Ripple of Excitement Dress at Modcloth

I have made every effort to keep from getting "caught up." You know what I mean by "caught up?" I mean, getting myself into the sticking situation that is shopaholism.  I guess if I were really making my best efforts, I would not bother going to online sites on a daily basis and making weekly stops to TJMaxx.   I just have to have a peek. You know what they say, "Curiosity killed the cat."  I have also heard "Satisfaction brought him back," and this little kitty has died and just about gone to heaven over the Ripple of Excitement dress. I look at Modcloth every day in order to see what is new. The site is updated several times throughout the day.  Recently, I found myself glimpsing at the Ripple of Excitement Dress, a gorgeous nude color, short-sleeved dress.  The sleeves are made of diaphanous layers of organza. The  dress is fully lined and has a side zipper. An organza sash is found at the waist and there is sexy ruching along the sides of the polyester knit. Moderately priced at $134.00, the Ripple of Excitement can be found at Modcloth.


Until next time,


Chamele

Day 6: Sweater Dresses

Modcoth, Modcloth, Modcloth. I know you have heard me mention the website at least a dozen times by now, and for good reason. The site carries a bunch of on-trend designs and some of my favorite of the more affordable designers like BB Dakota and Ark and Co. Well, if I were looking for a nice outfit to go to a concert or a birthday dinner and lounge I would pick this number (ahem, ahem), and I would pair it with some black over-the-knee boots. I know.. a little risque', but hey, a girl only turns thirty once. The Snug as a Pug Sweater is a cream knit  turtle, neck sweater dress that surely looks as though it would keep you snug. Perhaps, I should ask for my dream body as a birthday gift to go with this dress. With so little time to go, I may just have to settle for some Spanx.  You can find the Snug as a Pug Sweater at Modcloth for $64.99.

Until Tomorrow, 


Chamele

Day 9: Bow Knotted Leather Belts

A Good Way to Be Tied Down

 

I have been updating my old looks with new accessories, particularly belts. I have my eye on a couple that will totally transform my old wardrobe.

 

Lucky magazine reported the new trend, the bow-knotted leather belt. While bow belts are not new, the knotted leather  tied in a bow belt is a new spin. Lucky reports the trend is best with a baggy, less deliberate outfit.  Remember, opposites make it edgier.  As tiny as it is, you would think that the bow-knotted belt  would not make quite the statement that it does; but it is such an unusual twist on the past bow trend, that whether paired with neutrals or color, the belt speaks volumes. Breeze Ever makes a cute black knotted belt in Faux Suede and guess where it's carried. You know it! Modcloth.  Lucky magazine listed this particular one in their November issue, so you'd better get on it fast! You can find the Never Belt This Way for 14.99 at Modcloth. 

Until Tomorrow, 

Chamele

Faux Fur is HOT!!!

Hello Divas!

 

 

I hope your Monday is filled with many successes and blessings! Expect nothing but the best of everything this week.

 

 

Chamele still has more days of Luxetips.  She has found some faux furs that are too Divalicious! I love it!

 

 

Day 18

Environmentally friendly designers have stepped up their game and are including a host of fur pieces in their Winter lines. Fur is such a huge trend right now, that faux furs have been given a more luxurious look at more affordable prices. Being from the South, there is rarely an opportunity to wear fur without looking a little offbeat. Our Summer extends well into Fall, and our Winters are more of a Northern Summer. There are some furs that  I would rock in our current 60 degree weather.

 

I am an old school girl, so the two faux coats that speak to me are reminiscent of old Hollywood. The first is a collarless brown faux rabbit that reminds me of the early Eighties. It has hook and eye closures, puff sleeves, and is fully lined. You almost don't need a reason to wear it.   The Pins and Needles Puff Sleeve Faux Fur Coat is $168.00 at Urban Outfitters.

 

The second coat, the Just My Luxe, is a  black faux mink with collar. It is a very retro waistcoat with quarter-length sleeves and a ribboned belt. The Just My Luxe Jacket is $97.99 at Modcloth.

 

There is also a sweater that caught my eye. The Irina Cardigan has a fur collar cardigan, making the sweater a perfect match for any dress and would look sweet even with jeans. The major selling point for me is the detachable collar. Translation I can make any of my coats and cardigans a lush throwback. The Irina Cardigan is $198.00 at Anthropologie.

 

 

Until tomorrow,

Chamele

Bug Jewelry at Anthropologie and Modcloth!

Hello Divas!

Well we made it to Friday! Whoohoo!  I am just looking forward to lying in bed until at least 9am this Saturday morning.  Yes!  All Divas need rest. It replenishes the body and soul.

Chamele has excellent taste!  Don't you agree?  I love her posts because she is hipping me to some cool and adorable websites to find very creative and distinct items. Sweeet! Check out her latest post on Bug Jewelry.

