Fine, I’ve said it. And whether you pronounce it in the original French as Tar-jhay or you’ve anglicized it back to its bull’s eye pronunciation given at inception, the reality is this: many of us are sneaking out to buy some cute, cheap finds at the same place where we stock up on toilet paper and batteries. I hate conglomerates as much as the next girl, but if the proverbial shoe fits, sometimes we just have to wear it.When designers like Isaac Mizrahi and Shabby Chic are joining in, there must be something going on. I recently bought three pairs of black pants for $40.00. (Did I mention $40.00 total? Not $40.00 each). Do they really look any different than the others in my closet? As for quality, only time will tell. But one of my dearest friends, who has a bag collection that could easily pay off my graduate school loans, recently called to rave about a dress she bought there. “When you pair it with a Prada bag and Manolos, who can tell the difference?” More importantly, it looks FABULOUS on her.
Also check out:
Yoga clothes. It’s not Lulu Lemon but some of it is infinitely wearable.
Men’s Hanes undershirts. Size small is nice and long but fits through the body really well. Not as soft as James Pearse but the 3-pack for 6 bucks makes them virtually disposable.
The best part is that you can tell yourself you’re going there to do productive shopping, like picking up bulk toothpaste and family size diet coke cases. Then, when you sneak in a few good finds, it doesn’t feel quite as bad.
Right now, they’re only in Brooklyn (or the suburbs-check out the Edgewater store just over the GW bridge in NJ) but they’re due to open shop at 119th and FDR in that long awaited new mall.
Brooklyn location:
139 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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hey Ms.Ross, awesome website, i cant believe YOU have the time to check out all of these stores! Well, about Target, even I make the journey to Brooklyn from Manhattan to check out whoever is their current Go International designer. Currently, it is New Yorks own Proenza Schouler. The quality isn’t all there, but the designs are cute, and at such a low price compared to their non-target line, its a steal!
Ohmigahd! I LOVE my new Mossimo $21 Sunday black dress with the cute blue stiching purchase! I really do. With a little bra action, the girls totally fit – surprise, surprise. It is way cute, AND $21!!! But you’d help your public out by mentioning the crazy, annoying guy(s) that hang around outside the Flatbush establishment vulturing for tips and say extremely inappropriate things to you and your friends, hover over you and try to force carry your bags. Avoid wheeling carts out of store if at all possible to reduce risk. Urgh….
Does anyone know when the long awaited Target store is due to open on the FDR??
The rumor on the street is summer, 2008. Just in time for Isaac Mizrahi’s summer collection!