Wednesday 19 September 2012

What I Wore Wednesday: TK Maxx Shopping Spree

Last Friday I was whisked off to London thanks to TK Maxx to go shopping for my outfit for The Mad Blog Awards. Y'all already know I'm a HUGE TK Maxx fan so I was super excited especially as the High Street Kensington store is notoriously amazing for its semi-formal and formal wear and their "Gold Label" range.  

I had no idea how I'd never heard of "Gold Label" up until now but OMG I'm so glad I know now. We are talking THE most amazing designers at THE most amazing prices. Some of my favourite designers, we are talking the types of people who show regularly at fashion week, and reduced from over £2,000 to down to £200! Crazy right?

MADS Fashion Finalists
Jo, Liz and I (photo by Sally Whittle)
So some of the other finalists and I had a great time looking through dresses and trying different things on. I wish I could have fit in some of the designers but those that did fit weren't flattering or had weird pockets right on the widest part of my body. It was frustrating but it gave me the kick in the ass I need to start eating healthier which is obviously a good thing! 

Girls Dressing Room
(photo by Sally Whittle)

Originally I went for this dress (while being mega jealous of Liz's find by one of my favourite designers) even though I had some concerns about it. After shopping we were treated to a fabulous lunch and had a great time chatting and laughing and if I'm honest talking about body hair far too much. Seriously I had a dream about it that night but I digress. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone again at the awards!


Fashion Lunch London
Jo, Liz, Helen and I at lunch (photo by Sally Whittle)
When I got home I tried on the dress for NotBlondeHusband and realised I didn't totally love it. So today I went to the Argyle Street branch of TK Maxx which also carries Gold Label brands to find a new dress. I tried on A LOT. There are some dresses I didn't get a photo of but these were a few.


TK Maxx Designer Dresses


I didn't buy any of the above but there were some hot contenders! What did I get? Well you'll just have to wait until the awards! I bought two dresses and am still undecided on which one I will wear. There is still a chance I'll go back to TK Maxx again and try on more. Can you tell I'm incredibly indecisive? 


TK Maxx provided my travel and a gift card to purchase an outfit but all opinions are my own!

58 comments:

Melaina25 said...

How FUN! What a blast! TJMaxx is my fave. Good for you.

Melaina25 said...

Sounds like a fun search, though I would be frustrated with not finding anything at first. Glad you found something good at TJ Maxx!

Melaina25 said...

It sounds like you had fun with your friends. Dress shopping can be a little tough! I'm glad you found a few dresses.

Melaina25 said...

Sounds like you had fun and there was some cute dresses you tried on. Can't wait to see your actual outfit.

Melaina25 said...

Can't wait to see what you picked!

Melaina25 said...

Ohhh... Beautiful dresses, wonderful tkmaxx! That sounds like a dream come true and an amazing store! I'm a bit jel ;) I can't wait to see what you go for! X

Melaina25 said...

I love a good bargain! Can't wait to see what you picked!

Melaina25 said...

Oh my stars! LOVE the one you're wearing in the bottom right corner of the collage! Gorgeous and so flattering on you. Can't wait to see what your final picks were!!!

And, forgive me if this is a silly question, but is TK Maxx in the UK like TJ Maxx here in the US? Just curious...

Melaina25 said...

It is exactly the same! There is a store here called TJ Hughes and they didn't want people to confuse it with that so it is TK instead of TJ :)

Melaina25 said...

oooo cant wait to see you in your chosen dress for the awards! i really like the last photo with the slinky back dress, you look tres chic!!xx

Melaina25 said...

Oh my word talk about THE perfect day! If you need somebody to come along and carry your bags next time, just shout! I just can't wait to see which dress you finally go with :-)

Melaina25 said...

You'd love the Gold Label bit! I'm not 100% on your exact location but I *think* the closest one to you is Coney Street in York? Does that sound right? I'd LOVE to go shopping with you! Come to Glasgow we can't be that far ;)

Melaina25 said...

I did like that dress but IRL the darts around the tummy were NOT flattering at all. It really emphasised my c-section tummy :(

Melaina25 said...

I like the black sparkly ones. However you should go with a teal blue number ;) You look fab x

Melaina25 said...

I think the closest Gold Label store to you is Cardiff but I could be wrong! You can buy Gold Label on line, too!

Melaina25 said...

I swear I'm not being a pain in the ass not showing what I bought I just haven't decided yet lol.

Melaina25 said...

