I love layering. I mean, really really love it. And I live in Miami … so obviously I’m dressed like the crazy lady at a crisp 77°. But hey, at least it was 77° when I shot these photos, wearing a black dress, black tights, black suede over-the-knee boots, a cardigan (with elbow patches, I might add), a scarf, and a faux fur leopard coat. But 77° IS Fall here in Miami, and today was actually a cold day. So here you go, my take on layers … in the Fall … in Miami.
This was my last #Maxxinista shopping trip (for Fall), and I felt this bizarre shopping pressure to buy everything at T.J.Maxx … so I did. (Don’t worry, I’ll be back next week; I can’t resist a good sale.) The biggest splurge so far: that gorgeous berry-colored designer bag with gold hardware. I’ve wanted that bag for ages. Chances are, if I ever did splurge on that bag, I would have gone with boring black (because I am horrendously uncreative when it comes to purses … I stick to staples). But the moment I spotted that ridiculously gorgeous wine/berry colored bag, I knew she had to be mine. The price tag read 50% off the retail price (and yes, I checked to be sure, and the very same bag is in department stores … ahem, now). I went home with the bag, I pet the bag, I tried it on every which way, I thought about returning it, thinking “this is too much; I don’t need another bag.” But you know what, I do. I really really do.
Then there was the cardigan. Chevron pattern, elbow patches, incredibly soft, and well, it’s in cardigan form. That one was easy. I also re-wore an old T.J.Maxx favorite, that lace scarf. In Miami, a thick knit scarf is rarely practical, but I love carrying a scarf with me, even a light one, especially because it’s freezing inside every building here. And last but not least, I finally went ahead and bought myself a new blow dryer. I have been using the same $25 blow dryer for years. During fashion week I actually relished in the hotel blow dryer … the one attached to the wall. That’s when I knew my at-home blow dryer had to go. I upgraded, spotting a fancy brand blow dryer at T.J.Maxx (evidence in my shopping cart). I even did a quick Google search and found out the blow dryer I had found (complete with leopard print, I might add), was actually a salon favorite, and I was getting it for 60% off the retail price. Score.
Get the Look: Chevron Cardigan with Arm Patches via T.J.Maxx // Black Dress // Over-the-Knee Boots // Gold Necklaces (here + here) // Designer Handbag via T.J.Maxx // Lace Scarf via T.J.Maxx // Hair: Salon Quality Blow Dryer via T.J.Maxx // Gold Rings // Nail Polish: Essie in Licorice // Lips: Butter London Lippy Liquid Lipstick in La Moss
Expressing yourself through fashion, and knowing how to put together a great look—at great value, is what being a Maxxinista is all about. At T.J.Maxx you can score the unexpected to make your own personal style statement. Here’s to rockin’ your real deal.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by T.J.Maxx via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of T.J.Maxx.
Johanna says
Oh yes on that leopard coat…can I borrow?
Alyssa says
This jacket is everything–I’m obsessed!
FripperyVintage says
We are still in the 80’s here in Houston so I still haven’t been able to get any fall clothes out yet! I totally understand!
justginster says
Well, I see you posted this about a year ago, but hopefully you’ll still see this message because I’ve been looking for that cardigan you’re wearing for ohhh, about a year! Was wondering if you could share the brand of it? I love it!
Lexi says
Hi! I think the brand was “peek” — I see it often at TJMaxx. Hope that helps!