Home Goods | Marshalls | TJ Maxx Haul

Last week I had a bit of extra time to hit up Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls.  I love these stores but only like going when I have time to really walk the aisles and do some fab bargain shopping. I have never left any of these stores empty handed.  A large percentage of my tiny home is decorated with unique finds from Home Goods and Marshalls. 

:: Check out the items I picked up this round ::

(( These mini pumpkins are from a local farmers market )) isn't anything mini automatically a must buy?

Dusty Rose - High/Low Sweater with a lace accent.  I'm wearing this in my Instagram post from Friday.  Check out @chroniclesofanewmrs if you don't already follow me.

So this picture does no justice... this a dull gold long semi-sparkly blazer - seriously reminded me of something Olivia Pope would wear - desperately waiting for Scandal Season 6 !!! Can't wait to do an OOTD post on this for you! Perfect for the upcoming holiday season :-D

Here's how I decorated a few of the pieces.  I just updated my dining table place settings for fall and I love it! All of the items in this picture are either from Home Goods and Marshalls (from previous seasons as well)

I'm working on a product review post but need some more time to actually test it out. Stay tuned to see how I use this mango-ginger-habanero glaze.  Anything mango flavored is usually a hit in this household. 

PS - Shopping tip for ya'll I know we all wait for the sales to start but you should really check out some of the sales now - I've been finding some fabulous deals at all of my favorite stores, Saks, JCrew, The Limited, Pottery Barn, and West Elm to mention a few!

Tell me about some of your Shopping Finds :)

On Sunday We Brunch

My favorite part about Sundays is brunch.  It's safe to say we've turned Sunday brunch into some sort of tradition over the last two and a half years.  Hubby's new job only gives us two Sundays a month to enjoy this quality time and I'm still grateful because we've gone weeks in the past without having any days off! 

We don't set alarms for these special Sundays, let our bodies catchup on all the rest they need... We'll slowly make our way out of bed and get dressed for brunch.  This week we decided to try this place Raymond's in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Followed by a trip to Trader Joe's.  

If you know me or have been keeping up with my blog posts you know I'm not a fan of fall but warm chunky sweaters never fail me.  I decided to dress up my casual fall outfit with my Valentino's.  Yes - I'm just a tad obsessed with these shoes.  

Shoe shots as we were waiting ...

Halloween | Fall Decor

Hubby : Norwegian Eggs Benedict

Me : Huevos Rancheros

OUTFIT DEETS:

:: From Head to Toe ::

Face : bareSkin Foundation - #08 Bare Beige

Eyes : Naked 3 Palette -  Limit & Buzz

Blush : Estee Lauder

Lips : Nars Lipstick - Charlotte 

Jewelry

Earrings: Tacori

Rings : Tacori

Watch : Breitling

Outfit

Jeans : Hollister light blue fade wash jeans

Top : Forever 21

Necklace : Forever 21

Accessories  

Shoes : Poudre Valentino Pumps

Next Stop ...

Must pick-up my favorite flowers. Such beautiful blooms!

Sundays usually feel so short because they technically end at 6PM and that Monday reality kicks in.  We came home and meal prepped for the week, put away the laundry we did yesterday, and will catch up on our shows from this week.  How do you spend your Sundays?

xo || Happiness Never Goes Out of Style || xo

NYC Business Casual OOTD + Fall Nudes

Recently I've been so obsessed with Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lips but all the colors I own are in some shade of pink | purple | red.  I've been longing for the perfect brownish-nude.  My last trip to the MAC store was a complete win - I came back with my second Spice Lip Liner (one of my absolute faves!) and a lipstick in the color :Peachstock.  Its a great fall nude for my skin tone, day or night.

Working in the city is one of the best parts of my career ... Walking the streets of this city whether it be 7AM or 7PM I feel like I always have to dress my best - you know live up to the "NYC Chic" standards.  I've been one of those girls ( I think I should start referring to myself as a woman or lady at the least! ) with a Mary-Poppins bag that weighed more than my left leg and 5 watermelons.  Commuting to and from the city has taught me become a minimalist at least Monday through Friday.  I'll do a full post on purse-downsizing later but this Tory Burch crossbody was a smart investment I made this summer and don't regret it. Is it not just the most perfect bag you've ever seen?! My husband may disagree but only because I can no longer throw the car keys or his phone in my purse on a night out but I love it!

      

Also - shoutout to my favorite Macaron Place on this planet. 

 As it gets chillier and (windier) I find myself reaching for warmer pieces like this blazer and these woolen pants but how can I not spice up my Business-Casual-Wednesday-Attire with my Valentino's?  

OUTFIT DEETS:

:: From Head to Toe ::

My Everyday Face Routine 

Face : bareSkin Foundation - #08 Bare Beige

Eyes : Naked 3 Palette - Nooner

Blush : Estee Lauder

Lips : MAC Lip Liner - Spice | MAC Lipstick : Peachstock

Jewelry

Earrings: Tacori

Rings : Tacori

Watch : Breitling

Outfit

Jeans : Express Woolen Black Dress Pants

Top : Zara from last season}

Vest | Blazer : White House Black Market

Accessories  

Handbag : Tory Burch Crossbody (Similar Bag Here)

Shoes : Black Valentino Flats

Happy Hump Day

xo || Happiness Never Goes Out of Style || xo

My Fall Essentials + Casual Friday OOTD

So fall is in full effect and I've been MIA from the blog because I've simply just been depressed the last week or so.  The weather here in Jersey has been gloomy and cloudy and the sun finally came out yesterday and put me in a good mood again.  Scarves are probably the only reason I like fall (sometimes). I own a million and one scarves and love them because they're a great accessory that can add a nice oomph of texture or color and keep my neck warm.  The other great thing about fall besides Thanksgiving basically being around the corner is busting out the dark shades of lipsticks. One of my staples is Ruby Woo by Mac that I decided to wear today to match the heart on my sleeves {literally} 

I love my Speedy 35 its probably the most used bag in my entire wardrobe and the one I care the most about as well - it killed me to put this on the ground.  I'll use this bag with pretty much any outfit - any season but I absolutely love using this bag during the fall - it fits all my essentials comfortably and the dark browns go with basically any colored outfit. 

Fridays are casual attire at the work scene - I dressed up my "Wear My Heart On My Sleeves Tee" with this navy blue blazer - vest from White House Black Market paired with matte red Steve Madden flats. 

:: From Head to Toe ::

My Everyday Face Routine 

Face : bareSkin Foundation - #08 Bare Beige

Eyes : Lorac Unzipped Palette - Unconditional

Blush : Estee Lauder

Lips : Ruby Woo by Mac

Jewelry

Necklace : Kate Spade Mrs. Necklace

Rings : Tacori 

Watch : Breitling

Outfit

Jeans : Express Skinny Jeggings in Black

Top : Francesca's {from last season}

Vest | Blazer : White House Black Market

Accessories  

Handbag : LV Speedy 35

Scarf : Nordstorm Rack - Pashmina Wrap

Shoes : Red Matte Steve Madden Flats

I wore this outfit all day and will wear it out on our date tonight.  #TurntupFriday

Stay Tuned for a Desi OOTD post tomorrow!

xo || Happiness Never Goes Out of Style || xo