Target celebrates the launch of Zac Posen for Target with a 24-hour shopping party in NYC. New Yorkers get the chance to party and shop the Zac Posen for Target collection before anyone else…Mark your calendars!!

What: To celebrate the launch of the Zac Posen for Target collection, Target hosts a 24-hour shopping party to give New Yorkers the opportunity to shop the entire collection before it hits stores nationwide on April 25h.

Who: New Yorkers celebrate the launch of the Zac Posen for Target Collection with a 24-hour Shopping Party.

When/Where: Open to the public: 11pm Thursday, April 15 to 11pm, Friday April 16 @ 481 8th Avenue at 34 Street

Everyone gets a moment on the red carpet with the opening of the Zac Posen for Target 24-hour party. Zac Posen’s larger-than-life style, super glam and a touch of modern elements will transform the space into a party to celebrate the launch of his much-anticipated collection. High glam finally meets low prices and designer apparel is available for all. Performances* by The Like and DJs Kid America, The Other Will and Luisiul will keep the party going all night long, in addition to surprises happening every hour. *Performances scheduled subject to change. Fashion phenomenon, Zac Posen made it a point to make every woman feel like a movie star with his Zac Posen for Target collection. With an array of colorful dresses for day and formal pieces including Target’s first full length gown for night, Posen ensures every woman is dressed the part. The entire collection is priced under $200.

This year MANGO presents a swimwear collection with two clearly differentiated lines: retro-romantic and sophisticated. To give summer that retro feel, the brand is proposing a return to culottes, bandeaus and washed cotton, as well as more romantic models in florals, spots and crochet, with some ruffle finishes.

Australian swimwear label, Jemma Jube, has teamed up with Topshop with an exclusive limited edition capsule collection. With a cheeky nod to retro pink flicks and citing influences such as Fellini, Fosse and Peggy Bundy, Jemma Jube swimwear has a vintage glamour twist and retro pin-up girl looks. Jemma Jube will be available at Topshop stores in Spring 2010…can’t wait!!

Where to shop: Clearly Century 21 is no secret…but it’s still one of the greatest discount department stores for brand name items we have in the city. It’s a complete tourist trap and the only time I recommend even attempting to enter the store would be early in the morning (when they’ve re-set the floor) and during the week. Just last week I picked up some great Cosabella and Felina lingerie at prices you wouldn’t believe, plus a great Marc Jacobs Anorak…but DON’T even attempt to shop on the weekend - you’ve been warned. So set your alarm, get there early…and arm yourself with your ipod and a lot of patience lol.

22 Cortland St. - Manhattan

For his Spring/Summer 2010 show, Alexander Wang introduced a football feel to the clothing and sunglasses to his product offerings. Four additional are styles being produced with Linda Farrow (the ultra-chic British eyewear brand that’s done collaborations with uber-hip designers ranging from Yohji Yamamoto and Dries Van Noten to Matthew Williamson and Raf Simons), but i’m loving this zipper-accented model. I already have the collabo with Matthew Williamson, but I may have to pick these up as well!!

Available at openingceremony.com $365

KM* Rii was born in 2000 . KM* Riis Creator Lui Onozaki ( Japan) draws
influences from his years of world traveling whether it is a recreation of
Industrial element or an indigenous artifact . These diverse historical
elements are united into a timeless aesthetic. Each piece clearly belongs
inside a life of unconventional refinement, meticulously handcrafted from
select material utilizing cutting edge treatment and technique. Rooted in a
global underground culture and extending out from there, KM* Rii’s Créations
emerge from a world without boundaries.” – Frédérique Lorca

The army trend is a recurring theme for this spring…these are a few cute pieces from two of my favorite downtown boutiques: Oak and Pixie Market.

Lately i’ve been slightly obsessed with Zara’s collections…it’s been a “weekly shopping habit” consistently since last fall and this new Spring-Summer preview does not disappoint!! I’ve already picked up a few key items including a super cute pair of platform t-strap heels…can’t wait to wear them!

The ever très chic Los Angeles – based designers Alex & Chloe have created a limited-edition heart necklace exclusively for HRC to celebrate the universal power of love – and raise awareness about LGBT equality. “We are extremely honored to work with the Human Rights Campaign and fully support their continuing effort to attain equal rights for all people. WE LOVE YOU HRC!” – Alex & Chloe

The necklace features a laser cut black acrylic “painted heart” pendant with the signature Alex & Chloe logo and a classic silver mirror acrylic HRC logo charm on an antique brass extender chain that can be worn from 22 to 26 inches in length. Comes beautifully packaged in a handsome black 100% recycled Alex & Chloe gift box.

The 100% cotton tee features a “painted heart” on the front center chest and an HRC logo on the back bottom left and the hoody features a “painted heart” on the back and an HRC logo on the front left chest. 50% polyester/50% cotton.

*100% OF YOUR PURCHASE of these Alex & Chloe item goes to HRC’s fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality*

I had the pleasure of sitting and chatting with former magazine and fashion stylist Khirma Eliazov while in LA last week…Her line of luxury handbags is a little under a year old and has already been selected as one of “four buzzworthy entrants into the world of accessories” by WWD in April, 2009.

The collection of handbags are truly statement pieces!! The line uses a combination of luxurious and sometimes unusual exotic skins, including python and chagrin (stingray) together with the finest Italian leather. Her signature purple linings, originally designed hardware and attention to design detail is also apparent in the hand-woven handles.