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Strawberry Children

You guys. I haven't been around these parts in so long. I'm embarrassed. The past month has been a whirlwind and I'm just now getting back in the groove. I apologize for my tardiness.

I'm stopping by today to talk about Strawberry Children. This amazing online children's boutique offers some of the most adorable and unique fashions for the tiny-sized humans. They even sell clothing from high-end designers such as Armani Junior, Catimini, and Monnalisa Kids.

Here are two looks that I put together from Strawberry Children. Those tiny Vivienne Westwood jelly sandals? Dead.

Since spring is here and the sun is finally shinning, it's time to update the kiddo's wardrobe. Check out Strawberry Children for all the warm weather cuteness.

Bonfaire GIVEAWAY

It's almost 2013! A brand new year. And I am about to talk about a brand new website that has just popped onto the online scene. Bonfaire is a members only site that provides a sneak peek of the hottest designers newest items. Think Foley + Corinna, Marchesa, and Zac Posen. And the kicker is that the items are pre-order. So if you see something you love, you pay for half of it, then wait about a month, pay the other half, and then it comes in! So, it's sort of like designer layaway. Hey-oh.

"At Bonfaire we showcase the next season’s hottest shoes, handbags and accessories from the world’s most luxurious fashion designers, all available for pre-order.

Bonfaire not only gives you an exclusive first look but also first access to shop these incredible collections. We bring you inside the designers’ showrooms and let you become the buyer — you get to lock in your must-haves before they are sold out for the season. (Some products are exclusive to Bonfaire and will not be available through other channels here in the United States.)

Bonfaire focuses exclusively on accessories and we are obsessed with finding you the best. There are no “endless aisles” on Bonfaire — only a well-edited selection of the most incredible and unique items made by the premier designers from New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Milan, and other exciting locales.

We showcase designers who adhere to high standards when it comes to both taste and quality, and who exude a level of artisanal craftsmanship. We’ll nurture your love affair with brands you already know and introduce you to fabulous designers who will become your new favorites.

You already make your own statement — let Bonfaire provide the punctuation."

And now I've teamed up with Bonfaire to offer one lucky Coffee and Cashmere reader a $100 gift card to order anything their little heart desires.

The only thing you have to do is go HERE to sign up. That's it! The contest ends on Monday, January 7th, 2013. One winner will be picked Tuesday, January 8th, 2013.

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! Let's count down together and bring tons of love into 2013.

Designers at Target TODAY

Today marks the start of the Christmas month AND a brand new collection from 24 amazing designers at Target. God bless America. Here are a handful of the items I don't need at all.

Derek Lam for Target Slippers, $49.99. Um. I don't know if these are for the house exculisvely or what, but I'd have to wear these babies to grocery shop. Wearing slippers to the store never looked so good.

Diane von Furstenberg for Target Yoga Mat, $49.99. For the yogi. Too bad this isn't for the Wii fit. That's the only yoga I do once yearly.

Eddie Borgo for Target Letter Opener, $34.99. If you find it necessary to spend 35 dollars on a letter opener, you must actually enjoy opening your bills.

Rag & Bone for Target Flask, $29.99. Being a lush always looks better with a designer logo on your flask..

Skaist-Taylor for Target Kid's Hat, $39.99. A much cheaper Spirit Hood for kids. I approve.

Marc Jacobs for Target Pouch, $69.99 each. Pretty, but I can get some Estee Lauder blush, lipstick, AND a free gift set that includes a makeup bag that gets stored for all eternity underneath the bathroom sink for the same price!!

Tory Burch for Target Lunch Box, $19.99. For that kid (or adult) that still carries her lunch. Is that cool now-a-days? Well, if you have a Tory Burch lunchbox it is!

Marchesa for Target Girl's Beaded Dress, $99.99. Gorgeous! And why isn't this in a size 27t or 27x for me?

Oscar de la Renta for Target Pet Bowl, $29.99. For the pet that needs to drink out of designer, but trying to aim to the upper middle class consumer, pet bowls. Natch.

Rodarte for Target Wrapping Paper, $7.99. I'd never spend that much on wrapping paper. Expect my gifts to be wrapped in the funnies from the newspaper.

Band of Outsiders for Target Cookie Cutters, $29.99. Meh. If I wanted to impress folks at a hipster party, I might bring a batch of cookies made with these. Loafer shaped cooks? Oh! You shouldn't have!

Thom Browne for Target Men's Blazer, $149.99. Super phresh. With a tad bit of annoying.

Brian Atwood for Target Sunglasses, $39.99. Almost Famous chic.

Alice and Olivia for Target Bike, $499.99. Love this thing. But not the price tag. Are all nice bikes this expensive? I need to get out more.

Tracy Reese for Target Dessert Plates, $39.99 (set of 4). I'd mos def put these on the wall. No sense in having them tucked away in the cabinet. These scream for the limelight. Or a nice piece of chocolate cake. Either or.

Jason Wu for Target Ornaments, $49.99 (set of 3). I know it's Jason Wu and all, but since when does he make Christmas ornaments? And at fifty dollars for a pack of three? I don't know about you guys, but I'm lucky if I only have four or five balls break each holiday season. Um. So. No.

All in all, I'm pretty let down with this designer collection at Target. Last year when Missoni launched their collection at Target, I drove an hour away to get all the pieces I could. I was practically mouth foaming while running through the store. The stuff was priced reasonable, plus the iconic Missoni pattern gets me every time.

I ended up leaving the store satisfied and high from my shopping fix. I bought a floppy hat (still never worn it), a makeup pouch (still never have used it), a big makeup travel case (nope, tags still on it and all), a baby blanket (the kid doesn't even know it exists), two pairs of socks (one worn once), and a skirt from the kid's section that fit me (I have a problem).

The only thing I've gotten use out of is a pair leggings and a kid's scarf and hat for Adrienne. But still. I needed that stuff. I don't need any of this new collection of designer things. Well, okay, except those slippers. Those things are whispering my name and fluttering their leopard print bedroom eyes at me. ::swoon::

Get your designer fix at any Target store or by going HERE to see the full collection!