Target edits negative comments from their web site...

Uh oh. Censorship is never good. And it looks like Target has done just that: eliminated free speech by removing all the negative comments on the Jason Wu for Target cat tote bag (as shown by the screen capture at left).

How do I know this? Well, because out of frustration after the Jason Wu wipeout, myself (and several other disgruntled consumers) left this bag only one star, chastizing Target for making so few of them in the first place. Other negative comments included requests to limit the amount of designer merchandise you can buy in stores (as to deter the eBay vultures) and complaints that Target wasn't restocking this item. I recall I was about the 5th or 6th negative review, and my comment added the fact that their in-store finder is COMPLETELY inaccurate. Not sure if my message got through to them or not, but I am sure that my comment (and others) were all removed, as this item now has 18 five-star reviews.

New at Target: PixiGlow

As I reported last November, Pixi Beauty's Petra Stand has developed a new collection inspired by none other than Peter Pan's fairy friend, Tinker Bell. In collaboration with Disney, Petra has created PixiGlow, which is now available on Target.com. So far, only a sampling of products - including body glitter, pink nail polish, and a tote bag - are for sale online. I assume the full collection will be available when the line hits stores in March.

Michelle Obama hearts Jason Wu for Target

She famously wore his frothy white design to her husband's inauguration ball, propelling Jason Wu's name into households around the world. And now Michelle Obama is supporting Jason Wu again - albeit on a rather smaller scale - while watching her pennies. The First Lady chose to wear a Jason Wu for Target dress - costing around $40 - to a home visit in Ocoee, Florida, where she ate dinner with a local family over the weekend.

The navy floral chiffon dress cost a fraction of what the Taiwan-born designer usually charges for his coveted frocks, which run into the thousands of dollars. Michelle chose to pair her dress with a red belt instead of the yellow one that came with it, and topped it off with a blue cardigan. Unfortunately, this dress is now sold out online, but you still may be able to find it in stores. I was lucky enough to find it in my size (warning: it runs big!) and can't wait until the weather gets warmer so I can wear it.

Jason Wu's dramatic showing at NY Fashion Week

Hot on the heels of his sold-out line for Target, Jason Wu is American fashion's designer of the moment. And he didn't disappoint with his Fall 2012 collection at New York’s Fashion Week, which was high-drama with Hollywood special effects.

The show had a cinematic opening, with two large red lacquered doors swinging open at the top of the runway, and models stepping out in a rolling cloud of fog. Wu, who grew up in Taiwan, used Chinese imagery as his inspiration, from the Mao jacket, which he rendered in a gorgeous hammered red satin, to the military green wool cape coat, trimmed in delicate black lace.

The Hollywood version of Chinese glamour in films such as 1932’s "Shanghai Express" was a reference point for strong-shouldered gowns and short cheongsam-style dresses embellished with panels of silk brocade, tassel beading, cording or gold embroidery resembling tiny medallions. And the ending of the show was equally cinematic, with all the models walking out together like one chic red army.

And the winner...

...of my latest blog giveaway - for the Global Girlfriend cotton scarf - is reader Critifur! Critifur's entry was picked by the random number generator over at Random.org. Critifur, I've already emailed you for your address, and as soon as I get it, I can mail this out to you. And thanks again to everyone who entered and who continue to read my blog!

Last-minute Valentine's Day gifts...

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and if you need a last-minute gift for your honey, Target has boxes of Lindt Truffles and Godiva Chocolates for $19.99. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time Target has carried Godvia. In addition to the large box shown, they have a smaller heart-shaped box of Godiva (which I picked up yesterday) for just $9.99. I also noticed that Target is selling bouquets of roses this week - a dozen for $16.99 - in various colors.

Ann Curry hearts Target

Look who else loves the Bullseye? None other than Ann Curry, host of The Today Show, whom I spied this morning wearing the Jason Wu for Target gold peplum top (which was only available in stores, and was an early sellout). For a closer look at the top, you can check out video from this morning's Today Show here.

As for how she got the top: I'm sure Ann didn't battle the lines last Sunday, nor did she order online. I'm betting that Jason Wu himself probably gave her some swag when she interviewed him a couple of weeks ago.