Style for Real Life
Growing up in South Florida, I never understood why hang nails were such a big deal - dry cuticles are just not an issue when you're drowning in humidity. But it is surprising that it's taken me nine frigid,dry winters to discover nail … [Read more...]
I love Suave Professional hair products - it's hard to beat their killer combination of quality and price. So when asked to try out their keratin smoothing kit, I of course said yes! Since I had a hair cut appointment coming up soon anyways, I asked my friend Anastasia Sendo if she would help me … [Read more...]
Any retail amateur knows to look out for big Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. But the pros know to start shopping a few days before, when retailers start their pre-sale sales. Exhibit A: 50% off sale prices at LOFT This receipt says I saved $45. But this … [Read more...]
Ann Taylor is by far one of my favorite brands because I've found their clothes fit my body better than most others. But since I can't afford their full-price offerings, I resort to picking out gently used Ann Taylor clothing at my local thrift stores... and shopping their sale rack. This week … [Read more...]
It used to be you couldn't dream of a wedding without the obligatory tulle bag of jordan almonds. The bittersweet nut covered in sugar was supposed to represent marriage - a combination of good and bad, with sweetness prevailing. A cute idea, sure, but modern brides have other tastes, myself … [Read more...]
My favorite wedding dress designer is Rosa Clará. Rosa opened her Barcelona bridal boutique in 1994. Her goal was to design "magical" bridal gowns with flawless tailoring, unique fabrics and impeccable style capable of reflecting the unique personalities of the brides who wore them. Classic … [Read more...]
Did you know that you can buy your very own version of Kate Middleton's iconic wedding dress? A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz has designed a whole line modeled after the royal designs of both Kate and Pippa's gowns exclusively for Lord & Taylor. That means that you can dress like a princess on your … [Read more...]
Introducing a new regular column for All Things Chic . . . BRIDAL CHIC with Cita! Gone are the days of universally unflattering satin bridesmaid dresses, and in their place are lovely chiffon gowns that gracefully cover up all our little flaws. Thank goodness. Isn't it amazing how compared … [Read more...]
Audrey Hepburn is easily one of the most beautiful women of cinema. But did you know that one of her favorite poems was this lovely little ditty about inner beauty, written by Sam Levenson? For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim … [Read more...]
Nobody epitomizes jumpsuits better than Abba, the Swedish pop group from the 70s... Jumpsuits are all the rage again, and many celebs have managed to pull them off. Liv Tyler and Heidi Klum look glam in theirs. Jumpsuits are a staple in Jennifer Lopez' closet. The result is that … [Read more...]
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