TJMaxx Fall Fashion Finds

Lately I've been finding TJMaxx to be my go-to place for fashion.  I try to pop in there at least once a week because the new stuff goes fast.  If I'm short on time, I at least walk the main aisles because that's where they put their newest items.  I can spend time searching through their racks for slower days.

I found both this pretty black top and fun pants at TJMaxx this fall.  This is the perfect fall outfit to wear when the calendar says it is fall but the weather says it is still summer, as the colors are dark, yet the fabrics are light and breezy.

These pants attract a lot of attention.  It seemed everywhere I went, someone complimented these pants.  They have an elastic waist, and are very lightweight so they are super comfy.  I think they would be very appropriate to wear on a summer evening as well.

The top is by Calvin Klein.  It has loose, flowing, butterfly sleeves which I love.

Because the pants are ankle length, I wanted to wear a showy shoe so I chose these strappy black sandals from my closet.

I felt the outfit had a classic, yet boho vibe to it so for accessories I chose a DIY tassel necklace.

 So what about you?  Have you found any great buys at TJMaxx lately?  I'd love to hear from you!

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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Drawstring Pants For Hot Summer Days

Editorial Note:  This is a pre-scheduled post.  I am in Illinois for the week visiting my children and grand babies.  They do not have Internet service so I will not be able to post or respond to your comments until I return home.

Lightweight pants are a great alternative for hot summer days if you don't want to wear shorts.  My regular readers may be aware that my legs have been looking very scarred and bruised from a cooking accident last Thanksgiving and also from working in the garden.  Although I still wear shorts on occasion, my scars have been leaving a bit self conscious so I've been leaning on lightweight pants and maxi dresses as options.  

Because of my scars, I asked my Stitch Fix stylist to send me some "Easy Breezy lightweight pants" and she sent me this pair from Kut from the Kloth.

The pants are a thin linen material.  They are so thin you can see right through them if you hold them up to light (definitely got to wear the right underwear when wearing these pants!).  The thinness is nice for hot weather, but the material does wrinkle easily.

The pants have both a drawstring and elastic waist line, plus pockets.

I paired my Stitch Fix pants with this cute graphic tee from JCPenney.  I will be leaving for a hiking adventure in Utah in a few weeks, so I purchased some new active wear and lightweight loose tanks for the trips.  I absolutely fell in love with the print and color of this tank, but of course the only size they had left was a large.  I promised myself I would never buy clothing that was not my size again because I always end up regretting it, yet, I did it again.  Ugh!  Why do I that?  I should have just waited and ordered my correct size on-line.  Anyway, the top is very large and loose on me, which makes me look bigger than I am, but, I think it will be very comfortable to wear with my active wear shorts and leggings.  The longer length will cover up my backside nicely.

 

I chose my strappy flat sandals from DSW (old) to go with the casual, boho vibe of this look.

I added a multi-strand beaded bracelet that has a lot of the colors from the outfit in the beads, and I carried a straw bag...both great boho pieces that compliment the outfit.

I could not find these exact par of pants on line, but I love these olive green Kut from the Kloth pair HERE (on sale).  JCPenney also has this great pair HERE!.  The tank is available HERE, but I see the elephant graphic I'm wearing is sold out already (other designs still available).  So maybe I wouldn't have been able to buy it on-line anyway.  Everyone wants this print I guess!

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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Boho Over Fifty

Can you wear Boho after fifty?   Of  course you can!  There is an old rule that if you wore a trend once in your lifetime, you're too old to repeat it when it comes back in style.  Well, I was born in the sixties, and I remember wearing a lot of the fun "hippie" styles in the seventies, but I still think I can jump on the Boho trend again with a few modifications.

I created this Bohemian outfit by wearing a Boho style top with pom pom hem jeans, scrappy sandals, and boho accessories.

Many of you have seen me don these pom pom jeans on the blog and social media before.  Every time I show these jeans, women want to know where I got them.  Well I got mine on clearance for less than $5.00 at a Younker's "Going Out of Business" sale so I can't link to this exact pair.  I even tried finding alternatives for you on-line but they are sold out everywhere.  If designers and buyers were smart,  they'd get more pom pom hem jeans in stock soon, because women want them!  If you can't wait for stores to restock,  try buying some pom pom and decorative trim at a fabric store and add them to your own capris!  I'd be super easy to do!

The pom pom jeans are a really cute way of going a little Boho over fifty.  It adds just a touch of that Bohemian vibe without the overkill.  If you're a little nervous about going over-the-top with the Boho look, you could just wear the jeans with a simple tee or any regular top and not a Boho style top like the one I'm wearing.

This Boho style top is by Daniel Rainn and is called "Levanna Crochet Detail Top".  This one is from Stitch Fix, but I found some cute ones on Amazon HERE and HERE.

I really like the loose and free Boho style of this top.  The crochet details on the yoke and sleeves are so pretty too.

A round leather saddlebag, blue stone bracelet,  and fun leather statement earrings coordinate well with the Boho look.

Some scrappy sandals from DSW (old) complete the Boho vibe from head to toe.

I love an understated Boho look because it is so comfortable to wear yet the outfit looks more put-together than your typical casual attire.

Another way to wear this Boho top is with denim shorts.  I kept the same sandals and jewelry, and I went with a more distressed pair of shorts to keep the Boho vibe.

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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