The first time I saw this necklace, I knew it had to be mine…let’s call it love at first sight. It is actually much more than a necklace, it is a statement piece. I first saw it in Macy’s. The only reason I didn’t take the plunge and buy it was the price on the tag…$48! I decided to wait and I am glad I did because on my most recent trip to NYC, I came across it again! This time the price was a little better at $36, so of course I bought it! I made sure to keep the rest of my outfit very simple so that it would not take away from the beauty and colors of this piece. I did spice up my footwork a bit…But the separation of busy patterns with the neutral color of the jean material made it all come together quite nicely.

Wearing Forever 21 jeans and jean shirt | Steve Madden shoes  | Stephan & Co Boutique (NYC) necklace | Gap shades

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

I have had this Polka skirt for a few seasons now, but its a great transition piece. I have worn it in the Summer, Spring and Fall and I know it will be  staple piece in my closet until the threads come loose and the fabric looks dingy. The silk knit shirt is from my favorite thrift store in Atlanta, Nearly New. I’m in love with the shoulder pads even if I look a little like an NFL linebacker. It always good to have items in your closet that can stand the test of time…

Wearing silk shirt from Nearly New Thrift Store | Forever 21 skirt | Zara shoes | Target shades

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

This past weekend a made trip to the mall and found this super cute utility vest. Now, this is not your ordinary looking utility vest…it’s a bit more dressy. I love it! The fabric is polyester, but the streamline pockets and detail make this vest super chic. I found it on the sale rack for about $50 and I just could not live without it! I can definitely transition this piece throughout my wardrobe and the changing seasons! BEST BUY OF THE WEEKEND!

Wearing Macy’s (Impluse) utility vest | Zara t-shirt | Ann Taylor skirt and vest

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

Yesterday marked the first day of Spring, but with these temperatures and wind you would think it was still Winter…Today I did a mix of the two since the weather can’t decide what it wants to do! The sweater represents Winter and my peep toe sling back shoes are calling for warmer weather. For now all I can do is hope and pray higher temperatures are in the very near future…

Wearing Zara sweater | GAP trench & trousers | Nine West shoes | Ann Taylor necklace

Call me lucky, but every time I visit the thrift store I always seem to find awesomely classic pieces. On my recent trip last weekend, I picked up this vintage Neiman Marcus pleated jean skirt (I found a few more pieces, but I will share them a little later). I absolutely love this skirt! Today, I wore my lucky skirt with this green knit turtleneck for St Patty’s day!

Wearing Zara knit shirt | Neiman Marcus (Nearly New Thrift Store) jean skirt | shoes from Dillard’s | Target belt | J Crew necklace | Forever 21 earrings | Brahmin clutch

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

It’s nearing Spring and I happier than you know! During these last few days of not so warm weather, I am trying to wear the last of my dark winter colors…

Wearing Kardashian Kollection blouse | Urban Outfitters cardigan | Skirt from TJ Maxx | Nine West shoes | J Crew necklace & bracelet | Bar III earrings

Look 1: Casual

Wearing: Gap jean jacket | H&M hoodie  and bodysuit | Rachel Roy skirt | Converse shoes | Aldo bag | Target shades

Look 2: Dressy 

Wearing Forever 21 blazer |H&M bodysuit | Rachel Roy skirt | Michael Kors shoes | Aldo bag | Target shades

 Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

Wearing Gap button down shirt | Pull & Bear camo jacket | Forever 21 shorts | Steve Madden boots | Urban Outfitters bag

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

It’s that time of year again to show all the people in your life how much you love them! Here are a few looks we love for Valentine’s Day!

Outfit 1:

Jacket: Loft

Skirt: The Edge

Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Outfit 2:

Dress: Zara

Shoes: Nine West

Bag: Aldo

Outfit 3:

Dress: Sole

Shoes: Nine West

Outfit 4:

Dress: Asos

Shoes: BCBGeneration

Mink hat & collar: vintage from Lakewood Antique Market

Outfit 5:

Vest: Bebe

Shirt: Forever 21

Skirt: BCBG Generation

Shoes: Steve Madden

Outfit 6:

Vest: Forever 21

Dress: Topshop

Shoes: Steve Madden

Happy Love Season!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia and Tamra

It is finally beginning to feel like Winter in Georgia. Yesterday was entirely way too cold…Buuuurrr! So in order to maintain a little warmth, I decided to do a layered look. Looking back I probably should have added some fur lol…oh well. Needless to say, layering is a great option in cold weather because when moving from outdoors to indoors you can add or subtract pieces based on the temperature. I love this look and it carried me through my after work activities (dinner lol) as well. All I did was change my pants to some sequin leggings and added my knitted cowl (feature here. sorry didn’t take any pictures). Oh, and if you don’t follow me on instagram (@itsme_kee and @rhoyalcandy), then you are probably noticing my new hairstyle for the first time! I cut bangs and added a little red tint!

Wearing Urban Outfitters letter jacket | Forever 21 hoodie | Victoria’s Secret t-shirt | Ann Taylor Loft pants | Steve Madden sneakers

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

Are you ready for some football! Ummm…not really, but we are ready for a full out tailgating fashion show! So, we decided to come up with 4 sports proof outfits that should carry you through the season. Honestly, if you aren’t a huge sports fan like us, then your main goal is probably going to the game to show off your threads!

Colored denim jeans are fun, relaxing and easy to style  All you need is a super cute top like this peplum shirt and a cardigan or jacket.

