short amount of time at Target" red flag. My cell phone died so I couldn't call to clear things up and I had to pull out my Amex eventually. Not a big deal as I knew a lot of things would get returned (I bought two sizes in each clothing item, since I didn't take the time to try on anything). 

Quite a run, and making it to nine stores in 5 hours was crazy! But worth it. Missoni is one of my favorite brands and I am glad to be adding their designs to my home and wardrobe. 

Oh, and one more thing. When the Target web site finally came back online today, I ordered this beauty:

Hopefully it fits! It's not available in stores, so I took my chances since I haven't seen it in person. But it may turn out to be spectacular.  :)