My Shopping Experience -- Peter Som for KOHL'S DesignNation

Overall, I am very satisfied and a happy, happy shopper.  I went to the nearby KOHL's yesterday to see the quality of this capsule collection that was released 10 days ago on April 10th.  I have previously purchased Online other capsule collections from DesignNation by KOHL's and was pretty happy with my purchases.  Generally, I find the quality a bit better than most Target collaborations.  Well, when I inspected the garments in-store, I was very impressed with the quality.  The eyelet pieces were outstanding!  Although mostly sold out in-store, at least I got to feel the 100% cotton it was made of and got to inspect the solid construction.  I highly recommend all the cute eyelet pieces.  I got to order the eyelet Poncho Top in XL from a kiosk in the store.  I don't shop at KOHL's much, but apparently if there is an item in-store that is not available in your size, you can purchase it Online from the in-store kiosk and you won't have to pay for shipping and handling.  I thought it was an awesome option.

What I ended up purchasing in-store were the two Printed Shift Dresses above in the same style but different colors.  Both on sale for $52.50 from it's original price of $70.  It is made of 100% polyester, but it is a really good version of polyester and looks and feels just like silk charmeuse.  It feels really nice on the skin and doesn't feel like it is trapping in heat like polyester normally feels. 

I also ended up getting a black, loose-fitting cardigan from the Dana Buchman line, a very nice looking line for the more mature woman.

You gotta love the KOHL's Cash they give you after the checkout, although you have to wait at least a day to be able to use them.  I got $40 worth of KOHL's Cash after my in-store purchase and my kiosk purchase to be shipped to me.  I used it just now, a day later, to purchase the Printed Charmeuse Tank on sale for $36 (original price $48) Online.  The remaining $4 of the KOHL's Cash was used for part of the shipping and handling, and all I had to pay for was $2.95 for the remaining shipping and handling fees.

O.K. KOHL's, you made me a fan.  I am definitely going back sometime soon, and I will definitely be back for the next DesignNation collaboration!

Derek Lam for KOHL's Has Finally Arrived

It's finally here -- Derek Lam's Rio inspired collection for DesignNation at KOHL's.  There are 72 glorious items, prices ranging from $40 to $88.  For the debut of the collection, Kohl's is offering 25% OFF the collection, plus other offers.

My picks are the abstract striped pieces and the green print called "woodgrain parrot" in any manifestation.  For additional write-ups, see my previous post:  Derek Lam for Kohl's Will Hit the Stores in April.

Now get to it ;-)

Derek Lam for Kohl's Will Hit the Stores in April

Kohl's is following Target's lead when it comes to designer collaborations.  Coming this Spring in April, Kohl's will launch a capsule collection by Derek Lam inspired by his visit to Rio de Janeiro last May.  This will be the second designer collaboration for Kohl's through their design initiative called DesignNation.  The first capsule collection was with Narcisco Rodriguez and launched in November 2012.  Much like Target's Go Collection, DesignNation will feature a high-end designer sharing their vision at affordable prices.  It is an opportunity for both the designer and consumers.

Here is a glimpse of what to expect in April:

On April 5th, the collection will be available in-store and Online.  Included in the collection are swimsuits, perfect for the Spring and Summer months.  Prices will be under $100 for the pieces.

If you can't stand the wait, DesignNation by Kohl's first collaboration with Narcisco Rodriguez is still available Online and is now ON SALE.  Follow the link to Narcisco Rodriguez for DesignNation by Kohl's.

(Photos courtesy of The Budget Babe)