Worthy Reads Roundup - Shopbop giveaway, Blogger Holiday Gift Guide, and Miles Redd's (and my future) black kitchen

How was your week lovelies?

Here is what happened on Chic 'n Cheap Living this week:
- Take the first step and discover amazing things.
- You deserve a treat.  And great boots. Enter here to win $100 to spend at Shopbop.
- The Blogger Holiday Gift Guide is here!  Part 1 has great picks for the fashionista to a purple and gold Laker's lover!
- Part 2 of the Blogger Holiday Gift Guide has selections for the Liberty of London lover to the travelista!
- DIY your own photo pop-up cards (and create some crazy and fun designs like I did!)
- Mmm recipes from Martha Stewart AND a Yumi Kim shopping discount - food and shopping are a sublime combo!

Here are some worthy reads from blogger buddies and beyond:
- Liz is a constant inspiration and her 30 Before 30 reminds me that I want to keep on learning, go to Fashion Week, and be surrounded by my friends for my upcoming birthday.

 

- Alkemie posted Miles Redd's kitchen - I found my dream kitchen!

- I never liked French manicures, but Diana showed how awesome they can be,

- Creature Gorgeous is always posting pictures of amazing food and she included a recipe for clay pot pork with caramel sauce.  Yes!