
[I’m playing the photographer for Caitlin of StyleBistro, dressed in head-to-toe T.J.MAXX!]
Since I can speak from experience, there’s no better way to learn than by doing, and thanks toAmy Creyer, street style photographer and blogger behind
Chicago Street Style, and
T.J.MAXX, I have a better understanding and execution of how things work behind, and in front of the camera. With myself and just six other bloggers in tow, we picked from amongst a well-edited selection of finds from T.J.MAXX (
everything but my earrings, eyeglasses, and ring are from the store!), grabbed a courtesy camera (
the Canon PowerShot SX 170 IS ), and hit the streets of the West Village with Amy.

[I used the incredibly lightweight and professional quality Canon PowerShot SX 170 IS]
It’s great to know that you can always find amazing photo shoot-worthy items at T.J.MAXX, with a new rotation of designer items constantly arriving. I felt ultra “downtown cool” in the duds I selected, all available at, of course, T.J.MAXX (
jacket: DOMA, dress, Zac Posen, shoes, Donald J. Pliner), while talking a stroll down memory lane, posing in front of the now-closed famous nightclub spot, Don Hill’s, I place I frequented while a youngster studying at New York University.

[I’m ready for my closeup! A bright lip always helps to open up my face]
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