Fashion Finds from TJ Maxx

As I mentioned in my beginning post, I had the opportunity to go on a short shopping trip today. Again, not a lot of money in the budget, but I did just do our taxes and we got back a small refund so after proportioning out some things to put the money towards in the "needs" category, I had a little left over that I appropriated into the clothes category, otherwise known as the "wants" category. Plus my husband and I are getting ready to go on an overnight Marriage Retreat with our church tomorrow night, so it can't hurt to look a little nice and fresh for your husband on a marriage get-away, right? (I even found a couple shirts for him on this trip)  Onto my shopping trip finds!

First stop was at TJ Maxx. TJ Maxx has always been one of my favorite stores for purses, accessories, and shoes. I have ocassionally found some luck with shirts there, but not always. Today I found . . .

1. A purse, which could also be used as a type of small weekender bag. It is bigger than I like to carry on a normal every day basis, but good size for our weekend trip for the marriage retreat or even for trips around town with the kids when you need to carry a few extra kid-item things. A drink, a snack, or even a pull-up for my still potty-training 3 year old daughter could easily fit in this bag. I also liked it because my regular sized ipad can fit in this, along with any books I may want to bring along for reading. Another bonus to this bag is that it's a fresh, bright, pretty Spring color - kind of like a coral/pinky color. I'll try to capture the color of it in the picture the best I can. And of course the best thing about any big bag/purse/weekender tote is that it has lots of pockets! Pockets on the outside and inside, and best of all, it zips at the top so none of your belongings will fall out! So, enough about all the reasons why I love this bag, here are the details so you can go get yourself one and try it out yourself! My local store had another one in the same color I got as well as a beige/taupe color one, also nice for Spring time.

Store Bought At:  TJ Maxx
Brand: Tyler Rodan
Details: Montauk Tote in Fruit Punch
Paid:  $39.99 (compare at MSRP $99.00)

2.  Black Flat shoes also found that I'm wearing in this picture.  I've never found a pair of flats that are comfortable and don't hurt my toes, but these are really comfortable and cute, I think.

Store Bought At:  TJ Maxx
Brand:  White Mountain
Details:  Black Moondance
Size Wearing:  8 1/2 (I normally wear size 8 in shoes, seems like I needed to go up one size in these)
Paid:  $24.99 (compare at MSRP $40.00)

3.  Black and White striped long sleeve shirt.  I'm still not 100% if I'm keeping this top or not.  I like it, but feel it may be too form hugging on me.  Opinions?

Store Bought At:  TJ Maxx
Brand:  Green Envelope - Los Angeles
Details:  Made of 48% Polyester, 48% Rayon, 4% Spandex
Size Wearing:  Large
Paid:  $12.99 (compare at MSRP $24.00)

Here's one more picture of me in it:

*Jeans I'm wearing are ones I already owned.
Brand:  American Eagle
Details:  Favorite Boyfriend fit, Average length, Size 10

So, those were my Fashion Finds from TJ Maxx today.  I only made one other stop today, which was Kohls (probably my favorite store where a majority of my clothes come from), where I also found a cute Spring top in a minty green color.  It's really cute, I think, but I'll have to wait to share that find on my next post.  Must get to bed so I'm ready for all my Mommy duties tomorrow!  Fridays are my day off, and I get to spend them with my little 3 year old daughter, and then get to spend the afternoon after school with my sons too, ages 10 and 7 1/2.  Looking forward to it!  Oh, and looking forward to a night away with my handsome hubby too on our marriage retreat this weekend.  :-)

My Outfit:

Shirt: Red & Black multi floral/design
Brand: Daisy Fuentes
Size Wearing: Medium
Store bought at:  Kohls (Fall 2013)

Boots: Black, Size 8
Brand: Croft & Barrow
Store bought at:  Kohls (Fall 2013)

Jeans:
Brand:  American Eagle
Details:  Straight Leg with Super Stretch, Size 10
Store bought at:  American Eagle Outlet store


Until my next chance to share my real mom style with you!

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