Grab a Seat, Grab a Glass

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT * throws glitter confetti* It's a celebration b*tches!!! Nods to Mr. West. Indeed it is. One year ago today I decided to try my hand at blogging, part deux. I...

Pre-Fall 2013 Eyegasms galore!!!

Hello Lover The fact that I don't really understand the existence of pre-fall does not make me drool any less over the collections that are presented. I've learned to not worry about things I have...

Style do as I please it-girl...Catherine Baba

Fashionably I've become a bore. By bore I mean wearing shirts that match my pants and being concerned if my shoes go with anything I have on. Just screams I got this look off of a mannequin in a...

The Obligatory New Years New Me Post

I know, I know, things have been a little dry around these parts. What can I say I got busy, life was in overdrive, I had to redo my floors (*ahem I'm a midtown renter ahem*), the dog ate my...

this thrifty house: building a bar

Over the years my home bar has morphed from just a few bottles of liquor to a display of beautiful vintage finds with a more grown up and polished look. I found that entertaining can be fun, chic,...

Small Business Saturday and The Chic Urban Closet

Small Business Saturday is fastly approaching. After the sales of Black Friday, on Nov. 24th to show support of the great local businesses in your community shop small business. As a new small...

21 Day Thrift Challenge: Week 1

As stated in this post, I am embarking on only buying thrifted clothes for 21 days. My weekly goal is to not exceed $50. Hopefully I will keep a little extra in the bank and have more $$ to use...

21 Day Thrifting Challenge

The holidays are fast approaching, well I guess you can they have arrived. Halloween is behind us and Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are right around the corner. Inspired by this bloggers...

mixing the old with the new: black, gold, and stripes

blouse via marshall's (similar, similar), diy cropped shirt H&M (similar, similar), black jeans old navy, loafers shoe dazzle (simialr, similar), vintage coach (current bag), aldo watch, vintage...

this thrifty house: seating

My love for quality furnishings, and the fact that I adore a great find, has been amplified even further with my forays into thrifting. Whether you are keen to a shabby chic look, modern, or even...

Guest Post: My 10 thrifting tips on KPFusion

Check out my guest post on KPFusion where I offer 10 thrifting tips to make everyone a super chic thrifter.

On the Local Scene: FNO & Pouts and Winks Launch Party

This year my beloved city finally got on board with the FNO festivities. It was rather fun to get out and mingle with fashion lovers, the stylish set, and industry insiders. I had grand ambitions...

Current Beauty Obsessions: The Perfect Nude Lip

One of the most chicest lip looks is the nude lip and I have been obsessed with mastering it. While trying to obtain the perfect nude pout, I have amassed a mini nude lipstick collection. Some are...

These Jeffery Campbell wedges are utterly adorable, and yes, not actually luxe, but at over $100, not the most budget friendly wedge. However, I am a sucker for a unique detail and the cutout...

Chic Links: this week's web finds August 11

How urber chic is this remix that Chasity of The Curvy's Girls Guide to Style created. This is super smart and a wonderful display of celebrity style on a realistic budget. I loved this look soo...

Chic Opportunity: KisforKinky Wants YOU!

Are you looking to expand your fashion or beauty blogging resume or do you have a fabulous lifestyle and would love to be featured on a popular style blog, well you should hustle over to...

So Chic instagrams

Currently in love with these thick frame cat eye sunnies It's the details that make a look specialNothing like making your own popcorn. Perfect for a late night snack or an in-home date night :)I...

Beauty Alert: Sample Society

While purusing Allure.com one day I came across a post with an opportunity to join a new sample box membership. Beauty Bar in partnership with Allure is offering the luxe beauty box Sample Society....

Style Power: Target Sales!

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a super weakness for all things Target. So imagine my utter glee (I know, dramatic) to find Target sale goodness in my inbox. The folks at Target think we all...

Target x Neiman Marcus

*Clutches my pearls*!! Literally... The collaboration of all collaborations has been announced. Retail powerhouses Target and Neiman Marcus sent the internet into a frenzy with the announcement of...

the blog makeover

This blog began as my outlet to share my passion for a fashionable lifestyle. As I have gone on this journey I have deepened my understanding and drive towards my love for all things stylish not...

In My Beauty Bag: Foundations and Concealers

Continuing with the series of my top must-have beauty products du jour, todays focus is on the face; more specifically the foundation. Finding the right foundation products is essential in creating...

Mani Monday: Nude Nails

I have woefully neglected by lovely blog for the majority of May. What can I say. Life got kicked into overdrive this past month. But at any rate, Im back for the summer and I have a ton of posts...

Monday Manicure: Ikat Design

The more my personal sense of style grows, the more and more I find myself being drawn to prints. My closet is beginning to overflow with with polka dots, stripes, and florals. Even though I am...

Style Alert: Anna Dello Russo for H&M

Anna Dello Russo, style icon and editor-at-large of Vogue Japan, sent the internet in a frenzy yesterday with the announcement of her collaboration with H&M. She is designing a fabulous accessories...

Style Tip: Organize Your Vanity Part I

I stay in a gorgeous midtown turn of the century apartment. Like most older apartments in my area of the city, space is an issue. My beauty vanity needed some serious sprucing up and reorganizing....

In My Beauty Bag: Skin Care

From a clear and smooth complexion to the perfect nude pout and the right shade of mint, I have been on a beauty product extravaganza the past couple of months. I constantly get what color is that...

Monday Manicure: DIY Dotting Tool

Im on a pretty chill week with my manicure, however I did want to add just a little pizazz. What easier and simple way than mint dots on a white mani. Of course I dont own a dotting tool, but this...

Monday Manicure: Half Moons

I have a love hate relationship with OPI polishes. The shades are always soo pretty, as I am currently heads over heels for the New York City Ballet collection. However, it has been my experience...

Style Tip: Trendy looks on a budget

Trends come and go. While there are some aspects of the "it" color, print, or style dujour that will translate overtime, majority of these hot looks fade from season to season, as does my...