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Showing posts with label WE LOVE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WE LOVE. Show all posts
Monday, September 23, 2013
Cozy up your Home this Fall...
Monday, September 16, 2013
A Few of our Fall Faves...
We took an unexpected summer hiatus, but the Chic & Awe duo is back, and just in time for our favorite season too! Here are a few of our favorite things this fall...
You can view even more of our fall faves over on Pinterest!
XOXO,
Lauren & Amber
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Cute Correspondence
We're big fans of snail mail here at Chic & Awe – isn't the best when you get an unexpected card in your mailbox from a friend? When we first saw the "holla back, yo" card on Pinterest, we knew we had to track down the designer and we found it! Enter Spoon & Sailor, a small letterpress studio based in Rhode Island. Her cards feature the perfect one-liners, don't you agree?
We're also loving the witty animal cards...
Have you come across any great stationery companies recently? Kate Spade and Rifle Paper Co. are two of our faves!
XOXO,
Lauren & Amber
Friday, April 5, 2013
Monogrammed Handbags
At Chic & Awe, we couldn't agree more with Reese Witherspoon's quote, “My rule is, if it’s not moving-monogram it!” We are in love with all of these chic options for everyday use...
Lauren has used the BLVD Sunday Tote on the regular for the last few years -- it's highly recommended!
Which one is your fave?
XOXO,
Lauren & Amber
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
House Portraits
We are in love with the idea of a custom house portrait -- whether it's for a first home or forever home, we can't think of a better gift for the person in your life who has everything!
There are so many different artists on Etsy to choose from, but here are a few of our favorites...
Artists from the top right:
XOXO,
Lauren & Amber
Monday, March 18, 2013
Chic & Awe's St. Patty's Weekend...
The Chic & Awe duo went all out for St. Patrick's Day! Here are few snapshots from our weekend...
On Friday we shared our suggested St. Patty's Day Soiree outfit and here's our friend Maria rocking the ensemble! Aren't The Greissings the cutest!?!
How was your weekend? Were you Irish for the day like us ;-)
We rocked mint green nails (we're both obsessed!)
We had stout tastings and Black & Tans...
Lauren made cheddar bacon meatloaf (so amazing) & shamrock shaped dinner rolls
Amber gifts her husband Micah with something at every holiday (what a lucky guy!)
Lauren's (very Irish looking) niece Isla couldn't be any sweeter!
Amber stocked up for the holiday & washed pretzel sammies down with Lucky You Pale Ale for lunch
Lauren indulged in both Irish Car Bomb and Shamrock Shake-flavored cupcakes - so good!
And we topped off the weekend with homemade Guinness Floats for dessert!
Necklace: J.Crew (in stores, not online) // Bracelet: J.Crew (old, similar style here)
Dress: Shoshanna // Tights: Hue // Shoes: Ann Taylor
How was your weekend? Were you Irish for the day like us ;-)
XOXO,
Lauren & Amber
Friday, March 15, 2013
We really get into all of the holidays at Chic &
Awe, and St. Patrick's Day is no exception! We will be spending the
weekend wearing green (emerald is the pantone color of the year) and
drinking Jameson and Guinness (at least the husbands will!) We will probably have Champagne as we toast
to our friends:
My friends are the best friends
Loyal, willing and able.
Now let’s get to drinking!
All glasses off the table!
Our Chic and Awesome friend Maria will be rocking the
ensemble below, so be sure to check back Monday for her pic and our weekend
recap. Don't forget to stock up on bacon, egg & cheese supplies -- a BEC is the Chic & Awe hangover cure, and we already know we are going to
need it!!!
Sláinte!
Lauren & Amber
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Hey Home Girl
We are loving these home t-shirts!
They're only $25, made in the USA, and a portion of profits are donated to multiple sclerosis (MS) research. A total win-win all-around!
How cute does it look dressed up with a blazer and statement necklace! Perfect ladies night out attire!
How cute does it look dressed up with a blazer and statement necklace! Perfect ladies night out attire!