The everyday dress can go a loooonnng way! Style your dress with a cute scarf and a nice pair of boots and your ready for kickoff!

Plaid is an essential Fall pattern. You can dress it up or down depending on the occasion, but for tailgating we paired this look with jean shorts and Sperrys for a more casual look.

Denim on denim can be a little tricky to style. We love to pair dark denim and light denim for a contrasting look. Pair your denim with a bright colored shirt and you will stand out among the crowd.

You can’t miss with these 4 outfits. They are great for the changing seasons!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia and Tamra

STEP 2:Design

Make your signs! Get creative and use lots of colors, glitter and decorative stick-ons! We purchased pre-cut poster board and letters from Michael’s.

STEP 3:Photos

Just add props and you are ready to snap away and take all the photos you want! 

Warning: make sure you purchase a clothing rack with adjustable heights (at least 6″). We had a minor issue with ours…it was a little to short (shrugs)!

All in all our DIY photo booth was a huge hit and we had lots of fun with it!!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia, Tamra and Amanda

Wearing top from Marshall’s  | H&M skirt |  heels from Ross | NY&Co gold watch | black clutch  was handmade, from my own design

I love mixing old and newer pieces. I recently wore this outfit and I mixed this thrifted silk blouse and vintage gold necklace that I got from my grandmother. By mixing old pieces with newer trends, you can easily transition any look and give it an updated feel.

Wearing thrifted silk blouse | Ann Taylor Loft Blazer | H&M skirt | Karen Millen shoes

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

Hey guys! Here are my favorites for September! I didn’t do too much shopping this month for beauty items…I was a bit distracted with fall fashion, but nonetheless I had a ton of go to products for the month!

What were your favorite products from September? Leave a comment below!

XoXo,

Amanda

Since I have a slight obsession with my hair (what?…..insert face of shame here), I decided I was going to start a bit of a hair diary. I already talk about a lot of the products I use, so why not?!? I have always taken my hair care pretty seriously and after taking the chance and bleaching my hair I am really taking it up a notch! On my quest for mending my split ends, I will be posting updates about products and any improvements in the health of my hair!

I’m going to need some help though- so if you have any product suggestions or natural remedies for damage control PLEASE feel free to share! I would love that actually! Leave a comment below!

I also want to know if any of you have had any hair scares, ever had a style/color idea that went totally wrong? Leave a comment below!

XoXo,

Amanda

It is that time of year again…homecoming! How I miss being in school.. sort of…I miss not having any REAL life responsibility..but anyway. Well since I am way too old to be partaking in homecoming activities, I am featuring my little sister Jalynn who is 15 and in the 9th grade! This was her very first homecoming and she asked me to do her hair and makeup, and as her big sister that’s what I am here for-duh!

So, her school’s homecoming them was Night on the Nile and she really wanted to embody that Egyptian look. I think we nailed it!

When I thought of Night on the Nile, my first thought was Cleopatra and my second thought was sleek hair. So, we went for a smokey eye and a high fishtail braid pony- al la Blake Lively.
  Blake Lively
Liz Taylor as Cleopatra

I started with the hair. Jalynn’s hair is a little longer than shoulder length so we knew we were going to need to add some clip in extensions to try and get that length.

This is where the game of trial and error came in. Her hair is also on the thin side, so we wanted to make sure to cover our tracks...literally. After trying a few pieces of the clip-ins (the 3 clip weft and the 4 clip weft) I decided to use the individual 1 clip wefts. This gave me more freedom of where to place them without them being seen. I put the pieces in upside down- because if you connect them the correct way, when you brush up the back of your hair into a ponytail you will get the extra bulge (NOT HOT!).

TIP: To make this look more dramatic all you need to do is add longer extensions and more wefts.

Once I was able to secure the pieces, the look was easy from there. We just slicked back her hair into a high ponytail and I fishtailed the braid down to the end and secured with a rubber band.

If you want to learn how to fishtail you can watch my tutorial HERE.

TIP: Don’t skip on the smoothing cream for sleek looks, I recommend Bed Head’s After Party or John Frieda’s Smoothing Cream. Find those products HERE and HERE.

On to the makeup. So, Cleopatra’s eye makeup is a bit dramatic (just a tiny bit..lol) and I didn’t think that would be very appropriate for a 15 year old to be rocking this look, especially since it was a dance and not a costume party.So, we went with a more toned down gold and black smokey eye.

FACE:

I started by applying Youth Code moisturizer all over her face

Then I applied my Smashbox BB Cream in Medium all over her face using my real techniques stippling brush

To contour, I used my Milani Cream to Powder in Caramel Brown and blended that line in with the stippling brush

TIP: start your line right under the cheekbone, but do not go too far down, you shouldn’t be able to see the lines when you look straight on into a mirror.

I added MAC Sheertone blush in Sweet as Cocoa to her cheekbones and blended backwards following the contour using my real techniques blush brush

and to complete the face I used MAC Mineralized SkinFinish in Soft and Gentle to highlight her FAB cheekbones with ELF’s highlighting brush

EYES:

I first primed her lids with Urban Decay Primer Potion 

I applied BUCK from the Urban Decay Naked Palette all over her lids

In the crease, outer V and lower lashline (used an angled brush from ELF for this step), I applied  DARKHORSE (UD Naked Palette)- I blended that into her lid using Sonia Kashuk E/S blending brush

Then I patted on the gold color Half Baked  (UD Naked Palette) into the middle using the Urban Decay shadow brush

I then used SIN (UD Naked Palette) to highlight her brow bone using a shader brush I got from a myglam bag

I went and blended everything together again using a clean Sonia Kashuk blending brush

Mascara used was Sexy Curves by Rimmel

Eyebrow filled using MAC E/S in brun with the MAC 266 angled brush

LIPS:

Used a nude gloss that she had

Whew! and we are done! In the end she looked like the QUEEN of the Nile! Love you Jay!!

