Jan 20, 2010 | Fashion
(Accessorize.com necklace, thrifted cardigan, Forever21 zipper-trim dress, self-made scrunch leggings from my old line RIVETED, Maison Gilfy foldover booties)
But no; its just bad lighting.:-)
This GORGEOUS necklace was in the lovely package I received from Accessorize.com a few weeks back. I’ve been waiting to pair it with something kind of similar and take some shots, but Portland weather hasn’t been all that great (so what else is new?) lately. What with conflicting schedules and everything, we haven’t been able to shoot outside during the day in I don’t know how long.
Here’s a much better photo of the necklace:
It’s called the Bluebelle Corsage Necklace and sells for 16 pounds ($26 U.S.) on the Accessorize.com website. Fabric, ribbon, zipper trim, pearls, and findings oh my! And I just saw a very similar one at Anthropologie for about $48…Score!!
I saw this dress at a Forever21 store and I just had to have it. I mean – it was $23 – and had this fabulous zipper trim!! (It’s not available on the website anymore though, phooey.) It’s a fairly simple jersey (what else??) sheath dress that’s black and refusing to show up properly in these photos. I love the triple zippers on the shoulders, and the faux zipper pockets in the front. The downside to all its zippery is that the armscyes are super-scratchy (and heavy!), and thus an extra layer is necessitated to keep my arms scratch-free. (Hence my long cardigan – which I practically live in while at home.) Plus, the muscle tee cut of the top part of it is annoying me a little. But it looks so much better with a pretty necklace adorning it!
Thank you, Accessorize, for such a great piece!
I’ve made the radical decision to grow my hair out again (I could almost sit on it before I chopped it short a year and a half ago)…and now it’s in that in-between stage where I haven’t figured out what to do with it yet, except keep it messy-on-purpose. Yup. I gots me a PLAN.
And yes, my cardigan has magical powers – see how it’s kind of billowing out behind me though I am staying still?;-)
Sorry for the lack of DIY’s lately…one would think I am being completely lazy and slacking off…
When I am actually creating SIX DIY projects and tutorials for a current project! I’m kind of working on everything at once so it’s difficult to focus on other things.
But I promise, there’ll be some great ones coming up!
xoxox
Carly
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Jan 19, 2010 | Fashion
Forever21 – you are just KILLING me with your “Rocks and Minerals” promo of all your brand-new studded items. I SWEAR I should buy stock in the company…if only they were publicly-traded. That, or work for them. Sometimes I feel really silly spending 4 hours studding something that sells for like $20 at this store.
(I apologize for the screwy formatting of this post..the “New” Blogger edit post interface is also killing me.) See all the items in the Rocks and Minerals category here.
Killin’ me, I tell ya! What do you ladies think?
xoxox
Carly
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Jan 18, 2010 | Fashion
Entry period is open until 12 PM TONITE!
If you haven’t entered yet, enter now – and tweet, blog, or post to Facebook for extra entries!
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Jan 16, 2010 | Fashion, Score!
I received, in my inbox the other day, an introduction to AniqueMichelle.com. Granted, I had not heard of the store before, but once I started browsing around I immediately added the boutique to my must-check shopping sites.
First, every single item at AniqueMichelle is under $60! That’s enough to make me sit up and take notice. Plus, they ship internationally (to a number of countries, including Canada, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Belgium, Japan, the U.K., Sweden, and Singapore), and offer Standard Shipping for $6 in the U.S. I also love that their items are unique and I haven’t already seen them a million times before in other e-boutiques on the web.
Owner and creator Anique writes, “I am very passionate that style doesn’t have to cost a lot and it is my goal with AniqueMichelle to provide stylish clothing, jewelry and accessories at an affordable price.” I hear ya!
Take a look below at some of the fabulous clothing, jewelry, accessories, and handbags she offers – and, if you are sorely tempted by the insanely affordable prices – feel free do a little shopping! For Chic Steals readers only, Anique is offering 20% off your entire purchase at AniqueMichelle.com…. just enter the code chicsteals at checkout to receive 20% off your entire order from now until January 31! Now if that’s not incentive…I don’t know what is!
Thank you, Anique – and I hope you gals enjoy!
-Carly J. Cais
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Jan 15, 2010 | Fashion
You have until 12 PM tonight! If you haven’t entered yet – do so here! (And spread the word to your social networks to get more entries!)
Hurry – the clock is ticking!
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Jan 14, 2010 | Fashion
Ideeli has a couple more one-question polls for ya if you enjoy taking these things.
Earlier this month, David Arquette started prepping for the final blowout sale at his pop up shop, Propr Clothing on Abbott Kinney Boulevard in Venice, CA. Propr is closing after being open for 3 months.
The idea of a pop up store at first glance is a genius idea for a brand or designer that wants to showcase a diffusion line, or who cannot fully commit to a long term lease. But now has the pop up charm worn off especially since so many ho-hum sample sale events are now trying to bill themselves as “pop ups”? Share your opinion with us. Take the poll below. Feel free to share the names of your favorite pop up shops in the comment box.
The new PETA ad featuring First Lady Michelle Obama, which the White House says is using Michelle Obama’s image without her permission, is popping up in Washington’s Metro stations, magazines, and PETA’s Web site. Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Underwood, and Tyra Banks all shun wearing fur. We want to know your thoughts on the fur debate. Take our poll below and remember, we love you either way!
And, if you’re not a member of Ideeli.com yet, click here to use my invite code and gain access to some of the best designer brands out there, on sale for up to 80% off!
(Plus they have fabulous giveaways from time to time…and right now there’s a giveaway going on for a $1000 shopping spree, 7 items from the ADAM collection, 2 round-trip tickets to NYC, a $500 gift certificate to Bliss Spa, and a 6-month membership to the House of Blues’ VIP room!) Join now for instant access!
-Carly J. Cais
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