It’s something that is often joked about. Carrie Bradshaw and Imelda Marcos took this to the extreme, yet it illustrates a point Women love shoes. But aside from simply falling in love with the sleek designs, sexy details and sophistication that the right shoe brings, there is a very good reasons why women need to have multiple pairs of shoes. Shopping for shoes can be fun. Especially on those days where you’re carrying a few extra pounds and don’t want to admit to yourself that you might need to try a bigger size. Your shoe size will still be the same. And if the shoes are fabulous... (Read More ...)

A girl’s best accessory is her hair. Whether you have extra long locks or a short sassy ‘do,’ it’s safe to say that the tousled Cali-cool style is most desired. Lee Rittiner, stylist at the upscale Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles, offers tips for achieving the oh-so-casual look minus the fuss in less than 30 minutes. “Everyone wants to master beach hair but thinks it’s more complicated than it actually is,” says Lee. “The less you do, the better the results. It’s that simple.” With a twist here and a tuck there, Lee offers... (Read More ...)

Looking pulled together and cultivating your sense of style may seem as if it takes a lot of work. In fact, many women I talk with often seem overwhelmed when it comes to getting dressed and creating an outfit day after day that looks great, helps them express themselves authentically, and is easy to pull together. So they just give up. Can you relate? But wait! Before you just throw in the towel, or acknowledge that you already have, I want to offer a few suggestions and give you a few words of encouragement. You deserve to look like the amazing woman you are and feel gorgeous, pretty and chic. Putting... (Read More ...)

Chic Mom Product Reviewer, Kerry Ullery received a sample of Wildskins. Here’s what she had to say: “All of the ‘women’ (including my 12 year old daughter!!) tried out Wildskins. Here are the results: 12 year old Grace – Cute! But not very warm. I love the pockets, but wish the sleeves were a little longer. (Grace fought me for the super bright Hawaiian print ones, and really enjoyed wearing them.) My sister, who is a fashion brand specific lady thought these were ‘super cute.” My mother in law, age 60, really liked them and loved the sort material. She thought they were really... (Read More ...)

If you are a mom like me, I like to think I have some sort of style.  At times that idea of fashion tends to get lost in the land of sweatpants and college t-shirts as I take on the care of my little ones.   Having young children can suck the fashion-sense right out of you, but Annie Fink Designs has designed the perfect accessory to add a little flair to an everyday “mom” outfit.   With autumn in full swing and winter closing in behind, Annie Fink arm sleeves offer a great way to add a pop of color to an everyday outfit while also staying warm.  Each sleeve has a little heart on it... (Read More ...)