I may change the name of my blog to I HATE TARGET...

Just kidding. Kind of. Sort of. Maybe not... So I set my alarm for 1am Pacific time (for the Lilly Pulitzer for Target launch) and THIS (see pic) is what I get I bet. Plus, it's not only me... a faithful reader (and good friend) just texted me to report the SAME issues. She reports the following: "Trying to buy online...it's been 30 minutes, and the site is now allowing me to buy the items in my cart. Giving up now and going to bed."  Plus, I just checked the "TargetStyle" Facebook page and others are facing similar problems.

Update: I was finally able to get to the Lilly goods online, but everything I wanted is already SOLD OUT in most sizes. As predicted, this is "Missoni Madness" all over again, right down to Target's massive web outages. I just cannot believe that a retailer of Target's size cannot get it together and hire competent web designers. HEY TARGET: I live and work in Silicon Valley. If you want to hire REAL web experts, call me and I'll hook you up!

Shopping Strategies for Lilly Pulitzer for Target...

Shoppers, are you ready for the debut of Lilly Pulitzer for Target?? Here are some tips & tricks - courtesy of Racked - to help you out:

1. Every Target store will sell the collab. Yep, every single store. Past collaborations have been stocked at "most" stores (with Target releasing the store lists ahead of time) but this collab will be everywhere on Sunday.

2. The collab will debut online super-duper early in the morning. Target confirms that Target.com will begin selling Lilly Pulitzer in the early morning hours on April 19th, meaning that launch time will be between midnight and 2am CST.

3. Lots of pieces will be online-only. Target has already specified that no plus-size pieces will be stocked in stores, but a lot of shoes and jewelry are online-only too.

4. There's no limit on how much you can buy in stores. Retailers often issues restrictions on how many pieces shoppers can pick up at one time during designer collabs, but with this one, everything's up for grabs in stores. [Note: I think this is a horrible idea, and that it's going to lead to "Missoni Madness" all over again]. Online, Target has a general policy of five items or less per style and that'll apply to Lilly Pulitzer as well.

5. The window for returns is short. While Target upholds a general 90-day return policy, all Lilly Pulitzer for Target items will be subject to a 14-day return window. This is great news for people who won't be able to get what they wanted the first time around (pieces will probably pop up in returns) and bad news for people who are terrible at following return policies.

6. Target doesn't ship internationally.

7. Yes, there have some store leaks. You may have seen photos on Twitter or Instagram of people picking out their Pulitzer pieces weeks early. Target tells Racked that it's an unfortunate side effect of the retailer's store rollout plan.

8. You, too, can get Pulitzer pieces early—for an insane markup.There is already a bustling eBay trade in Lilly x Target, so you technically don't have to wait until tomorrow to buy some items from the collab IF you want to pay the eBay vultures their inflated prices.

And finally, for a hands-on POV, check out this Racked video with actual goods from the Lilly pop-up-shop earlier this week in NYC. The shorts (shown here) really surprised me; I wouldn't have thought them to be one of the stand-out items, but now I think I'll definitely add them to my shopping list!

Bella Thorne and Kate Bosworth Rock Lilly for Target

Target held their press event last night for Lilly Pulitzer for Target in NYC's Bryant Park, and the stars came out in full force. In addition to Bella Thorne and Kate Bosworth (shown here) Camila Alves, Emmy Rossum and Ellie Kemper also attended the event - all decked out in clothing from the line, of course. For more pics + a short video from the event, check out A Bullseye View.

The Look for Less: DV by Dolce Vita vs. Mossimo

As part of the 90's fashion revival, athletic-style slide sandals seem to be showing up everywhere. Like the pair shown here on top, which are by DV by Dolce Vita and available at Urban Outfitters for $60. But you can get the look for much less - for $22.99, to be exact - with the Mossimo version (shown on bottom) at Target.

The Look for Less: Lulu & Georgia vs. Threshold

I love the look of tray tables; they make excellent room accents or nightstands without taking up a lot of space. Both of these sport a bamboo motif in a golden finish. But the one on the left is from Lulu & Georgia and will set you back over $520, whereas the one on the right - by Threshold at Target - costs just a fraction of that at only $99.99.

New at Target: Method Spring Scents

The other day at Target I noticed a whole endcap dedicated to Method's new spring scents. The offerings include Desert Lily (shown here), Southern Peach and Coastal Redwood. All three come in gel hand wash, foaming hand wash and body wash varieties, and are available for a limited-time only.

While I haven't actually tried any of these new scents, I did "smell" them in store, and found all of them to be a bit strong for my tastes. I prefer lighter fragrances, so my current two faves are Orange Ginger and Lemon Mint.

New at Target: Fashion Union

At Target this past weekend I noticed a new line called Fashion Union. I will be honest: I was not impressed. As shown here, this line consists of flashy prints and neon colors, and seemed aimed at Junior sizes. Online at Target.com, the clothes are made to look WAY better than they do in real life, as I found the materials and fabrication to look and feel cheap. Ironically, the prices for this line run $5-10 higher than similar offerings from Mossimo and Xhilaration.

So if you're looking for something uber-trendy to only last one season, check out Fashion Union. Otherwise, this is one collection to pass on, especially in light of the fact that the Lilly Pulitzer for Target collection debuts this weekend.