I popped into TK Maxx and despite my best endeavours as I walked past the clothes to the furnishing section, my beady little eye spied in amongst the total afternoon mess a lovely black dress by Calvin Klein. Perfect. As it was allowed under my style challenge I thought I would try it on.
The photo doesn't show very well the pleated waist detail which creates a lovely silhouette
Then I suddenly had an urge to look at knitwear, where upon I found lots of Pringle jumpers. I grabbed a bright acid yellow one and ran to the changing rooms not daring to look at another garment.
Of course my bad luck (not wishing to spend anything) continued as both items fitted and were such bargains they had to come home with me. Of course I haven't veered off my style challenge and I have two lovely quality items at a fraction of their price. However it is strange how once you get used to not buying things you are reluctant to part with folding.
Bright & cheery plus v on trend for S/S 2011
Hi Kate-wow, you did the right thing with these, the dress is an investment piece which will last forever and the jumper is bang on trend for summer and so versatile too, I love both, well done indeed!! A great start to a stylish New Year and have a Happy One Too!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the Pringle jumper, what a gorgeous knit and colour. And a perfect LBD is always a wise investment x
ReplyDeleteWow both lovely.. xx
ReplyDeleteDear Kate, they look great and that jumper is a fab colour. I can never just pop into TK Maxx, I always end up coming out with a bag of stuff xx
ReplyDeleteOh how I love that jumper, so bright and cheery x
ReplyDeleteChristina - I think you are right popping in to TK Maxx is a misnomer! I also got some of those velvet thin hangers things - they had tons of them at knock down price!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree, never ever go into TK Maxx unless you are fully prepared LOL! They are one of the best places to find unlikely bargain, I love your finds Kate, and must go in now myself to check out the jumpers I am on the look out for the perfect black jumper!
ReplyDeleteGreat purchases, great for 2011! Have a lovely new year! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Kate-thanks for such a lovely kind comment, can't wait for our meet up! Wishing you a lovely evening, much love and a very Happy New Year too! xx
ReplyDeleteKate, I love that dress, in fact I have that dress. I find that a simple black dress is possibly the easiest thing to wear.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
May 2011 be your best year ever.
Hello dear, great pieces.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a blessed and happy New Year!!!
xoxo
You had to get them dear. I haven't had much luck recently in TK Maxx so good going on you.
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