Apr 21, 2013 | Fashion
Gold Cone Stud Earrings: Forever 21.
Urban Sweetpea Double Oval Personalized Initial Pendant Necklace: c/o Max & Chloe. Long Triangle Pendant Necklace: H & M (similar
here ).
Funnel-Neck Wool-Blend Walker in Black/White: Nine West, c/o GigaSavvy. Leather collar blouse: DIY (similar
here). Bracelets:
DIY Spike-End Bangle, DIY stretchy beaded bracelet. Striped Tote: freebie with Sephora purchase (similar
here). Black jeggings: UNIQLO. Neon-strap sandals: Forever 21.
The cherry blossoms dropped a couple weeks ago, but the plum blossoms are just raining down! It’s like snow here in Portland. Just gorgeous wherever you go.
It’s in stark contrast to the content of the news this week. (more…)
Apr 18, 2013 | Fashion
MaxandChloe.com is one of the premiere destinations online for fashionable, fabulous jewelry – servicing all price points from $5 – $1500, and carrying more than 300 designer brands. They also offer one of the widest arrays of personalized jewelry on the Internet.
(Ring: Blue Bijoux Gold Zipper Ring, also c/o Max & Chloe)
I’ve been wanting an initial necklace for awhile (and had been thinking to DIY one, but due to the cost of the metal stamps I didn’t want to splurge for an entire set when I only wanted two letters for my necklace). I had also been wanting a delicate necklace to layer with other necklaces: something non-obtrusive, understated, and chic. Max and Chloe contacted me and offered an item of jewelry from their collection, and I quickly snapped up the Urban Sweetpea Double Oval Personalized Initial Pendant Necklace ($90).
I was truly taken with the vintage-esque typewriter font, oxidized for readability, set in the teensy-tiny oval tags. For the personalization, I ended up choosing a C (for my name, Carly), and a K for…well, someone close to my heart🙂
I have been wearing it nonstop since it arrived in the mail (accompanied by a very elegant Max & Chloe-branded pouch…in which all their jewelry is packaged, by the way!).
Here are some other personalized pieces from the Max & Chloe website which caught my eye:
1. Kendra Phillip Reversible Cursive Initial Pendant Necklace, $50 / 2. Jordann Sterling Silver Magnolia Signet Ring, $230 / 3. Rose Gold Swirly Initial Stud Earrings, $90 / 4. Nashelle Identity Initial Ring, $50 5. West Avenue Jewelry Diamond Sweetheart Pendant Necklace, $595
6. Sandy Hyun Personalized Yellow Stud Earrings, $35 / 7. Carrie Saxi Siver and Gold Double Initial Bracelet, $100 / 8. Grey Lee Charmed Initial Wrap Bracelet, $100
Which piece(s) catches your eye? I’m drooling over the Jordann Magnolia Signet ring, but the Nashelle Identity Ring is a lovely (and affordable) substitute.
Come back tomorrow to see how I wore my Urban Sweetpea Double Initial necklace!
xo
Carly
Apr 11, 2013 | Fashion
Oversized Sunnies: Jeans Warehouse. Imperfect gold earrings: maygloba. Copper choker: H&M.
Cloak-Designed Long T-Shirt in Landscape Print: Choies.com. GLAMOROUS Magazine Clutch: DIY. Rings:
HauteLook, H&M. Rose-gold Crystal Watch: DailyLook. Wide Copper Cuff: ASOS (similar
here). Convertible Midi-length dress (worn as skirt): Norma Kamali. Strappy suede heels: Abaete for Payless.
Today Brooke and I ventured to the Salmon Street Springs in the Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, a lovely park that skirts the waterfront of the Willamette River that splits Portland in two. Notwithstanding minor parking issues (like a designated 15-minute zone) and heels that I found offered no metatarsal support (like none whatsoever! How I keep forgetting to implement shoe inserts in these is beyond me), we still captured some great pictures in the early morning light. (more…)
Apr 4, 2013 | Fashion
Heading into
music festival season what’s on everyone’s minds (besides the great music and fun parties on the horizon)…is the fashion!
Lollapalooza, Coachella, Governor’s Ball, Bonnaroo…wherever you’re headed there’s some must-have attire you need to bring. Here are a few awesome
must-haves for your next music festival or concert event (or other Spring gathering):
Happy Musical Festivities – and Rock on, ladies!
xo
Carly
Mar 30, 2013 | Fashion
Pink Blazer: Zara (similar
here). Spike Beaded Chain Choker Necklace:
DIY (
tutorial here).
Cone Stud Earrings: Forever 21. Tiered Raw Silk Tunic: ShopAKIRA (similar
here or
here). Studded Purse: Nicole Lee (old – similar
here and
here). Bear Keychain Charm: ?. Beaded Stretch Bracelets:
DIY. Spike-End Bangle:
DIY (
tutorial here). Black Jeggings: UNIQLO. Gold-Capped Ballet Flats:
Sole Society (similar
here and
here).
Backtracking a bit to share what I wore to the March Portland Bloggers’ Meetup Event “Strike a Pose” 2 Sundays ago. (I still need to post photos from that super-fun day…which I will…soon….) (more…)
Mar 23, 2013 | Fashion
I am so excited to announce to you my newest sponsor for March: el.inspired!
Emma makes pretty, sparkly bracelets adorned with chunky chains and Swarovski crystal, chic leather tassels, elastic hair tie sets, and tiny leather coin purses. She writes:
I have been making Jewellery for years along with some sewing here and there but never thought about turning it into a business until a couple of years ago when I stumbled upon Etsy & fell in love!! Being a stay at home Mum I was looking for something that I could do for myself while still being at home with my kids, so I decided to take the plunge and in June 2012 I opened el.inspired. I want my store to be a ‘Boutique Accessories’ Store with a main focus on Jewellery. As well as bracelets I am currently working on necklaces, which I hope to add to my collection soon. I love the creativity my business allows me to have and I am so exited for the future!!
Here are some of my favorite pieces from her shop:
1. Gold Chain and Clear AB Crystal Bracelet, $18.95 / 2. Silver Chain and Azure Crystal Bracelet, (sold now, but similar here), $17.06 / 3. Gold Chain Emerald Cut Crystal Bracelet, (sold now, but similar here) $27.85 / 4. Lilac Leather Tassel Keyring Keychain, $14.97
Thank you, Emma, for your sponsorship this month! If you have a chance, visit her shop and browse all her lovely offerings: great for stacking bracelets and arm adornment! I’m lusting after that emerald cut crystal bracelet like crazy, especially since she has one in my favorite color blue here!
And if any of you are interested in sponsoring Chic Steals, there are still sponsorships open. If you are a seller of DIY supplies, crafty goods, sewing books, jewelry, clothing, beauty products, or home wares that are chic, affordable, and on-trend, then you would be a perfect fit for my readers! You can purchase an ad here on my site through Passionfruit’s integrated ad system, or email me if you’d like more information, including current stats.
Thank you!
xo
Carly
