Target

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The envy of every no-frills retailer that's sought to make its name synonymous with cheap-chic fashion, Target has come a long way in the past several years with some high-profile designers and savvy PR. Isaac Mizrahi for Target bouclé jackets are available in navy or wheat, and Liz Lange for Target offers stretch-twill capris in a range of colors.

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Furniture & Accessories

Target collaborates with such designers as Michael Graves and Isaac Mizrahi to create handsome but extremely affordable home accessories�clocks, knives, small appliances�but it has furniture, too.

Toys

With an additional location in Brooklyn, Target is more accessible to New Yorkers than ever before, but the Website still may be a better way to go: Toys are organized down to subcategories, like �Dolls and Accessories� and �Outdoor Play.� Look for Bratz Dolls and the learning toy LeapFrog Leapster.

Shoes: Women

While we know Target may not be your first choice for footwear, it is economical�and to our surprise, the cheap-chic mecca even has some stylish shoes.