Peter Pilotto X Target Collection

Behold-- the newly released LOOKBOOK for the forthcoming Peter PilottoXTarget Collection.

The collection will be released February 9, so if you're interested, you better set your alarms-- early. The 3.1 Phillip LimXTarget Collection was chaotic, with its most prized inventory being cleared out within minutes in my nearest Target.

The lookbook is an eye-full: geometric patterns, neon colors, and on-trend cut-outs and silhouettes. Also, as many of the recent designer-Target collaborations have been, this significantly more affordable line manages to exude the quintessential Peter Pilotto style.

(Peter Pilotto Spring 2014: London Fashion Week) 

Though the models certainly pull it off, I don't think I am capable of wearing much more than one piece from this collection per outfit. The patterns, being loud and strikingly geometric, call for little to no accessories-- making it easier for us lazier girls to look put together. 

Quite honestly, this lookbook does not excite me as much as the Phillip Lim 3.1, Prabal Gurung or Jason Wu collaboration-- ah well: you win some, you lose some. My faves from the collection: swimsuits, some of the tops, maybe the heels? 

OOTD: Poppin' Tags

Details: 

Collar Necklace: TOPSHOP

Green Wool Sweater: BROOKS BROTHERS, bought from Goodwill.

Pale Wash Skinny Jeans: ZARA

Makeup:

• URBAN DECAY Naked Palette: Virgin, Naked, Buck, Creep
• URBAN DECAY Bronzer: Toasted
• MAYBELLINE Mascara: Colossal Volum'Express Cat Eyes
• MAYBELLINE Pressed Powder: 310 Sun Beige
• CHI Hair product: Silk Infusion

Nails: BORGHESE B355
Stellare Notte

Brown Combat Boots: KELLY & KATIE, bought from DSW

It's a cold, rainy day, but I'm really tired of wearing coats. I opted for several layers underneath an oversized wool sweater, instead!

Last week, a friend and I rummaged through the local Goodwill and I happened to nap two AMAZING Brooks Brothers wool sweaters for-- wait for it-- FOUR DOLLARS. I could not believe my luck!

Macklemore def' knew what was up.

Rave: Topshop Online Shopping Experience

I am in love with Topshop's online store.

First of all, every single item is true to size. The size number may be a bit off-- as Topshop is a UK brand-- but once you've tried one Topshop item on, you're good to go!

Earlier this January, I ordered a Topshop blazer for approx. $70. Though the delivery process did take awhile (it only arrived yesterday), I was in no hurry to receive it, so I did not mind.

But why the love, you ask? Czech out their packaging.

I know, I know-- it doesn't seem too crazy, but I really do appreciate the care Topshop puts into their online orders. Although cardboard boxes give additional protection and are, for the most part, more aesthetically pleasing, I really do prefer the plastic bag. It's less bulky, less hassle, and less difficult to rip through and get at your new clothes!

(NOTE: The random blocks are just hiding my name, mailing address, and whatnot.)




There was an additional layer of clear plastic wrap encasing the product, but I didn't bother to take a picture of it.

















And here's the blazer! It's the grey PONTE JET POCKET BLAZER (here it is in white).

I already own one other Topshop blazer (STRUCTURED BLAZER in PALE ORANGE). I had bought it on sale in the Topshop in Soho and fell in love with the fit and quality. When I heard about the Free Shipping promotion (Sorry, it's already over =__=) I knew I had to get another one!

As I had mentioned earlier, the sizes are constant, so this fit me as well as the other one! Plus, this blazer is soft and, to a degree, warm-- definitely perfect for fall weather!

What really impressed me, though, is the fact that the blazer came in a plastic hanger. A hanger-- this takes online shopping to a whole new level of class. Am I over-excited? Could I be feeling this way only because my closet is currently undergoing a serious hanger drought? Maybe-- but so what? I have a new hanger, and it came in the mail for free. 

This was definitely a good day. 

PrabalGurung X Target: Hit List

 Hopefully the quality is a bit better than the Jason Wu X Target collection. I know, I know-- I should be grateful Target is making these brands affordable/ my expectations shouldn't be too high-- it's Target! But really-- many of the pieces I've picked are $40+. Their being from Target does not merit for fabric tears after the second wash. Either way, I'll be keeping the receipts.