Crafts
CHIC STEAL of the Week: Car Trench Coat from ChicStar.com
How cute is this trench? The abbreviated length, the fit and flare shape, the double-breasted buttons and side tabs, not to mention the stand-up collar (that can also be folded down, for those less-than-blustery days)...all conspire to create a droolworthy jacket, in...
Makeup for the Lazy Girl in All of Us
Admittedly, I have periodic bouts of extreme laziness: I want all the work taken out of annoying, time-consuming tasks...like applying makeup. Yes, for everyone out there who's sick and tired of brushes and applicator pads and the swish-swipe-blot movements - there's...
Herve Leger – Style Bandage Dress FOR LESS
We got an email from a fashionista challenging us to find the ubiquitous Herve Leger bandage dress for less than its usual $1000 pricetag. A challenge we can rise to? You betcha! Here are our picks: ABS by Allen Schwartz Strapless Bandage Dress, $141, Dillards.com...
First Lady of Fashion: Get the Mrs. O Look for Less
With such a fashionable, model-tall First Lady newly in the White House, the buzz surrounding her sartorial sensibilities is proof that fashion and the national mood go hand in hand. To get Michelle Obama's effortless American-chic look, go for clean, classic cuts,...
MeetMark Fabulous Reversible Handbag
We at Chic Steals here always go gaga over all things reversible, convertible, and multi-functional. (Really, it's like getting two items in one!) So of course as soon as we saw this bag from Mark.com (yes, beauty giant Avon's younger sister brand) we had to place an...
Stylish Getaway Must-Haves: Much Dash for Less Cash
by Carly J. Cais, Fashion Designer & ChicSteals blog As a designer, I've developed an eye for style over the years along with an appreciation for the fact that sometimes, designer pricetags can be downright scary. While life necessitates a splurge once in a while...
ChicSteals Makeup Bag Giveaway Winner Announced!
And our winner is....Micaela6955! Thank you to all entrants - your comments will help us make a better blog for 2009. We'll be contacting the winner via email to receive a shipping address, and then deleting all comments from the post so all of your email addy's won't...
Five Fabulous New Year’s Fashion Resolutions
by Carly J. Cais, Fashion Designer & ChicSteals blog As a designer, I've developed an eye for style over the years along with an appreciation for the fact that sometimes, designer pricetags can be downright scary. While life necessitates a splurge once in a while...
Celeb-Inspired Holiday Fashion with Carly’s Chic Steals
by Carly J. Cais, Fashion Designer & ChicSteals blog As a designer I've developed an eye for style over the years, and an appreciation for the fact that sometimes, designer pricetags can be downright scary. While life necessitates a splurge once in a while on that...
Cheer Up in Winter White with Carly’s Chic Steals
Carly's Chic Steals & Fashion Deals of the Week: Winter White by carlyjcais by Carly J. Cais, Fashion Designer & ChicSteals blog As a designer, I've developed an eye for style over the years, and an appreciation for the fact that sometimes, designer pricetags...
50% Off Everything at Kristinit!
What??! You haven't heard of Kristinit??It's cute, it's unique, it's from a small brand (that we'll see at Fred Segal in 2009), and everything's 50% off in time for the holidays!!Enter winterlove at time of checkout to receive your discount - on already marked-down...
Shop Buckle Gift Ideas By Price – Under $25 & Under $50
By now, pretty much everyone's budget is stretched thin, but Buckle.com is here to help! Shop gift ideas under $25 and under $50 (we'll skip the "under $75" and above categories) - for both Her and Him - and hurry to get your UPS Ground shipping order in by the 16th...
Fabulous Fakes Book – Costume Jewelry Eye Candy
If you're searching for a great stocking stuffer this holiday, be sure to pick up a copy of Fabulous Fakes. It's filled with sumptuous photos of vintage jewelry and their story throughout the ages, starting with mass-produced Victorian jewelry, moving through the...
Rachel Zoe’s Shoe Picks on Piperlime.com
Piperlime Guest Editor and Celebrity Stylist, Rachel Zoe, helps you open up your shoe closet (and your hearts) and shares her tips on what trends to buy, store and most importantly, donate this holiday season. BUY (“One of the best parts of getting rid of old shoes is...
Cool Links & Sites of Interest
Though this is a bit off-topic, we here at Chic Steals receive about 20-40 emails a day, from marketing people, PR lackeys, various designers plugging their lines, bloggers plugging their blogs, job inquiries, and event invites (to events on the other side of the...