This has really been a great exercise in helping me determine my fashion sense. I find myself drawn to the same colors and styles repeatedly which hopefully will help me as I start weeding through my closet and spending what little money I have for clothes to achieve these looks.
I've had a couple of $25.00 gift cards to TJ Maxx in my wallet for a few months that I have been saving for just the right occasion. I finally decided that there was no better time than the present and did a little shopping yesterday after church.
The choices for women over fifty with a little fluff to them are meager at best. I know there are higher end stores that specialize in this market but I am trying to do this on a limited budget. I did manage to find this cute striped Tee with a peplum skirt and v-back that fit perfectly, along with a new leather purse and a cute pair of black flat sandals. I only had to kick in an extra $13.00 for the whole lot which I didn't think was too bad.
I will be back next Monday (with a few pictures) to show you what I come up with and to share another pinterest fashion inspiration collage that I'll work on during the next week. I can't guarantee that I will get to it every Monday but I will certainly try. (In theory) this should be fun.
xo, Patty
Patti, your purchases are super and we have a bit of the same taste. The purse is especially attractive. I do not do Pinterest, it looks like it might be too addictive for me. I spend enuf time already blogging and on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI do Pinterest, and your fashion board is one I follow closely, because I l♥ve everything you pin! I hit Marshalls Saturday, all they had was clearance stuff in my size, the new things weren't in yet, but I have a lot of luck finding things I like, there and at TJ Maxx. I really love the purse and top you found!
ReplyDeleteLove your choices, Patty. Great outfit and I love the purse, too! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI do Pinterest, but not a lot. It's a great place to search for inspiration and to store links to all the projects/beautiful things that I want to have in my life. Love your style board.
ReplyDeleteOh yes I have a Pinterest board called Jeans Every Day and another called My Style. They really are helpful. My jeans board helps me realize that even though my life is extremely casual, I can still look cute. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the purse you found and striped shirts are my favorite.
I have always loved black and white stripes....maybe I was a prisoner in my other life :):) Just kidding. I like that big scarf with the stripes. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteI am a hit or miss pinner too. At first I was addicted and pinned everything in sight. Then I went back and thinned it out. Now I only pin things I really like. Mostly DIY or crafty stuff. If I had a style board , it would be empty like my closet. I have a very relaxed style with minimal outfits and no jewelry or accessories. Pretty boring I guess. But suits me.
ReplyDeleteBut I do like that purse...too bad it's leather. We try to avoid animal products in this house.
Like the post. Lots to think about.
Oh, you betcha I "pinterest!" I kind of get on a roll and do a ton of pinning and then I slack off a bit. Lately, I've been doing lots of pinning and browsing for Fall decor -- yes, I'm extremely anxious to hall out my Fall stuff and bring some color inside, even though it is beyond HOT outside! I have a board titled "My Fashion/Beauty Style," and I love pinning to that. I'm pretty sure we've pinned some of the same outfits with striped tops -- great minds and in kind of the same age bracket (pretty sure I have a few years on you)! That is a super-cute purse, by-the-way, and I love the Nine West brand! Have fun creating some new wardrobe outfits!
ReplyDeleteI love Pinterest too, I'm hooked. It helped me discover my home decor style. Love your outfits, looking forward to what you show this week!
ReplyDeleteI love Pinterest..and yes, clothes for women in their 50's is hard to find. I did get a wonderful outfit for my son's wedding for under 50 dollars...yes, it can be done. I have enjoyed seeing the sets on Pinterest because it expands my thought process on clothes.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy..have fun!
I love Pinterest but I'm not a fashionista, so I don't pay much attention to those types of boards. I do love the purse you bought at TJ Maxx though!
ReplyDeleteI love pinterest. But I find that the older I get, fashion is not a priority with me. I choose comfort over fashion every time. I love your striped tee, and I love a peplum skirt. It has a nautical look to me, that I love. You always look cute and put together!!!
ReplyDeletexo Kris
The other day I was completely unable to get myself dressed and looked at my pinterest clothing board for inspiration and realized almost every outfit I have pinned is cold weather outfit. Apparently I am just going to look like a hot mess until the weather cools.
ReplyDeleteLove what you choose. Great pieces! And all the better that you used gift cards for them.