5 RECENT FALL FINDS AT T.J.MAXX

1.  Drape front sweater

I purchased Free People drape front Hacci top at T.J. Maxx towards the end of the summer for $29.99; originally priced at $68.  I think this top has a ton of versatility and can be worn for many ocassions.  Below I've styled it three ways - athleisure, casual, and business wear outfits.  All of my picks are from +T.J.Maxx as well.  I couldn't find the top on their website, but found it on 6pm and Shoemall (buy top here) as well as 2 other similar options.

One Sweater Three Ways by mbcandacejean featuring charcoal grey pants

Athleisure picks // top - Poof seamless tank $5.99 // leggings - Under Armour $29.99 // boots - Emu mid shaft boots $49.00 //

Casual picks // top - Poof seamless tank $5.99 // jeans - J Brand 835 mid rise $59.99 // boots - Steve Madden Intyce $99.99 //

Business wear picks // top - Theory Wendell ribbed $39.99 // pants - Theory custom Max $79.99 // heels - Jessica Simpson D'orsay $34.99 //

2.  Bow choker

I have found a lot of cute things by Bella & Jack at +T.J.Maxx, but I'm not sure if they carry this brand anywhere else.  Most of the pieces range between $14.99 - $19.99.  This choker was $14.99, which I thought was a good deal and within the price range I have seen online.  Since +T.J.Maxx doesn't really have an online selection of chokers, I found some similar options below.

3.  Plaid Vest

I picked up a red and black plaid vest at +T.J.Maxx for $24.99.  The vest I purchased isn't online, but the last quilted vest below by Philohbar was also at the store and looked great in person.  

4.  Off shoulder sweater

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This top by Lovers & Friends is $39.99 and made out of 100% cotton.  They only had a medium at the store, but it was still fitted enough that I picked it up.

Below are some pins of stylish outfits that you could put together with an off the shoulder top.

5. Bodysuit

Yet another Lovers & Friends find for $34.99 - I purchased it in a medium in white.  All that is available online is the black bodysuit.  I think this will be great for work or going out.  My only issue with this right now is that the overlay of the blouse top.  It has a button in the cleavage that closes the top.  The bottom overlapping halves gape a bit, but my mom is going to help me out and sew a stitch or two to keep it from gaping.

Image via Pinterest

Below are some outfit inspiration in case you're not sure you could pull off a bodysuit.

Image 1 - Pinterest, Image 2 - Pinterest, Image 3 - Pinterest, Image 4 - Pinterest

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5 FALL STAPLES FOR LESS

Happy Thursday all!  I am needing to go back to my writing calendar and start scheduling my posts out again.  I was somewhat drawing a blank for new material today until I came across a new blog, Daily Dose of Design, and was inspired by her 12 picks for fall staples.  There is an amazing ombre sweater by +American Eagle Outfitters that I'm going to keep my eye on.  That got me to thinking and then looking over the call outs for fall fashion this year.  I love looking through the style experts picks, but it always makes me sad looking at the high end, designerwear that I can't afford.  With that, I looked at a few fall staples and found affordable look alikes to allow you to refresh your wardrobe at a tenth of the cost.

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1.  Classic Trench

2.  Wrap Sweater

Have you ever watched The Fall?  If you haven't, you should watch it for 2 reasons 1) it's a great show on Netflix 2) Gillian Andersen's character, Stella Gibson, has amazing style.  It's how I want to dress when I become a big girl (oh wait, I am, but alas, my buisness wardrobe is sorely lacking due to a long time working environment of business casual).  In one of the pivotal episodes, Stella wears a red wrap sweater that's by Diane von Furstenberg.  I think my first pick by Banana Republic is gorgeous, close in style, made of merino wool, on sale and you can currently buy it for $61.

3.  Crossbody

Drawstring

Flap Cover

4.  Suede Shopper

5.  Pumps

When I think of an investment I should have made in my wardrobe, giving me a lot of bang for my buck, it would be a pair of the pointed-toe pumps.  The ones that do it best are Manolo Blahnik BB, Gianvito Rossi, and Jimmy Choo Agnes.  I took a lot across ShopStyle and found some pumps that get close to the designer brands.  I think my favorite neutral is the one by Sam Edelman and my favorite fun take on this classic shoe would be the Sole Society and Mod Cloth shoes with the bows.  How cute!!  Last, have you ever heard of or used Rank & Style?  It's a site that pulls together top ten lists based on buzz, customer reviews, and its sales.  The Michael Michael Kors Flex pump is number 4 on there list as a classic black pump based on user reviews and its sales.  At $99 it's already a good deal, but you can buy it in red for 50% off or buy it in gray suede at 30% off.

Classic neutrals - gray & black

Fun colors