I admit I was one of those women waiting at Target yesterday before 8 a.m. But my experience has been FAR different from all the others I’ve read.
I originally tried to get to Target online around 7 a.m. and when my page would not load I knew the site had crashed. It puzzles me as to why, after all the media surrounding the Missoni for Target launch, they were not prepared like it was Black Friday. Or, maybe they were, and didn’t realize the potential of us Fashionistas to bring down their site. Either way, I was one of the lucky ones.
There were 6 of us waiting for Target to open at 8 a.m. I literally sized up my “competition” and only one other woman looked to be about my size. The doors were unlocked and we all calmly grabbed a cart and walked to the areas we wanted. Only 1 woman went to the housewares, while the other 5 of us went to the clothes. I grabbed what I thought would fit me (medium) because I really didn’t want to bother with the dressing room. I also didn’t want to take another size and look like I was greedy. After the clothes I went to the accessories, then shoes, lounge/sleep wear, then home and beauty. I then went back to the clothes and re-assessed my cart making sure of what I liked and wanted to keep. I did the same with all the other sections as well. That meant I did two passes around the store and I had a little of everything in my cart and put some things back: wine box, floppy hat (darn it!), storage boxes.
I then thought of the roller luggage I had seen in one of the print ads and decided to try my luck and see what my Target had received. I was only halfway down from that area when I saw exactly what I wanted. My store and gotten one of the roller luggage pieces in, along with a laptop sleeve and small luggage pieces. Again, I only put the one piece in my cart. I didn’t need any of the others.
Here are some of my purchases. All the clothing items are a Size Medium, for reference. The heels are a Size 7.
I was out of the store by 8:45 a.m. I was surprised as I thought I would be in there longer. I am pretty pleased with my findings and I just need to go on a trip to use my new luggage piece. Husband has been making me use this roller back-pack piece and I hate it. So unfashionable, among other things. I also bought some of the silk scarves, tights and the infinity scarf in Passione/Purple. I really really wanted the Colore/Peach-Brown color but decided on the brighter pop of color. As you can see, all the dresses are mini-dresses. I will add tights and boots to them and also treat them as a tunic and wear them with leggings, skinny jeans or pants. I am debating on whether or not to keep the blue dress. I just don’t have that “feeling”. I was able to order the maxi skirt online yesterday afternoon.
I know this collection is supposed to last several weeks so I think there will be re-stocks every few days. Not all of the items were out in my store when I went yesterday (paper and beauty). Unlike the Liberty of London or Calypso collections I think most of my area Targets will be sold out of the Missoni Collection but I do hope to find a few more pieces of the home collection.
Do you think Target will order up more items to be made, like the clothing at least? Did anyone else get what they wanted?
No Target up here in Canada so I am living vicariously through you!
I love your picks, it's all so stylish. That luggage!! Every time you travel you'll be so happy to have it.
The kitchen bowl is gorgeous too.
That bowl is really cool! I'd love to have that. I don't live in a very fashion conscious area of the country… may stop at Target on the way home from work to see what's left. I'm better there's alot.
wow you SCORED. I didn't go but all my friends here got practically nuthin'. I'm going to go tomorrow and see if they replenish, would love that suitcase.
My Target was completely sold out by the time I arrived at 8:01. But I found some stuff at another one and got stuff online. I think I may wait a few weeks before looking again. We did get some of the same stuff – I love the blue mini-dress/tunic.
You did DAMN good woman! I love your pieces! I'm not sure how much will be re-stocked. TargetStyle on twitter said for sure online will NOT be restocked. Some stores may be replenishments but most restocks will come from buyer's remorse returns. IF you decide you don't want to keep the blue dress, let me know. I'll buy it from you. I'm just sayin….
I got nothing. Had to be at work and the site was down. I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed that they restock and I hit it at the right time (or that my sister finds my want while she's out looking for her last want). 🙂 Love the luggage! Super cute! I like the bowl too, it's very pretty! Congrats on your purchases!
I am going to have to hit Target down south soon. I LOVE that piece of luggage, and would prefer it to my boring black one.
The bowl is really cool, such a retro, yet current piece. I also love the sleeveless shift and the pajama shorts – I'd wear them as a beach cover up.
As Dani said, no Target here yet so I'll just enjoy the photos. Thanks for sharing.
You got a lot of nice pieces! I also got the blue dress and was iffy on it, but I paired it with a low slung belt and leggings. It liked it this way and decided to keep it. I think the black sleeveless dress with the chevron panel down the front looks fantastic on you!
Thank you everyone. I am pretty pleased with my purchases. The bowl goes well with my dining room color and wall decor.
I went by another Target last night and nothing was left in the women's department. There were a few pairs of shoes and rainboots left and several items left for little girls and a few sleep masks but that was it. I imagine all the other stores are the same way and everything's on ebay.
Good scores, lady! I was only really interested in the pumps and some tights, and luckily was able to order both during a time when the website wasn't down. Now fingers crossed they actually ship. What do you think of the pumps? Comfy? nice quality? do they actually look good on?