Some people collect stamps, others are into fine wines. Me? I collect jeans, shoes, various cosmetics, assorted kitchen tools and gadgets.  James and I love going to stores like TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and Ross to check out the home goods sections for new paring knives, ramekins, hand held foaming devices and what have you.

These stores happen to serve double duty for me though as I can also check out great deals on fashion while I’m there.  My latest trip to TJ Maxx proved to be very worth while!  I managed to snag an awesome pair of gold wedges by Jessica Simpson I’d been coveting at Loehmann’s a week prior that weren’t in my size.  I also picked up a very cute little chef’s knife in the most ‘fashion forward’ color green!  Okay so it may not be the sharpest one on our wall but hey, it definitely manages to stand out from the crowd (see the picture above). Something I aspire to as well.

Check out your local discount stores and check back often.   They’re always turning over their inventory so new deals pop up every week!  

(Say what you will about her but Jessica Simpson makes some kickin’ shoes!)