Jewelry
DIY Links of the Week 2.20.11
I'm getting behind! Hopefully in the coming week Ill be able to post this on Monday...when I intended to. And the NYFW Fall 2011 runway collections are over?? Already???! image by me. Sometimes it's harder to go simple and let your greatness speak for itself.;-)...
DIY in 5: Acrylic Bib Necklace
Yesterday I coveted it, so today I’m going to show you how to make it. It’s DIY in 5 – minutes, that is. The easiest, quickest ways to take a piece from blah to fab and update it to current trends. From left to right: Giambattista Valli, Alexis Bittar, Giorgio Armani,...
Out Skiing
This was me today. (I'm sure you can guess which one I am;-) Yes, the circa 1992 ski poncho got many approving looks from the fashionable set. Well, no one will ever be mistaking me for someone else, so I'm not liable to get lost. Hey, whatever works, right? Yes,...
DIY Links of the Week 2.13.11
A week that had me scrambling with a bunch of projects due at once and my in-laws visiting. So they never noticed that I neglected to vacuum the house before they came...I met most of my deadlines! But I have a HUGE one coming up on Friday involving...SOCK...
DIY: Valentine’s Day Chocolate Erasers
Though I rarely cover non-wearable DIY's on this blog, I've been struggling with what to showcase for V-day for awhile. In the past I've found that making non-edibles for my guy has not gone over well. In Hub's case, he has always thanked me sincerely, and then...
I’ve Been Nominated for an About.com Award!
Wow, I can't express how incredibly flattered I am! And to think...just as I migrated my blog and everything looks cattywompus. I love that word - I'll have to use it more often:-) Amazingly, Chic Steals was nominated in the "Favorite Fashion Blog" category....up...
High-Fashion DIY’s: Quick, Quick!
So Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2011/12 has commenced and the shows are now well underway...and I'm following the coverage as it breaks. I'm a little sorry I can't make it out there this time around, but there's so much going on here I just can't tear...
2.10.11 Outfit: Stripes and Ombre
Hooded cargo vest: (bought at STEPS boutique in NYC) LS black top, Rhinestone armor ring, Striped maxi-dress: Forever 21 (dress no longer available but this is the long-sleeved version of it) Scroll ring: I forget Vampire teeth ring: Icing by Claire's Ombre scarf:...
IFB’s Links a la Mode – February 3rd
So long, farewell Edited by Thom of The Sunday Best Here we are, face to face, a couple of silver spoons. My run as an editor for this venerable list is coming to a close, and as it does I'd like to take a moment to reflect on what makes the internet such an awesome...
DIY Alexander Wang Stirrup Socks
runway photos: Marcio Madeira, Style.com; photo array by me. Seen on the Spring 2010 runways (more than a year and a half ago, would you believe?) these stirrup socks, gaiters, or whatever you wanted to call them were the quintessential accessory for Alexander Wang's...
DIY Links of the Week 2.6.11
Hello again, everyone! I'm sorry for the long silence - I just haven't been able to post anything while my blog was in-between platforms. I think, however, that the migration to Wordpress is finally complete! These past couple days without posting have felt very...
Dreaming of Brights for Spring 2011
Top row, from left: Rachel Roy, Ccharel, Jil Sander, Prada, Issa, Christian Dior. Bottom Row, from left: Moschino, Mary Katrantzou, Stella McCartney.All photos from Style.com; array by me. As the Spring/Summer 2011 runways have demonstrated, big, bold splashes of...
1.22.11 Outfit: Upside-Down Sweatshirt
Upside-Down Sweatshirt: Kai-Aakmann, a recent Gilt purchaseBird-chain silver necklace: Claire'sDark-rinse jeggings: Forever 21Zipper-Buckle Wedge Booties: (bought at Sharman in 109 in Shibuya, Japan)Pewter Rabbit Ring Set: ? (bought at mocha, in Shibuya,...
What is the Fashionista’s Dilemma and What is Your F.A.P.?
woman photo source; items source; composite by me Since I've been reading The Omnivore's Dilemma* (it's a fabulous book - I can't recommend it enough, btw!) I've been thinking a lot about the source for the many components of our modern lifestyles. Food, of course. ...
And the Winner of the Wardrobe Ave $50 credit is…
Entry #43: Nicolthepickle! Congrats to the winner, who's been contacted to get her information for the site credit! Thanks so much to all who entered...and we'll be doing another great giveaway soon...of some cool items from Japan! xoxox Carly ~If you liked this post,...