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<![CDATA[Chic on a Shoestring - Blog]]>Sat, 26 May 2012 01:53:48 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Mother's Day Makeover with South Towne Center]]>Sun, 08 May 2011 16:07:41 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/05/mothers-day-makeover-with-south-towne-center1.html

Mother's Day is around the corner and I took three moms shopping for a new look.

All of the clothing is provided by South Towne Center. Hair styling by Regis Hair Salon and make up by Dillard's cosmetic team at South Towne Center.

Mom's Outfits

Nancy
Outfit from Dillard's
Make-up is Clinique
Hair - Regis Salon
Dress - $69.00
Necklace - $38.00
Shoes Naturalizer - $59.99

Robin
Outfit from Macys
Make-up is Lancôme
Hair - Regis Salon
Jeans - $79.50
Shirt - $35.00
Sweater - $29.00
Shoes - $69.00

Debra
Outfit from JCPenny
Make-up Estee Lauder
Hair - Regis Salon
Pants - $39.98
Shirt - $30.00
Sweater shirt - $36.00
Belt- $24.00
Cami - $9.99
Shoes - $24.99

]]><![CDATA[ Family Easter Fashions]]>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:02:57 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/04/-family-easter-fashions.htmlAs Easter is quickly approaching…now is the time to find Easter outfits for your family for a great price. A general rule of thumb for coordinating family outfits is to find complimentary colors such as bright green, yellow, pink and orange.

Choose patterns that will add interest and give dimension to each outfit. Remember that having all of the outfits in solid colors gets boring. Some families are even opting for more casual options than the traditional looks.

Family #1 – Lewis Family

Mom: Stephanie
DownEast
Dress - $32.99
Neckless - $12.99
Earrings - $7.99

Daughter: Samantha (7)
Crazy 8
Dress $22.99
Jacket - $18.99
Shoes - $17.99

Son: James (4)
Gymboree
Jacket/blazer - $28.99
Vest - $22.99
Shirt - $19.99
Shoes - $17.99
Pants - $19.99
Hat - $11.99

Son: Blake (3)
Children’s Place
Vest - $16.95
Jacket/blazer - $34.95
Tie - $7.95
Shoes - $19.50
Pants - $16.95
Hat - $6.95
Shirt - $14.95

Baby Girl: Kennedy
Naartjie
Headband - $3.99
Body suit - $14.95
Shoes - $21.95

Family #2 – Griffith Family

Dad: Matt
Dillard’s
Sportscoat – Hart, Schffner and Marx $165
Shirt (EZ Cool) - $59.50
Tie – 39.50
Pants (Roundtree & Yorke)- $ 49.99

Mom: Melanie
Dillard’s
Calvin Klein Dress $118

Son: Tommy (2)
Macy’s
Nautica Dress outfit four piece $29.99

Baby Boy: Mason
Macy’s
Two piece outfit (first impressions) $34.00

On the Models: All of the outfits are available at South Towne Center

Also the Easter Bunny Hours are as follows: Now until April 23rd at South Towne Center

Monday through Saturday – 11:00am to 8:00pm (breaks are at 1:00-1:45 and 4:30-5:15)

Sunday – 12(noon) to 6:00pm (break 2:00 – 2:45)

]]><![CDATA[Essential Dresses for Spring]]>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:40:32 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/04/essential-dresses-for-spring.htmlThis year is truly the “Year of the Dress.” Express your feminine side by adding a flirty dress to your wardrobe this summer. Choose from scalloped, empire, shirtwaist, peplum or ruched…the possibilities are endless.

On the Models:

Bellissima - Bring on the bright color. A yellow dress is the perfect blend of pop of color and femininity. Enjoy this adorable yellow scalloped bodice dress with white piping. $78

Nothin’ Like a Dame – Every woman deserves a red dress! I think it is one of the pieces in your wardrobe that makes you feel sexy. A fitted sheath with bow trim at the neck will highlight any figure. $78

Jacob’s Pillow - Must have for spring are polka dots. To give this whimsical print a sophisticated touch, opt for a black and white color choice with a classic peplum style. Bella! $94

Gondola – Fun patterns for spring, especially stripes. Classic navy and white stripe short ball skirt with Kelly green bodice. $ 84

All Dresses from Shabby Apple – www.shabbyapple.com.

]]><![CDATA[DownEast Basics Swimwear]]>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:35:54 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/04/downeast-basics-swimwear.htmlSummer is coming and so is swimwear season! Shop now for the best selection and for your own peace of mind. Remember don’t procrastinate buying your new suit until you are in a panic. It is always best to allow yourself some time to make the best choice.

