Copy Cat

If I were a designer I don't know if I would be flattered or outraged when someone copied one of my designs and re-made it. I know there have to be some sort of copyright laws, but I don't know them. We see things on the runway and then all sorts of versions of them later in boutiques or department stores. Later they trickle down into outlets and discount stores. I am not one to always notice these things, but on a recent shopping trip I spotted a copy cat. In the mornings I like to visit Target very early, right after it opens. I had about 15 minutes to kill before TJMaxx opened, so I went into Kohl's to kill some time. Bam, there was the copy cat.

Let's be honest, it's a cute dress. Enter the original dress:

This one is the exact same dress, except that it is a different color and doesn't have a belt. {And it cost an arm and a leg in NYC last spring.}

If you want a Tibi look-alike, head to Kohl's and pick up LC's version. It's great for the summer and cost a whole lot less. {Just don't judge me when you still see me wearing mine in a few years since I'll still be wearing it to get my money's worth.}



LC's My Girl

This morning I had to make a quick run to Target before the day even began. Rewind...Starbucks came before Target and I had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the fall. Thank you to whoever reminded me about these this week! As I was pulling out of the Target parking lot I glanced over to see Kohl's and decided to stop. I never go to Kohl's. Ever. Don't know why, lots of people get great things there, it's just never on my list of places. I went in searching for a messenger/cross-body bag to use this weekend. No luck in that department, but I did hit the jackpot when I discovered Lauren Conrad's line. I remember seeing a tv interview with her months ago, thinking her clothes were cute and then forgetting about them. CUTE stuff! They remind me of Tucker, Rebecca Taylor, Joie and BCBG all rolled into one.

Isn't this shirt perfect for fall? And yes, they have faux leather shorts! They were very nice in person and I would have gotten them if my size had been there.

Ooh la la, this was my favorite outfit I tried on in the dressing room. The shirt is actually a very pale pink and the shorts are a red wine color. So stinkin' cute! Wish I were going somewhere tonight to wear it.

If I could have gotten more, I would have for sure. They have so many good staples for a fall wardrobe. I'm not big on pastels for fall, but there were so many pretty ones. There were also beautiful maxi dresses.

I got online to look for a couple of things that they were out of in my size in the store. Honestly I didn't think stuff looked that cute online, but it is adorable in person. Everything is either 40% or 25% off today only!