Recent images of the highly-anticipated lookbook for the McQ Alexander McQueen collection for Target, created an excitement across the blogosphere and among all fashion savvy shoppers. As the first designer to participate in the retailer’s Designer Collaborations project, the McQ collection is fun and resembles his signature look of roll n’ roll chic, think Love is a Battlefield from Pat Benatar. The line includes skinny jeans, lightweight sweaters, slim skirts, and bubble dresses. There will also be a selection of swimwear and cotton print scarves. The collection has a muted color palette of tan, gray, black and white with accents of cobalt blue. Some of the details, such as studs and mesh, give the pieces an edge and will look very chic with ankle boots or flats. There are graphic prints and silk-screen photographs which give T-shirts and tunics visual interest. An example is the Leila silk-screen T-shirt (shown above) with a necklace collar which was designed for The Duke Spirit lead singer. Other band members are immortalized on a sleeveless jersey T-shirt.

I attached some of the pictures from the lookbook. My favorite look is the feminine blue top hat McQueen paired with a studded leather belt and a cute black vest. There are different ways to mix the looks up from the line, so have fun with it and create your own look! The collection will be available at Target stores and Target.com in March.  I can’t wait!