On the Models –

Model #1 - SAUSALITO HALTER $32.99– turquoise stripe
WAIKIKI BIKINI $22.99 – turquoise dots

Model #2 – SEA HARBOR HALTER $32.99 – ocean

SEA HARBOR BIKINI $22.99 – ocean
MORNING GLORY CARDI $32.99

Model #3 – SANTA BARBARA HALTER $32.99 – pink damask
BOARDWALK BIKINI $22.99 – pink damask

Model #4 (Dawn) - SANTA BARBARA HALTER $32.99 – tropical oasis
BOARDWALK BIKINI $22.99 – tropical oasis
NEWPORT SCARF $9.99

Model #5 (Ari)– Modbe – MERMAID TOP $48 – flower bee print
SUNSHINE BIKINI $26 – brown dot

Model #6 (Sky)– Modbe – KNOT TOP $49 – flower vine print
BASIC BIKINI $26 – peachy pink stripe
SET SAIL SKIRT $32 – peachy pink

Swimwear by DownEast Basics www.downeastbasics.com

]]><![CDATA[Which Swimsuit is Best for You? ]]>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:26:25 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/04/which-swimsuit-is-best-for-you.html

The majority of women say buying a swimsuit is worse than going to the dentist. Here are some ideas that will help you feel confident at the pool this summer.

1. Royal Dot one piece: $55
Ruching thru the body to slim and camouflage trouble spots. Adjustable straps for comfort and fit. Built in shelf bra for support. Cute little bow/knot at bust. Versatile and sporty, yet totally feminine.

2. "Ricki" Swimdress: $70
Pink trimmed with gray. flirty and feminine. Gathering thru bustline, ruching thru sides and flirty double ruffle at the bottom. Works great with a long or short torso. Works best with small to medium busts.

3. Turquoise blue floral w/ green racer checks: $37 for top/$26 for bottomsClassic halter style with built in shelf bra for extra support. Fun, bold print. Racer check detail with bow. Black and white geometric trim and ties.

Lime Ricki – www.limericki.com. Store location at 6265 South Highland Drive 801.272.5463

Blu’ Line at WalMart – WalMart stores in Utah and Idaho.

1. Caribbean one piece in Caspian Sea: $36. This is rouched at the sides to hide mid section flaws!! Adorable ruffle at hip gives flare to the suit so it make your legs look slimmer, straight across at the bust so it keep cleavage under wrap!! Can tie ties at the neck or as a bow at the chest. Comes in Emerald and Black

2. Traditional Halter in the Cloud print with pier colored bottom and a skirt-cover up. Price is $28 for top and $15 for the bottom and $15 for the skirt. This top is known for its versatile tying options, the top can tie at the neck and can tie straight across the back for extra bust support. Available in Sea Floral, Black, Pier and Purple.

3. Sophia top with flower garden printed bottoms. Top is $28 and bottom is $15. The top is designed for concealment of a smaller bust but rouching at the neck allows for larger bust to have more room and still allows the women to wear the same size top without having to go up a size just for their bust. It's cut alittle higher in the back to cover the back over hang women sometime get!!! Available in Black, Flower garden, Navy, Navy plaid and Azalea.

Note: All tankini tops they are designed to go with 2-3 bottom colors for perfect mix and match styling! Never wear the same suit twice!!!!

The blu' line will be offering at Stores in the next 2 weeks new color ways on 2 tops, 2 new styles of tops and bottoms- one being a flattering longer board short!!

]]><![CDATA[What to Wear For a Job Interview?]]>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:41:51 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/03/what-to-wear-for-a-job-interview.htmlPutting your best foot forward when looking for a new job is pulling together your complete look. It has been said that the first impression is made in less than 30 seconds. The bottom line is when you are going in for an interview “You need to dress to impress.”

Tips for Wardrobe Wear:

- Do your homework on the company. Find out what type of environment you are interviewing in.

- Always be a little more dressed than the employees. It is better to be overdressed than underdressed.

- Less is more. An interview is not the time to lay out all of your fashion trends.

- Remember that your outfits should draw attention to your face. All of the items that you are wearing should complement each other.

- Beware of items that will detract. An example is big bold prints, over the top accessories and shoes that make a dramatic statement.

- Don’t be afraid to wear some fashion. If you dress too boring then the interviewer will think that you are boring.

- Make sure that you feel confident in what you are wearing. You can never make another first impression.

Melissa – Grey shift dress and black cropped cardigan – Macy’s

Vanessa – Tan and chocolate stripped jacket and trousers with lavender ruffle button down shirt – NY & Co

Doug – Black jacket and flat front pant with bright blue button down shirt and plaid tie – Express

Lisa – Black cardigan with floral print top and black pin stripe trousers - Dillard’s

All of the clothing is provided from South Towne Center. For more information visit www.southtownecenter.com

]]><![CDATA[Feeling the Winter Blues with Your Wardrobe?]]>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:19:40 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/03/feeling-the-winter-blues-with-your-wardrobe.htmlBy the time that March rolls in…most of us are ready to wear our spring clothing. However, the weather often times still feels like winter. The question is how can you bring spring into your wardrobe when the weather is cold?

I have some ideas that you can add a touch of spring into your current wardrobe.

