Jason Wu For Target…February 5th

While millions of men prepare for Superbowl Sunday I’ll be preparing to run frantically through my local Target store fighting off the fashion clad and eBay entrepreneurs in hopes to score as much of Jason Wu’s first Target Collection as possible.  Priced from $20 to $60, the collection features Jason Wu’s signature ladylike silhouettes in stripes and florals, cat print totes, structured handbags and silky scarves.  Below is a sneak peak, and to help you score big iVillage is providing you with 5 tips to avoid the pitfalls that many of us felt with the whole Missoni debacle.

So good luck and make sure to share all of your Jason Wu scores with us on our FB pagexoxo

 

1) Set your alarm clocks!

Be on the site at the moment the sale goes live (this launch will kick off “early morning” according to brand publicists, so we’re gearing up for midnight), or collaborate with friends in other time zones. If you’re planning on shopping in-store, arrive at least an hour before opening to get the best spots.

2) Get off the beaten path

The farther out you get from large, urban areas, the more likely you are to find shorter lines and fewer crazed shoppers, especially for a more under-the-radar designer like Jason Wu. Just make sure to confirm at this link whether your intended store will carry the collection before making the trek.

3) Plan your attack

Know which items you want ahead to save time considering the clothes themselves. (Preview part of the collection at target.com and on the official Target Style Facebook page). When you’re in the store, look around the nearby aisles and the checkout if you don’t see our must-haves–in the excitement, people will toss (or hide!) merchandise in the wrong place.

4) Take a second look

If you’re shopping online and the piece you’re looking for appears to be sold out, try refreshing the page—you can sometimes snap up a product that was being held in someone’s cart the moment it drops out. In-store shoppers should check back a few days later, as many shoppers will end up returning things after the initial rush.

5) There’s always eBay

While we don’t think it’s very sporting to buy up items just to resell them later, there’s an established aftermarket for designer-collaboration pieces. You’ll pay a premium, but it’s a solid back-up plan for that gotta-have-it item.

Monday Muse…Olivia Palermo

I find that Mondays are always better when paired with a little inspiration and eye candy don’t you?  Following that thought pattern, I welcome you to our 1st (and weekly) Monday Muse.  What is a Monday Muse you ask?  Monday Muse is our salute to the fashionable, or rather one very fashionable person.

So to kick it off right Waiting On Martha’s 1st Monday Muse is the impeccably styled Ms. Olivia Palermo, or as I like to call her OP.  OP always incorporates the trend of the moment with ease, and I’m constantly impressed in how she mixes big bold prints never looking garish, but instead like they were born to be paired together.  She doesn’t shy away from color or bold accessories such as bib necklaces, larger than life cocktail rings, belts, and must have bags.   She walks the line of new and old, hard and soft perfectly and always looks effortless.  So thank you OP for always giving me something to re-pin on Pinterest.  Happy Monday loves!  xoxo

 

 

In review, Waiting On Martha’s Monday Muse Ms. Olivia Palermo has taught us…

  1. Not to be afraid to mixing bold prints
  2. Wear color
  3. Statement jewelry and accessories are a must