Prabal Gurung for Target will Change Your Life

Posted on February 6, 2013 by maliachu

Target has done it yet again. And boy do I love them for it. This Sunday we can all open up our closets (and wallets) to welcome the much anticipated and totally AMAZING Prabal Gurung for Target collection. If you’re like me – a sucker for bright colors and patterns – then you will most certainly go into hysterics when you see what PG has to offer us fashion fiends. I honestly believe that the following content has the power to change your life or at the very least it’ll get you to clean out our closet to make space for a few slices of Gurung heaven Exhibit A:

Now I know what you’re thinking – flower/color explosion! And guess what? I absolutely, totally, without a doubt in the world, LOVE IT! The colors are phenomenal and the delicate heels just make it that much better. Oh, oh, oh it’s magic! Here’s another one for your eager eyes…

Excuse me while I shed tears of pure joy. I mean it’s not everyday that you see such AMAZEBALL pieces at lustfully low prices. This outfit from head to toe – blouse, skirt, bangles, bag, earrings and heels – will cost you about $155, plus tax (sorry, hot model body not included). Now that’s what I’m talking about right there – a fully loaded outfit that can be broken up to make multiple drool-worthy looks. I’m in love. Ok, ok, let’s see another one

prabal-gurung-target-full-skirt-red-dress

How hot’s that Gu-Gu-Gurung? How hot’s that Gu-Gu-Gurung?

Seriously though, how hot’s that Gu-Gu-Gurung? Pretty freaking hot if you ask me! I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t mind wearing this sinfully delicious number for my Valentine’s Day date. Hell, even if I didn’t have a date, I’d rock this bad boy solo on V-Day because it’s just that good. And don’t even get me started on those lace up heels. DON’T EVEN GET ME STARTED!

So here’s the deal. The collection launches this Sunday at Target, so you can bet that I’m making the sacrifice of all sacrifices (waking up early) to make sure I have first pickings of the Gurung goods.

Oh, just in case those little treasures I shared weren’t enough torture/pleasure, here are a few more for you drooling little fiends…

How hot’s that Gu-Gu-Gurung? How hot’s that Gu-Gu-Gurung?

Photos: Target via Refinery29

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Jason Wu For Target (Caution: Extremely Drool-Worthy Content)

Posted on January 12, 2012 by maliachu

Wuuuu freaking huuuuuu! Jason Wu for Target is finally here – well, sort of. It’s just the look book (keep reading to find out when the collection hits stores), but it’s definitely enough to get me salivating over the uber cute dresses, tops, skirts and more that make up Wu’s to-die-for affordable collection for the Target. I mean c’mon, what don’t you NEED about this adorable outfit?

What’s that song? “Black and yellow, black and yellow, black and yellow…” I’ll take it all!

Amazeballs right? And the best part is that his collection is priced between $19.99 and $59.99. Let’s keep in mind however that Hawaii is practically Mars, so shipping costs usually up our prices by $10, sometimes $20 bones (lamesauce). But considering the fact that an original Wu can set you back a couple G’s, the price difference is a cup-of-tea. And I love a nice tea, especially if I have a nice tea dress…

Perfect for that Cup-Of-Tea!

But what about for after tea? You know, like when you have a movie date and you need a super cutey and comfy top? Well, duh…

If you’re wearing this top, you’re pretty much instantly the most stylish, coolest, hippest, cutest person in the room.

Wow Wu, you’re good (does anyone else find the phrase, “wow, Wu” funny?). How about an outfit for my bi-monthly bitches who brunch followed by an afternoon at the mall? Whatda ya know…

Who knew floral could look so edgy!

So basically Mr. Wu has it covered. I bet he’s a ninja too. At the very minimum it’s safe to say he’s a fashion-ninja, creating these gorg pieces for great prices. Seriously though, you could buy the entire Jason Wu for Target collection for less than the price of one piece in the Jason Wu Spring 2012 Collection.

FYI, the collection will land in Target stores on February 5th and if it’s anything like the Missoni for Target frenzy, it’ll be sold out ~~(and listed on eBay)~~ before you finish your morning latte. What does that mean? Come Sunday, February 5th, skip the caffeine and head straight to the nearest Target if you want to get you fashionable hands on some of these goods.

