To celebrate your stylish new grad, it’s a wonderful idea to gift something useful, commemorating the occasion marking this life event. Personally, I’m a big fan of either a piece of must-have jewelry or a special watch for the occasion: an adult item that will accompany her on her journey from school and beyond. (more…)
I’m quite obviously having a huge neon moment. Neon and brights seem to evoke the best of warm weather: sunny Summer days, lazy vacations, and fun. Neon looks especially fresh this 2013 by pairing it with white: a bright neutral to offset the eye-searing color pop. Here are a couple of my favorite pieces going into this season:
1. Flowing Sarong Trousers, $79.90 and Studded Clear Tote, $19.80 / 2. Power Play Blazer, $78 and Triangle Collar Necklace, $25.46 / 3. Jack by BB Dakota Intern of Honor Skirt, $40.99 and Santiago Neon Watch, $75
4. Chinese Laundry Joyride Ankle Cuff Heels, $93 and What a Sight Mini Skirt, $10.95 / 5. Caroline Baggi Neon Green Punky Bracelet, $85 6. Release Sunglasses in Wizard White Jade, $25 7. Aldo Bergeron Clutch, $40 and Factory Neon Stud Earrings, $16.50
How do you feel about neon? Too youthful, too crazy, too 80’s? Or can’t get enough? Let me know in the comments section!
xo
Carly
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MaxandChloe.com is one of the premiere destinations online for fashionable, fabulous jewelry – servicing all price points from $5 – $1500, and carrying more than 300 designer brands. They also offer one of the widest arrays of personalized jewelry on the Internet.
(Ring: Blue Bijoux Gold Zipper Ring, also c/o Max & Chloe)
I’ve been wanting an initial necklace for awhile (and had been thinking to DIY one, but due to the cost of the metal stamps I didn’t want to splurge for an entire set when I only wanted two letters for my necklace). I had also been wanting a delicate necklace to layer with other necklaces: something non-obtrusive, understated, and chic. Max and Chloe contacted me and offered an item of jewelry from their collection, and I quickly snapped up the Urban Sweetpea Double Oval Personalized Initial Pendant Necklace ($90).
I was truly taken with the vintage-esque typewriter font, oxidized for readability, set in the teensy-tiny oval tags. For the personalization, I ended up choosing a C (for my name, Carly), and a K for…well, someone close to my heart🙂
I have been wearing it nonstop since it arrived in the mail (accompanied by a very elegant Max & Chloe-branded pouch…in which all their jewelry is packaged, by the way!).
Here are some other personalized pieces from the Max & Chloe website which caught my eye:
1. Kendra Phillip Reversible Cursive Initial Pendant Necklace, $50 / 2. Jordann Sterling Silver Magnolia Signet Ring, $230 / 3. Rose Gold Swirly Initial Stud Earrings, $90 / 4. Nashelle Identity Initial Ring, $50 5. West Avenue Jewelry Diamond Sweetheart Pendant Necklace, $595
6. Sandy Hyun Personalized Yellow Stud Earrings, $35 / 7. Carrie Saxi Siver and Gold Double Initial Bracelet, $100 / 8. Grey Lee Charmed Initial Wrap Bracelet, $100
Which piece(s) catches your eye? I’m drooling over the Jordann Magnolia Signet ring, but the Nashelle Identity Ring is a lovely (and affordable) substitute.
Come back tomorrow to see how I wore my Urban Sweetpea Double Initial necklace!
xo
Carly
Heading into music festival season what’s on everyone’s minds (besides the great music and fun parties on the horizon)…is the fashion! Lollapalooza, Coachella, Governor’s Ball, Bonnaroo…wherever you’re headed there’s some must-have attire you need to bring. Here are a few awesome must-haves for your next music festival or concert event (or other Spring gathering):4. It’s All Good Bustier, $49.99 / 5. OS Accessories Bone Cuff Bracelet, $28 / 6. Golden Child iPhone Case, $11.64 / 7. ZAD Shark Fight Necklace, $18 / 8. Pink & Pepper Marrakech Boot, $69.90
Happy Musical Festivities – and Rock on, ladies!
I am so excited to announce to you my newest sponsor for March: el.inspired!
Emma makes pretty, sparkly bracelets adorned with chunky chains and Swarovski crystal, chic leather tassels, elastic hair tie sets, and tiny leather coin purses. She writes:
I have been making Jewellery for years along with some sewing here and there but never thought about turning it into a business until a couple of years ago when I stumbled upon Etsy & fell in love!! Being a stay at home Mum I was looking for something that I could do for myself while still being at home with my kids, so I decided to take the plunge and in June 2012 I opened el.inspired. I want my store to be a ‘Boutique Accessories’ Store with a main focus on Jewellery. As well as bracelets I am currently working on necklaces, which I hope to add to my collection soon. I love the creativity my business allows me to have and I am so exited for the future!!
Here are some of my favorite pieces from her shop:
1. Gold Chain and Clear AB Crystal Bracelet, $18.95 / 2. Silver Chain and Azure Crystal Bracelet, (sold now, but similar here), $17.06 / 3. Gold Chain Emerald Cut Crystal Bracelet, (sold now, but similar here) $27.85 / 4. Lilac Leather Tassel Keyring Keychain, $14.97
Thank you, Emma, for your sponsorship this month! If you have a chance, visit her shop and browse all her lovely offerings: great for stacking bracelets and arm adornment! I’m lusting after that emerald cut crystal bracelet like crazy, especially since she has one in my favorite color blue here!
And if any of you are interested in sponsoring Chic Steals, there are still sponsorships open. If you are a seller of DIY supplies, crafty goods, sewing books, jewelry, clothing, beauty products, or home wares that are chic, affordable, and on-trend, then you would be a perfect fit for my readers! You can purchase an ad here on my site through Passionfruit’s integrated ad system, or email me if you’d like more information, including current stats.
Thank you!
xo
Carly
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Carly J. Cais I am a DIY’er, designer, sewist, maker, and marketer. Chic Creative Life is where I share what I do, and help others bring their unique style into their own lives.
