Rodarte on a Dime
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 11:30 AM 
Image courtesy of Target
We must admit, there's nothing that gets us excited quite like a new Target Go International collection. Last holiday season we rushed off to Target to scoop up finds from Thakoon, delighting in Shibori print cotton tops and bright nylon jackets. This season will be deja vu as we elbow over pretty holiday dresses and lacy cardigans from another Mrs. O favorite, Rodarte.
Likely coincidence (though one we gladly welcome), Target is on a streak of launching Go International collections from a range of Mrs. O's favorite designers: Jonathan Saunders, Thakoon, Tracy Feith and now Rodarte. The first lady has worn dresses by the Mulleavy sisters on at least three public occasions, twice donning a pleated taupe linen dress, as seen here, as well as this spectacular frock in pleated orange-gold lame for the Olympic bid in Copenhagen.
The Rodarte collection for Target appears to most reference the design duo's Spring 2009 collection, featuring lacy cobweb knits and dresses with skeletal references. We won't see the full line up until it hits stores (and the web) on December 20, but the preview reveals at least one ensemble that might suit Mrs. O style fans. Between the bold hue and belted shilouette, we believe the ensemble above - featuring Rodarte for Target's Lace Cardigan ($29.99), Lace and Tulle Skirt ($29.99), and Bow Belt ($12.99) - should speak to those who favor the first lady's style aesthetic (sans Doc Martens of course).
Update: As if we couldn't be desperate for the Rodarte for Target collection as-is! We thoroughly enjoyed this video from blogger Tavi via Style.com.
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Reader Comments (13)
LOVE IT! The skirt is pretty wonderful.
But, I disagree with you Mrs T on the boots. I think you need a tough boot with this lacey look.
The Kennedy Center Honors are tonight and the reception is gonna be streamed live in just a few minutes!
http://www.whitehouse.gov/live
Wow, look at Target, as some call it "Tar-zhay". They've really stepped it up. The next time I'm there, I'll check it out, the yellow seems really neat. Thanks Mrs. T, good looking out!
Only one picture of the Kennedy awards up on Yahoo right now. Can't see much, but like the little I see: http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Michelle-Obama/ss/events/pl/050108michelleobama;_ylt=AkhPYeGuBZWxQNs_iaaSyDLBaMYA
Gah!!! Here's a peak at Mrs. O's shoes from the state dinner
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0grO8PK8zSbAR?q=michelle+obama
It's not the greatest but at least we have an idea of her shoes. Open toed!
Not to interrupt the flacking of Designers We've Never Heard Of, but -- any pics of FLOTUS at the KenCen Honors?
I read she is wearing a strapless purple floor length dress(?). Sounds great.
Any pics? Begging here.
Ohhhh marabout40 - I like what I see too! Updo, strapless, statement necklace, handsome guy escorting her, and the hot violet color! Now the suspense for better pictures will kill me!!!!
Did we ever get a good picture of the gray number she wore at the Human Rights event at the White House a few weeks ago?
Well, here's a few good looks:
http://www.daylife.com/photo/05VcdVl4Kg2tS?q=michelle+obama
http://www.daylife.com/photo/01za8wJ6Yr00o?q=michelle+obama
And the shoes - Alhough it's also a great leg shot...not sure if that's entirely appropriate, but what do I know...lol http://www.daylife.com/photo/0bRO1Pbf7i7NL?q=michelle+obama
IVA, the link you posted barely provides a view of the shoes. I can only make out that they're open-toed and match the color of her dress. How did you decide they were "not the best?" Is there a close-up? I'd love to get a better look.
Here's a little larger version of the same picture marabout40 provided above.
http://www.daylife.com/photo/00jW7yTd0MauP?q=michelle+obama
@ marabout40 - I meant it's not the best picture to get a sense of the shoes. I wasn't making a judgment of the shoes...lol. I think they look fine, from the little peak we get!
oh, ok IVA. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Love the outfit. I abhor ANY patterns on panty hose so both the hose and the boots are not doing it for me.