Target Canada Haul, OOTD, & Review

I am on BFF status with Target in the States. We get along wonderfully and I visit whenever I can. Of course I was beyond excited when Canada opened the doors to its first three stores. I waited until Saturday and we drove the hour drive (whew- can't wait for the closer ones to open). Here is my haul, OOTD, and little review on my first expressions.

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^ This sign greets you as you first walk in. Adorable! One thing that was unfortunate was that there was only one Dollar Zone aisle and it was strictly Easter items. A lot of things around the store said it was "being stocked". Unfortunately that was a lot of things! Asking an employee about it, she explained that it is a "soft opening" and they will not have a lot of the other items out until about a month. I did not like their choice to do that, as you are a new store to many here that have never gone to a Target. You want this to be their first impression?

With that said, the stuff that was out was much of what you would see in the US locations. The scarfs and jewelry were identical. Most of the shoes were, as well. The clothing was decent, but I saw not a single item from the Roots Target line. I saw a display for it though, so maybe it was already sold out. I did not see any plus-size section yet either, but a few online sources say it is coming. The maternity and active wear sections were both there, as was the juniors.

The store set-up is identical to the US counterparts. With the grocery section, I cannot tell you enough how happy I am to finally be able to get their Archer Farms brand up here. I used to have to stock up and bring it back from vacations. If you only try a few things when there, buy some Archer Farm items. Trail mixes, granola, baked goods, cocoa mixes, etc...it never disappoints!

The beauty aisles were good. I do like that we can finally get Sonia Kashuk up here. I honestly did not look that much around them, because I'm on my Project 10 and I don't want to be around so much temptation! ;) From what I saw, the prices were similar to those of Shoppers Drug Mart.

There we have it. It's a mixed review based on first impressions but not a negative one, I assure you. I would have preferred there be more things in stock. I think that once the new stores get into the swing of things and become fully stocked that it will compare quite nicely to the well-established stores across the border. I look forward to that day, though my wallet is trembling in fear! Thanks for finally coming up here, Target. This American gal was really missing one of her favorite stores!

^ I was good with my haul. I picked up two magazines and the Oz the Great and Powerful book. I am so obsessed with the witches! I already read the little book and it is so good. I just need to get over and see it in IMAX 3D. I never see movies near openings, because I hate crowded theatres. Well, crowded anything, really! And I found this cute pair of flats for $20. I don't have a pair of brown flats (except leopard print), so I was attracted to these. The sole is a little uncomfortable, but nothing Dr. Scholl's gel inserts cannot fix. Those are a miracle straight from Heaven when it comes to flats and dress shoes.

Outfit-
Sweater: Old Navy
Jeans: Old Navy
Crossbody bag: H&M
Jewelry: Pandora bracelet, wedding rings, Lisa Taubes gold chain necklace

Did any of you go to one of the stores that opened in Milton, Fergus, or Guelph? Parking was horrendous, but I'm glad to have went!