...And the winnner is...

Fashion Food Culture LifeHere's the winning entry:You just won this fabulous handmade necklace, which I'll actually be making sometime this weekend for you! Congratulations!Waterfall Bebe (click for details)Thanks to everyone for playing - be sure to check back for next month's contest!Fashionably Yours,:) Diana

Golden Metallic Beauty Palette

There's something about makeup palettes...they're simple, fun, and usually pretty affordable. I dunno, but it seems like I've been eyeing every makeup palette that's come out by either Bobbi Brown or Benefit that's come out lately (read in the last 5 years). Anywho, if you're asking yourself "What kind of makeup should I buy for spring 2007?" then check out the super cute new color palette by

First Entries Are Up

Ok lovelies! I've finally gotten all the entries up I have so far. Remember, I'm doing the drawing for the winner of a beautiful sterling silver and freshwater pearl, handmade by yours truly, tomorrow night - prolly around 9PMish. Get your entries in before then if you want to get in on the action.Click here for details on the contestClick here to see the entries so far(if you've emailed me your

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Not sure if the cold weather hit your area of not, but with the temps dropping in the Carolinas, I was hitting up my sweater box and digging out my bulkiest one this morning to pair with my fuzzy boots - a cotton waffle-knit top makes the look a bit "woodsy":Beige/White Striped Waffle Long-sleeved top - GapBeige Wrap-Sweater - Brooks BrothersSkinny Dark-wash Jeans - GuessFuzzy Boots - Banana

Hot Date Outfit

Tonight I had a hot date with some of my girlfriends, so I wanted to do a casual chic look (but more chic than casual), so I put this little number together. What do you think, darlings?Green Cotton and Silk top - To the MaxSkinny Jeans - GuessMetallic & Sparkly pumps - Charles DavidMetallic bronze Clutch - I dunnoVintage Lucite Earrings - Handmade by me (click for details)

Hot Tod's

Darn you, Tod's. Why do you torture me so?Image and purse from eLuxury.com (click for details)Is this purse sass or what?! This will be especially hot for spring with white still being such a hot color. This purse would surely make you the envy of every girl in the room. C'est chic, n'est-ce pas?

Fashion Friend Week Finale 1/26/07

Check out all the hotness going on in the blogosphereCouture in the City blogs about Must Have Shoes by Isabella FioreImage and Shoes from eLuxury.com (click for details)Shop Diary gives us the scoop on the latest Miu Miu S/S 2007 Ad CampaignKiss Me, Stace asks if Large Bags are In or Out and debates the health effects.The Daily Obsession shows us some of her faves of the Derek Lam SP07 Bag

Contest - What's In Your Closet

My regular shopaholic readers have probably noticed already that I didn't have a contest this month. That's b/c I couldn't get ahold of the featured designer for the month. Luckily, I happen to be a designer myself, so I'm going to give away one of my latest handmade creations. I just finished putting the final touches on this # and it's so hot off the work bench, I haven't even had the chance to

Celebs at Fashionweek - a la Glam.com

While browsing the "Celebs at Fashionweek" story on Glam.com (click to view), there were a couple photos that totally caught my eye.Is it just me or does Avril Lavigne look like "Punk Rock Barbie" here?Avril Lavigne, Heather Graham, Christina Milian, and Petra Nemcova at the Diesel show at restaurant Cipriani in New York for Fashionweek 2007.Jaime, if you're reading this, can I borrow this dress

My "It Bag"...I Wish

I found it! The perfect "Shopaholic D It Bag" for Spring 2007! You guys know turquoise is my color! While everyone else is out shopping for the cobalt/yellow look (more on that to come soon), I'll so be rocking this fab-oo tote by Tod's:Tod's Miky Easy Media Bag - "only" $1,295.00...and then I'll wake up...oh well...my blue Kenneth Cole is pretty cute...le sigh...

Pamper Yourself For Less Than $10

It's a "blah" time of the year for most people...the weather is cold and dreary, the holidays have just ended, and while you're sooo ready to break out your spring clothes (or is that just me?), you're stuck in wool sweaters and boots. Well, I can't help you with the weather, but I can offer some suggestions for way to pamper yourself, and better yet, pamper yourself on a budget! Yes ladies, you

Trend Alert - Metallics Are Hot for Spring 2007

You want it, you got it. The first response I got to my previous question/post was for a pair of metallic platforms on my shoe rack. I decided to do a group shot and went with "metallic shoes," since metallics are going to be so hot again this year (see my "Looks to Keep" post for more info)My metallic shoes(Left to Right)Top 2 Sandals - Nine West Greek Style Sandals & Silver Flip Flops by

