Some people are addicted to love. Others are addicted to drugs. I'm addicted to Target. Seriously....
Monday, July 13, 2009
Hollywood Intuition at Target: one hot mess!
Back in March, I shared with you the news that Shop Intuition – the trendy Hollywood boutique to the stars – was going to produce a line of jewelry, bags and accessories for Target called Hollywood Intuition. I was dubious at the time, and true to my prediction, the collection is one hot mess!
First off, a warning: Target’s web site only shows a smattering of the pieces in the collection. Case in point: this black tote with attached scarf (pictured) is not on the web site yet. But I saw this tote in the store and one word came to mind: cheap. I also saw another faux-snakeskin bag (also not on the web site) that looked completely unremarkable. Seriously, you’d be much better off buying one of the faux-snake Mossimo bags as the styling is much better on theirs. I did see this bracelet set, but it was really cheaply packaged in a clear cello bag - ? [Maybe the Target employees were supposed to remove this outer covering? Not sure, but it was a turnoff]. The necklaces didn’t impress me, either.
Moving on, I saw this belt-bag in black and several crayola-brights. While it seemed fairly mundane at the time, in reading the positive review for it on Target’s web site, I can see how this bag might come in handy when you only want to carry a few things (like your keys and cell phone) but want something more than a wristlet bag. But don’t worry: Hollywood Intuition has plenty of those, too, should you want one.
The one bright spot in the collection is a set of three stretchy tie-dyed hair bands (one purple, one green and one yellow) for just $2.99. But even at that price, I didn’t feel compelled enough to buy them.
All in all, Hollywood Intuition is a another disappointing Target-designer collaboration. I'll pass on this one, and save my hard-earned money for the upcoming Carlos Falchi collection instead.
I checked two Target stores today and neither store had the stuff.
ReplyDeleteI bought the headbands! How wrong can you go for three bucks?
ReplyDeleteThe other designer collab I'm excited about is Simone Legno (Tokidoki). It's really been stealthy- I only noticed the t-shirts when I was walking past the boy's dept. So far I've spotted backpacks, and the shirts. I've read online that there will be school supplies as well. I have no idea why Target isn't this at all- Tokidoki collectors are a dedicated bunch.
I agree--I would just go to ShopIntuition.com's sale---
ReplyDeleteI had almost given up on finding anything from this collection when I was at Target this morning, but then saw the Mixed Media Necklace on a rack and realized everything was together on one decimated rack by the accessories. There was one Tote With Scarf, which did look pretty cheap; a couple packs of Fashion Tape; and one or two of the purple Rouched Scarves (looked kind of short). The one thing they had a lot of, which isn't on the web site, was a set of 4 pouches all together on one wristlet strap. I don't know if you're supposed to use them individually, or keep them all tied together (seems awkward). Another disappointment.
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