Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Cynthia Vincent for Target

Trips to Target in search of the retailer's latest designer collaboration have become part of my routine - and today was testament to that. Only a few pairs of Cynthia Vincent footwear remained on the nearly-destitute shelf.

My heart was set on the ballet flats with the modernized-technicolor-tribal print, but they sold out online just hours after their debut - and I didn't spy them on the store shelf. To ease my woes, I took a chance on the gladiator wedge.

The wedge definitely looks more expensive than $29.99 (which, let's face it, is the true test of whether or not something is truly a "steal"). The fit is true to size and the pair is surprisingly comfortable with a generous amount of padding in the insole. I wish the incline on the shoe was steeper, but the platform does makes the 4.25" wedge tolerable for gals who shy away from teeteringly high heels. Target missed the boat with the ankle strap, though. It's not adjustable and the width is too large for my ankles.

But my favorite part of the purchase is the packaging: a sunshine yellow box with silver writing. Last year I picked up a pair of Cynthia Vincent shoes and gushed over the cheerful dust bag, so it was a delight to see the color scheme repeated on the boxes.

If you're itching for the cognac wedges and can't find them, don't fret. The L.A. Times blog "All the Rage" reports that Target plans to replenish select styles in mid-May.

19 comments:

  1. How fun! I've been meaning to get over to Target to check out the collection, but I am probably too late. Those definitely look way more expensive than $29, and I agree the packaging is so sun-shiny and awesome!

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  2. Ahhhhh, everyone has scored these bad boys. LOVE!

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  3. I want. Badly. I am going tomorrow - I hope to find the multi-coloured ones as well! I'm so glad you posted this because they are more gorgeous than I expected!

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  4. Ooooo I want those sandals soooo bad! They are super cute. I wish we had a Target near by. Boooooo!

    xx Love & Aloha

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  5. My heart is still set on Zac Posen for Target...

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  6. this is beautiful. i have got to go get me a pair:D

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  7. The shoes looks better on you than in the pictures! Intrigued now...

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  8. my my lucky you. I was hoping to find these wedges in that same color but they didn't have ANY wedges at ANY of the local Targets (I tried like 4) on their opening day. I thought maybe I could buy them online then, but as soon as I got home from my Target hunt they were already sold out online.

    *sigh* maybe next time. lol.

    Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com

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  9. What a great deal! I love how Target is providing such great variety these days!

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  10. AWESOME!! You scored the wedges! Good for you!

    Pretty dust bag & box!

    A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

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  11. How fantastic!! I love that you reviewed them. I was iffy on them at first because I'm not one to get things full price but after this post, I am really considering them now...

    Enter to win a vintage button-down shirt!
    clothed much, a modest fashion blog

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  12. Love these! I just bought them today! I have the same problem with the ankle strap... too big - but I figured for $30 - cant go wrong!

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  13. These look great. I love a tall wedge.

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  14. You know, I have been waiting on these online and can't keep to get them on my size. They are always out of stock! you got so lucky! I finally splurge on the same color wedges from a different brand because I got frustrated. They look oh so fine on your feet!

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  15. These look great on you, Jessica. My Target was sold out -- I couldn't believe it -- they are never *really* sold out of these designer collabs. But there you have it.

    Carole

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  16. super cute! I want those but I haven't made it to Target yet...hope they aren't sold out!

    xx
    http://mandalyzing.blogspot.com/

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  17. These are super cute on you!! Awesome! I visited at least 5 Targets in the days prior to and following the launch of the collection. I did find and purchase the yellow gladiators - yahoo! - but never saw the wedges in less than a size 9. Thank you for providing evidence that they at least exist. :) I guess I'll just keep seeking those wedges in my dreams. ugh

    http://thisfreebird.blogspot.com/

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