There were so many cute ones but not quite right. Can you tell I'm picky?

Melaina25 said...

looks like you had a great time! love the pink fuzzy dress with the black top part!

Melaina25 said...

A teal blue number? That is dead specific? Will you magic me up one please?

Melaina25 said...

Dress shopping is really tough for me because I have quite a small waist but I've got big boobs and a butt (not to mention a c-section tummy) so sizes fit me very differently. I still had a great time though!

Melaina25 said...

It motivated me to do what I need to do though. I'm on Day 3 of Weight Watchers and hopefully on a way to a shape/size I'm happier with :)

Melaina25 said...

I adore it! I live around the corner from one so I tend to go in all the time looking for goodies lol.

Melaina25 said...

Yup, I'll get my magic wand to do it's stuff at lunch time :)

Melaina25 said...

TJ Maxx in the US has a similar section called the Runway where they carry Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Rebecca Taylor, etc. It's pretty awesome.
Tara
Penniless Socialite

Melaina25 said...

what a cool opportunity!! sounds like so much fun! can't wait to see what you picked!

Melaina25 said...

What a fun post! My fave is the last black dress, with that gold Egyptian-like collar. :)


Jen @ Librarian for Life Style, http://librarianforlifestyle.wordpress.com

Melaina25 said...

What a fab day we had! Oooo interested to see what you ended up choosing. I still haven't decided which of the two I will wear! Oh and in the spirit of WIWW - I'm wearing that Calvin Klein jacket I bought - its lush and I will love it forever! xxx

Melaina25 said...

what a fun shopping trip! looks like you got some great things!

Melaina25 said...

looks like a great shopping trip!! thanks for the link up!

Melaina25 said...

Can't wait to see what you picked!!! What a fun day :)

Bri @ Work Clothes, I Suppose

Melaina25 said...

I'm still undecided and might go look some more. Can you tell I'm horrible at making decisions?

Melaina25 said...

It was a lovely day! So thankful to TK Maxx for having us :)

Melaina25 said...

Technically I didn't show anything I bought :)

Melaina25 said...

It was an amazing day! So lovely to meet you all and to find out about Gold Label! Who knew?!?!?

Melaina25 said...

Wow you tried on a lot of dresses! I would never have the patience to do that, but bravo - looking forward to seeing what you actually pick to wear on the night and good luck in the awards! x

Melaina25 said...

It was very cute but not flattering IRL, promise x

Melaina25 said...

It was such a fun day--still haven't decided what I'm wearing!

Melaina25 said...

Really? I had no idea!

Melaina25 said...

It is actually nude sequins on the skirt believe it or not! I loved it too but it was SO short it barely covered my tush!

Melaina25 said...

To be fair the dresses were spread out over three different TK Maxx stores....lol.

Melaina25 said...

Gotta LOVE TJ MAxx! Also, did you spell that wrong? TK instead of TJ? Or is it TK in your area?


XOXO-Daisy Nguyen from PS BANANAS fashion blog:http://psbananas.com

Melaina25 said...

Love the bottom right one! :)

Melaina25 said...

Love the first dress and the last dress - both look great on you! Can't wait to see what you actually chose! ;)

Melaina25 said...

It looks like you had a great time! I love both of those black dresses!

Melaina25 said...

That drapey pink dress in the photo collage is super cute!


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Melaina25 said...

This looks like so much fun! I'm jealous!

Melaina25 said...

Not a spelling mistake. It is the same store as in the USA but is called TK Maxx in Europe to avoid confusion with a store that has TJ in its name.

Melaina25 said...

Me too but the darts weren't flattering on my tummy.

Melaina25 said...

That first one the skirt fell kind of funny. I'm so picky!

Melaina25 said...

I'm just crazy picky I think!

Melaina25 said...

It is Moschino and I loved it but where the pockets hit me was SUPER unflattering.

Melaina25 said...

It was a fun day!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks for another great linkup! THere are so many links this week to visit! Yay! :)
xoxo,
Nikki at www.bedazzlesafterdark.com
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Melaina25 said...

Looks like a great day,you look great in all the dresses.I can't wait to see which one you picked :) thanks for hosting

Melaina25 said...

fab day out! I love the last dress in the last photo...very nice!


Can't wait to see what you wear!

Melaina25 said...

Thank you! It unfortunately was not mega flattering from the side if you catch my drift!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks x

Melaina25 said...

They are all great for outfit inspiration, right?