Ok, enough jibber-jabber. Let’s get to business and take a look at the rest of the AMAZEBALL pieces from the Jason Wu for Target collection…

: photo: fashionista.com

Photos: Target via Fashionista.com

Aloha.

4 Reasons The Fanny Pack IS Back

Posted on October 28, 2011 by maliachu

That’s right people, the all-time, omg-is-she-seriously-wearing-THAT, accessory is BACK in action. Truth be told, it’s been back for some time (or some may argue that it never really left), but it’s true resurrection was confirmed by none other than the divine being that IS BEYONCE. What the [bleep] am I talking about? Easy. Beyonce be rockin’ a fabulous red fanny pack in her new music video Party, which (to me at least) confirms the resurrection. Because we all know that whatever Beyonce touches is gold – GOLD! Seriously though, the DIVA has managed to convince an entire movement of grown women to slip into a leotard and tights for Halloween. Like I said, GOLD.

How on earth has the fanny managed to resurrect itself onto the hips of fashion fiends across the globe? Read on, read on…

#1: Nowadays these fantastic little hip-slings come in BLINDING SEQUINS designs instead of blinding neon:

Sparkling animal print - what more can a girl ask for? (image: beltoutlet.com)

This sequined fanny can be yours for $24.95 at beltoutlet.com.

#2: They no longer resemble saggy pouches but instead come in cute and funky shapes:

If men can wear bows around their necks, then HELL YES women can wear bows around their waists! (image: fancypack.net)

You can BOW TIE your waist for $65 at fancypack.net.

#3: They come in dainty sizes more popularly known as “belt purses” that don’t make you look you’re bearing ET’s child:

I CLEARLY have a soft spot for animal print, but who doesn't? (image: asos.com)

Now this one I NEED: $35.94 asos.com.

#4: Designers dig them. Seriously though, the Gucci fanny has been around FOREVER and is NOT. GOING. ANYWHERE. period.

Gucci knows a thing or two about fannies. (image: gucci.com)

Go get your Gucci on for $530 at gucci.com.

So what do you think? Are fannies back in action or is this some rare hiccup in fashion history repeats that belongs back in your fashion faux pas file?

Aloha.

Diane von Furstenberg Now Open at Ala Moana

Posted on October 6, 2011 by maliachu

Diane von Furstenberg is now open at Ala Moana. In case you’re wondering what that means, it basically means this:

I’m going to need a 2nd job to financially support the onslaught of NEEDS that DVF at Ala Moana is sure to induce. The onslaught begins with a few DVF items I LOVE:

#1: This wow-she’s-totally-pulling-off-a-long-sleeve-printed-dress-good-for-her dress.

GIVE ME THIS, NOW! (image: dvf.com)

#2: And this, I’m-mixing-prints-and-I-look-AMAZING-doing-it dress.

NEED. (image: dvf.com)

#3: This her-purse-is-leopard-and-I’m-jealous purse.

JUST STOP IT. STOP IT NOW. I'M DYING. (image: dvf.com)

#4: This It-doesn’t-matter-where-I’m-going-so-long-this-is-my-carryon luggage.

SPEECHLESS. (image: dvf.com)

#5: These omg-did-you-see-that-girl’s-shoes wedges.

GIVE.THESE.TO.ME.NOW! (image: dvf.com)

Anyone else considering a 2nd job? Or am I the only crazy one in this town?

Aloha.

WuHuuu – Jason Wu for Target!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by maliachu

On the heels of the recent Missoni Madness that Target subjected upon itself, the discount retailer recently revealed that it would be delivering another glorious designer collection from the fashion gods. This time, it’s Jason Wu.

For those of you unfamiliar with Wu, he just so happens to be a favorite designer of, geez I don’t know, MICHELLE OBAMA! In fact, she wore a Wu design for the Inaugural Ball – KIND OF A BIG DEAL for Mr. Wu, wouldn’t you say?

Jason Wu and Michelle Obama with the dress Wu created for her to wear at the Inaugural Ball.

Wu’s collection for Target won’t launch until Spring 2012, but he was oh-so-kind (or perhaps cruel) as to create this short teaser video for all the fiends out there:

So basically now Wu and Target have us all on the edge of our seats, waiting for the lookbook to come out and launch the entire world (or perhaps maybe just the fashion fiend world) into utter chaos. JUST. LIKE. MISSONI. We can only hope that Wu’s entire collection for Target doesn’t end up on eBay.

