TJ Maxx is a dangerous place for me, especially as my local TJ Maxx has an “expanded accessories department.” You can find all kinds of good purses there. I have seen Michael Kors, Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Lucky Brand, Via Spiga, Kenneth Cole, Hobo, Latico–some of my best handbag purchases have been made at old TJ’s. I browse through the color coordinated handbag aisles and sometimes I find nothing but other times I find 3 or 4 bags I don’t think I can live without.
Luckily, I have come up with a strategy to decide which ones I really can’t live without. After years of research, I have decided that the best plan of action is to start in purses and if I find something I really like and think I want, I carry it on my arm while I browse through the rest of the store. I see clothes, lamps and strange glass figurines and when I am through it all, if the purse is still comfortably on my arm and I still want it I head to the registers. I have been known to leave the purse section carrying three different purses and to have decided against all of them by the time I am ready to leave. I always feel like I have great willpower when that happens. Other times my willpower is not so great–but at least I end up with a great bag!
This is my latest TJMaxx find. I really like it but I am thinking about returning it (another great thing about TJMaxx) because I’m just not sure. It’s very silver.
What do you think?
5:48 pm on February 6th, 2010
I love tjmaxx! they do have great bags too! I am not sure if I Love that one but I am on a big hug bag kick lately, and that is all I can see, but I do like silver!
6:02 pm on February 6th, 2010
Always my first stop in TJMaxx too! After reading this I think I might have to go. I want to find a latico purse for under $50. Is it possible?
Nanu, I’m not a fan of your new very silver purse. Maybe I need to see it in person. Let’s make that happen! Happy blogging!
10:15 pm on February 6th, 2010
I too was going to say that I am not a fan although I am way into Metallics right now. I also find myself so overwhelmed at TJ Maxx. There are just too many choices. I have never bought a bag there but certainly have come close.
11:06 pm on February 6th, 2010
Hey guys-thanks so much for the advice. I think this one is going back to the store. Sunday, this one is definitely not as great as your new silver bag but I saw some Michael Kors there recently that I think you would love. TJMaxx does have lots of choices but you just have to rule out the cheap stuff and focus on the quality products. Emily, last time I was at TJMaxx I saw some Latico bags. You just need to come to Asheville!
11:08 am on February 18th, 2010
I like it! I was just at TJ last night & was sorely disappointed that I didn’t find something I LOVE. I usually do. I need big though. Like, hold my diapers, sketchpad, makeup bag, sippie cup big!