The Shops at Target Gift Guide

March 6, 2012 - Article reads in

The art of gift giving is a tricky talent. After all, you don’t just want to give something generic on a special occasion! But sifting for that perfect present can be time-consuming and perplexing, leading you on a wild gift chase.

Well, gift giving is about to get a lot easier with help from Target.

The first flight of The Shops at Target hit stores May 6, and we can’t wait! The limited-edition collections reflect each shop’s unique offerings – from specialty sweets, dog treats and beauty accessories to housewares, apparel and handbags. So next time you’re celebrating your BFF, brother, beau or boss, check out our personalized present picks for all the different people in your life.

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For the fashion-forward friend:
This palm print ruffle-belted dress works great on different body types, and is available in plus and petite sizes. Your friend will look luxe for less… and love you more for it!

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For the kid in all of us
Go ahead – act like a kid again! For just $3.49 a pop (literally), you can munch on swirly and square lollipops in fruity flavors like green apple, blueberry, strawberry and grape.

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For the first time cohabitants
The incredible detailing on embossed platters, plates, pitchers, bowls and mugs will make this collection the hit of a new couple’s first kitchen.

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For the pet pamperer
They have a thousand photos of their four-legged friend on their phone and constantly show off their precious pooch to anyone who will look. You know who we’re talking about! Give your canine-obsessed cohort nutritious biscuits in flavors like big dig cheese and snickerpoodles peanut butter.

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For the glam girl
The secret to glowing skin? Exfoliating and moisturizing weekly with this blueberry white tea bath and body assortment.

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For the hostess with the mostess
Whether they’re scribbling a thank you note or sending out invites, the perpetual hostess is always writing to someone about something! This stationery with an assortment of rubber stamps will brighten up any mailbox with its vintage vibe.

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For the guy who needs an instant update
These crisp white pants should be a summer staple for any guy looking to update his wardrobe.

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For grandma and grandpa
Even if you’re too young to remember the joy of picking off colorful Candy Buttons from a long piece of white parchment paper, most grandparents remember! Get nostalgic with sweets of eras past like Goetze’s Caramel Creams, Razzles Gum and Necco Waffers.

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For Mom
There’s no excuse for frumpy diaper bags anymore! These bright totes with floral and palm prints offer ample packing space and style.

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For the treehugger
Plants, pots and pansies – no matter what they’re nurturing, your green-thumbed friends will freak over these galvanized watering cans. Slim, sleek and stunning, pick from a two or six quart-size can.

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For the sartorialist:
We’d pair this two-way deco print drawstring dress with wedge espadrilles for a shoreline stroll.

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For the tense teen
In between classes, chores and after-school activities, teens deserve a chance to relax. But a trip to the nail salon can cost a few weeks allowance. Instead teens can treat themselves to an at-home pedi with these luxe mini nail polishes, foot exfoliators and filers.

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For man’s best friend
There’s nothing like the bond between man and his dog. Give your guy a fun-filled reason to take his mutt to the park with mesh frisbee fliers. He won’t lose sight of these disks due to the bright eye-popping colors.