Feel free to share your homecoming looks or tips!! Leave a comment below!

XoXo,

Amanda

It was just one of those random weekends… You know, the weekends when you end up doing all of these unexpected things. You never know the results. Sometimes the results are good and sometimes it just ends really really bad! Good thing there is always next weekend to look forward to.

We hope you have a happy week!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia, Tamra and Amanda

So I have gained some sort of owl obsession over the past few years. I am not sure where it came from, but I love owls! I have them all over my home and I love to incorporate owls in my wardrobe.  I know it may sound a little strange, but I think they are so cute! Anyhow, I found this graphic sweater at Target for only $17, so it was definitely a must have. I have so many other ways I would like to style this sweater. I can’t wait to show you all. Stay tuned!

Wearing Martin + Osa (stores now closed) button down shirt | Owl sweater from Target | J Crew pants | Nine West shoes

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

We are hosting our first shopping meetup! Please joins us for a day of shopping with some of the most stylish fashionistas in town!!

When: October 27, 2012 @ 11 AM

Where: Lenox Mall (Atlanta, GA)

If you are interested in joining us please email filthychic@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see you there!

Wearing: American Eagle denim shirt | Thrifted sweater | INC pants | Talbots shoes

Age: 29

Occupation: Human Resource Manager

What’s your personal style?  

Right now,I cant really define my  personal. I feel like I’m in a  transitioning period. I’m trying to figure out where I fit in… I’m  not a spring chicken, but I definitely not an old maid. So I’m trying to decide what that looks like for me when it comes to my personal style.

Who/what most inspires your style?

I get inspiration from magazines, books, tv, blogs and people on the streets.  I can get inspired from just about anywhere.

What do you think makes someone stylish?

Style is such a personal thing,  so what makes someone stylish changes from person to person. Style is made up of  not just how you dress, but how you walk, talk and breath basically how you live. But there are some people who just a exude a certain kind of style and I think that comes from having a good sense of who they are and what they stand for.

Who is your favorite designer?

When it comes to clothing I don’t really have one. I just wear what I like no matter who made it, but when it comes to shoes I am Jessica Simpson/Vince Camuto kind of girl. I like the style of her shoes and most of them are comfortable.

 What’s your favorite store?

I don’t really have a favorite store, but there are some stores I must hit when I go to the mall; Macy’s, Ann Taylor, Forever 21, Zara, J Crew and Urban Outfitters.

If you would like to be featured on Street Chic please send photo submissions to filthychic@gmail.com

It’s apple season and the perfect time to make some tasty apple dishes! So since I absolutely love apples, I decided to whip up a quick batch of homemade applesauce. This recipe is quite simple and not to mention pretty darn healthy too! The prep and cook time from start to finish is under an hour!

The first step is the process of choosing your apples. the recipe I use calls for McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples. I stuck with the tart McIntosh apples (6), but for my sweet apples I switched the Golden Delicious for Ambrosia apples (2).

Next, I peeled and cut apples into 1 inch pieces. Then I boiled the apples in 1/4 cup of water. I know it may not seem like its enough water when your pour it into the pot, but the apples will create more juice when they begin to boil.

After the apples have soften to the point that they are mushy, then you know they are done (about 30 min)!

Now, mash the apples to desired consistency…Some people like chucks of apples, but I prefer to mash my apples completely.

Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Once the applesauce is done, it will need to chill for a few hours in the refrigerator. It will last up to 2 weeks.

Applesauce is one of my favorites to make! This recipe takes no time at all. It’s a great snack or side item for lunch!

Good luck and happy apple picking!

Recipe from Eatingwell.com

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

This shirt has become one of my favorites! I love that this simple t-shirt can transformed by adding some spikes and tassels. I didn’t want to do black on black so i paired it with these bright yellow jeans. I thought the silver details on the shoes made the outfit complete!

Wearing Pull & Bear spiked t-shirt | Gap jeans | Michael Kors booties | Urban Outfitters necklace

These are some beauty items I couldn’t live without! What are some of the products you love so much you have to repurchase?!? Leave a comment below!

XoXo,

Amanda

This weekend was super busy! From the zoo to birthday celebrations, we covered a lot! Fun and busy weekends call for a heavy case of Monday blues..

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia, Tamra and Amanda

Luckie Ecke is a Georgia based Youtube beauty guru (MissLuckieGirl) and King’s Corner handbag designer and we are totally in love with her handbags! We are so excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with her and giveaway one of her beautiful handbags. Yes, we are giving away this beautiful King’s Corner blue faux leather handbag below (see rules to enter at bottom of post)!

Here is a little Q&A to get to know her better!

How did you get your start making handbags and what inspires you? 

Forget Party City and costume shops  for your outfit this Halloween, it  can begin in your closet. This Pinup look can be created from items in your own closet.  All you need is a pair of high waisted shorts,  a white T-shirt , a jean jacket, scarf and a great pair of peep toe shoes. Look out for the makeup tutorial to go with this look!

