Double-Take: Target vs. Overstock.com

It's time for another double-take, where we take one item from Tar-jay and pair it up with a similar - yet more pricey - piece. Today we're looking at a horse head figural, the perfect accent item for a mantle or bookshelf. I saw one of these beauties in Target the other day for just $24.99. The lookalike statue is from Overstock.com, and weighs in at more than twice that amount, at $63.99. Can you guess which one is which? The answer appears below in the comments section.

Dana Kellin also disappears from Target.com...

Just like Missoni, the Dana Kellin jewelry line has also disappeared from Target's website. What's left of the collection can be snapped up in stores at 75% off. Ditto on the Albertus Swanepoel hats. I guess Target is making way for all the new Jason Wu merchandise, which launches this Sunday, Feb. 5th.

Speaking of which: Racked.com is speculating that perhaps "collab hysteria has died down" due to the low number of Jason Wu for Target items posted on eBay. Racked surmises that while the line at the Target press event last week "was certainly really, really long... there was an astonishing amount of elbow room throughout 95% of the event space. And we didn't see any pushing, shoving, what have you. Perhaps the Wu collection is enough of a non-gimmick to make people actually want to hold onto it, rather than try to make a quick buck on eBay."

Mossimo's nod to Louboutin?

The New York Times recently published an interesting article about Christian Louboutin's vivid red soles, and whether they can enforce its federally registered Red Sole Mark. It seems that another high-end designer - namely Yves Saint Laurent - has produced some new styles with red soles that Louboutin claims infringes on its trademark.

So when I saw the "Papina" pump by Mossimo at Target the other day, I couldn't help wonder if the styling - with a peep-toe platform in scarlet red - was a subtle nod to Louboutin's iconic sole? While it certainly doesn't cross any trademarks, it does seem to silently suggest the designer's mark.

Blake Lively hearts Target

Look who else loves the Bullseye! Gossip Girl star Blake Lively showed up at last night's fete in NYC for the upcoming launch of Jason Wu for Target. But "which piece of Wu she wore" varies among news sources. PeopleStyleWatch claims that she's wearing a black/white peplum dress from the Jason Wu for Target collection, but I don't recall seeing this item in the official Target lookbook. CBS News, on the other hand, reports that Blake wore a black trench coat with lace trim (not shown here) from the line over her dress. Actress Emmy Rossum and model Jaime King were also spotted at the event.

PS: Sadly, my friend and fellow blogger The Recessionista reports that Jason Wu for Target merchandise from the event have already started showing up on eBay (at highly inflated prices, of course).

Missoni merchandise disappears from Target.com...

In an update to Saturday's post, I notice that Target has now removed all Missoni merchandise from their website. I think when I last looked, Target.com still had 200 or so listings for Missoni; some were sold out, but many were not, and many weren't even marked down yet. But now, poof! - they're all gone. I guess now the only place to find it will be your local Goodwill store or eBay (which as of today, still has over 9,000 Missoni for Target listings!).

Todd Oldham's Kid Made Modern

With a career spanning more than 20 years, designer Todd Oldham has mastered every element of design, from gorgeous interiors and furniture to fashion, film, dorm-room décor, books and more. His passion for accessible art and the endless possibilities it can create is evident in his 2009 book, Kid Made Modern, a colorful DIY guide that gives children crafting confidence alongside history of mid-century artists.

And now, inspired by his own book, Todd has teamed up with Target to create the Kid Made Modern collection of art supplies and activity kits to give kids and parents fun - yet affordable - design tools, Available exclusively at Target, the inspirational collection (available May 20th) includes kid-approved supplies like crazy crayons, neon-printed ducktape, jewelry kits, art papers and more.

PS: Savvy Target shoppers will remember that this isn't the first collaboration Todd has done with the Bullseye. Way back in 2002, he created a "back-to-school" collection called "Dorm Room" aimed at college kids. Every once in a while, pieces from that collection show up on eBay, like this colorful wall clock.

Dita does Target Australia...

Right around the same time that Jason Wu for Target hits stateside, burlesque queen Dita Von Teese will bring her “Von Follies" lingerie line to Target Australia. As a reminder, Target Australia is the same in name only, as the two corporations are not affiliated with each other. However, the two retailers are similar in philosophy, in that they both hire designers for capsule collections. In fact, Zac Posen designed for Target OZ several years before he collaborated with Target US.

According to WWD, Dita’s collection of 26 pieces will feature five groups of balconette bras, high-cut briefs, G-strings, garters, bustiers and fitted corsolettes rendered in leopard-print satin with eyelash lace detail, red satin with delicate black lace trim and black lace with intricate ribbon detailing and signature Dita blue treatments. There will also be spot-pattern mesh overlay effects on nude and black grounds, as well as sexy looking nude and black fishnet. The line will hit Target Australia just in time for Valentine’s Day.