Sep 25, 2012 | Fashion
Essentials Hot Pink Cardigan: Forever 21 (this color no longer available online, but available in a longline boyfriend style here or here, and in a more spendier cashmere option here)
Bamboo Coral Spiky Necklace: handmade by me/DIY
Deep Ridge Silver Cigarette Case: BeWild
Turquoise T-shirt: ? [thrifted] (similar here)
Colored Ankle-Zip Skinny Jeans: Divine Rights of Denim for Forever 21 (similar here)
Geena Wedge Leopard Platform Heels: Kelsi Dagger
With Lil Tot starting 1st grade two weeks ago and promptly bringing home a horrible, sneezy, runny-nosed cold that I caught and now can’t shake for over a week, I’ve been feeling pretty down and out lately. (more…)
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Sep 23, 2012 | Fashion
According to the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2012, we’re seeing bright colors that pop set against darker, more traditional Fall Colors.
Interestingly, we also saw oxblood (a deep, dark maroon red), black and navy paired together, and winter white all over the Fall/Winter 2012 runways last Spring. Here are a couple things that I’ve been eyeing for the coming season:
First Row: 1. Dolman Pullover in Teal, $36.90 / 2. Karen London Matal Earrings, $74 / 3. Mixed Media Master Dress, $52.99 / 4. Crooks and Castles Apache Box Tee in Navy, $48
Second Row: 5. ASOS Bow Gloves, $8.62 / 6. Shrunken Corduroy Jacket, $79.50 / 7. Kelly Pointed Wedge Shoes, $59.95 (and if you’re not a member of SoleSociety yet, here’s your invite!)
Third Row: 8. Split-Tone Layered Tights, $19 / 9. Bring Me Along Studded Orange Tote, $56 / 10. ASOS Little Miss Metallic Ballet Flats
, $43.12 / 11. Knit Mustard Dress, $43 / 12. Miss Me Floral Skinny Stretch Jean, $99
And I think I’m going to get back to resurrecting my DIY Fail Sweater, stat!
xoxox
Carly
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Sep 17, 2012 | Fashion
Hair: bangs back-combed into a small pompadour and pinned; Prisila Virgin Straight Extensions (LiYe) added in
Rhinestone stud earrings: from Japan
Floating UV resin pendant necklace: handmade by me (hopefully soon available in my Etsy store…once I get my stuff together!)
Denim jacket with bandana back: DIY (tutorial coming soon!)
Beaded Cut-Out Shoulder Top: DIY (tutorial here)
Pewter Interlocking cross rings: designed by me (again, a future addition to my Etsy)
Lace Skirt from a Curtain: DIY (tutorial here)
Convertible All-in-One Black Dress (under lace skirt): Norma Kamali
Sequin-strap wrap sandals: Old Navy (from like 2005!…similar here, or here)
Sequin-strap Tote Bag: DIY
Yesterday was a day out and about as I took Lil Tot to see the Mini-Maker Faire; the first time ever it had come to Portland. (more…)
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Sep 13, 2012 | Fashion
Sure, they may be a bit conservative overall, but these Mazi Skimmers from Alloy are also so pretty and sweet. I think the blue dotted print may just become my new favorite for work – and Fall 2012!
They also come in a wine, black, and standard leopard-print, and I love how the girly edge looks peeking out from some long dark jeans or punctuating a flared skirt.
I’ve been overwhelmed with re-designing Chic Steals…and am thinking about abandoning the dev site and just making everything live as-is, and tweak as the days go by. Not an ideal experience for all of you guys, but doing it this way may prevent conflicts and bugs in the long run… I apologize in advance! Plus work has been long hours, school will be starting next week, and I still have another project to finish up soon…
I love being busy but right now I have had too many days in a row being woken up at 4 AM when my husband gets up to go to work…it’s beginning to take its toll. And New York Fashion Week is just wrapping up and I haven’t even started to check out the Collections yet! I think the first 2 weeks of September are the busiest of the entire year…who’s with me on that??! At least I don’t have to worry about what shoes to wear to work!;-)
xoxox
Carly
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Sep 10, 2012 | Fashion
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From BrightNest.com comes this cute little infographic that encourages a little creativity with your clothes while trying some home improvement projects…that leave you with some DIY’ed masterpieces in the bargain. (I LOL’ed at the clean out your attic=accidental couture suggestion!;-)
Check out BrightNest for some more ideas for home decor, garden projects, and organizational tools if you’re in a DIY mood for your living space!
xoxox
Carly
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