Hugs & Chicness

Tamra

Halloween is right around the corner, and if you are like me and HATE spending on overpriced costumes- don’t worry Tamra and I got you covered! HERE is her outfit post for a very cute Pin Up costume that you can get right out of your own closet!

Watch my video on how to get a perfect pin up face to go with your costume! This is perfect for those last minute parties!!


Products used:

Urban Decay Naked Palette (buck, naked, creep, and gunmetal)

NYX Lip liner in 04 Caberet

MAC E/S in Brun

Elf  Shadow Stick (eyeliner side in brown)

Tarte Blush in Peaceful

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe

Milani Liquifeye eyeliner in black

Loreal Lacquer gel liner in black

Tarte creaseless concealer in tan

Benefit They’re Real Mascara

Pixi Eyeliner is Shell Sheen

TIP: I totally didn’t think to do this, ADD a MOLE!! Tamra had it in her post! ( Great suggestion Keelia!).

Have a great Halloween!! Comment below with any more costume ideas or look requests!!

XoXo,

Amanda

Taking care of my skin is very important to me! I never pop anything on my face and I also stay consistent with products that work well for me.

TIP: Use skin care that has SPF in the formula for extra skin benefits without the extra step

What skin care products are your fave?!?! Leave a comment below!

XoXo,

Amanda

Here’s an update on my mission for healthy hair!

What do you use to deep condition?! Leave a comment below!

XoXo,

Amanda

This weekend I(Keelia) celebrated my 28th birthday! I’m definitely not getting any younger, but I feel better than ever! I am so thankful to see another year and I am excited to see what this year has to bring.

On another note, Halloween is just around the corner! Amanda enjoyed a few festivities this weekend.

Do ya’ll have any exciting plans or costumes for Halloween??  We want to hear about them!

Everyone have a wonderful and productive week!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia, Tamra and Amanda

I recently purchased some new shoes for the fall season online. I was really excited because I ordered from two websites that I have never tried before: ShoeMint and Sole Society. I love both sites because the shoes are super stylish and affordable! I definitely recommend giving them a try. More details in the video below!

Peplum and stripes two ways!

Wearing Zara peplum top | H&M skirt | Sole Society shoes | Brahmin over-sized clutch

Wearing J Crew sweater | Zara skirt | Sole Society shoes

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

Wearing Foever 21 jacket | H&M bodysuit | Target skirt | Nine West Shoes

Wearing Ann Taylor cardigan and skirt | Jessica Simpson shoes

I have recently gained a new found respect for Fall. It has really never been a favorite season of mine (besides the fact that I celebrate my birthday in the Fall).  After becoming more aware of the beauty in this season, I have genuinely come to celebrate the falling leaves and cooler temperatures. So with Fall comes Pumpkin season and there is no better way to enjoy pumpkins than to indulge in a flavorful sweet treat!

This weekend I whipped up a tasty batch of pumpkin cupcakes. In order to prevent myself from  eating an entire dozen, I ended up taking them to work for a certified taste test from my co-workers…and I must say they definitely passed! I brought home 2 empty containers and the cupcakes received rave reviews! Compliments to the chief!

The first step involved gather up all the ingredients. Although the recipe calls for fresh pumpkin, I used canned pumpkin (such a great time saver)! I used a Kitchen Aid mixer to mix the ingredients together.

I placed them in the oven to baked until they passed the tooth pick test. After the cupcakes cooled, I iced them with cream cheese icing!

I sprinkled some chopped pecans and decorated with cute little candy corn!

These babies were soooooo moist and delicious! I’m actually thinking about making some more for thanksgiving…I may try switching out the pumpkin and replacing it with sweet potato.

 WARNING this recipe cures most SWEET TOOTH’S !

Happy baking!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

Recipe from Southern Food

What a great weekend for shopping! Filthy Chic had our first ever shopping meetup and we had an awesome time! Everyone found great deals and awesome pieces to add to their fashion collection! We really can’t wait for the next one!

Wishing everyone a blessed week!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia, Tamra and Amanda

First off, if this gorgeous ad and clever name didn’t spark your interest in Benefit’s They’re Real Mascara then you just cannot call yourself a beauty girl! ( I kid…) This mascara promises to lengthen and plump even the wimpiest of lashes! Here’s what Benefit had to say about their product - HERE

and they didn’t stop there! They had some research to back it up of course….

Research results:
-94% saw dramatic length and volume*
-90% saw base-to-tip curl*
-94% saw visible lift*
-100% saw long-wearing results*
-*Results observed in a consumer panel survey

First Impression:

This mascara is sexy! lol I was almost convinced it was going to turn me into the vamp from the ad! But, no really I was pretty excited about the unique brush. I’m really not crazy about thick natural bristle brushes, so this plastic brush was right up my alley.

Also, the fact is I have pretty puny lashes and hate fooling with fake ones on the regular -SO, I am always on the hunt for a mascara that actually does what it says!

The Test:

My barely there lashes were going to put this mascara to the test!

[TIP: To get more of a cat-eye look pull your wand through your  outer corner lashes at an outward angle]

I used two coats of mascara on NON-curled eyelashes…that’s right I did not even curl these bad boys!

[TIP: Do not pump your mascara wand, it actually dries your mascara out faster and it doesn't put more product on the brush which is why most people do that]

Pictures don’t lie…I noticed a significant difference in my lashes!

