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Girls Summer Wardrobe TJMaxx Haul {Pics +Video}

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As the weather warms up and we settle into our temporary home for the summer, I quickly began to realize that my darling little Laina has gone through a major growth spurt. 

I know that they say most children are a size ahead of their age (ie- 4 yr olds wear size 5)… but that never rang true for our kids. In fact, Ry was always a size behind his age (age 8 wearing a size 7) and up until this point Laina had always been exactly her age/size. Now it appears she has practically skipped over size 5 and is a size 6!!

I didn’t want to spend a fortune, so I headed to TJ Maxx to see what I could find… and you guys, I walked out with an entire summer wardrobe!!

The Summer Wardrobe Steal:

  • 9 outfits
  • 3 dresses
  • 2 pajamas sets
  • 2 pairs of sandals

(wait for it…) … all for $220!!  

It is my most proud haul to date.

Here are a few pics of outfits I snagged.

The top below is my favorite! It’s high-low, sheer… and that print is just so cute! The shorts with the neon skinny belt? Clearance – $7.50!!!

TJ Maxx- Summer Haul- 2013 Girls Style Trends-neon -hi-low shirt

There were so many cute DKNY tops for kids. This one below is my favorite! Love the fringes–  $7.50
 
TJ Maxx- Summer Haul- 2013 Girls Style Trends copy  
A little denim on denim. I’m obsessed with these white denim capris below.
White pants on children are a magnet for dirt… but at $10? Worth the gamble.

TJ Maxx- Summer Haul- 2013 Girls Style Trends-denim on denim

Another hi-low, sheer shirt, with leopard print hot pink shorts and adorable rosette flip flops.

TJ Maxx- Summer Haul- 2013 Girls Style Trends-hi-low-leopard print denim

 Neon is on trend, but not many adults can pull off neon shorts. For kids on the other hand? Love it!

TJ Maxx- Summer Haul- 2013 Girls Style Trends DKNY

 The below Ralph Lauren shorts were on clearance for $12! Love this shade of blue/grey.
 
TJ Maxx- Summer Haul- 2013 Girls Style Trends
 

The girl is D-O-N-E!

Back To School With TJMaxx & Marshalls

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It’s no secret, I am OBSESSED with finding deals at TJMaxx and Marshalls. I love how I can go in there every week and find something new and on trend (because their buyers purchase year round vs. other stores that buy seasonally).

My husband is always in awe of my ability to find steals on name brand things. He says he can never find those deals, but truthfully? He just doesn’t look hard enough! {Men!}

Case in point: 

Last week we visited Marshall’s to do some vacation shopping and I found him Penguin polo shirts half the price he had paid in Macy’s! 

Designer deal seeking is a skilled art, my friends.

Remember this Calvin Klein dress I purchased at the beginning of the summer at TJMaxx for $39.99, only to find it later in Macy’s for $99.99?

Calvin Klein Summer Maxi Dress 2012

I talked about that deal FOR WEEKS …and obviously, I’m still bragging. But I can’t help it. Getting that kind of deal puts you on a shopping-high.

My deal-seeking obsession talent was reconfirmed yesterday when I  won this fab gold cuff bracelet during a game of the price is right at the TJMaxx/Marshall’s Back-To-School preview event.

Woot! 

Complicated Mama at TJMaxx Marshalls event

That Vince Camuto cuff?  Originally $148. TJMaxx/Marshalls price tag? $59.99!

Oh, and that dress I have on? Yea, totally bought that in TJ Maxx at the beginning of the summer and ended up matching a top they had on display at the event. I felt like the girl who showed up for prom to find someone else had her dress on {slightly embarrassing!} ha.

While at the event, I learned some fun facts about my favorite stores.

Like, Do you know the 2 major differences between TJ Maxx and Marshalls?

  • Marshall’s has a shoe department for the whole family, while TJ Maxx’s shoe section is strictly ladies styles (which I’m totally ok with by the way)
  • TJ Maxx has a jewelry section and Marshall’s does not.

So what can we expect to see in  TJ Maxx/Marshall’s for Back-To-School?

Bold Colors- Pops of color for girls and boys too! Golden yellows, reds, oranges and purple are popular for girls. While reds, bright blues and greens are perfect for boys!

Prints- Prints are popular this season, and as when it comes to lunch-time stains, they’re great camouflage 😉

Colored Denim- Colored denim is still in! TJMaxx Mom Spokesperson, Audrey McClelland says the trick is to not match your top to the color of your jeans.

Statement Shoes- Incorporate subtel pops of bold colors and pattens in your footwear.

Trendy School Accessories- The trendy colors and patterns out this season will not only be found in clothing, but school accessories such as calculators, headphones and backpacks.

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Later this month I will be sharing my back to school finds at my local TJMaxx, and will have a fab giveaway to help with your back-to-school shopping as well!

Stay posted!