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XOXO,
Lauren & Amber
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Aztec Secret Healing Clay Mask
It's rare for the Chic & Awe duo to be together in person since we live about 6 hours apart from each other -- thank God for FaceTime! However, Amber & I are bridesmaids in an upcoming wedding for our dear friend Jess and she happened to have her final dress fitting up here in Connecticut. So it was the perfect opportunity for Amber to hop in for the ride. (Sidenote - you'll be seeing a lot of Jess on our blog over the next few months as we'll be celebrating two bridal showers for her, her bachelorette in Mexico, and her wedding at the end of May!)
I am die-hard, regular Amazon shopper and one of things I stumbled upon was this Aztec Secret Healing Clay which as you can see has lots of positive reviews. Sounded like something worth trying...with friends, of course!
Here's a quick run down of the process:
We followed the directions on the back to a T. It says to apply a 1/4 inch layer to your face. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Not our most flattering picture, but we're keeping it real here!
I think applying this mask before a shower would be the best for easier removal. It kind of hurt cracking off the top layer off with a wet washcloth. However, the three of us thought our faces felt clean and refreshed, and our skin looked dewy, so it's been given Chic & Awe stamp of approval!
Have you tried out any new beauty products lately? We'd love to hear!
I am die-hard, regular Amazon shopper and one of things I stumbled upon was this Aztec Secret Healing Clay which as you can see has lots of positive reviews. Sounded like something worth trying...with friends, of course!
Here's a quick run down of the process:
Have you tried out any new beauty products lately? We'd love to hear!
XOXO,
Lauren & Amber
Friday, March 1, 2013
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Our Favorite Coffee Mugs
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We can't deny that coffee is a driving force behind this blog (well, that and champagne)! ;-) So if you're going to drink it, you might as well drink it in style!
Here's a roundup of a few of our favorites...
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The State of Things
XOXO,
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Our favorite things...
We think it's only fitting that our first post feature
our can't-live-without items...
BEAUTY PRODUCT:
It is nearly impossible for me to pick ONE beauty product
that I can't live without - truth be told I can't live without about 20 of
them. I thought hard and the one I am always reaching for and seems to be
the most versatile is Arcona's Magic White Ice. I was
introduced to Arcona at a beauty event at Nordstrom in Las Vegas. The
Arcona representatives looked so different to me than anyone else - they were
all glowing and had perfect dewy skin. So I went by their table got a
mini facial and fell in love with their cold pressed cosmeceutical-grade
ingredients, such as enzymes, antioxidants and amino acids, which are
formulated to work synergistically to deliver powerful results.
JEWELRY:
My pearl earrings and lots of Dogeared necklaces,
layered. I wear them non-stop, in the
shower, to the gym, in the pool, at the beach I love how durable they are and I
don’t have to worry about ruining them.
COCKTAIL:
Champagne – celebrations, holidays, weekends, and
weekdays would just not be the same!
WEBSITE:
I loveee Beauty.com because I am constantly
buying products, plus they sell Arcona which is nice! Also, every 2
months or so they offer a major sample bag with any $100 purchase. I
always hold my purchases until the sample bag comes up.
MUSIC ARTIST/BAND:
Secretly I am a gangster rapper. Biggie has always
and will always be my fave. East Side and Bad Boy Records forever!
Put on “Juicy” or “I Gotta Story To Tell” and see what happens. This will be
awkward to explain to the children.
LUSTING FOR IN MY HOME:
I have a large open living room that has been asking for
a credenza for quite some time. I want
to use it for a home bar and am eyeing the options at a nearby vintage
furniture store called The Vintage Source.
DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS:
It’s a tie - both are equally important to me in life! I
cannot live without Aquaphor, I don’t really remember my life without
it. I have one of these tucked everywhere, purse, gym bag, pencil holder
at work, basket on coffee table, night stand, etc.
I have super thick hair that gets tangled easily so when
I cannot afford Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Luminous Softening Shampoo
(longest title for shampoo ever), I cannot live without this alternative.