Highlights:

brush is FAB

doesn’t flake or smudge

pretty much does everything that it says and left me with LONGER & FULLER lashes…

Low Points:

I feel like my bottle is drying out kind of quickly, BUT it could be because I CAN’T stop using it!!

Overall:  I’d give it an 10 out of 10

Final verdict: SURVEY SAYS… we have a winner ladies- I’d DEFINITELY recommend!

Do yourself a fave and grab yourself one! This mascara will truly have you saying “They’re real, I promise!” hahaha!

You can purchase Benefit They’re Real Mascara  HERE  , HERE or HERE

Retail Price $23.00

I hope this was helpful for those wanting to try this product out!

Want me to review a product?!? Got a holy grail mascara you want brag about?!?  Leave a comment below!

XoXo,

Amanda

If you didn’t know, I am a huge Scandal Fan (like so many other fellow Americans)!! Every Thursday I am rushing home to catch the newest episode. Olivia Pope is the ultimate boss and her style is classically impeccable. She is always wearing a great suit! Her style is inspiring to the everyday working woman because you can easily recreate her looks for everyday work wear. Let’s see how I managed to pull this off!

I was so excited when I walked into H&M and found this blazer for only $39.95! It comes in so many wonderful Fall colors!

I picked up the blouse and trousers from Forever 21!  Every girl should have great pump in her closet, so don’t go wasting your pennies on a new pair…Find a pair that’s already in your closet.

You can never go wrong with a classic trench coat!

So, I did a little shopping this past weekend and picked up some new beauty products that I have been wanting to try from MAC and Ulta!

For my fellow Ulta Beauty Club members, there is just a couple more days to take advantage of the 20% of any item in the store!! Hurry, hurry!

If you would like a review on any of these products..you know what to do…leave a comment below!

XoXo,

Amanda

Last Christmas I received this wonderful blue fur coat as a gift from my best friend! Isn’t she just lovely! I never had the chance to wear it last winter, so I was really excited to style it and wear it!

Wearing Ann Taylor Loft fur coat | Forever 21 t-shirt | Urban Outfitters shorts | Sole Society boots

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

 

Ok beauties so this video is a LONG one, but I really wanted to share with you guys all of my fall fashion finds- while you can still find them! I got my items from H&M, Forever 21, Target, Ross and Marshall’s- and it was all about the deals hunny!

Have you find any great deals lately?

Thanks for watching!

XoXo,
Amanda

  Congratulations to

Lesley Milde!!!

Please send an email with your mailing to filthychic@gmail.com so that we can send your gift!

Thank you to everyone who entered the Giveaway!

Winner was selected using RANDOM.ORG

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia, Tamra, Amanda

*Special thanks to MissLuckieGirl and Kings Corner*

This weekend was all about friends! Whether enjoying dinner and a movie or some football and tailgating, life is really about  these fun moments we share with those closest to us! The food doesn’t hurt either!! Hope every one had an awesome weekend!

Wishing everyone a blessed week!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia, Tamra and Amanda

Hey guys!

I cannot even believe it is already November, but I can’t say I’m not excited about the holiday season!

Here are my favorite beauty products from this past month!

What are some of yours!?! Leave a comment below.

Thanks for watching!

XoXo,

Amanda

Alright beauties…holiday makeup collections are HERE!!! So, excited- I love the holiday season and I love all of the holiday deals even more!

I was in Ulta last week trying to take advantage of my 20% off coupon and came across this Lorac Sweet Temptations Eyeshadow Collection and I had to grab it. It includes four small candy bar themed palettes, each with four eyeshadows in it. I have never bought any Lorac products so I was excited to try it out! I am still playing around with them, so this is not a full review (if you’d like on, let me know by leaving a comment below).

I just wanted to share the collection with you guys and the eyeshadow swatches, so here they are…..

Here is the Tantalizing Dark Chocolate Palette…( I think this one is my favorite so far!!)

This palette has all of your BRONZE shadows covered!

and the swatches…..

Here is the Indulge in White Chocolate Palette

This palette is for a dramatic eye look…

and the swatches…..( Loving that black!!)

For the nude in you…the Satisfying Toffee Crunch palette

Lovely browns….

and the swatches for that

Last, but most definitely not least.. this pretty plum palette Tease Me Truffles

Can’t get enough of purple eye shadows!

and the swatches…

So there it is! Lorac’s Sweet Temptations Eyeshadow collection retails for $36.00 and can be found at Ulta [HERE]

Hope this helps those of you thinking about purchasing,  I am enjoying them!

XoXo,

Amanda

Fall is the perfect time for maxi dresses and boots. I love this dress because I can wear it all year round…perfect with a oversized sweater for Winter! For the Fall season I paired it with a leather jacket and boots.

Wearing BCBG Maxazria maxi dress | Jolt leather jacket (from TJ Maxx) | Gap belt | Jessica Simpson boots | Urban Outfitters necklace | Aldo handbag | Fashionable spiked bracelet

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

Wearing:  Mustard JCP mini skirt |White and black polka dot Target blouse| Cognac Steve Madden Military Style boots|Forever 21 Jean Vest, with my everyday gold charm bracelet | Michael Kors watch

Name: Ebonee  R. Mayo-Mitchell

Age: 28

Occupation: Human Resources Communication Specialist/ Doctoral Student in Higher Education Administration

What’s your personal style?

