I have an approach to shopping that I like to call focused flexibility. This means that I never go shopping without a plan or a wish list, but I also stay open to fun finds and special surprises.
This basically means I can buy whatever I want.
Just kidding.
Kind of. It does mean that I allow myself to occasionally grab an impulse item IF it checks all of the other boxes.
Like the time about a month ago when I went to our local Marshall’s to buy shorts, and ended up picking up a beautiful Farm Rio maxidress that just made me so happy.
And don’t we all need a little more happiness these days?
The need for a little distraction and some retail therapy is what led to the online shopping that I did for this video/post. I just needed a pick-me-up, and my wardrobe needed a few basics. My wishlist included:
- Fun new summer earrings (especially one in straw/rattan)
- Black espadrilles with ties around the ankle
- Black sandals
- Metallic mules
- Summer tops
- Casual dresses
- Dressy white shorts
Fortunately, as you’ll see in the video, I was able to find most of these items. I started shopping on TJMaxx.com when I went to search for an item for a client, and fell into the rabbit hole of shoe shopping. Oh, my! I haven’t spent that much time on TJMaxx.com in the past, but it will be from now on. One of the perks is that I can shop a larger selection online, and return what doesn’t work locally. I live in a smallish town where not everything is available, so this is so helpful!
Here’s what I ordered from TJ Maxx!
GAIMO Made In Spain Lace Up Wedge Sandals $34.99 $25.00 KENNETH JAY LANE Made In India 73mm Thread Ball Hoop Earrings Style#: 1000585536 SEYCHELLES Peep Toe Leather Mules $49.99 $29.00 ADRIENNE VITTADINI Leather Mule Kitten Heels $39.99 $15.00 — $20.00 JOIE Paciencia Slingback Leather Sandals $49.99 $20.00 RED CARTER Square Neck Puff Sleeve Top $19.99 $7.00 — $10.00 J BRAND Made In Usa Joan Crop Trouser Jeans $59.99 $29 AMRITA SINGH Rattan Fan Drop Earrings $9.99 $7.00 Compare At $15 NANETTE NANETTE LEPORE Pintuck Boyfriend Denim Jacket $24.99 $10.00 VERTIGO Silk Long Sleeve Essential Button-down Shirt $34.99 $25.00
And here’s what I received in my ThredUp Goody Box!
Soho Striped top, $10 Joie Size SCasual Dress $38.99 Lauren by Ralph Lauren Casual Dress $37.99 Alice + Olivia Dressy Shorts $40.99 Trina Turk Size P (Petite)Sleeveless Top $34.99 Ella Moss Size Sleeveless Top $33.99 Torn by Ronny Kobo top, $57.99 Ann Taylor LOFT Size 2Shorts $42.99 Rebecca Taylor Casual Skirt $48.99 alice + olivia for Bergdorf Goodman Size XSSleeveless Top $30.99
Can you guess what I kept and what I returned? Read on for the spoiler…
From the TJ Maxx haul, I kept everything but the flat black Joie sandals, and only because they were too wide for my feet. Everything else was a win! From the ThredUp box, I kept the animal print skirt, the orange dress, the navy floral dress, the striped top, and the peplum top.
What do you think of my finds? Which were your faves? And what’s on your shopping list for summer? Let me know in the comments here or on YouTube!
Nada Manley says
Thanks for the comment Victoria! I felt the same way. They did a great job putting my box together and sent some beautiful pieces!
Victoria Moore says
I’m very impressed with everything you got at TJ Maxx and in your Goody Box from Thredup. I tried the Goody Box a few months ago, and was so impressed, I kept everything! It’s a wonderful service and their stylists are definitely on point and very professional.
Nada Manley says
Isn’t it beautiful Bonny? Thank you for the comment. I’ll see if I can find one for you. 🙂
Bonnie Boyd says
Happy Anniversary! I
I like that thread-up box! I LOVE the orange Lauren Ralph Lauren cocktail dress! I cannot find one online.
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