Wee finds at TK Maxx
I can count on one hand the amount of times I've set foot inside a TK Maxx store.
When I first arrived in the UK, I made a beeline for this shop. It was, apparently, where "savvy shoppers" head to unearth a designer gem. Heck, I thought, I'm a savvy shopper. So off I toddled, dedicating a decent amount of time to digging around in a bid to bag a designer bargain [note to self: go easy on the alliteration]. But after a few visits yielded zero startling finds, I gave it up as the stuff of legend.
But there I was this afternoon, back at my local Lewisham branch, trawling the racks in desperation for a bikini. I know. It's the end of the season. I've missed the boat. BUT, I'm flying off to Sardinia next month and I have a bad habit of leaving bikini buying 'til the last minute. That's because it's a demon task from hell. Still, I thought I had nothing to lose and dutifully made my way around the shop floor.
Not surprisingly, there was zilch in the way of swimsuits BUT, I did end up in the scarf section (yep, miles away from bikinis) and found a rather choice selection including a See by Chloe cotton print scarf (£19), a striking orange and black silk McQ by Alexander McQueen scarf (£99 - down from £500), a dancing Olivia red silk Moschino scarf (£15) and a woolen tan and cream scarf by Michael Kors (£19). I also discovered a bunch of pretty Calvin Klein and Elle McPherson bras for around £6 over in lingerie. Cheep cheep!
Olive is sooo cute! And Sardinia?! You lucky bird! Do you need a bikini Fed-exed to you from Down Under? I'll be back in early September...if it's not too late. xxx
Posted by: August 29, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Okay, you've inspired me. I'm off to TK Maxx lingerie - stat!
Posted by: August 29, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Okay, you've inspired me. I'm off to TK Maxx lingerie - stat!
Posted by: August 29, 2008 at 03:54 PM
I've had the same problem with TK Maxx, friends showing me their bargains and me not being able to find what I want. But I did find a great Orla Kiely-style overnight bag when I was wandering in there aimlessly with a friend. I think it's a good place to browse when you have a free afternoon but not when you need a specific item.
Posted by: August 29, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Likkle Girl: You are too kind - thanks for the offer! I may well have taken you up on it if I hadn't have found possibly the last bikini in London with an actual arse in it. What is it with arse-less bottoms over here?
The Assistant: Good luck and please report back with any good buys.
Peta: Sounds like you picked up a great buy - score!
Posted by: Top Bird | September 02, 2008 at 06:12 PM
How strange, I always find something at T.K.Maxx! Some of my friends are the same, though, they always say that they can't find anything in there. I don't necessarily look for designer though - I like finding brands that are usually only sold in America like Heatherette, Dollhouse, Necessary Objects or Soundgirl. But the odd dash of Chloe is good, and that Moschino scarf is divine!
Posted by: Dina | September 04, 2008 at 10:23 PM
It's good to know you found some treats there. I was in the Brighton one and it was a bit hopeless. There's one in Exeter so will have a look now!!
Posted by: | September 10, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Brings back memories of my childhood and watching Olive & Pop-Eye on TV. Very cute find.
-FringeGirl
Posted by: the domestic fringe | January 25, 2009 at 06:01 PM