Chic & Cheap

Friday's "Is it Chic OR just plain Cheap?" post is back, just in time for the warmer weather! Can you believe Spring is just around the corner? That mean dresses, peep-toes, and sling backs are in order!  So for this week's "Is it Chic OR just plain Cheap?" post we're keeping our eyes peeled on the [...]

I recently had an opportunity to attend a Latinalicious event at the very chichi and posh Beauty & Essex Lounge. The Lounge's entrance was hidden inside a "pawn" shop. Featuring guitars on the back wall and oddities in display cabinets, the dark shop gave no indication of the opulence held behind that door. The door provided entrance into a [...]

    As a Clinique fan, I was super excited to find out that Fashion Designer Michelle Smithhas teamed up with Clinique to create a new Spring line full of the same flirty and chic color schemes that she incorporates into her clothing line. Michelle Smith established The Milly collection, a young, trendy collection in [...]

If you've been following my blog for awhile, you may recall when I advised my readers to apply to become a Glamour Glamassador and/or an Essence Ambassador. Of course, I couldn't let the opportunity pass and also applied as well. I'm excited to say I was selected. I'm officially a Glammy Glambassador! I have to tell you I [...]

I'm an eclectic fashion "stylist". I mix and match styles and brands, depending on my moods, the event I'm attending or who I'm with. Yet I have to admit I still have my faves. JCrew is one of those stores. They have an eclectic mix featured in their general retail stores, online and in specialty boutiques [...]

Can you believe in ten more days, we'll be starting a New Year? Living in Times Square, its very hard for me to get away from this fact. Whenever I walk outside I see street vendors plying their 2011 hats, glasses, and noisemakers, which always makes me think about the most important thing ... my New Year's Outfit! [...]

  I first discovered Grubbie Style in the blogosphere. I loved the look of the shirts because of their uniqueness. Now that I've been given a chance to review one, I have to add durability as well! As a mother of a 9 year old, I know how boys can destroy clothes.  My son can get down and dirty, [...]

With the holiday season less than a month away, I'm featuring products that I hope are not only Chic but also Cheap. Today's feature is a Swing Cardigan, the newest trend in the city. It's versatile enough to dress up or down. Wear it with a pair of skinny jeans and ankle boots or with [...]

As promised, with the holiday season fast approaching, I will be featuring products that I hope are not only Chic but also Cheap. This week's feature is a technological find that's perfect for those who crave great connectivity that doesn't sacrifice their home's style. The below charging station is cleverly disguised as a piece of grassy [...]