Now we really don’t know what Wu will create to woo us over to Target (pun intended), but I can tell you now that I’m ABSOLUTELY loving some of the pieces in his 2012 Spring and Resort Collections:

I DON'T care what anyone says. I LOVE this absurdly voluminous PINK skirt. LOVE. (image: jasonwustudio.com)

I know what you’re thinking: That skirt is too big and too pink. I love it regardless. And if Wu sends some sort of adapted version of this to Target, it’s MINE. Because I love the Pink, I MUST also LOVE the Yellow:

Perhaps I can convince someone to plan some sort of Gala in Hawaii where I'm required to wear this dress?(image: jasonwustudio.com)

Dear Target fashion gods, please let Jason Wu create something just like this next piece for his Target collection. I NEED this in my professional wear wardrobe. Love, Malia. P.S. Did I mention I NEED this?

NEED. (image: jasonwustudio.com)

Find me an appropriate time and place to wear the two piece ensemble below and I WILL WEAR IT. Bible:

Seriously though, I love it. Judge me, tease me - I don't care. (image: jasonwustudio.com)

This next piece is from Wu’s 2012 Resort Collection. I’m pretty sure it’s screaming, SCREAMING my name. And if I can’t have this one, I’m praying to the fashion gods that Wu will make one similar for Target. Please Wu, please?

This IS it for me. Jason Wu now OWNS my life. (image: jasonwustudio.com)

I honestly had to stop browsing the collections because I was about to add every damn piece into this post. I think you get the point: I’m ready for Jason Wu to hit “the Target” with his Spring 2012 Target Collection. This time I’ll be well prepared for the chaos that will likely ensue. Bring it, Target and Wu. Bring it.

Now let me ask you, do you think Jason Wu will woo as much of a fashion frenzy as Missoni did in September?

Aloha.

WuHuuu – Jason Wu for Target!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by maliachu

Jason Wu and Michelle Obama with the dress Wu created for her to wear at the Inaugural Ball.

Wu’s collection for Target won’t launch until Spring 2012, but he was oh-so-kind (or perhaps cruel) as to create this short teaser video for all the fiends out there:

I DON'T care what anyone says. I LOVE this absurdly voluminous PINK skirt. LOVE. (image: jasonwustudio.com)

Perhaps I can convince someone to plan some sort of Gala in Hawaii where I'm required to wear this dress?(image: jasonwustudio.com)

NEED. (image: jasonwustudio.com)

Find me an appropriate time and place to wear the two piece ensemble below and I WILL WEAR IT. Bible:

Seriously though, I love it. Judge me, tease me - I don't care. (image: jasonwustudio.com)

This IS it for me. Jason Wu now OWNS my life. (image: jasonwustudio.com)

Now let me ask you, do you think Jason Wu will woo as much of a fashion frenzy as Missoni did in September?

Aloha.

5 Faves from Karl Lagerfeld for Macy’s

Posted on September 20, 2011 by maliachu

I’m going to take a swing in the dark here and say that some of you Fiends were unaware of the Lagerfeld collection at Macy’s (I know @melissa_kim is FULLY aware!). Go ahead, shoot me if I’m WRONG, and you’re already well aware of the modern-chic designs beckoning you at Macy’s Impulse section. Considering that Lagerfeld is the mad-man-genius behind Chanel, Fendi and his own Fashion House, I NEEDED I take some time to check out Lagerfeld’s collection at Macy’s Ala Moana. As would any Fashion Fiend, I found some pieces I LOVED:

#1: This clean-cut, I’m-going-to-ace-this-presentation Sleeveless Stretch Poplin with Long-sleeved Jacket, $139.

