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Nine West Spring Trunk Show.

Ruth — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:00:58 +0000

Post, Ships 3/9, $120

I love shopping at Nine West for affordable Spring/Summer shoes and accessories. A few days ago, they launched a pre-order 2010 Trunk Show. Nine West Creative Director, Fred Allard “felt it was important to transition from the tough gladiator styles we had been seeing to a softer, more feminine look – with neutrals and metallics, but still keeping an edge with details like caviar studding.” Amen, Fred!

Here’s a few of our favorite picks. Which items will you be scooping up?

Liberty Patched Paisley Scarf, Ships 2/16, $38

Earth Bound, 36" Necklace, Ships 2/15, $44

Chanel Iman up close.

Ruth — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:48:25 +0000

Exciting news today! We here at Chic Thrills had the chance to sit down and chat with ultimate chicskate and L.E.I. Jeans Model Citizen judge, Chanel Iman. Now at a mere 16 years old, Iman hasn’t missed a Fashion Week since she was 12! Completely in the know, this season’s fashion style is leather pants, Chanel bags, ponytails and of course, L.E.I. Jeans.

She stashes all her cash for her favorite high-fashion discount store, D Magazine, which is located in Milan, Italy. “They have the best designers at half the price. I scoop up vintage Versace and other designers there,” chirped Iman.

The secret behind being the ultimate chicskate, she says, is confidence and attitude. Iman said it perfectly: “Confidence gets me down the runway. Sometimes I don’t like the outfit that I have on but it’s my job to sell it.” Take a cue from her approach: all you need is a little confidence and the right attitude to make the steals look like a splurge.

Naturally thin, Iman has been blessed with the genes that allow her to eat whatever she wants and says that her best beauty secret is her full eyebrow. As a money saver, “I use Anastasia’s Eyebrow Kit and do them myself.”

She also credits music as an instant mood-booster. “I listen to a variety of music prior to a show. Right now on my iPod I have: Madonna, Kanye, Beyonce and I can dance anywhere in the world if listening to Michael Jackson.”

And there you have it – life according to a supermodel!

Fraternal twins: Mason Pearson and Sonia Kashuk for Target hair brushes

Ruth — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:00:05 +0000

Sonia Kashuk for Target Bristle Hair Brush, $15

Can’t afford a Mason Pearson hair brush or don’t want to invest in one? I completely get it; after all, they will run you upwards of $100! However, you’re still craving the smooth hair and control that a Mason Pearson gives you? Well, the Sonia Kashuk for Target hair brush is here to the rescue. As Mason Pearon’s fraternal twin, the $14 Sonia Kashuk for Target brush gets the job done, and done well! Similar to the expensive version, Sonia Kashuk’s delivers healthy, shiny hair and a comfortable experience.

Daily Diamond: Lock it.

Ruth — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:00:35 +0000

Three Sisters Jewelry Design, Gold Vermeil Vintage Locket, ThreeSistersJewelryDesign.com, $115

I’m obsessed with vintage and antique style jewelry and understandably have taken a liking to the Gold Vermeil Vintage Locket by Three Sisters Jewelry Design. Blending current trends with a classic feel, this vermeil gold and glass locket sports a little charm, is 1″ in diameter, hangs low on a 24″ chain and houses a precious memory. Send a personal photo to the company when you order and the Three Sisters convert it to a black and white locket size for you to hold close to your heart.

Chic Contest: Rowenta’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Sweepstakes

Catherine — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:35 +0000

If you’ve ever dreamed about attending New York’s Fashion Week, this may be your chance! The folks at Rowenta have teamed up with Mercedes Benz for February’s upcoming Fashion Week to treat one lucky winner (and an even luckier guest!) to a prize worth almost $5,000! If chosen, the two lucky recipients will be hooked up like so:

Roundtrip coach airfare within the continental U.S.
Airport transfers
Entrance to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York and entrance to select shows in February 2010
Three nights in a Manhattan hotel, plus select meals
Shopping spree and makeover package worth $1,000

Entering is easy. Simply click here, tell Rowenta a little about yourself (name, address, etc.) before November 30th, and cross your fingers for good luck!

One snappy necklace.

Catherine — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:34 +0000

Just as much as I’m a sucker for a good bag, I also flip for whimsical jewelry. It’s rare I go nuts for expensive, run-of-the-mill pieces, preferring to scour Etsy, flea markets and Ebay for bobbles that the masses can’t access. You can probably imagine my excitement when I came across this snappy necklace from accessory maven Kenneth Jay Lane. Known for creating charming whimsy in his accessories, I’ve come to love his affordable style and all the compliments I get on said pieces. His Gold Alligator Pendant Necklace is bold enough to spice up outfits on its own, and super affordable at $39 on Bluefly’s website.

A tote for all seasons.

Catherine — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:07 +0000

As I get older, I tend to schlep more and more things around with me every day. Upon clearing out one purse, I found no fewer than 26 items, including a book, my Blackberry charger, more gum than humanly possible to chew and an old Starbucks gift card that hasn’t had money on it since there was snow on the ground.

But that won’t stop me from looking for the perfect, affordable tote bag to keep all my useless (but oh so necessary) things in one place. This one from Target has it all – ample room, pockets aplenty and enough style to take me from work in the morning to dinner out at night. Better still, it’s marked down from $44.99 to $15.74! Say what you will about a giant purse, I just can’t get enough of their practicality and function.

I swooned for Sui at Target.

Catherine — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:09 +0000

I haven’t been this excited about a collaboration since Madonna first collaborated with H&M in 2007! Yesterday marked the launch of Anna Sui’s line for Target and I fully admit to rushing out to get my hands on her sophisticated, affordable dresses and skirts. Available through October 17th, the collections features Gossip Girl-inspired pieces, all for under $150. I made a beeline for this darling tweed dress with a feather-esque neckline, with dreams of wearing it with thick, black tights to upcoming fall events. With the prices so great and the clothes so chic, I couldn’t help but play favorites to the looks below. Check out Anna Sui’s full collection at Target stores nationwide and Target’s website.

Lord of the rings.

Ruth — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:37 +0000

Since before Julius Caesar cried “Et tu Brutus”, people of all cultures, for centuries past, have been decking out digits with elaborately carved, bejewelled, and coveted rings. Be it a thumb, index or middle finger, you can make a fashion statement without investing two month’s salary – or even an hour’s!

This nautical looking ring, available at TopShop.com, perfectly compliments any muted outfit while making a bold statement for nearly $15.

The brass, faux wood and mother of pearl combine for an ornate, antique feel. Available at the mark. shop for under $20, you can snag your grandmother’s prized possession for peanuts.

Available in five colors at Max & Chloe, the Blue Bijoux Cabochon ring can be yours for only $20! Pair it with your favorite pant suit or with you latest trophy jacket

Geek Chic.

Catherine — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:06 +0000

The other day I ran out of contact lenses and wound up wearing my nerdy glasses that I save for bedtime hours and occasional allergy flare-ups. But it caused quite a stir with friends I haven’t seen in a long time, who adored my suddenly geek-chic look. Turns out, my ripped up jeans, men’s T-shirt and Old Navy flip flops reach a new level of chic with a pair of dark-rimmed glasses topping it all off.

Their raves inspired me to go out and buy another pair of glasses from Urban Outfitters. Perfectly retro, yet sweetly nerdish enough to pull off the innocent school charm of days gone by, I plan to wear these long into the fall and winter when I’m feeling uninspired to accessorize with gusto. Available in black and tortoiseshell for $14, they’re such an affordable way to add some flair without a lot of effort.