Showing posts with label macy's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label macy's. Show all posts

Tuesday, 9 December 2008

Chic for Cheap: Graduation

This week's Chic for Cheap is for a young lady that will be graduating soon and will need a great outfit to wear under her robe and then out to lunch with family! Congrats!

Here's a simple outfit that I came up with. I am into "loud" pops of color - especially this time of year when everything seems to be grey and cold!


Graduation by Jill GG

Price Breakdown:
Dress: $29.50 (Old Navy)
Cardigan $26.50 (Old Navy)
Shoes: $35.00 (Macy's)
Hosiery: $8.80 (Forever 21)
Croc Belt: $15.00 (Newlook)
Bangle: $6.80 (Forever 21)
Necklace: $12.50 (Target)

Total: approximately $135.00

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Monday, 8 December 2008

Practical Gift Guide (Inspired by Mostly Mod!)

Screeeeeccch. Put on the brakes from this dreamy post and get back to reality, right?

I love to dream. It is an integral part of my being... ask my husband about all the hair-brained ideas I can come up with on a moment's notice. He'll laugh. And then certainly indulge you.

Me: "... you know honey, like when we are famous and we are walking down the red carpet and stop to smile. I was thinking... should we do like sly smiles or super happy smiles and half-embrace or just hold hands. What suit do you think you will wear...."
Him: "What red carpet? What would we even be famous for?"
Me: "I don't know... just curious... do you think it would be a dark grey suit or just straight black, because I was thinking dark grey would be really modern and fresh"

(then, ahem, I realize we have two toddlers and a pretty average life... but if you like to dream too... just leave me a comment on what your red carpet smile would be like, k? wink, wink)

Any way, while dreaming is fun and indulgent and probably pretty healthy to maintain a positive outlook on life - it is just a dream. SO, here are some of the "practical" Christmas gifts on my list this year.


Practical Christmas by Jill GG

Top from left:
Michael Kors Watch, I simply can not live without this watch and mine is on the fritz (or needs a new battery... whatever - I just need a new watch)
iPhone, this is a Christmas gift in which I sold my old Blackberry on ebay and replaced it with this gorgeous beauty (in white)
Old Navy Velour Hoodie, I do not own a sweatsuit, is that strange? I need a cozy one for snow days with the kiddos.
Martha Stewart Feathered Birdies, I collect these. How cute are these with black tails?
Bottom from left:
Gap Long Puffer Coat, I need something super warm, yet chic. My former "puffer" is "puffed"
Banana Republic Beanie Hat, I don't own a hat either - how did that happen, I live in Michigan for goodness sakes!
Old Navy Velour Pants, to match the hoodie of course!
Urban Outfitters Handbag, I have been having a handbag "issue" in that I have been searching for one and never finding the perfect one - problem solved!

What's on your practical Christmas list? Check out Mostly Mod for her list!

I'm dreaming of a luxurious Christmas...

A girl has got to dream! Right?


I'm dreaming of a luxurious Christmas... by Jill GG

What's on your "luxurious" Christmas list?

Friday, 14 November 2008

Fashion Friday... Party Shoes!

For Fashion Friday I will feature an item from this past week's posts in an outfit or two! Today I want to revisit the Party Shoes, namely... my most favorite of them all! This sweet little animal print heel from Boden:


As I mentioned, a great "Party Shoe" can get you through all of your holiday soirees and then carry you through the rest of the year paired with chic yet casual clothing...

Zebra Kitten Heels - 2 ways. by Jill GG

Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Chic for Cheap: Dad's 70th Birthday Party


Birthday Party... by Jill GG

Total Outfit Costs $365.50 - although with some basics sprinkled in... you may already have some of these staples in your closet!

See more Chic for Cheap at Creature Comforts!!