I don’t necessarily have a personal style but I’m told often I am Colorful

What movie character would best describe your style?

Carrie Bradshaw ( Sex in the City) because most people would not attempt to go out in the street in some of those outfits that I would go out in. My Bottom portion of the outfit usually gets attention (skirt and shoes). I also get a lot of that’s cute on you but I don’t think I can pull it off.

What your favorite designer?

I do not have a favorite designer

Where do I find the best deals?

Everywhere !!! Fashion to Figure, Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, Asos, Forever 21, Nordstrom, Target, JCPenny, Koi Kulture

What’s one item on my wish list?

Leather peplum dress

Just in time for Thanksgiving I attempted to roast my very first whole chicken! I was so nervous because for some reason I associate the word roasting with tons of preparation and long cook times. I wasn’t so off with the cook time though, but the rest took no time at all!

I purchased a 4 1/2 lb chicken from my local grocery store. When I got home I rinsed the chicken and began preparing it for the oven (set oven to 425 degrees). I then stuffed the chicken with half a lemon and a few springs of rosemary and thyme (I also stuffed some onions in the cavity for extra flavor). After that, I rubbed the chicken in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper! Coat the bottom of the pan with orange juice and the chicken is ready to bake for about an hour and fifteen minutes. Make sure you periodically baste your chicken while it is baking.

The finished result was so tender and juicy…quite divine!

This afternoon I whipped up this tasty wrap for lunch and filled it with sliced  roasted chicken!

Very filling and there are so many ways to serve it! I plan on making creations all week!

Recipe from Stacy Snacks!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

I purchased this oversized cardigan from Urban Outfitters last Winter. I love how thick it is and not to mention the pockets!

Wearing Xhilaration dress (Target) | Urban Outfit cardigan |  Enzo Angiolini boots | Ann Taylor Loft necklace

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week! In preparation, we are accomplishing 2 things: pushing extra hard in the gym and finding the most perfect Thanksgiving attire. All in efforts to make room for all the turkey and pie that will be consumed!

1. The Casual Look

Wearing Forever 21 Blazer | Urban Outfitters Blouse | Tablots Jeans | Nine West Shoes

Wearing Urban Outfitters cardigan | Polo Ralph Lauren button up | Ann Taylor Loft leggings | Minnetonka moccasins | Chicos necklace

Look 2 is super casual and provides lots of room for an expanding belly!  Here we pair these leggings with an over-sized button up shirt. Elastic is your best friend during the holidays!

2. The Dressy Look

Wearing Bebe Leather Vest | BCBG Generations Dress | Chicos Necklace

This electric blue flowing dress will disguise any distress from over eating. Throw on a leather vest to give the outfit an edge. Now your comfortable and stylish!

Wearing H&M dress | Ann Taylor Loft vest | ShoeMint pumps

Prints, prints, prints! The best way to camouflage a bulging belly is to cover it with a busy print! This look is paired with a faux fur vest to hide any additional belly bulge that the print may not cover!

Yes, Thanksgiving is a day for food, fun and family, but that doesn’t mean  that style is forgotten. With any of these four outfits you can be comfortable and stylish.

What do you plan on wearing this Thanksgiving?

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia and Tamra

Hey guys!

Here are a few of my latest fall/winter lip finds!

What are some of yours?!? Leave a comment below!

XoXo,
Amanda

Impromptu trips to the mall almost always lead to unexpected purchases…I just couldn’t resist this jewel tone collarless blazer from BeBe. Not to mention is was on SALE!! I never ever skip the sale racks!

Wearing Kardashian Kollection button-up | BeBe blazer | H&M skirt & collar necklace| Charles David shoes

Hey Beauties!!

So you already know..I HEART Fall and this tag was going around on YouTube. So, I thought it’d be fun!

Let me know what you HEART about fall! Leave a comment below!

Thanks for watching!!

XoXo,

Amanda

Hey Beauties!

Here is a quick tutorial for a makeup look I did that was very fitting for fall!
Hope you like it!!!

Thanks so much for watching!
XoXo,
Amanda

Hey Beauties!

Here is my flawless face routine using a bb cream instead of foundation!
Hope you find this helpful.

You can get a good idea about how much coverage by looking at the darker freckles/age spots not really sure what they are lol on my left cheek (right on camera) and see how they are pretty much disappeared by the end!

Thanks for watching
XoXo,
Amanda

Hey Beauties,
Tis the season…for lots and lots of shopping! LOL I am terrible at Christmas shopping because for every one gift I buy for someone else I feel the need to buy something for myself. One for you, one for me…smh. Here are some of my most recent finds!

Thanks for watching!

XoXo,
Amanda

It’s Monday and I am still dreaming of my extended weekend! I wish I could just rewind and do it again. We spent this weekend enjoying our families and recovering from the massive amount of food that was partaken!. After a little rest and recharge, it was time for a little black Friday shopping! We were able to find a few goodies. How about you?

Now, its time to get those Christmas decorations up!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving….wishing you a great week!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia, Tamra and Amanda

Because of the gloomy and rainy weather, I opted for pants today. It was quite warm earlier in the day so layering was a perfect option.  I can’t tell you how much I am loving my heart sweater from Target!! It is so versatile and you can dress it up or down depending on the occasion.

Wearing Mossimo sweater from Target | Forever 21 collared blouse | faux leather jacket from TJ Maxx | Urban Outfitters trousers | Nine West shoes

Wearing Forever 21 Tank top | Gap jean jacket | Bar III maxi skirt | Urban Outfitters boots | Steve Madden scarf

Today was a day full of wondering around the city. The weekend is never complete without shopping and a great restaurant!

