Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Fenn who?

TJ Maxx and I have come a long way in our relationship. At first we weren't friends - TJ was way too messy, way to complicated, and we didn't get along at all. In fact, I used to leave TJ frustrated and disappointed, vowing I'd never waste my time on him again.


Enter The Green E, who's had a long enduring love affair with TJ. Somehow, TJ always caters to her every need and seems to simply hand her the very best stuff he has. She convinced me; I decided that I'd give it another shot.


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And I'm so glad I did. Things have gotten steamy lately with TJ. It's red hot love and I don't plan it to stop anytime soon.


This outfit features two of my latest purchases at TJ Maxx; This grey wool tie-blazer thingy, and black patent almond-toe pumps.


I am in love with this blazer/jacket/sweater creation. I felt very professional, but still chic when I wore this to work yesterday.  I love it because it has this great structure to it with seaming in the shoulder, yet it's still sort of business casual because of the fabric and the tie detail.


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The name on the label is Fenn Wright Mason, which I'd never heard of. It turns out to be a relatively upscale label in the UK as far as I can tell, and this jacket probably retailed at somewhere in the $200 (£125) range. I picked it up for $40! I love a bargain :)
 I paired this with a basic black scoop neck tee and wide leg denim trousers. On my feet are the new pumps I mentioned. They're super comfy, and I love the almond toe, it's updated from the classic pointy pump. You can't see it in the picture below, but they also have a cone heel. Love!


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Blazer: Fenn Wright Mason via TJ Maxx
Tee: TJ Maxx
Jeans: Target
Shoes: Unlisted
Bracelet: One Stop Plus
Necklace: Nordstrom Rack


So I was still feeling a little guilty about the whole ASOS thing today so I asked my mom what I should do. After I reassured her that they gave me the refund long before I got my package, she shrugged, gave me a high five and told me I lucked out. Mom's word is law! I'll happily wear my new booties with a clear conscience :)

4 comments:

  1. Great finds, I felt totally the same way about TJ maxx but it seems like they've changed up their game the last few years. A recessionista's candy store.

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  2. This blazer is gorgeous and fits you beautifully! The color is so versatile and I love the way it drapes perfectly. I've been lucky enough to find a couple of items in TJ Maxx but I'm definitely going to have to go back and scour some more!

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  3. The blazer is fantastic. I love the structured shape that the belt gives it and the color makes it such a versatile layering piece. Excellent TJ find!
    I'm glad you found me and visited my blog! Thanks!
    Ps. I adore your hair. Your bangs. Amazing!

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  4. TJ's a hit or miss, but I've been on a hot streak lately so I defintely recommend it! They're great for accessories too, and even good for getting pricey hair products for less!

    @Vanessa - Thanks for the compliment on my bangs! They're sort of in that "in-between" stage right now (I had a full thick bang for about a year and now they're growing out)so I'm glad they don't look too awkward!

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