On the Models:

Cotton Blossom

MODEL #1 -ditsy-floral ruffled front blouse $54.50 by TULLE
-turquoise cardigan with flower embellishment by NICK & MO
-grey cropped suspender pant with pockets (suspenders are removable) $48.50 by ELLISON
-turquoise/gray heel with floral embellishment $86.50 by POETIC LISCENCE

MODEL #2
-gray shift dress with pockets $42.00 by YA LOS ANGELOUS
-dusty rose open cardigan with embroidery detail $62.50 by FLYING TOMATO
-belt $18.50
-silver heels with flower detail $48.50

Bohme Boutique

MODEL #1:
Miss Me: Skinny Tan and Navy Blue Stitching $98.50
Bozzolo: Long sleeve lace top. $26.50
Hush: Blush colored dressy tank top. $36.50
Must Have: Printed ruffled pull wrap. Tan/Brown $28.50
Waist Belt: Brown one size. $15.50

MODEL #2:
La Idol: Bootcut Light Tan thin stitching. Tattered look Lighter wash $58.50
Inspire: (Ivory/White)Lacey Pull Over Vest $24.50
Feline: (Coral Top) Flower stitched across the front $34.50
Kristy: Red floral cowl neck top, INC $49. Black skinny pant, INC $59.

Cotton Blossom is located in Holladay at 2280 East Murray Holladay Road. First Year Anniversary sale Friday March 11th – Saturday, March 19th. Visit Facebook –cotton blossom boutique.

Bohme Boutique is located at Fashion Place, The Gateway, University Mall, Layton Hills Mall and Red Cliff Malls in Utah.

]]><![CDATA[Go Red For Women with Macy’s and American Heart Association]]>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:46:24 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/02/go-red-for-women-with-macys-and-american-heart-association.html

Heart Disease is still the number one killer of women. Be a part of the movement to raise awareness in all women to get checked for heart disease. The month of February is “Go Red for Women” bringing attention to heart issues that affect women. Join with Macy’s and The American Heart Association as they celebrate heart healthy women with the red dress symbol. As women wear red it serves as a reminder to follow up on keeping the heart healthy.
On the models from Macy’s: www.macys.com

Alicia: Go Red Dress for Women, part of proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. INC, $99

Yvonne: Red Bolero jacket, City Chic, $29.99. Black and white floral ruffle dress from Times London, $99.

Tina: Red empire waist dress with column black skirt, B. Darlin $41.40

Jana: Floral cardian, Charlotte $89. Red and cream stripe cardigan, $9.99. Dark wash denim, Citizen’s of Hummanity, $189

Kristy: Red floral cowl neck top, INC $49. Black skinny pant, INC $59.

]]><![CDATA[How Do I Dress My Mid Section?]]>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:48:05 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/01/how-do-i-dress-my-mid-section.htmlMost women when they gain weight either notice the extra bulge on their waist line or hip line. To many it seems that no matter how hard we try it just won’t go away. In this situation what you wear really does matter. The right top and bottom combination makes all the difference.

Tips for flattering your mid section:

1. Look at how the waistband and the rise of the pant fit on your mid section. If the waistband is too tight or too low then it will create a “muffin top” effect. If it is too loose then the waistband will gap and extra budges will be exposed.

2. Choose a mid rise pant because it is cut higher in the back and lower in the front. If the rise is too low then extra bulges will be seen if the rise is too high then the tummy and seat area look large.

A wide waistband with a shorter zipper is more flattering because the wide waistband will lock and load any extra bulges.

3. Choose a slight bootcut or straight leg pant to balance out the mid section

4. The focal point of the torso should be a your narrowest part of the waistline.

On the Models:

Jennifer – Lauren Conrad slim boot cut dark wash denim $54
Elle rosette tee shirt in magenta $34
Vera Wang boyfriend cardigan in grey $54

Sherri - Daisy Fuentes mid rise black straight leg jeans $44
Apt 9 pale pink ruffle cardigan $50
Apt 9 ivory lace cami $20

Laura - Daisy Fuentes grey trouser $ 44
Daisy Fuentes print top $36
Daisy Fuentes shaper cami $24

Maria – Vera Wang straight leg jeans $50
Vera Wang print v neck top $40
Vera Wang anorak jacket $78

All of the clothing is from Kohl’s.

]]><![CDATA[Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities for 2010]]>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:23:16 -0700http://www.chiconashoestring.com/1/post/2011/01/best-and-worst-dressed-celebrities-for-2010.html

>> Click to view slideshow.

Best Dressed Women

1. Jennifer Aniston

2. Lea Michelle

3. Kim Kardashian

4. Kate Middleton

5. Reese Witherspoon

>> Click to view slide show.

Best Dressed Men

1. Jon Hamm

2. George Clooney

3. Justin Timberlake

4. Brad Pitt

5. Ryan Reynolds

>> Click to view slide show.

Worst Dressed Celebrities

1. Jennifer Lopez

2. Johnny Depp

3. Rhianna

4. David Arquette

5. Leighton Meester

>> Click to view slide show.

Which Celebrities do Kerry, Bill and Gina most dress like?

Kerry: Joel Madden from Good Charlotte

Bill: Jeff Bridges

Gina: Jennifer Garner

Alicia's favorite celebrity style icon: Sarah Jessica Parker

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