LUSTING FOR IN MY CLOSET:
I have heard nothing but rave reviews about Alice and
Trixie dresses, I love their use of super bold colors. I NEED
this one; it will be perfect for wedding and baby shower season.
Can’t beat the price either, Jane and Georgie has an ahhhmazing online
shop. I was committed after I scored these Elaine Turner flats for $49 - their customer service is awesome!
WEEKEND ESCAPE:
Living close to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area to
the North West, and Annapolis – America’s Sailing Capital to the North East,
they both make for awesome day, overnight, or weekend escapes. We
recently escaped to Annapolis for a Valentine’s Day dinner with friends.
SIGNATURE SCENT:
Still rocking Chanel Mademoiselle after all
these years.
EVERYDAY HANDBAG:
My sister-in-law turned me onto the amazing brand MZ Wallace. These are the most durable, functional, and stylish bags I have
come across yet. Hillary is in and so is Kristin! (Hey
girlllll, how’s baby Camden?)
RECIPE:
I love the Mexican, but my hips don’t care for it – so
when the craving calls (once a week) these Skinny Enchiladas are my
go-to recipe!
FLOWER:
Hydrangea
FASHION PICK:
Without question, I cannot live without
my tailor-ess!
My mom introduced me to Dermablend when I was in
8th grade and I’ve never looked back – it’s such an amazing
concealer.
JEWELRY:
My Jennifer Zeuner monogram necklace is a staple
to say the least. When it comes to
jewelry, if it’s gold and monogrammed, you bet I’m wearing it!
COCKTAIL:
I love a good French 75 cocktail! It’s a delicious concoction of gin, champagne,
lemon juice, and simple syrup – I mean honestly, does it get any better?!
WEBSITE:
WEBSITE:
I’m very lucky that I get to work from home, but
it can be so quiet. It’s nice to turn on
Pandora and have some noise around the house besides snoring pugs. The Paul Simon channel is my go-to, chill
station for the workday. Grooveshark is great for those times when you just need to hear a certain song!
SIGNATURE SCENT:
I let my husband pick a fragrance for me when we began dating and he came back with Ralph Lauren Romance - almost ten years later, I'm still wearing it.
EVERYDAY HANDBAG:
This is such a versatile bag - I can fit so many things inside, and of course, I love that it's monogrammed!
LUSTING FOR IN MY HOME:
Gutting the main bathroom in our 195o’s ranch is
definitely on my to-do list within the next year. Anything in a herringbone pattern I get pretty obsessed with, so I would absolutely love to do our entire tub surround with
this tile!
MUSIC ARTIST/BAND:
If past lives are real, then I'm pretty sure I was a
man at his prime in the 1960’s/70’s in my former life. So random I know, but I totally love classic rock and Led Zeppelin is
just the ultimate.
FLOWER:
Ranunculus
LUSTING FOR IN MY CLOSET:
A Temperley London honeycomb cardigan – it’s sooo
not happening, but a girl can dream, right?
RECIPE:
I have made these salted fudge brownies so many
times since Food & Wine first published it in 2008, I actually have the recipe memorized. They always turn out
perfectly and get devoured at every event I bring them to. Seriously, make them, you'll thank me later.
DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS:
Burt’s Bees Pomegranate Chapstick & Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads are daily staples in my life and nice and easy on the budget -- a win-win!
WEEKEND ESCAPE:
Newport, RI is only a little over an hour away, so my husband Andrew & I try and go at least once a year. It's the perfect combination of small town
charm with breathtakingly gorgeous mansions, right on the Atlantic. I recommend visiting The Breakers if you go (it was the Vanderbilt's "Summer Cottage" -- yep, you read that right!)
FASHION PICK:
My Tory Burch Gold Sophie Wedges are the perfect shoe I can dress up or down. I would love to get a pair of Revas next.
So now it's your turn, tell us your favorites in life! We'd love to hear!
So now it's your turn, tell us your favorites in life! We'd love to hear!
XOXO,
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