Photos whet appetite for Wu's Target collection

Target photos
At left, Jason Wu for Target's flared black dress ($59.99) and trench ($54.99). At right, a dot-print shirt dress ($39.99) and pointelle sweater in Belize Blue (also available in red, $39.99).

Earlier, I promised photos of the Jason Wu for Target collection that arrives in stores and at Target.com Feb. 5. As usual, they promise the collection will be available through March 6, but by now we know how that goes. Chances are stock will be wiped out in a day and available at double the price on eBay.

Even with their markup, those eBayers can be life savers when you miss some pieces. I only recently bought a couple of unworn, tags-on Rodarte for Target dresses online and I love them!

I saw some of the Jason Wu collection photos trickling out online over the past week, but now that I've seen the lookbook, I want almost every piece from the collection. The designer offers up his vision of an American girl in Paris, with a retro meets modern, sophisticated meets playful appeal. I love the buttoned-up, gamine style and actually have a vintage dress that looks similar to this poplin dress ($39.99), at left. Even so, I'll probably get it if the resellers don't scrape the shelves as usual.

There's a mix of bright and nautical colors, and accessories include a signature print of Milu the cat.

Prices will range from $19.99 to $59.99 for apparel and $19.99 to $49.99 for handbags and scarves. See you at the door at opening!

At left, a sheer blouse that will be available online only ($34.99), with pleated caanvas skirt ($29.99) and front-flap straw bag ($39.99). At right, a pleated shift dress to be available online only ($39.99) and woven tote, also online only at $49.99.

At left, a sleeveless top with illusion yoke ($26.99) with pleated skirt in navy floral ($29.99) and lace clutch ($29.99). At right, the same skirt worn with a pleated cap-sleeved blouse in red and ($26.99) and red pointelle sweater ($39.99).

Milu print tote in cream ($39.99).

Milu print scarf ($19.99). A bigger version of Milu, below: