Last chance for several Sonia Kashuk items...

While perusing Target.com the other day looking for some new Sonia Kashuk makeup brushes, I noticed a special page marked "Going, going, gone!".  It seems that several Sonia Kashuk items are about to be discontinued, and Target is offering one last chance to buy them before they're gone forever.  I was able to nab this "All Out Glam Brush Set" from last year's holiday season, which has gotten rave reviews on the site not only for the brushes themselves but for the glitzy case they come in (which can double as an evening bag). 

Clearance Alert: Kirna Zabete for Target

Uh oh!  Looks like the Kirna Zabete for Target collection is already on clearance for 30% off. I snapped this pic in my local store yesterday, and so far the sale seems limited to the accessories section, as the Kirna Zabete jewelry and clothing weren't marked down yet.  That said, it wouldn't surprise me if the other Kirna Zabete offerings go on sale soon, as the racks seem fully stocked with the stuff at every Target store I've visited recently.

New at Target: aden + anais

At Target the other day I noticed an endcap marked "aden + anais" in the baby department.  Not knowing anything about the brand, I looked up their web site, and learned their fascinating story:

As a young woman growing up in Australia, founder Raegan Moya-Jones was introduced to many traditional practices of motherhood. One of them in particular - swaddling babies in generously sized, gentle muslin sheets - amazed her. Even the fussiest babies seemed to sleep more peacefully in muslin. Despite the hot days and the cold nights, muslin swaddles helped keep babies comfortable. And, most importantly, the very act of swaddling seemed to build a bond between mothers and their babies.

When she moved to the U.S. and started her own family, Raegan couldn’t find any swaddles like the ones she remembered from home. The only swaddles available were too small. Or made of much-too-thick flannel. Or, simply, unattractive.

And so, aden + anais was born. And within months of hitting the market, aden + anais swaddles starting popping up in magazines, on blogs for new mothers, in virtually every celebrity gift registry, and in stores around the country.

Now aden + anais has created a line for Target, of which the Swaddle Wraps (shown here) are a bestseller and gaining rave reviews.  Besides the Swaddle Wraps - which come in a wide variety of colors and patterns - aden + anais for Target also has an array of Burp Bibs, Security Blankets, and Sleeping Bags.

Wednesday's Rave: Mossimo's "Larissa" Top

It's been a long time since I've purchased something from the Converse One Star line (at Target) because IMO, they've gone downhill this  past year or so.  So I was pleasantly surprised when I found this "Larissa" top in store the other day.  The asymmetrical zipper and ruching keep it edgy, and the soft cotton/poly blend makes it easy to care for.  Plus, my husband said this top made me look "skinny"... bonus!

Target Beauty Bag Giveaway!

The KrazyCouponLady has alerted her followers that Target is giving away another beauty bag full of goodies.  To get one, go to the TargetStyle Facebook Page to sign up.  Target is touting this as their LAST beauty bag giveaway EVER, filled with freebies and coupons galore.  Now for the fine print....

1 - it looks like you need to load a FB app. to sign up
2 - it also looks like you need to supply some personal info like your phone #, so if you don't want to give that up, you might want to pass on this offer
3 - you don't actually get your bag in the mail for for 6-8 weeks, and there's a limit of one per person, while supplies last
4 - you also won't get the exact bag shown here, as this pattern is the one given away this past Spring

Double-Take: Tibi vs. Mossimo

It's time for another double-take, where we take one item from Target and match it up against a lookalike - and much pricer - designer piece. This one will be a bit different because instead of making you guess, I'm going to give it away.  The dress on the left was featured on the Cupcakes & Cashmere blog yesterday; blogger Emily is wearing a lovely emerald green peplum dress from Tibi, which will set you back almost $400.  Seeing this fetching green dress immediately made me think of this version from Mossimo (at Target) which costs less than $30 and comes in 6 different colors (including Hedge Green, shown here). Yes, the Mossimo version has short sleeves and a slightly different peplum, whereas the Tibi one is sleeveless and has added a belt.  But other than that, the looks are strikingly similar.

Target's "Amazing" script for employees...

According to TheDailyMail (and as Conan poked fun at on his show this evening) Target's new manual for their sales assistants requires them to make all their interactions with customers "amazing".  This new employee directive ensures a "service vibe" to make customers feel as comfortable as possible.  The official script to becoming an ideal Target employee was leaked online, packed with corporate buzzwords (like "amazing") and cring-worthy customer service tips. The training manual - actually titled "Welcome to Amazing" - provides workers with a script to follow that ensures customer service is top-notch.