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Tongue-In-Cheek Tote: What to Get for the Brand-Conscious Fashionista with a Sense of Humor
So she's fashionable, and she's up with the trends...and she has this unusual, sort of self-deprecating, wry sense of humor. Here we get a little self-promotional, because, hey, we're just in love with this super-big, eco-friendly canvas tote with this...
Win Tickets to “New York Shop: Best Bets for the Whole Family”
The season’s ultimate all-ages shopping event is this Saturday, December 6! New York Shop: Best Bets for the Whole Family is an ultimate all-ages shopping event with 40+ exhibitors featuring great deals on clothing, accessories, beauty products, books, toys, home...
Dress to Impress the Fam This Holiday – Carly’s Chic Steals of the Week
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...
Store Closing Info Updated!
Earlier on this blog in a posting on 11-20, I published a long list of stores that are closing after the holidays, so shoppers make sure your gift cards are valid, etc. Someone brought it to my attention that the information needs to be updated with the following...
Layer with Abandon…the Right Way: Carly’s Chic Steals of the Week
How to Layer from Summer into Fall into Winter by Fashiontribes 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...
Get the Gyneth Paltrow Look for Less
Gwyneth Paltrow rocked a sexy strapless Stella McCartney dress at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami this weekend. Get the look for less with VOOM by Joy Han’s Elle tube dress. Fans of VOOM by Joy Han include Eva Longoria Parker, Jessica Alba, and Eva Mendes (to name a...
As if we need ANOTHER reminder that the economy stinks…
If you tend to give gift cards around the holidays, you need to be careful that the cards will be honored in the New Year. Stores that are planning to close after Christmas are still selling the cards through the holidays even though the cards will be worthless...
Cheap Chic! Carly’s Chic Steals & Fashion Deals of the Week
ShopRuche.com 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 can be downright scary. While life necessitates a...
Time is Running Out for the Regent’s Secret Giveaway!
Hurry chickadees - enter the Regent's Secret $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - it ends TONIGHT at midnight!
Kate Moss Shares her Style Tips with Life & Style Weekly
The supermodel and Topshop designer tells Life & Style how anyone can look amazing. 1. Fail-safe party item: a little black dress.The hot look of over-the-knee boots and a miniskirt is fine with bare legs if you’re in your teens, 20s or 30s. Anyone older should...
Web Roundup – Links of Note
Net-a-Porter shows us 7 easy ways to transform an outfit into something totally on-trend...Wet Seal is throwing in a pair of leggings for $5 (brown, pink, lavender, purple, cobalt, or red) with any $35 purchase online...FashionTribes.com dishes on Michelle Obama's...
Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Regent’s Secret!
Just a reminder - Premier designer discount shopping site RegentsSecret.com has teamed up with Chic Steals to offer YOU, our lovely readers, a $50 gift certificate to use anywhere on their site. As of now, no one's signed up yet - which means if you're the one and...
Portland Fashion Week: Eco Names to Know (Our Official FT Write-up)
Papier Couture; dlr Designs; makeup & message tees at Sameunderneath; StudioSKB; MEWV Sustainables by Sarabeth Chambers Although it is already five years old and known primarily for it's eco-chic focus, it's only been since 2007 that Portland Fashion Week has made...
BlueBee.com 60% OFF Select Designer Merchandise
Bluebee.com is running a sale until Nov. 7 - 60% OFF Select Designer Merchandise!! We are thrilled, since it gives us a chance to snag some great finds for so much less. Check out this tunic (originally $138 - marked down to $55.20).Wilster Bridget Belt Tunic Navy...
Fabulous Deals from ChicStar.com – Jackets & Dresses for Less than $50, and Skirts for Under $20!
If you haven't checked out ChicStar.com yet - you need to - it has surprisingly affordable deals on chic, trendy clothing. Sure, there are some things that seem a little costumey, but wade through them and score some fab finds. See a couple of choices below: above,...