My Shoe Collection

I got great reponse to my shoe closet post, and based on comments and emails, it seems a few of you guys just may be interested in seeing more of my shoe collection...soooooo....first person to post which of my shoes you want to see gets to pick which shoes I shoot for my next post. Let me know if you want to see peep toes or flats or wedges or strappy or whatever. Just leave a comment and I'll

Trend Alert - Bright Shoes, Bright Bags - Spring 2007

Ok, so I've listed this post under "Trend Alert," but who can ever really guess that for sure. However, what I do know is that I've decided to adopt the bright shoe/bag look for my personal style - I've actually been feeling this style for quite some time. Any long time readers will remember most of the following bright accessories in some past posts, but I've been really feelin the whole "bright

If Only It Were This Easy...

Fashion Friend Week Finale 1/19/07

My fashion friends help you get the red carpet look without the celebrity price tag...Well Played, Jennifer Hudson, Couture in the City Fashion BlogJennifer Hudson in satin Prada (source)Newcomer Jennifer Hudson (Effie from Dreamgirls) gets major props from us for pulling off the devils' fabric, satin. Luxe as it is, even when you are waif thin like Kiera Knightly, satin can be a dangerous fabric

Preppy/Work Chic

There's something about button downs...it seems like when you wear them like you're supposed to (and by that I mean not ripped or tied up to show off your midriff) there's just something that screams preppy! I paired one of my work wardrobe must-haves - one of my non-iron Brooks Brothers button downs with red and pink stripes - with some dressy khakis, wool cardigan and brown boots.It just

Monday...err...Tuesday Poll - How Many Shoes Do You Have?

So, my co-worker asks me the other day, "How many pairs of shoes do you have?" I don't really think of myself as a big shoe person, though I have been making more of an effort lately to grow my shoe stash. So, when she asked me how many shoes I had, I thought...not thaaaaat many. I told her I didn't know, and counted them up after work that day...to my surprise, I have somehow accumulated 51

Cooking Chic

Not only do I shop chic...I like to cook chic too! Check out the gourmet dessert I made on The Chic LifeClick here to see the story

Super Cute Summer Shoes

How cute are these shoes?! A steal at only $25 and a total necessity for anyone who'll be making trips outdoors to sunbathe this coming spring or summer 2007.I'm sure we've all had the unforgettable experience of walking on too-hot beach sand or unwittingly stepping onto a sun-drenched pool surface...ouch! Where are cute flip flops when you need them? Sure, you could toss on your same ole'

Fashion Friend Week Finale 1/12/07

Oops! I forgot to do my weekly blog summary...my bad! Here goesDeep Cuts, Couture in the City Fashion BlogSienna Miller - SourceThough Sienna Miller's days as an "It" girl are likely coming to an end (as is her signature "boho-chic" look), she's still making waves as a fashion headliner.Read more at Couture in the City (click here)Website Review: ChickAdvisor.comWhat: ChickAdvisor.com Why: Need

Hot Handmade Belts for Spring!

I don't know about you, but even though I've seen very little winter weather, I'm still super ready for spring! Ahhh....sunny beaches, white sand, blue-green water, sun bathing, wearing skirts & flip flops...but I digress. If you're as ready for spring as I am, why not start shopping for spring 2007 worthy accessories? Check out the super hot, handmade belts over at Plays With Mud. Not only are

Deal Alert - Extra 20% off BlueFly Shoes Today

For any late-night shoppers, hurry up and head over to BlueFly.com to save an extra 20% on all shoes. The deal only lasts till 6am 1/15, so get to shopping.Any ladies lucky enough to be a 6 1/2 should strongly consider these fab Christian Louboutin heels. Christian Louboutin yellow leather 'Seersocket' t-strap sandals (click for details)With yellow being such a hot color for Spring 2007, you

Casual Chic

Here's basically what my outfit looked like yesterday...I had on different boots, but I think I prefer the look overall like this. I really love these freakin Via Spiga boots...I could almost wear them everyday...what a great investment!?Anywho, I've been shopping the sale over at Banana Republic this week and got this fab dolman style sweater. I really wanted to buy this when I first saw it on

The Perfect Shopaholic Notecard

While browsing my fave online boutiques, I found the perfect shopaholic notecards on The Glam Boutique's web shop:Born to Shop Note cards - I love the fun boxes and bags!For a mere $10, you get 10 notecards and envelopes AND you even get to personalize the card with your fave font (selected from their super huge list of sample fonts) and your fave color out of the roughly 20 available - from Baby

Professional Chic

Yesterday, I saw The Devil Wears Prada for the first time. It was awesome! Loved the fashion, the clothes, the glamour, but I must say that I thought the boyfriend was being a jerk...she only had to work hard for one year to get in a better position to take on a job she really wanted. Some people spend half their life doing this, so what's one year?! Anyhow, I'm going off on a tangent now...

