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Carly’s Chic Steals and Fashion Deals of the Week: Take a Fashion Break from Boring
With Spring in the air and looser, more drapey shapes on the horizon, why not head out on a break from boring? What to pack: a pair of cropped, flowy pants, breezy blouse, some on-trend gladiator-inspired sandals, stacks of bangles, and a roomy metallic hobo. If it's...
I Guest-Blogged for ThreadBanger!
My article about how to make your own Katherine Hamnett-style big-letter tee was cross-posted to ThreadBanger! I am so utterly thrilled - check it out here at http://www.threadbanger.com/post/11800/how-to-turn-an-oversized-tee-into-a-graphic-letter-dress. Wow!
How to Apply Vinyl Heat Transfers
Now, having had some experience with iron-on transfers in my DIY projects, I have to say most of them suck. You're stuck with whatever dopey transfer they sell ready-made at the store (though I gotta exempt Generation T stuff from that) or that you can print out from...
Chic or Cheap: Report Signature vs. Steve Madden vs. GoJane
(from left: Report Signature Ankle Cuff Sandal, $180, Steve Madden Mercci, $49.99 (orig. $99.95), GoJane Thick Band Heel, $18.99)(I'm not sure what big name they're all knocking off...if anyone could help me out...?)LOVE this shoe - and fatefully snapped up the Steve...
Chic or Cheap: Black Halo vs. Ann Taylor
(left: Black Halo Keyhole Ruffle Sheath, right: Ann Taylor "Ruffle Sleeve Sheath Dress")For over a year now, Black Halo has kept everyone slavering over their ladylike dresses - namely the Jackie O., seen on just about every it-celeb in a variety of colors - the black...
Monthly Online Shoe Society Launches on the Web at ShoeDazzle.com!
ShoeDazzle, a one-of-a-kind online shoe shopping experience, started by Kim Kardashian and her business partners, Robert Shapiro and Brian Lee, announces the launch of its site today! ShoeDazzle.com taps into the expertise of Hollywood stylists who recommend shoes for...
Victoria’s Secret Launches PINK Nation Online – EXCLUSIVE for Chic Steals Readers!
You all know PINK by Victoria's Secret, right? That uber-cute, collegiate-inspired line of clothing, sleepwear, and lingerie at even better prices? Well, if you're a fan - you'll want to check this out... Victoria's Secret has just launched PINK Nation, an exclusive...
Shoe Fanatics Rejoice: LUCKYTOES.COM is here!
LuckyToes by Citysearch has just launched at www.LuckyToes.com! It’s the perfect new lookbook blog all about shoes where users can search for the latest shoe trends and find out where to purchase them from boutiques and stores in their cities. Users and boutique...
I Saw THIS Jeep during Fashion Week…
Yup, it was parked on the corner of 6th ave and 42nd st, right on the northwest corner of Bryant Park. I was like, that's the ugliest jeep I've ever seen - probably driven by some idiot surfer chick who wants to stand out in February in New York City. And then I got...
Ow.
I gotta say, these look scary, painful, and a good way to tell everyone around you "hell no!" without saying a word. They also strangely remind me of that Far Side cartoon which was entitled Nature's Way of Saying Don't Touch.I am also funnily drawn to them and think...
Holy $@&#&&! I just found myself in a photo on Project Rungay!
It is indeed a great, great day that I see a glimpse of myself in the background - well, in this case, foreground - in a photo of one of my all-time fave blogs. I did not even know the dudes from Project Rungay were there at Leanne Marshall's show during fashion week...
ROBERT VERDI LIKED MY BAG!!
So, chickadees, if you didn't know already - yours truly of Chic Steals (Carly J. Cais)is a designer who had a line that she had to close down after two seasons because she ran out of $ and didn't have enough time to keep it going. So, to ease back into things slowly,...
Check out the Twitter from Above the Fray Mag!
Tiny, tiny pic - I know - but snapped by Kelsey Kreiling from Above the Fray Magazine, who I happened to meet at Portland Fashion Week in October last year. She happened to be standing right in front of me to check in for the Tracy Reese show - and I showed her the...
Top 5 Spring 2009 Beauty Trends for $20 or Less
On the Spring 2009 runways, hair and makeup revolved around bright colors, 80's-inspired trends, and a "natural" look. Lush, full eyebrows made a comeback at Charlotte Ronson and DKNY (so put down those tweezers and allow the hairs to grow out naturally); moody smokey...
Chic Steals to Cover New York Fashion Week!
Yes, everyone, yours truly is actually heading to New York tomorrow to cover New York Fashion Week for FashionTribes.com!! "Excited" doesn't even begin to describe us. We'll be seeing the shows, conducting backstage interviews, snapping candids...and hopefully meeting...