[Photo Credit: Drew Reilly via TJ Maxx]

Top: (c/o) Max Studio via TJ Maxx $34.99/Shorts: (c/o) TJ Maxx $9.99/Shoes: Target $29.99/Purse: (c/o) TJ Maxx $14.99/Necklace: (c/o) TJ Maxx $29.99/Earrings: Francesca’s Collection $14

Last month, I received an incredible opportunity to be the contributing editor for TJ Maxx’s “This Maxxinista Life” on Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. They flew me along with my best friend, Jen, to NYC to go on a shopping spree and to style and shoot 14 different looks. I had an amazing hair and makeup stylist (Neil Gogoi), a full size RV (yes – an RV in NYC) to go from location to location in and an incredible photographer (Drew Reilly). It was truly an unforgettable experience.

This shot was taken on the Brooklyn Bridge right before it was about to storm (you can tell by looking at the background and how empty the bridge is). With just a couple minutes to spare, we managed to get the shot and get soaked in the process by running back to the RV… in heels. Gotta love photo shoots!

Thanks to all the wonderful team members who helped make this day possible. I had a blast and had so much fun sharing my passion for fashion. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes footage, outfit details and more – all month long!

Xo, Stephanie