Banana Republic Collaboration with Trina Turk

I could not be more excited about the Trina Turk for Banana Republic collection that hits the general public in-store and online TODAY! 

Here are the looks I purchased:

Would look great belted

How cute would this be paired with the jacket below?

Sizes are running out of this one, quick!

Trina Turk is known for her use of bright signature colors and bold, dare-I-say iconic, vintage inspired prints.  Banana Republic is known for their quality and affordability.  What could more more perfect than a collaboration between the two?  I'll tell you..... one of the only designer collaborations thanks for nothing Target who only does collaborations in junior sizing resulting in size 16's!  While that's not quite plus size, it's larger than you'll find in Trina Turk's regular line.

Image(s) courtesy of Banana Republic.com

H&M + Lanvin = Designer Collaboration L-O-V-E

Lanvin for H&M dress

Who doesn't love designer clothing for cheap?  To get a Lanvin dress for under $300, usually means it's either a knockoff or second hand... until now.  On November 20th, be ready to get in line (because they're going to be long) at your local H&M store for the latest (and greatest) designer collaboration ever!

As a stylist and personal shopper in San Francisco, this time of year is always busy helping clients dress to impress at all of their holiday parties.  You can't go wrong with a little black dress, but why go black when this yellow dress is so amazing!?

So if you're looking for the perfect little holiday dress, look no further than you local H&M store.  See the rest of the collection here.

Image(s) courtesy of http://www.signature9.com/fashion/lanvin-for-hm-collab-is-the-only-thing-fashion-people-are-talking-about

Ready, Set, Shop: Zac Posen for Target Launches April 25th

Target is at it again with another amazing designer collaboration.  Drum roll please!!!  This time it's Zac Posen.  If you aren't already familiar with him as a designer, his dresses have been described as "sultry, body-hugging, thirties- and forties-inflected party frocks".  Lucky Magazine interviewed the designer about his collaboration for Target, and was asked if  there were going to be any revivals of his iconic pieces from his main line.  To the delight of all who love Zac Posen, he replied:

"We definitely looked to our archive for inspiration and did takes on two of my most iconic pieces: the snap dress and the trumpet dress. But this collection wasn't as much about reinventing the old as it was about exploring the new and uncharted."

The collection opens up to the general public nationwide at Target and Target.com on April 25th.

READER TIP:  Here's a little secret I have used over and over again for these designer collaborations.  This works best for those of us on the west coast- The items go on sale online around midnight EST.  I start stalking the target website about 9:00 PST to see when the merchandise becomes available.  It beats standing in line, but you don't get to try the items on first.  Another plus, you get to shop the collection before your friends who don't know this tip, so you get to choose from the best selection.

Image(s) courtesy of Lucky Magazine
Quote from http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/ZPOSEN/seasons/

Anna Sui for Target

Two days left until we get to shop the new Anna Sui line for Target. You can start purchasing online at midnight or be a little less of a fashion diva and make your purchase when the stores open at 8:00am :) I'll be in Daly City at 8am on Sunday waiting in line with the other San Francisco "frugalistas".

Coming Soon.... March 2009