Jewelry
Black n Patterned
Just a casual day, mixing up patterns...we got brushstroke letters, script letters, thick stripes, and plaid - oh my! Outfit:*Men's Mossimo Western Shirt *handmade jersey scarf*black pearl n chain necklace *Jus Animalium A Hen's Poem organic t-shirt*unknown...
Schön! 4 Magazine Online Now
A collaborative effort from the uber-talented folks at Nineteen74, a global professional fashion networking site based in London, Schön! Magazine encompasses exquisite fashion spreads and content. Ghosts, spirits and the unknown entice you in. With paranormal...
New “Ask Me Anything” Feature!
To all my lovely Readers out there:I've added a new feature here at Chic Steals called the "Ask Me Anything" box, powered by Formspring.me.Something that occurs to you while reading and you don't want to bother with email? Have a burning question but want to ask...
Ideeli Polls: Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards: The Best Designers on the Web
A couple more fashion polls for your clickety-clicking pleasure over at Ideeli: What designer or brand will win your vote for The Innovator Fashion Award? Vote here! What designer or brand has the best Online Video, Twitter presence, Blog, Site...and what's the...
One Lovely Blog Award
I've just received an award from The Owl's Closet! (Among many of the other fabulous bloggers listed there:-) I love the affordable, off-the-radar fashion picks showcased on this blog, as well as her other musings on home, travel, food, and pop culture. Please stop...
A Couple Cool Online Stores – and Affordable Fashion Picks $7.99 and Up!
Soooo meant to write a post yesterday, but ended up falling asleep while waiting for Lil Tot to fall asleep first. FAIL! So I'm finally getting around to this and just wanted to share with all of you some great shopping sites out there- and some shopping picks for...
Chic Steals is Going to New York Fashion Week!!
Well, I, Carly, am - as a FashionTribes Contributing Editor. (Doesn't that sound all pompous and deserving of capitalization?LOL:-)I went last February and it was a blast! At the time I wasn't blogging with the fervor that I am now; I just was contributing weekly...
Lia Sophia Earrings Outfit
(Lia Sophia Midnight Earrings, F21 dress, handmade studded ring and beaded bracelets, F21 glitter bangle, Accessorize.com Crazy Rainbow Sequin Leopard clutch, BCBGMAXAZRIA Ombre Mini Skirt, Spanx reversible tights, Abaete for Payless gladiator sandals)These earrings...
Don’t Buy – DIY! A Fabulously Faux Fur Wrap. I Die.
Blame it on Rachel Zoe and that fabulous vintage fox fur hip-length vest. The F/W 2010 runways followed suit, and fur - both real & faux - abounded. Designers such as Barbara Bui, Antonio Berardi, and Christian Dior made faux fur a must-have, while the release...
Reader Question: Cigarette Jeans – How Long Should They Be?
Dear Chic Steals,I have a couple pairs of cigarette jeans I'm wondering about...the leg opening is 14" just to give you an idea. What should the ideal inseam length be for wearing them with heels? Do I want the jeans to cover as much of the shoe as possible (i.e. as...
And the Winner of the ShoesGotSole Strappy Sandals Is…
Entry #21: Erica She wrote: "The Blast in Aqua/Black are beautiful. Def my fav!" I am super-excited because Erica has been a long, looooong time reader and avid commenter for many, many months! So thank you for reading through this past...er year or more??! and...
Why Pringle of Scotland is Awesome
http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/8558003001?isVid=1&publisherID=1568114478Having gone to animation school I do have an incredible weakness for animated stuff - especially indie, do-it-yourself, thunk-it-outside the box - style animations.This...
All in Black? You May Think So…
(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...
Forever21 Rocks and Minerals (and Studs!!) Collection
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...
The Winners of the Accessorize 1-2-3 Giveaway Are..
as chosen by Random.org this morning...1 Sequin Clutch...16 entries...Entry #6: Midnight Cowgirl2 Boho Bags....28 entries...Entry #23: Kerrie3 Flower Rings....41 entries...Entry #9: 5inchheelsThe winners have been contacted and prizes will be shipped out this...