Jason Wu for Target February 5 (Mark your calendar)

Missoni was a huge deal for target last year, but not one that I was personally excited about.  Jason Wu, however, is a dream come true.  Jason Wu is one of my favorite designers (check out his spring 2012 collection  -- almost every look is to die for!)  And, all of the snippets I've seen from his target line look awesome.   Lots of colorful stripes and nautical inspiration (two of my favorite things)  According to this NY Times Magazine article the line is supposed to be available on February 5th -- so mark your calendar! 

In addition to the dress above, this yellow, pink and black dress (an ad in Lucky magazine this month)  is also on my list! 

Jason Wu: that dress...

I love a lot of the looks that have come down the runway over the past couple days, and Jason Wu's spring 2012 show was no exception.  To me, his dresses feel very Oscar de la Renta with a bit  more edge.  This dress is the one that has most stuck in my mind and has me wishing I could have someplace to wear it :)   I love the chartreuse, the drop waiste ruffles, the exposed ankle and of course the exagerated full skirt.   The coral lip is the perfect touch.

PS -  Speaking of gown lusts, it seems like I've been loving drop waist dresses recently. Another one I totally fell for was this Prada gown that Gwyneth Paltrow wore at the Contagion premiere earlier this month.  How amazing/pretty is the back of this dress?

(Photos not taken by me click on  photos for sources)