Dec. 20: You Have A Date With Target

Dahlings, the fashion blogs have been a flutter about Rodarte,  brand of designer clothing and accessories coming to Target on December 20th as part of the  GO International limited edition high end designer collection. Rodarte has been seen on celebrities such as Kirsten Dunst and Keira Knightley and is known for their  avant-garde looks.  Everyone has been trying to get good look of the much anticipated collection which promises to be feminine yet modern with a rich mix of patterns and embellishments such as sequins, bows, and faux fur.  The collection features clothing with lace and tulle on it, tons of leopard print, and a selection of dresses, jackets, and tights.

 Of course since it's going to be at Target, the prices are to die for Dahlings, ranging from $9.99 for knee-highs to a $79.99 leopard-print jacket; a far cry from the $3,000 knits in their Ready-to-Wear collection. But Target promises that, while the sky-high price tag may be missing from the line, the immaculate attention to detail that Rodarte have become renowned for will not. A spokesman said, “It’s very feminine, yet very modern. The collection incorporates a rich mix of patterns and fabrications and everything from sequins and bows to faux fur. The key with Rodarte is layering.” Rodarte will launch the line online and in stores nationwide and will run until February 6th so make sure you make a stop at your local Target before then. I wasn't impressed with the Anna Sui collection which was inspired by my favorite guilty pleasure, Gossip Girl, so I really hope this one delivers.

Guess who else is has penned a deal with Target? Jean Paul Gaultier. Gaultier first gained mainstream acceptance after working with Madonna, designing the iconic cone shaped bra, a silhouette that appeared in many of his designs for the Spring 2010 collection. No word yet on what the line will look like but you know I will keep you in the know once the pics have leaked. The line will launch online and in 250 retail outlets nationwide on March 7 and will remain on sale until April 11.

Check out the video on Rodarte to get a better look:

Final Word: Don't we love Target?? I've got my eye on the  little jean jacket with the braided detail. Perfect for Spring.

Spotted: Street Style in Amsterdam

Dahlings...it's been a week since I've been back from my trip to Amsterdam where I was managing some promotional work for my company. I can say that Amsterdam is a  beautiful city. In between  work,  I managed to sneak away to visit a few touristy spots in the Dam such as the Ann Frank house, the Van Gogh and Rembrandt Museums and of course the infamouse and seedy Red Light District. The rain was incessant and I think I would prefer to have been there in the spring time. But of course as I walked and walked and walked, the streets of Amsterdam, being careful not to get run over by bikers, I kept my eyes open to what the women were wearing. I really enjoyed the confidence in which Dutch women carried themselves. Young and old seem to really enjoy fashion.The clothing was practicle, stylish and not overtly fussy and individual style statements was made in the detail; a nice scarf, a well tailored coat, sexy heels, and a chic purse. I love that the girls zipped about town on bikes in heels, sensible heels I might add but on the weekends I did spot some major heel heights.

The style uniform was not all that different than what the girls here are rocking: leggings ( all sorts, mostly black but the more adventourous girls went for a pop of color); tulip or ballerina inspired skirts, and of course boots reigned supreme ( tall ones, short ones, shooties, booties, you name it);and both stylish but functional, scarves and hats were in high rotation. As expected this time of year, the coat ruled the streets, primarily the belted military coat in black of course.

 But I really enjoyed the girls who broke out of the box and opted for a patterned or a fantastic coat in an unexpected color. There's something so refreshing about a shot of bright color on a dreary winter day. I recalled a baby blue swing coat, an orange baby doll coat and a deep purple double breasted coat standing out vividly among a sea of blackness.

There was also a lot of faux fur on the streets, which was bizarre considering it rained non-stop. And of course I made an attempt to buy something stylish that was unique to Amsterdam. Unfortunately what I really wanted I couldn't really afford and what I could afford I could get  here in the states...cheaper. Major let down. But stores, like H&M where at every corner, as well as ZARA as to be expected. It's interesting how the democratization of fashion is uniting us all. Not sure if it's good or bad thing yet. Anyway here's some street style I captured, some on a rainy day as a I sat at an outdoor cafe sipping on my Americano and some just walking the streets.