Archive for March, 2011

CheapChica’s: Strappy Stilettos

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

The CheapChica’s Guide to Style


Deal of The Week: Strappy Stilettos

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:18 PM PST

I just got back from LA on Thursday and since I’m heading back there next week, I’m kind of pretending that my cold, dark, winter days are very numbered…hence all my recent Spring purchases!

The truth is, Philly can be cold until late April so the chances of me actually getting to wear these anytime soon is slim to none, but is there anything better than having a great pair of sexy sandals looking at you every morning to help you get through the winter doldrums??

I’m a total sucker for shoes in this color and one of the reasons I got them, besides the fact that they were under $25, was because they will look great with my black tights that I’ve been living in all winter.

I hate seeing girls pair too-delicate strappy sandals with tights-it just irks me- but these shoes are substantial enough to balance out a dark, opaque leg! Click here to buy them…and they also come in black!

-Lilliana Vazquez
Lilliana is a nationally known style expert and television host.  You’ve seen her work on NBC, ABC, The Style Network, and We TV.  She is also the editor of The CheapChica’s Guide to Style, the go-to destination for fashionistas on a budget, and a contributor to Philadelphia Magazine.
(all photos courtesy of Lilliana and The CheapChica’s Guide to Style)

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Modern, Sophisticated & Bold: Jazz up your work attire

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Modern, Sophisticated & Bold

Sometimes “officewear” can be pretty boring, depending on how strict your dress code is, and your professional wardrobe can easily fall into a rut when it consists of coordinating black, gray and navy separates. Sure, it makes getting dressed in the morning pretty darn easy, but your wardrobe is a reflection of who you are — and you’re no boring fashionista!

Injecting a little personality into your work wardrobe doesn’t have to be difficult or pricey — it’s simply a matter of adding a few eye-catching accessories to your neutral staple pieces!

Here, I’ve collected a few options that fit into three categories: Modern. Sophisticated. And Bold. If you can score affordable accessories that fall into each of these three categories, it’s super easy to dial up the “wow” factor from monochrome to chic to statement-making!

My favorite pieces in this set are the coral trench coat, the bright blue pumps and the geometric necklace. I’m also totally digging all three rings!

If you want to dial down the color for a demure look, opt for the pale pink pumps and oval pink ring with the pale green trench. For a bolder style, pair the coral trench with the blue bag. And for a totally monochrome look, stick with the gray pumps, black trench and the scalloped silver bracelet.

Mixing and matching accessories is an art form, so experiment with your own work attire ahead of time and then group accessories by day for your entire week to keep those “accidentally slept in” mornings stress-free. Your outfit will look so chic and put together that no one will notice that your hair is still wet!

-Keri


Modern, Sophisticated & Bold by klabuski



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