Mod, fresh, & crisp - I love it! (Image: macys.com)

#2: This biker chic, I’m-a-BAD-A__-so-slow-your-roll Sleeveless Hooded Faux Crocadile Skin Vest, $89.

karl-lager-feld-for-macys-sleeveless-hooded-vest

Pair with your fave tee, skin-tight skinnies and sky-high pumps for maximum bad-a__ness. (Image: macys.com)

#3: This cutey, I’m-the-girl-next-door-and-you-love-me Short Sleeve Ponte Sheath Dress, $99.

karl-lagerfeld-short-sleeve-ponte-sheath-dress

Perfect for meeting HIS parents OR outshining the bunch at Sunday Brunch. (Image: macys.com)

#4: This hotter than hot, you-can’t-miss-her-she’s-wearing-hot-pink Long Sleeve Button Front Ruched Dress, $99.

karl-lagerfeld-macys-pink-long-sleeved-dress

I LOVE pink, so this dress was a no-brainer. I'd pair it with nude or camel colored pumps - perfect for work! (Image: macys.com)

#5: This edgy, who’s-that-guy-on-her-tank Sleeveless Karl Graphic Tank, $49.

You've got to to love the Self-Portrait tee of THE MAN HIMSELF! Rock this with the sleeveless hooded vest and some skinnies or throw it on over a bikini and ripped denim. (Image: Kaboodle.com)

There you have it, my 5 Faves from the Karl Lagerfeld for Macy’s collection. Too see the full collection, visit Macys.com. Considering a Chanel, Fendi or Karl Lagerfeld piece can set you back the equivalency of half a year’s worth of student loan payments, these pieces ARE A STEEL!

I know Lagerfeld can be a bit much for some, but tell me, would you rock some KL for Macy’s?

I Shopped Missoni for Target

Posted on September 14, 2011 by maliachu

The day had finally arrived. The day we’d all been waiting for. The day that would surely be known as one of the most important days in the history of affordable FASHION – the launch of Missoni for Target! (insert gold warm lighting and a choir of glorious angels singing) EXCEPT, the stores were SOLD OUT in mere minutes and the Target website had more visitors than it could handle, causing this cute, but irritating dog to show up on computer screens across the nation. Fashion fiends everywhere were having their Missoni dreams crushed by an overloaded website and crowds worse than Black Friday. Did Target know what it had gotten itself into? Did Target understand there were frantic frenzies that broke out when that cyber-clock struck 12 am? The Missoni Madness continues…

I sat at my desk (unlike some fiends out there, I did not call in sick to work) watching as the twitterverse exploded with #MissoniForTarget updates. Then came that dreaded update I was hoping would never appear:

SOLD OUT!? How? Why? Has there been a mistake? Are they sure that even Hawaii is SOLD OUT? I sat there. Defeated. My dreams of frolicking through Target with a red cart full of Missoni For Target treasures slowly turned into a nightmare in which everyone else – everyone else in the entire world – owned a piece of the treasured, affordable collection, EXCEPT ME. When I shared the horrible news with my friend Lauren, she wouldn’t take SOLD OUT for an answer. She called Target – both Targets in fact – for the real deets on the Missoni for Target situation. Low and behold, Target Kapolei had come back positive.

So after some reassurance we did what any FIEND would do – we left work at 5 p.m. sharp and headed out to West Oahu for our chance to live the dream. And dream we lived. Well sort, of…

By the time we got there, pretty much every item had been wiped off the shelves and racks:

Ghost town!

BUT, we managed to score some sweet little treasures! With only TWO size 8 pumps left, (yes, two!) we tried them on and snatched them up without hesitation. It was as if some sort of shoe god was on our side. Like this shoe god knew that we both NEEDED to get a pair:

Like heaven for your feet!

Then, as we contemplated the rain boots, a sweet little Target employee walked past us with go-backs. We attacked her (not really though) and managed to find ONE size small blouse, which suddenly went from a want to a NEED for me in less than .02 seconds:

Because everyone takes pics of themselves in the fitting room, right?

We walked ever so purposefully down the isles as if we were looking for the last golden egg on earth, when in reality we were looking for any sort of Missoni zig-zag signage that would lead us to treasures like this glorious duvet set that Lauren scored: (ps. it was the LAST Queen size set left!!)

I admit it: this duvet made me wish for a second that I didn't live with my BF. He would NOT be happy if I outfitted our bed with this.

Our third lap around the store earned this MUST-HAVE cardigan:

Another fitting room photo. Don't judge us.

And FINALLY, this BICYCLE (which we didn’t buy, so shoot me now because I regret it!!!!):

If it's still there in a week, I might have to make it mine!

All in all, we did five rounds of the store, making sure not to miss any opportunity. Yes, we walked around the store FIVE times and it was well worth it. Knowing that I was lucky enough to score treasures from Missoni for Target made my day, my week, my month and potentially my year.

