Cheap Chic: Leopard Clutch

leopard print clutch

You know I love me some leopard, and this clutch from Kohl's is divine. With a regular price of $36 (but it's on sale now for $21.60) it's a super cheap and chic way to dress up a basic outfit. Use this fabulous clutch to top off a fun date-night outfit.   Jungle Love by journeychic featuring old navy shirts Old navy shirt $15 - oldnavy.gap.com GAP high waisted flare jeans $80 - gap.com Juniors' Clothing - Apparel & Accessories at … [Read more...]

Cheap Chic: Chunky Knits for Your Couch

chunky knit pillow cover

The pillows on my couch have been there for ages and I could really use a change. A nice swap for fall could be these chunky knit pillow covers from West Elm. They're on sale for $24.99. Or, I could cut up one of my old sweaters and make one...but who are we kidding? The odds of me having time to do that are slim! Have a great weekend! I hope the rain stays away long enough for us to go pumpkin shopping. … [Read more...]

Cheap and Chic Autmn-Inspired Hooks

coat and key hooks

If you're looking for an inexpensive way to add a bit of fall to your entryway, why not add a bit more organization at the same time? These pretty and functional autumn-inspired coat racks and hooks are a great way to keep your cool-weather outerwear and accessories in one handy-dandy spot. leaf over-door coat rack, branch key or jewelry organizer, deer hook, sparkling leaf coat rack Happy shopping! … [Read more...]

Cheap Chic: Back-to-School for Grown-ups

pink office products

The best part of going back to school was the shopping. Late August trips to the mall yielded nearly as much loot as my birthday, and the best part was having (almost) complete control over what went into the shopping cart. Sure, I loved buying a closet full of new clothes for the school year, but the real fun was in selecting the perfect Trapper Keeper and coordinating pencil case, agenda, notebooks, and mini stapler. If you miss all that back-to-school shopping, or are just a wee bit … [Read more...]

Cheap Chic: Crushin’ On Coral

coral fashion and accessories

If you think that your coral summer wardrobe staples should be banished to the attic after Labor Day, think again! Coral works for your fall wardrobe, too. From long-sleeve blouses, tees, and cardigans to scarves, earrings and the prettiest flats around, coral complements fall's colors well. Pair it with your brown wool trousers, a black skirt, chunky green sweater, gray knit dress and more for an unexpected bit of color that will remind you of warmer days. All of this coral would be one more … [Read more...]

Cheap Chic: Tribal Fashions for Early Fall

tribal fall fashions

The sun is bearing down. The humidity is still unbearable. Yet, you find yourself dreaming of chunky knit sweaters, toasty warm colors, and a new pair of knee-high boots. Satisfy your craving for fall with a gorgeous top and pretty accessories inspired by the palette I chose for this week's Chic Inspiration. Not every piece that I find makes the cut for one of my virtual outfit posts, but they're all still great discoveries at totally affordable prices. Tribal Fall Finds by … [Read more...]

Cheap Chic: State & City Map Art

city and state map art

You all know the phrase "love where you live", and most of us who write about home decor and diy projects use this phrase to refer to our (or your) homes. How about the city that you live in, or the state? I was born and raised in the same house that my parents still live in, in a suburb of Boston. Although I left for college (a whopping 90 minutes away in Connecticut), I couldn't wait to get back to my home state. My husband is from California and moved east for a job (the very job that … [Read more...]