Let's not beat around the bush. I cheated last week. I cannot tell a lie. I mean, isn't that one of the major points of this blog...to keep me honest. I had heard whispers about the Tucker for Target line a while back. I had hoped upon hope that it wouldn't come out until 2011. This is part of a project Target does with established or up and coming fashion designers, where for a limited time, they offer a lower end version of their line. Some past collections that I have enjoyed are Erin Featherston, Rogan, Paul and Joe, and the great Alexander McQueen. I have always been a fan of Tucker's main line, but obviously when you have to go on a financial diet, you are not in a place to be spending $200+ on a blouse or $300+ on a dress. Thus you can understand my excitement over the Target line.
The line debuted mid-September. I went online a few days after to check out the situation. Most of the smaller sizes in the items I liked were already gone. I had to act fast! Then I spotted a happy little magenta blouse with a flower pattern scattered across it. The adrenaline started pumping. I was clicking "add to my shopping cart". Then I was putting in my credit card information. I did hesitate for a moment before I hit confirm, but not for long. It was done. I felt guilty, but excited.
The blouse arrived a few days ago. As soon as I tried it on, I knew I had made the right decision. It would look good loose with jeans or trousers, or tucked into a pencil skirt. The feeling of guilt creeped back in for a moment, but I quickly dashed it away. After 8 months of not buying so much as a pair of socks, this $29.99 limited edition blouse was a mere stumble, and also maybe just enough to get me through these last days.
Three months to go readers....