In case you’re wondering how it felt to be part of the crazy Missoni Madness? Answer: Damn good. SO good I felt like I was floating on a Missoni cloud…oh, wait, I sort of was:

A Missoni cloud, or perhaps just the AMAZING Mission Duvet.

What about you? Did you partake in the Madness? Did you find basketfuls of golden Missoni for Target goods?

5 Items I NEED from Missoni for Target

Posted on September 12, 2011 by maliachu

There are some things that you want and then there are some things that you need. THEN there are those precious little treasures that you NEED – like, can’t-live-without-this-in-my-life, kind of NEED. To be fair, the levels of wants and NEEDS vary from person to person and of course from item to item. But this is my blog and I’m going to say that right now, everyone – every single person in this entire world (yes, I just said that) – NEEDS to get in on the amazing little fashion frenzy that is Missoni for Target. Ok, so maybe I’m over-reacting, but again, this my blog so I’ll react however I please.

The truth is however, that Missoni for Target is so amazing that even my friend’s 1.5 year old daughter got excited when I mentioned the collection. Talk about a baby with some serious fashion sense! (watch out Jess, your daughter is well on her way to being a fashionista) I’m not going to lie, every time I see the commercial I slip into this sort of Missoni high. It’s like all I can think of are colorful zig-zag mod stripes. Forget the Skittles rainbows – I want to taste the Missoni zig-zags!

In considering the Missoni for Target collection, I have wants (everything), needs (rainboots, bedding, hats, scarves, suitcase) and NEEDS. And thanks to the Missoni for Target look book posted on Fashionista, I’ve kindly and very, very enthusiastically outlined a few of my NEEDS:

#1 NEED: these amazing, i-will-wear-these-to-my-grave pumps…

Missoni for Target Black Pumps

#2 & 3 NEED: this to-die-for dress and oversized cardigan combo…

missoni for target dress and cardigan

#4 NEED: this I’m-the-coolest-coffee/tea-drinker-in-town mug set…

Missoni for target mug set

and last but surely not least …

#5 NEED: this my-life-can’t-go-on-without-the-worlds-most-amazing BICYCLE…

missoni for target bicycle

The catch is that the collection is only available from September 13 through October 22 or while supplies last. So get it while you can and let’s hope that the Target gods keep the good stuff rolling. Can I just add that Target must have its own set of gods because that place is like a one-stop-heavenly-shop for all your household, personal and fashion needs.

I’m planning on checking out the AMAZING collection tomorrow after work and will let you know how I do on fulfilling my NEEDS.

So now that I’ve taunted and teased you with the wonderful world of Missoni for Target, please do tell me…what do you NEED?

NYC Fashion Week!

Posted on September 10, 2011 by maliachu

I’m sure all you little fiends know what time of year it is… FASHION WEEK! That’s right, NYC FASHION WEEK is finally upon us and boy is it exhilarating! All those amazing pieces flowing down the runway, whispering sweet nothings to the wide-eyed fiends:

How could you not want this?

You know, I was totally planning on going this year, but I lost my tickets…what, I swear I had tickets! Or maybe I was just dreaming. You’ll never know…muahaha! Luckily the fancy folks of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week have been oh-so-kind to provide live-streams of the fabulous fashion extravaganzas all WEEK long! Now I’m not going to repost every freaking show, but I do want to share some BCBGMAXAZRIA magic with you. I love BCBG and I bet you do too. The soft flowing materials and colorful prints are AMAZEBALLS to say the least. What can I say, some people go cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs and others go cuckcoo for clothes. I consider myself part of the latter (although I do love chocolate). So what are you waiting for? Go cuckoo for clothes with me and check out the BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2012 collection:

Aloha.

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Category Archives: Fashion Needs

Prabal Gurung for Target will Change Your Life

Jason Wu For Target (Caution: Extremely Drool-Worthy Content)

4 Reasons The Fanny Pack IS Back

Diane von Furstenberg Now Open at Ala Moana

WuHuuu – Jason Wu for Target!

WuHuuu – Jason Wu for Target!

5 Faves from Karl Lagerfeld for Macy’s

I Shopped Missoni for Target

5 Items I NEED from Missoni for Target

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