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Stellar August Finds From TJ Maxx

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Hello Girly! I am so excited to show you some of the things I purchased at TJ Maxx already for the fall season. YAY! This is my favorite time of year to shop.  Now through September are the best times because stores will front load the season with the best stuff! I worked retail for almost 20 years and this IS the time to shop!  YES, even if you are not in the mood for fall, you do not want to miss the good stuff ladies!  I love, love, love TJ Maxx for their prices and their styles, especially if you want to maximize your budget. Did I mention that I LOVE TJ Maxx! I found some STELLAR deals on some really cute pieces that…

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Fall 2017 Pantone Colors

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I think I speak for most of us when I say that fall can not get here fast enough! The heat has become unbearable and we have grown tired of all of our spring and summer clothes.  To get us through the high temps of August, we should consentrate on what awesome fall stuff is just around the corner. This fall season especially should get you excited because of the fun colors designers have used in their collections.  While the Fall 2016 color palette was lead by shades of blue, this year the focus was on a warm color palette with a red and brownish orange color as the bookends in the palette. These 10 Pantone colors for Fall 2017 are warm and cozy colors…

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Ten Essentials For Fall

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Fall is my favorite time of year and I love to be bundled up in fall clothing.  A fall wardrobe can have so much more depth than in the hot summer when all you want to wear is pretty much nothing! The things that bring depth to our outfits are the layering pieces like sweaters, jackets, scarves and boots! There are some essentials that I feel everyone needs in their wardrobe for the fall season. With the crazy Memphis weather you never really know what you will need and when you will need it. It is just best to be prepared. Some of the items I chose can be used as layering pieces.  The greatest thing about layering is that you can take a layer off…

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Closets That Inspire!

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How do you feel when you go into your closet to find something to wear?  Do you feel excited or dismayed about going into your closet each day? My job is to help you achieve your lovely organized dream closet!  What we wear can determine our attitude and how we feel about ourselves, which is why it is important for a us to like what options we have and look forward to getting dressed in the morning.   I want to give you a few tips on how to make that closet a wonderful and inspiring place to get dressed and feel great every single day. Just by going through each item in your closet and determining whether or not to keep it is a…

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Closet Sanity

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It is now after Labor Day and is time to start thinking seriously about your Fall wardrobe. First and foremost, start going through that overcrowded closet and get rid of some old stuff! The fact is you probably don’t want to get rid of anything, right?  I hear this from my clients and friends all the time and I even feel this way! We are usually not sure if we will wear it again so we keep it year after year.  I believe there are certain things we should keep and others we need to donate or just plain get rid of.  I will share some of the things I do for my closet sanity. The first thing I do is divide my wardrobe into…

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The Daunting Question

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One of the most challenging things about changing seasons is knowing what to wear! Your summer clothing has you jaded and it is still too hot to wear fall clothing.  So, the daunting question: What do I wear when the seasons start to change!? I get this question A LOT, so I’m going to give you some recommendations on what I think is the best solution to this never ending dilemma. First, go through your fall wardrobe and see what is (1.) still in style, (2.) in good condition and (3.) has been worn in the last year or two. Focus on lighter weight materials in colors more suited for fall.   Once you have these items you can decide on some new items you want…

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Fall 2016 Pantone Colors

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Fall is my absolute favorite time of year.  Memphis is so hot in the summer that fall can’t get here fast enough. When the air turns crisp, I can layer on my blazers and put on my favorite boots! Have I mentioned yet that I am a blazer fanatic? So, you’ll here that a lot!  And the colors for this fall are undeniably irresistible, so I am excited about the outfit possibilities. According to the Pantone Color Institute, the colors were chosen as “a unity of strength, confidence and complexity.” The following colors are the Fall 2016 Pantone Colors of the Season and bring us endless color pairings. Riverside & Airy Blue: The strong and airy blues paired with beautiful neutrals and pops of color makes…

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