Wild about Color!

Submitted by Sira D'Arpino - City Chic Image Consultants

Unleash your animal instincts, with zebra-striped tunics, leopard-spot bags, and sassy  dresses! This Spring has so much incredible color inspiration that even animal prints are taking on new hues!  Some of the same rules still apply when wearing neutral or colorful prints such as these:


Rule #1: Only one item can be an animal print otherwise it takes on the look of a costume. One item is more than enough to pull off this look.

 

Rule #2:  Pair it with solid coordinating colors.  Turn to your neutrals like black, white and denim to keep the look both sassy and classy!
                                                                                                             

Sira D'Arpino
City Chic Image Consultants
http://www.citychicri.com/
citychicri@yahoo.com
401.525.1494



Save or Splurge ?

post submitted by Sira D'Arpino - City Chic Consultants

       With Spring kicking in to high gear, everyone is asking me, “What should I spend money on for my wardrobe? What clothing is considered an investment, and what pieces should I just buy on sale or at a discount store?”

       My advice is to splurge on basics, and save on trends. Basics should be timeless, lasting a while because they are of good quality, and have a long shelf life in your closet.

 Here are some examples:

Splurge on:

Suits:      as you know from our Ten Ways to Suit Up blog, a suit can take you a long way and provide endless options.

So you want to get a really good one and have it tailored to fit

(City Chic does custom alterations!)

Shoes: I always recommend people buy good shoes. There is no need to suffer for style, and there is nothing fashionable about blisters!

Jeans:A good pair of jeans (now, before you disagree, think of how often you wear jeans! If you look and feel good in a pair of jeans, you will wear them all the time. So it needs to be high quality to wear well, and the cost-per-use will average out to your benefit.)  

Save on:
Seasonal clothing: Most seasonal clothing can be found at amazing prices after the season is done, so it makes sense to shop around for next season and find a classic shape.

Trends and fads: Here today, gone tomorrow fashion trends should not cost an arm and a leg!

Accessories, especially costume jewelry: There is nothing like finding that fun, funky necklace on the sale display or getting those cute hoop earrings at the BOGO sale. Don’t spend a lot on accessories and trendy jewelry–save your money for diamonds, ladies!

 

Sira D'Arpino
City Chic Consultants
citychicri@yahoo.com
401.525.1494

Why do women LOVE to wear jewelry?

Submission by Meus Kaveny, Stella & Dot Jewelry

Why do women LOVE to wear jewelry?  Different reasons, for sure.  Some wear them to showcase their personality.  Others wear them to show how they are feeling that day.  Still others wear them for the sentimental memories their jewelry pieces bring. 

I wear my Stella & Dot jewelry because I want to look chic & stylish.  Jewelry can do that, especially Stella & Dot (that’s a little plug ).

Anyway, whatever your WHY is, you will love reading this article.  It’s has wonderful advice on HOW to wear your jewelry. 

Should I go for a statement piece?  

Should I mix silver & gold? 

 What’s the right necklace length for which neckline? 

 What kind of jewelry is appropriate for my age and body type? 

 Melissa Kagan answers these questions in JEWELRY DOS & DON’TS – WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.  (Click to Read on…)

Cheers,

Meus Kaveny

Stella & Dot Jewelry