Archive for March, 2013
Ellen was walking through the heart of Santa Monica’s shopping district when I found myself drawn to her optimistic yellow skirt and striped top. Her personal style has that fantastic California cool vibe I love so much! A striped top is also a great way to easily bring your closet up-to-date for spring! The sunny yellow skirt is a perfect way to bring another popular trend – bright tropical color – into your wardrobe as the weather warms up.
I recreated the look using designer pieces I found at T.J.Maxx, including the striped tee, printed skirt and tote handbag! I wanted to balance out the punchy vibe of her yellow skirt with a neutral bag for a casual take on Sunday style. I always spot great finds at incredible prices at T.J.Maxx, and the bag was no different – compare $149 to $260 elsewhere for the same exact piece!
One of the best ways to stay on-trend for spring 2013 is to embrace a ‘ladylike’ look complete with romantic sheer fabrics, sorbet colors and soft knits. I spotted Annie in Chicago’s River North neighborhood wearing a lacy pale pink petticoat, metallic oxfords and an open-weave sweater. Her playful embrace of one of the season’s hottest trends is a lesson to all of us on how to channel self-expression through fashion.
I had a blast recreating the look! Since I often shop for sought-after brands and designer fashions at T.J.Maxx, I knew I’d be able to find similar pieces at a great price. Maya is wearing a lace skirt, which she perfectly styled with adorable flats – also from T.J.Maxx. It’s easy to buy a statement piece like this lace skirt to instantly update your wardrobe for spring!
Bold black and white pieces are shaping up to be one of spring’s must-have items for every woman. I caught up with Victoria in Chicago’s Gold Coast shopping district when her striped blazer caught my eye. I love how she paired such a graphic, tailored piece with shorts for a stylish take on the black and white trend. Victoria is another great example of a woman who dresses for herself, and uses her appearance as a way to express herself to the world.
To recreate Victoria’s look I styled Gabby with a designer blazer, which is available for $34.99 at T.J.Maxx compared to $58 elsewhere. I also chose to go with lemon jeans to show you how to combine two trends – in this case black & white with the ladylike sorbets we saw all over the runways for Spring. I love shopping at T.J.Maxx where I can get quality, designer brands that allow me to express my personal style!
