Whoever said "the clothes make the girl" clearly didn't know much about accessories, i.e., a Maxxinista's secret weapon. (How else do you think the LBD stays in style year after year?) Whether you're hoping to transform Tuesday's denim for Friday's night out or give last year's jacket a 2012 wake-up call, staying on-trend is easy — and affordable — when you've got the right of-the-moment accessories on hand.

Check out this slideshow of the season's hottest accessories from T.J.Maxx, then find a store near you to get 'em for less than department stores.