Cheryl Shops

Jason Wu has already been on the Today show pimping his Target line, and while I have a feeling it won't quite incite the mass hysteria that Missoni did, I think it will sell out pretty quickly. The collection of clothes, bags, and scarves retails for $19.99 to $59.99 and hits stores February 5th. Here are some of my favorites.

Blush blouse ($34.99), lace-print skirt ($29.99), lace clutch ($29.99)

Pleated top ($32.99), pleated skirt ($29.99), lace clutch ($29.99)
Flared dress ($59.99)
Straw flap bag ($39.99)
Cat print scarf ($19.99)




For those of you who like a similar Zooey Deschanel-like aesthetic, Refinery29 reports that New Zealand designer Karen Walker is creating a lower-priced line for Anthropologie, called Hi There From Karen Walker. No word on pricing or exact dates, but it hits stores sometime in March. Check out R29's rather extensive slideshow for a good preview of the nautical-flavored looks, like this cute dress.


For the Zac Posen fans out there, he's designing a special line of 12 dresses exclusively for Lord & Taylor under his Z Spoke label. The collection will hit stores in April and will retail for $149-$199, less than half of what a typical Z Spoke dress usually goes for. No photos (nor exact dates) available yet, but I will post them as soon as I have them.

Finally, for those of you who can't wait for Mary Katrantzou's upcoming Topshop collaboration (due in stores next month), you can buy one of her Longchamp bags right now on the Colette website. Prices range from 55 Euros ($72) for a makeup case to 350 Euros ($456) for a structured tote; the signature Le Pliage bags run 95-160 Euros ($124-$208).

Chances are, you work in an office. If not, you might someday. Either way, you need appropriate clothes--classic but interesting, conservative yet inspiring. For work-friendly wardrobe staples, hit the Elie Tahari sample sale, where corporate-appropriate clothes and accessories for men and women are up to 70% off. Go with your coworkers, if only to make sure you aren't all buying the same stuff. 10/19-10/23; 8:30-7:30, 10-5 Sat.; 510 5th Ave. (enter on 43rd St.).

And now begins the season of Friends & Family sales, those wonderful times when you can take 20% or 25% nearly everything (a few weeks before everything gets marked down by 30%, that is). This week, two major department stores get in on the action. Use code FRIEND7 for 20% off (15% off jewelry, 10% off beauty and fragrance) at Saks Fifth Avenue 10/19-10/24; take 25% off at Lord & Taylor with code FRIENDS through 10/24, plus free shipping too.

Weekend shopping notes
If you've been following my Twitter feed, you know that today I went to Save Fashion, Refinery 29's month-long sample sale at Port Authority. I had been once before, but since the sale was extended an extra two weeks, with additional discounts, I went back for more today...and let's just say good things come to those who wait. There's still a lot of Rogan, Acne Jeans, Cardigan by Lynn Hiriak, Filippa K, Earnest Sewn, and VPL left, among other designers. The racks are kind of a mess, and you'll definitely have to dig, but there are definitely treasures to be unearthed. Case in point: I got a jacket, top, and skirt all by Rick Owens (yes, Rick Owens), for $66. Tomorrow, 6/12 is the last day of the sale, so hurry! It's open 10-8 at 641 8th Ave. (at 41st St.).

If department stores are more your style, it's Friends & Family time at Lord & Taylor. Coupon is at right; you get 25% off everything except for makeup and fragrance, which is 10% off (still a good deal!). You can also use the code FRIENDS online.

Finally, if high-street stores are your thing, H&M is having a summer sale, with prices starting at $5.

Happy weekend shopping!