Bulls-Eye for Bargains: Gilt + Target Team Up

Like a marriage made in bargain-shopping heaven, today Target launches its next set of designer diffusion lines — this time a month early, as an exclusive preview through Gilt.

We think you'll go crazy for Tucker's array of dainty, pretty printed dresses and shirts, Mulberry's adorably chic purses, totes, and cross-body bags, and John Derian's timelessly trendy (oh, yes, that exists) collection of housewares. The best part? You can use your existing Gilt credits in the 36-hour preview sale to score even more.

For almost ten years, Target has been leading the "cheap chic" charge by collaborating with high-end fashion designers to offer affordable style to the masses, and it makes perfect sense that they would partner with Gilt as the leader in the limited-time, private sale market.

The Gumshoes always try to collect at least one piece from each designer-for-Target collection, so we're setting our alarms for noon today to hit the bargain bullseye, and suggest you do, too. Fast fashion might not be the most eco-friendly of options for fall, but it's always a great way to round out or fill in the gaps in your wardrobe — especially during a credit crunch!

Story: Copyright 2010, Shoestring LLC. Image: Courtesy of Target and Gilt.