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Xhilarated By Xhilaration

When you’re as big of a label whore as I am (or was, I should say), certain brands take some getting used to. I never had a problem with Target’s GO International line because I subscribed to the notion that - as long as it was sanctioned by some designer and/or had slightly higher prices than the rest of the superstore’s wares - it wasn’t really Target. I like to blame this rich-bitch perspective on years of fashion mag-induced brainwashing; really, I came to the conclusion that totally Target brands like Merona and Mossimo were materialistically unacceptable all by myself. I’m that much of an effing snob. But I’m working on unraveling that.

That I purchased (and have already worn) this Xhilaration dress speaks volumes to my personal growth. (Wait…shopping isn’t a synonym for therapy?) It cost a whopping $16. With gray tights, my trusty black boots and that Ann Taylor blouse snagged at Goodwill for $12.99, it’s all kinds of awesome. Note: Cheapie dresses of this ilk rarely fit perfectly, so they’re tough to wear sans layering. Button down shirts are the answer. A BDS doesn’t just accessorize this dress; when cinched tightly at the waist, it keeps the flowy garment from looking like a muumuu.

(Clarification: I’m rolling up my sleeves to rinse out wine glasses, NOT to cook… in case any of you’d given me the benefit of the doubt or something :P).