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Are you the kind of girl who isn't really into snakes and crocs unless its on your hand bag or shoes. Me too! I am not a bug chic either, but I keep running across the most adorable bug jewelry.

I am eyeing or more literally stalking the Sparkling Spider Clip-ons and waiting for the moment the price drops on these babies. These creepy crawlers are made from stainless steel and Murano glass beads, and I would let these suckers crawl on my ear all day long. The Sparkling Spider Clip-ons are $278.00 at Anthropologie. 

I also found a pair of giant gilded gold cicadas. I think what attracted me the most to these was the gilded gold. The suckers look a little real, but who wouldn't want a bug dipped in gold, right? The Magicicada earrings are $29.99 at Modcloth.

The fierce passionate Scorpio I am, I represent my sign proudly. I  ran across a cute scorpion ring in a magazine. It is sold at 80spurple.com, but when I went to the website I couldn't find it. So, if you see it, let me know. As much as I don't like  arachnids or their other family members, I would wear any of this bug jewelry all day long.

Until Tomorrow,


Chamele

Update!  The Sparkling Spider Earrings are now on sale for $149 at Anthropologie and there are only 5 pairs of the Magicicada earrings left on Modcloth! Happy Shopping!

Grandpa/Boyfriend Cardigans: Fall Trend

Hello Divas!

Remember to treat others like you want to be treated!

Chamele is back with Day 24 of Luxe Tips! Enjoy!


Day 24

I am on a quest to stretch my summer wardrobe as long as possible. I love my summer wardrobe which is replete with thin romantic dresses in bright  and pastel colors. When winter arrives, the hues deepen and the fabric gets bulkier;  and while I like a sweater dress as much as the next girl, they cling in both the right and wrong spots. Get my drift? My solution: extend my fun summer wardrobe by layering.  Simply add tights, boots, belts and long cardis and stir. 

I wear long thin knit cardigans as long as I can then I switch over to chunky Grandpa cardis and tights. Grandpa cardis are ever popular again this season and Tulle offers the perfect one. It is a chunky-knit oatmeal button-down with a shawl collar and is carried on both the Tulle and Modcloth websites.  I wear mine over leggings with my Frye Jane Stitch boots and dream about chai lattes and clam chowder.  It  is so cozy, you will welcome gray skies. This oatmeal cardigan,  like the Touch of Grace Sweater has already made its way to my closet. Nonetheless,  the A Touch of Vanilla Cardigan  is on the list because it is worth having two;  and Modcloth is now carrying the very sweater in black! I could wear just about any of my summer dresses with cream or black. Both at Modcloth for 59.99.

Until tomorrow,

 Chamele

Modcloth: Elegant Sweaters

Hello Divas!

I hope your week is blessed!

Chamele loves Modcloth and now I am a fan.  Check out her latest find from the online shop.  This is perfect for the fall/winter season!

Day 26

The  A Touch of Grace sweater from Modcloth is appropriately named. Graceful and  equally classy, the epaulette style shoulders and cozy heather gray oatmeal fabric give the sweater its name.  Any woman wearing it will exude grace. The pocket on the left breast gives the romantic a slight preppy feel. With a string of pearls and a pencil skirt you can wear this number to work and then switch to jeans and boots later to make your evening date. I have a confession, although the sweater is  on my wish list, I have already purchased it and  thoroughly enjoyed wearing it. Only having received it two weeks ago, I have worn it three times already.  I would buy another like it in a heartbeat. You can purchase it from Modcloth for 59.99.

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Modcloth: Inspired Vintage Shopping!

Hello Divas!

Remember to always be thankful for EVERYTHING!  Thankfulness and graciousness leads to many blessings!

Chamele is back with Day 28 within her 30days of Luxe Tips! Check it out!

 

I was not quite prepared for what I saw at Modcloth during my daily perusal of the site. I had just passed over a nude a-line sleeveless sheath at Urban Outfitters, hopeful that it would hit the sale rack before my birthday.  Then, I saw the one. You know,  that perfect purchase that will trump all others you might make for the month, or perhaps even for the year.  Almost like your first love, it brings instant gratification upon first sight.

The Effervescent Evening Dress is a slighter darker shade of peach than the nude Urban Outifitter's dress I first had in mind.  Also an a-line, the Effervescent Evening Dress  has the sexiest  slit down the center of the spine. I did a back- test  sitting and standing. (We make no purchases without practice.) The slit should hit on what is perhaps the smallest part of the back; in other words no wardrobe malfunctions.  The real icing on the cake are the embellished shoulders reminiscent of old Hollywood.  Lights, camera, action!  You will definitely feel like a star in this dress.

 

Until tomorrow,

 

Chamele

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