Shopping: Prabal Gurung for Target and Forever 21

I had to do a Target run and I saw the Prabal Gurung collection out so decided to do a few quick try-ons with what they had left.  I'll be honest, I'm not a big die hard fan of these collabs.  I loved the Missoni one and I did find the quality to be a bit better but the others I haven't had much luck in sizing and fit.  It was pretty much the same with this collection and left empty handed but thought I'd do a review anyhow in case you guys didn't get a chance to go to your store, these styles are still available online.

The sleeveless tee is actually my top pick out of the ones I tried on.  It's cute but the XS had a bit of pulling in the chest area.  Quality wise I didn't have too many issues with it.  The Lace Front Blouse however, was cute hanging but when I put it on, it was a bit of a mess.  The lace makes the top very stiff so didn't lay right when on.  The sleeves were really long and I didn't love the big bunch when I rolled them up.  I think they really could have done without the faux leather collar as it's so plastic-y that it really made the top look cheaper than it was.  The white and neon yellow version looks cuter online but I didn't see it in store.

 Sleeveless Tee | Lace Front Blouse 
(wearing XS in both tops)

I spotted this lace overlay top and thought it had the most potential.  I love the detailing of the lace and the fun sleeves.  BUT when I put it on, I felt like I was wearing wings!  The sleeves extend so far out, it's almost comical.  I definitely think it's a cute top and somebody maybe taller than I could pull it off, but it made me feel like a little kid wearing a dance costume.

Lace Overlay Top
(wearing size small)

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I made a quick stop at the mall afterwards and since I didn't have my husband with me, I popped into Forever 21 (I hate dragging him in there, I always feel super rushed and can't shop properly!)  I go through phases with Forever 21 where I don't shop there for months at a time and then I go in and then try on everything I see.  This time I found some cute tops and I'm not sure as maybe it's because I haven't shopped there in such a long time but their quality was really poor on so many things that I didn't even bother trying stuff on that potentially could've been cute.

I could only find the Lip Sweater in a size Medium so it's too baggy on me but thought it would be a cute casual top to pair with leggings or the floral skinnies that I tried on (not available online, similar here).  Just a warning though, it's very itchy!  You definitely have to layer with it.  The satin floral sweater had a nice fit and I liked the satin mixed with the cotton.  Definitely one of the better pieces that I tried on.

Lip Stain Sweater (size M) | Satin Floral Sweater (size S)

I've been on a mint kick so was on the lookout for cute mint tops.  I liked the simple detailing of the navy blue shoulders on the colorblock blouse but when I put on the heart print blouse, it was so very "me" that I went with that one instead.  The colors are off in the photos, both are much more mint in person.

 Colorblock Blouse | Mint Heart Print Top 
(size S in both)

I love this striped top hanging but on me, it was just slightly too baggy so wasn't so flattering (it looks much cuter on the model).  The Colorblock Chiffon Blouse was a winner though!  The contrast trim is actually more of a neon pink than the orange in the photo.  It'll be a cute top to pair with jeans or worn underneath a sweater and just let the collar and cuffs peek out.  Untucked it's pretty long on me so will have to keep it tucked in.

Round Collar Striped Shirt | Colorblock Chiffon Shirt
(size S in both)

This striped top had potential but on it was too stiff and wasn't as flattering as the other button down tops I tried on.  The sleeves were unusually baggy compared to the rest of the body.  I did, however like the stripes and the color combo.  The top on the right isn't available online but I wanted to show you anyway as it was one of their better quality shirts.  The contrast trim was a nice thicker material but held well against the chiffon fabric of the top.  Would be a great work or dressy top.  If you are looking for it in store, I believe it was a LOVE 21 top and the price is $24.80.  The SKU # is 27704866022

Striped Shirt | Contrast Trim Shirt - not available online
(size S in both) 

That's it!  I wasn't too overly impressed with anything but was happy with the tops that I got.  I think it was good that I popped in though, I was going to do an order online before I stopped in but I think I will hold off for now!

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