Wearing Urban Outfitters dress and boots | H&M cardigan and tube top | J Crew bracelet | Forever 21 bag

Wearing Urban Outfitters dress (find here on sale) | Ann Taylor Loft  cape | Vince Camuto boots | Banana Republic belt | J Crew bracelet and earrings

Wearing ASOS sweater | H&M skirt | Forver 21 booties

Wearing American Apparel bodysuits (blue and lace) | Forever 21 jacket | Vintage tuxedo trouser | Jessica Simpson shoes

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Here are just a few holiday options I styled for parties, dinners, and small gatherings this season. I hope you enjoy them!

Wearing Ann Taylor blouse | Urban Outfitters Sequin jacket | Forever 21 faux leather skirt | Charles David shoes

Wearing  dress from Macy’s |  Vince Camuto Shoes

Wearing Zara peplum jumpsuit | ShoeMint shoes

Wearing Forever 21 dress and jacket | Urban Outfitters tights | Jessica Simpson shoes

Wearing Ann Taylor top | Talbots blazer  | TopShop shorts | Nine West shoes

Wearing Zara dress | Forever 21 tights | Calvin Klein pumps

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia and Tamra

My favorite season for fashion is Spring/Summer because everyone is free to try different styles and many different colors!

I do not have a fashion icon. I just love fashion it doesn’t matter who is wearing it as long as it looks good on them.

The types of women that shop at fancy habit are trendy women looking for quality clothing at great prices. The pieces I choose can be worn in different ways. You can create different styles out of one item to get the most for their money.

My style is a more comfortable style. On a casual I like to put on a comfortable top, skinny pants, and wedge topping it off with a scarf and jewelry. You will rarely see me in flats because I’m so short.

It is kind of hard for me to pick one item. I love a nice blazer. I would pick the studded blazer. It can be dressed up to go over a dress or paired with some pants and boots. It can also be worn with silver or gold jewelry. You have different options when wearing this blazer.

We are looking to partner with more quality brands to offer more items online. Getting out in the community, doing more fashion shows and events in the area.

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia and Tamra

Wearing H&M t-shirt | Ann Taylor Loft leather jacket and skirt | Sole Society booties |

I purchased this dress from a thrift store a last year and I FINALLY got around to wearing it! It was truly a jewel in the rough. I wanted to keep it’s vintage vibe so I paired it with some non-platform peep-toe pumps and vintage  gold accessories.  I am so in love with fur this season. It gives the outfit just the right amount of glam!

Wearing Thrifted dress (from Nearly New Thrift Shop in Atlanta) | Ann Taylor Loft fur vest | Urban Outfitters belt | J Crew necklace and bracelet | Michael Kors watch | Enzo Angiolini shoes

Today marks the first day of winter and boy is it FREEZING!!! It’s the kind of cold that makes you want to stay inside snuggled under a blanket while watching movies! We braved the cold for a few minutes to take some pictures, but we didn’t last very long!

Wearing sweater from TJ Maxx | Forever 21 vest and bag |  Ann Taylor Loft trousers

Wearing Forever 21 denim shirt and jeans | Pull & Bear camo jacket | Urban Outfitters boots

Happy Friday!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia and Tamra

As a little girl, I used to love watching A Different World, which was a spin-off sitcom of the Cosby Show! Recently a friend of mine had one of these “Hillman” sweatshirts on and I immediately screamed “I want one”!!! Needless to say I finally got my hands on one and I could not wait to style and wear it! if you have never seen an episode of A Different World, just watch the clip below.

Wearing Sweatshirt from www.hillmanbookstore.com | Kardashian Kollection polka dot shirt | Forever 21 skirt and bag | Urban Outfitters boots

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

Tomorrow marks the last day of 2012 and we must say it was a great year in the world of fashion!! We just wanted to recap a few of our favorite outfits post from this year. We can’t wait to see what fashion statements will be made in 2013!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia and Tamra

Wearing Ellen Tracy blazer (thrifted) | Ann Taylor blouse | Urban Outfitters skirt | Audrey Brooke booties

Wearing Ann Taylor  Loft blouse and skirt | Ann Taylor fur scarf | Michael Kors pumps

Happy New Year! We are wishing everyone a productive and awesome year. Make it fabulous and may all your dreams come true in 2013!

Hugs & Chicnesss

Keelia and Tamra

Wearing Xntrik Collection wrap (Sole) | Ann Taylor Loft turtle neck | H&M leggings | Jessica Simpson shoes

Wearing: Stein Mart wrap| TJ Maxx jacket & skirt| Jessica Simpson shoes

Wearing Forever 21 sweater and hat  | DKNY blazer (vintage and thrifted) | The Limited velvet trouser | Guess shoes | Ann Taylor Loft necklace | J Crew bracelet | MK watch

Wearing Ann Taylor Loft blouse, skirt and long cardigan | DKNY watch |  frames from Cherry Bomb

Wearing Zara t-shirt | Urban Outfitters cardigan | American Eagle skirt | Forever 21 booties | Aldo laptop bag | Vintage fur collar | Initial necklace from Anthropology

I purchased these wedges  at the end of Summer last year, but I decided I didn’t want to wait for the Spring to wear them again! So, I paired them with black tights, dress and jacket (which you can never go wrong with) and off I went!

