Liberty of London for Target
Thanks to Wee Birdy, I found out some time ago that Target would be collaborating with one of my favorite shops, Liberty of London. To say that I was thrilled was an understatement. I love Liberty!! That was the one of the stores on my must-visit list when I had visited England in November. As I gushed a teeny bit about their famed prints, it really was a shame that their fabrics were so pricey.

But now that they are pairing with Target, I can get my hands on something from them that's a bit more affordable. The products won't hit the shelves until this coming Sunday but there is a sneak peek starting today at a temporary pop-up shop in Manhattan. And what luck! It's one subway stop (or about a 10-minute walk) away from my office, across the street from Bryant Park.
So, I scheduled myself to be occupied for a really early lunch today and hopped on the train. My co-worker Avi tagged along and we were surprised by the long line that went around the block to get into the store... and this was around 11:40am! Fortunately, the line moved quickly and we were lucky to be in the cut-off area; the queue had annoyed one of the businesses in the same building and they were forced to move the back of the line to a new location, which meant some people lost their waiting spots.
After having to wait to get in, I was determined to walk out with something:

Or rather, several somethings. Items were flying off the shelves and the employees were unable to replenish the inventory fast enough. In the end, I walked away with scarves, umbrella (yay, a long brollie!) and a bag. Avi also got the same items (less the umbrella) and she picked up some clothes for her kids and husband. There were lots of cute tops and dresses, but that would require standing in line to wait for a dressing room and I wasn't about to do that. I may have to consider a re-visit if I really want the clothes.

There was an absolutely adorable two-tiered cake stand (perfect for scones and pastries) but those also flew off the shelves and sadly, weren't restocked by the time we made our way to the registers. I may really have to see if I can snag one at the regular Target this Sunday. In the meantime, I can continue to shop at the pop-up for the next few days, if I don't mind the wait again; the temporary shop will be open through Saturday.
These items will be available across the Pond at Liberty as well, starting this Friday. At least I don't have to take a trip abroad to get my fix for once!

























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