I love to shop, but I love finding great deals even more! I fell for my first Calvin Klein dress sometime last year. I scored it at Marshalls for around $50, it normally retails for over $150. I now have more then I probably should admit, but they fit me perfectly and all have unique accents. This bright blue one is amazing, the color is so bold and the cut is very chic. It doesn’t require much styling at all. I just threw on a pair of nude stocking and pumps and I was ready.
- Calvin Klein Dress: $50 Marshalls
- Bag: $250 Junior Drake
- Nine West Pumps: $40 Marshalls
Speaking of nude stockings. After banishing them from my wardrobe sometime in middle school, I’ve recently started wearing them again. The spring weather came upon us so quickly and I was not ready to reveal my un-spray tanned legs to NYC. There is not a dress out there that could ever make white pasty legs look pretty. So taking a cue from the style icon Kate Middleton I bought a pair and surveyed a few people. The votes are in- they didn’t even realize I was wearing hose until I pointed it out. I’m now a believer and totally recommend adding them back into your life.
Check out the mother/ daughter duo below. Both professionals with amazing taste and the eye for a great deal.
- Calvin Klein Coat: $29.99, Marshalls in North Kingston Rhode Island
- Flower Pin: 25 cents, Thrift Shop
- Alfani Clutch: $3.00, Nearly New Shop in Ruskin Florida
- Franco Sarto Boots: $24.99, T.J. Maxx
- Tommy Hilfiger Trench: $49.00 Macy’s
- Earrings: $2.99 Christmas Tree Shops
- Bracelet: Designed and Made by Jess Cooper (model)
- Enzo Angiolini Shoes: $24.99 Marshalls
- Yellow Purse: $24.99 T.J. Maxx
- Polka Dot Trench: $49.00 Macy’s
- Bag: $24.99 Marshalls
- Sunglasses: $99.00 Calvin Klein
- Earrings: $2.99 Christmas Tree Shops
- Bracelets: Designed and Made by Jess Cooper (model)
Meet Teresa Cooper
By day, Teresa is a promoter of education, self determination and goal setting. She spends her leisure time in search of all things beautiful, and she will most likely end her search in a local consignment shop. Teresa wears her passion for life by discovering new and eclectic styles of clothing, shoes and accessories for both herself and loves ones.
Meet Jessica Cooper
Jessica Cooper, a Sr. Management Consultant based in Boston, spends almost as much time packing and traveling as she does in the office. Her style is fashionable and sophisticated, and she is always on the hunt for versatile pieces that travel well and need little maintenance. To add some flare to her otherwise corporate look and show off her street style, Jessica will layer on her self-made bracelets, wear bright eye shadow, and accessorize with animal prints and vibrant colors. And of course, she’s always sporting her mother’s latest thrift store find!
What do you think of Melissa, Teresa and Jessica’s sophisticated yet colorful outfits? Let us know in the comments below!