Wearing H&M dress | Liz Claiborne jacket | Nine West shoes | Aldo handbag | Ann Taylor necklace (pearl pendant) | J Crew bracelet

Wearing Urban Outfitters t-shirt | Sonia Rykiel cardigan (Thrifted) | Obey jeans | Forever 21 earrings and beanie | J Crew necklace

Lately I have been totally into FUR!!! It goes with everything and easily transfers from day to night! Tamra and I came across this cute little green house while scouting out photo locations. It actually turned out to be a Boy Scout meeting house. I feel like my outfit and I fit right into the scenery!

Wearing Gap t-shirt | Martin + Osa  jean shirt (Store closed) | Ann Taylor Loft fur vest | Zara camo trousers | Vince Camuto shoes

HUGS & CHICNESS

Keelia

I purchased these booties a few years back, but I never really put them to good use. Since the weather has cooled, these have become my go to on most weekends. They are the perfect combination of casual and comfy!  

Wearing H&M blazer | Martin + Osa shirt | American Eagle skirt | Booties from Lulus.com | Bag from Loehmanns

Wearing Pull & Bear camo jacket | Urban Outfitters dress | Booties from Lulus.com | Forever 21 necklace

Do you have a favorite pair of weekend shoes???

Wishing you all an awesome weekend!

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

This beautiful blue anorak from GAP is the newest addition to my overflowing coat closet. I Love this coat because of the vibrant color and casual style. Most of the other coats I own are a little more on the dressy side, so I was so excited when I took the plunge and purchased this anorak. Of course I waited until it was on super sale! It was originally $168, but I purchased it for $60!! It has really become one of my favorite coats to wear this season.

Wearing Gap Anorak | Banana Republic button-up | Urban Outfitters sweater | Express Jeggings | Zara collar necklace | Enzo Angiolini boots

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia

We were recently sent these lovely handmade scarfs from macy mary jane. They are absolutely beautiful and extremely well made. These will definitely keep your neck your on a cold winter day! Here are a few pics of how we styled our scarfs!

Wearing blouse from TJ Maxx| Else jeans| Scarf from macy mary jane

Wearing GAP t-shirt | Forever 21 denim shirt & leather vest | skirt from TJ Maxx | Steve Madden Booties | Scarf from macy mary jane

View more from the macy mary jane collection here

Here are a few close ups…

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia and Tamra

Affordable Beauty, Style and 2013 Fashion Trends

Even on a tight budget, it’s easier more than ever to dress like a fashionista and wear the latest trends. You don’t have to have big bucks to purchase couture, you simply have to have the right resources to dress your best and look like you’re about to strut your stuff on the runway.

One of the most affordable and chic places to shop this year is Forever 21. With their trends constant and stores growing more than ever, you can easily find a two-story Forever 21 in your local mall. I’ve easily found chic button-ups for my beau in the sale section for a mere $3, and suede booties for just $30.

When dressing for the New Year, you’ll want to find inspiration so you can stay updated on what is being worn on the runway. Use Pinterest to find your favorite looks and get ideas when pairing outfits while out shopping. You can find many of these same accessories and items in H&M and Forever 21. When I find any fashion piece I love, I try to first ask myself if it’s something I’d see in my favorite magazine.

Pinterest is also a great way to get ideas on making your own jewelry. There are easily thousands of chunky necklaces, gold bracelets, and earring tutorials that you can do right in your own home at an incredibly affordable price.

Shopping online is perhaps one of the easiest and best ways I shop and find the best deals. Sites like ShoeDazzle, StyleMint, Stella & Dot, and Birchbox all sell top-notch trendy items that won’t break the bank, but will keep you looking fabulous! You can also compare deals on Wanelo and enter your style so these websites can pick the best choices for your taste.

It’s important to remember that if you’re going to be fabulous fashionista, you’re going to have to take risks. Even though it may be hard to dress out of your usual box, you can still choose attire that fits your personality, but is still trendy and beautiful. As the fashion world evolves, so should you.

For 2013, don’t just feel your best, look your best by dressing in the latest, affordable trends!

Anya Sarre is one of Hollywood’s most influential trendsetters. A nationally recognized celebrity stylist, Sarre is known for her impeccable eye and ability to tie any look together with the perfect accessory. Named “Best Television Fashion Stylist” for her appearances on Entertainment Tonight, The Insider and countless other media outlets, Sarre is the go-to fashion expert for Hollywood’s biggest celebrities.

Last week we had the opportunity to attend the Caught in the Clutch press dinner! We able to view the Valoh clutch collection and meet the founder Topaz Thomas. The collection consist of utilitarian inspired clutches that can be worn around your waist, on the shoulder or on your wrist. Clutches range in price from $49.99-$69.99. These multi-functional bags can easily take you from day to night or casual to dressy! You know we love multifunctional accessories, so these get FOUR thumbs up from Filthy Chic!!

“Vane”

“Nova”

Founder Topaz Thomas wearing “Nacelle” clutch

View the entire collection at www.valoh.com

Follow Valoh!

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: valohapparel

Hugs & Chicness

Keelia and Tamra

Lately I have been wearing leopard print with everything. I’ve just been having fun mixing leopard with bright colors and patterns! It’s kinda become my new neutral…

Wearing Forever 21 skirt & sweater | Sugar Lips (Macy’s) blouse | Ann Taylor Loft tights | Steve Madden booties