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The “Go To”.

Ruth — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:29:35 +0000

There are days when I want to put ZERO effort into styling myself. On these days, I wear a dress, more specifically the below “Go To”. Purchased for $30 from Macy’s Charter Club collection, this chicskate dress fits well and complements my coloring perfectly. It’s great to feel incredibly confident in something that cost less than a dinner for two!

{Shoes: Aerosoles, $80: no longer available online}

{Photo Credit: Casey Carter of Casey Culture}

Because I think she’s funny.

Ruth — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:02:36 +0000

I think that Bethenny Frankel might be one of THE funniest Jewish personalities around. Not only do I watch her show, but I catch her daily updates via ,">Twitter. So when I came across this Bluefly Closet Confessions video, I had to share it with you. If you want a good chuckle, check out her digging through her and Brynn’s closet. So cute!

Oh, and she’s also a chicskate! She mentions swapping out buttons to freshen a look on a piece of clothing.

The perfect white dress.

Ruth — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:32:30 +0000

On my latest shopping trip, I came across some amazing deals at Macy’s. I find a number of fabulous steals at what many consider to be their shopping mecca. As I’m exiting the store, my eye caught a sale rack stacked with summer finds suitable for any chicskate.

As I culled through the sections, I uncover this fabulous white dress from Macy’s brand, Charter Club. Not only does the dress fit me perfectly, but the linen is of great quality and the dress has a built in liner. Of course, being the bargain shopper that I am, I use the price scanner to find out that it’s ONLY $20! Seriously, what more could a girl ask for? My friend said it well, “What can you get for $20? My groceries cost more than that!”

Anyways, so the next time you’re leaving Macy’s, don’t forget to stop at the treasure trove, otherwise known as the Charter Club section.

Dress: Macy’s Charter Club

Belt: Local artisan

Shoes: J.Crew sandals

Nail Polish: Essie Bermuda Shorts

Eco friendly water bottle – the bobble.

Ruth — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:49:27 +0000

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been conscious of my eco footprint. Since childhood, I was trained by my mother and father to turn off lights when they’re not being used, recycle, conserve water, etc. And after having the opportunity to work on the Pur Water Filtration Thirsty for Change program, I came to understand that significance of trading in my Fiji water bottle for a reusable container and filtered water.

But here’s the problem with that – Unless you carry an endless supply of filtered water or your office provides a filtered water option, how could a person possibly keep up with not using bottled water? The answer my friends is bobble.

The world’s first patented reusable water bottle that filters water as you drink, bobble filters chlorine and organic contaminants from municipal tap water, recreating the experience of crisp, clean bottled water without the monetary and environmental costs. The bobble has a built in filter that should be replaced after two months or 40 gallons/150 liters. Free of BPA, Phthalates and PVC; available in six colors including green, red, blue, magenta, black and yellow; and retails for only $9.95, this my friends – gets the chicskate seal of approval! Have an extra one on hand in order to always satiate that cold water craving.

In honor of Earth Month, we’d love to hear your green, money-saving tips! Do share!

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!