Target Canada: Won't You Be My Neighbour?

The brand new Target store in Guelph. Photos courtesy Target

After decades of rumours and months of teasers, today finally marks the day that Target opens its doors in Canada.  Stores in Guelph, Milton and Fergus will open to the public this morning with 24 Ontario stores slated to open by the end of the month.  Eventually Target plans to open between 125-135 stores across Canada.  For a look at all the brands and special collaborations you'll find in the Canadian Target stores, click here.

Are you seeing red this morning? If you do happen to go, please (please!) report back with comments, great finds, sticker shock tales, etc. in the comments section.  Merci babies, and happy shopping! x

P.S - How awesome is this new ad?!

Prabal Gurung for Target: Lookbook & Video

Photos courtesy Target

I must admit - I'm feeling awfully tempted to head south this weekend for the this Sunday's arrival of Prabal Gurung for Target.  I mean, it's only an hour away and unlike Buffalo, the Port Huronites seem blissfully blasé when it comes to designer collabs.  (I expected chaos on Missoni opening weekend a few years back and the people working there were like, 'Um, sorry, Miss-who?') Love the fun, bright, crazy affordable collection (ranges from $13 - $200) and am especially smitten after seeing the newly released video starring Olivia Thirlby.

So, how about you? Will you engage in a little border-hopping this weekend to pick up some Prabal? Oh, and if they ask if you have anything to declare, be sure to answer with a, 'Why yes, officer! I LOVE Prabal Gurung!'

Happy Snow Day! Happy Friday! x 

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Sneak Peek: Target Canada Spring '13

Hitting the green carpet at Target's Spring '13 Preview (L to R): Nate Berkus, Sonia Kashuk, Giada de Laurentis, John Morioka, Kate Young, and Roots' Michael Budman and Don Green. Photos courtesy: Target Canada

The countdown is ON and as we all eagerly await the arrival of Target (squee!), the teasers are coming fast and furious.  Target Canada's Senior VP of Merchandising, John Morioka, along with VIP guests Nate Berkus, Michael Budman, Don Green, Sonia Kashuk, Giada De Laurentiis, and Kate Young were all on hand at last week's exclusive media event in Toronto to fête Target's Spring '13 collection, complete with models skating on an ice rink catwalk, and fun vignettes giving insiders an up-close-and-personal look at the store's food, home decor, cosmetic, apparel and accessories collections.  

In addition to Target’s ongoing partnerships with interior designer Nate Berkus, makeup artist Sonia Kashuk, Food Network star Giada de Laurentis, and designer Shaun White... Continue reading here...

Right on Target

Michael Bublé and wife Luisana meet Bullseye at the Mississauga launch party of Target's new Canadian headquarters. Source: michaelbuble.com

With Target Canada stores set to open their doors in 2013 (eek!), Target unveiled its new headquarters in Mississauga last week. Close to 500 team members hit up the party and snapped pics with Bullseye the dog.   Even Michael Bublé stopped by to surprise the lucky staff.  So fun!  Can you even imagine the ire of the Walmartians right now?

Check out the video below to get a little sneak peek at Target's new headquarters: (video source: abullseyeview.com)  

PS - Is it just me or does the President look like he's 22?  WTF? Boy genius?

Wu Hoo! Jason Wu Coming to Target

Images courtesy Target

After the Missoni for Target collection debacle last fall, fashion-lovers have been waiting with bated breath for the next big designer collaboration.  The Jason Wu for Target lookbook was just released and the sweet collection features everything from nautical stripes to chic sorbets to elegant after-5 pieces, all in keeping with the designers pretty, ladylike aesthetic.  Wu shot to fashion fame after dressing Michelle Obama for her husband's inauguration, and his dresses are perpetually spotted on red-carpet fixtures like Diane Kruger, Camilla Belle and Natalie Portman, so the collection is pretty much guaranteed to sell out quickly.  The Jason Wu collection arrives February 5 at Target stores, as well as online at Target.com, with prices starting at only $19.99.  That insane white dress with the black underlay is super tempting, but I'm not sure whether I'll battle the crowds again to cross-border hop for this one.  Wu you?  

Ps - Just in case you missed last week's announcement, click here for the list of which lucky Canadian cities are getting a Target in 2013