From Tory to Target, A Budget Look

Just back from a successful Junior League meeting in which the controversial topic of Miss Posh didn't come up event once, unfortunately. Absent such thought-provoking subject matter, I dedicated myself to trying to make friends here in town, or as my BF-EM so elegantly puts it, "hitting on the Ladies of the League."

In any event, I figure it's been at least 5 minutes since we've done a Target shopping round-up, and with the holidays coming up and the economy tanking and tigers and bears oh my, blah blah, we all could use some budget-friendly holiday attire ideas. After all, I'm all about being Prettier Than Everyone Else, not Less Financially Responsible Than Everyone Else.

So imagine my delight upon entering Target on one of my daily occasional visits and seeing a few pieces clearly, ahem, inspired by some festive holiday Tory Burch and J. Crew pieces I've been intrigued by but not been able to / willing to justify. The Target Limited Edition collection in particular is such a welcome relief after that Sigerson Morrison / Elf Attire debacle we talked about here.

Here is the fancy-pants TB / J. Crew version of the object o' my holiday party frock eye (which looks somewhat garbage-bag esque in photos, but is gorge in person) & shoes:

(Credit: Tory Burch)

Tough to see in this photo, so just take my word for it that this is lovelier in person. Perhaps not $995 lovelier (gaah!), but nice nonetheless.

(Credit: Tory Burch)

Love the jewel details. Hate hate hatey hate the $850 price.

(Credit: J. Crew)

Remeber these J. Crew Gabrielle beauties? Love these both in the heel and flat editions.

And now for the Target version . . . bear in mind the legendary horribilityness of the Target website and web photography. Again, these are so cute in person:

(Credit: Target)

In person, this is a yummy brocade shift with a great, 60s-ish neckline. And:

(Credit: Target)

OK, so it isn't identical to the Tory, but it also isn't (gulp) $850. And finally:


(Credit: Target)

(Credit: Target)

A nice twist on both the J. Crew and the usual Revas.

Target, I'm so glad we're friends again. Now if only I didn't have those pesky Christmas presents to buy for, you know, other people . . .