Deal Alert - Extra 10% off BlueFly Today

Until 6:30 am 1/9/07, save an extra 10% off new arrivals - no coupon code necessary...the discount is already taken, and there are tons of great items just waiting for purchase. Take this lovely dress, for example:This Betsey Johnson gold floral scalloped lace dress is just screaming to be purchased. I'm hearing the cries, but I'm already over my budget for shopping for January...besides, I

Looks to Keep for Spring 2007 - Part 2

More fabulous looks you can keep on rockin'(For the first 4 looks, see Looks to Keep for Spring 2007 - Part 1 - click here)5. Peep ToesImage & Shoes from Banana Republic - Smooth platform peep-toe pumpclick for detailsGet a classic pair of peep toes for a chic spring style - easily dresses up jeans or khakis and would be super cute with a khaki skirt. Any peep toe style will do - there are fab

Cole Haan - My New Love

Cole Haan is addictive...you get one shoe and you want them all! Most of you read that I got the TIVONA AIR SLING shoes by Cole Haan a couple weeks ago, and I'll be doing a review on those once I get some more wear out of them. But anywho, when I was in the Cole Haan store, I also had my eye on these babies:CHARLIZE AIR PUMP (click for details)These remind me a little of the platform Louboutins

Fashion Friend - Couture in the City on New Years Resolution

Fashion friend, Couture in the City's Wendy O, writes: The "Take Care of Me" New Years Resolution, Couture in the City Fashion BlogBritney Spears has recently been quoted by People magazine as making it her New Year's resolution to "Take Care of Me." Britney, we couldn't agree with you more!We'll let your personal trainer/nutritionist/guru/spiritual guide or whatever help you on the inside, but

Preppy Chic - Thanks Hun!

My wonderful SO just happened to remember me trying on this Brooks Brothers arglye cashmere sweater a few weeks back and managed to get it for me just in time for Christmas...it's sooooo soft and comfy and I just love it to bits! I paired it with a non-iron Brooks Brothers button-down in light pink to take the preppy level up a notch. Toss on some Banana Republic jeans and Sperrys (b/c I wore

My Weekend Project - Shabby Chic

How do you like my weekend project?

Shopping Spree

Oh dear, fellow shopaholics...I've been bad. I know you're supposed to pretty much stick to buying stuff for other people during the holidays, but I couldn't help myself:It started off innocently enough...these shoes are Max Studio - retail $150 but only about $35 for me...not too shabby, eh?Then things headed downhill when I stopped in Kenneth Cole...just to look, of course. Dangerous last

Vote For Me on Glam.com!

Glam.com is having a little contest with their Glam network blogs, and I'd love to have my fave readers' help! Polls should open January 3rds, so please vote for me! :)

Looks to Keep for Spring 2007 - Part 1

Worry not shopaholics...all that hard work shopping last season will not go to vain this season. Here are some trends that I'm predicting you can keep for Spring 2007:1. WhiteImage and Dress from Nordstrom.com - Nanette Lepore 'Ahoy There' Eyelet Dress(click for details)Remember how white was such a huge color last spring/summer? I don't think shoppers or designers have quite gotten over the

Kick Off the New Year With Jewelry!

You've toiled away for the last couple months, picking out the perfect presents for your friends, family, and loved ones, so you should treat yourself to a little somethin, somethin to congratulate yourself. And, just in time, I'm having a sale on your favorite DCL jewelry designs so you can save up to 40% on those designs you've been drooling overCheck out the Pacific Dream collection - now on

Shopaholic Fashion Question

One of the contest entries, Shopaholic sweetie Christiana, asks "I love the blue paired with the orange trim, kinda fun - but what to wear with it?"Here are her outfit basics: As soon as I saw the cute round-toe pumps and adorable sweater, the first thing that popped into my mind was a flowy white skirt. For fab, classic-cut skirts, I like to shop Banana Republic. They offer high quality styles

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! What are your New Year's resolutions??

December Contest Winner Selected!

And the winner is.....*drumroll please*Entry #2 by My Flying Carpet! Here's the winning entry:The other contest entries can be viewed by clicking hereI had great response for this contest - thank you sooo much to everyone who entered! Sorry you didn't win :( but you can play again next month...er...this month, since technically it's January already.Special thanks to Twospace Studio for donating