Interview with Dannijo Jewelry Design Duo
Danielle and Jodie Snyder, the sister-sister duo behind the juggernaut that is Dannijo Jewelry, agreed to an interview with Chic Steals backstage at the Luca Luca runway show during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week in February. Seen on celebs such as Natalie...
Pillowcase Skirt & Run, Forrest, RUN!
(Miss Selfridge twisted satin knot headband, vintage silk dupioni scarf, Old Navy cardigan, Petit Bateau Classic Tee, DIY "No. 7" necklace, handmade skirt, DIY cut-off sheer tights, Alloy Percy Boot, Cartier & Tiffany wedding rings, jump ring opening tool ring,...
Formspring.me Question: What to Wear as a Teacher
From formspring.me: Hey Carly, what is the appropriate dresscode for a teacher? Do you have some stylish ideas that won't make me look boring? Thanks a million. Hmm. I think the dress code for a teacher can vary depending on whether you teach at public or private...
We’re Under Construction…
Hi guys - as you can probably tell, my blog's looking pretty screwy. I just installed a new layout and switched to a custom domain. I've also lost all your comments! Arrrgh. Things are going to look pretty weird for a little while until I get it all sorted it -...
So I Designed a Shoe…
Just messing around on Zazzle. Who didn't love that gorgeous Miu Miu swallow-printed rhinestone-encrusted platform pump from their Spring 2010 show?So I designed a similar black-on-baby-pink swallow print for a pair of sneakers on Zazzle. (I've been wanting to make...
10-Year-Old Fashion Designer Cecilia Cassini…Yes, TEN!
10-year-old Cecilia Cassini is being touted as the "youngest fashion designer ever," launching both a clothing line and a company.Starting sewing at the tender age of six, she has taken "taken a few sewing lessons here and there; but, mostly, she has learned by...
What is the Fashion Industry Coming To?
You guys have probably seen this already, but there is an in-depth series on "Dumbing Down American Design" on EcoSalon.In a special four-part Dumbing Down American Design miniseries, EcoSalon takes a closer look at American design and considers different...
Ice Cream Shop Nails
Right hand, from thumb to pinky: Maybelline Express Finish in La La Lime (limited edition - I haven't found it online anywhere), China Glaze Re-fresh Mint, Essie Chinchilly, Essie Ballet Slippers, Sally Hansen XTreme Wear in Wet Cement.I was messing around at the Ulta...
I’ve been Featured in Cut Out + Keep’s Online Magazine Snippets!
Cut Out + Keep's online magazine Snippets Issue #19 Wow! I've been waiting with baited breath for this to post....I wrote all the content for my DIY tutorial section back in January, and due to some difficulties with the cover, the online issue took longer than the...
formspring.me question: Hot or Not Show Concept
From formspring.me: Carly, you've got your finger on the pulse when it comes to fashion, beauty and the media. This is a question about beauty/media. If you were to produce a show based off of the concept for "Hot or Not",what would call it to be female sensitive?...