Worthy Reads Roundup - Hot under ${$100-actually $5!} at CB2, Gold and black fashion and interiors, and Chanel Little Black Jacket Exhibition

Hope you had a great week lovelies!

Here is what happened at Chic 'n Cheap Living the past few weeks:
- Photo Love: Waiting for Summer via H&M magazine Summer 2012
- {Fashion} Highlight: Corto Moltedo bags in Singapore
- Fashion and Interiors: Hot under {$70}: Gold and Black
- FFF - Memorial Day sales via J. Crew, Intermix, and Nordstrom's


- Photo Love {Inspiration}: Happy Memorial Day via Victory Day Kiss
- Hot under {$100}: Floral print jeans
- Fashion Highlight: Styld by Gap
- FFF - Imperfections are beauty and exploring Shanghai


- Photo Love {Inspiration}: Summer weekend activities
- Hot under $100/Sale Spotlight: Thinking pink at Banana Republic
- Fashion Highlight: Zara TRF May 2012
- FFF - Bare Escentuals 20% off and NYC visit

- Photo Love {Inspiration}: Pastel power via Marie Claire Russia June 2012
- Travel log/Worthwhile activity: Seaside strolls at the Embarcadero in San Diego, CA
- Hot under {$100-actually under $5}/Sale Spotlight: Glasses galore at CB2
- Fashion Highlight: H&M for Water Collection (with proceeds going to charity!)

- Fun Finds/FFF - Dubai Underwater hotel

Here are other worthy reads from blogger buddies and beyond:
- I am supremely bummed that I didn't get to see Chanel's Little Black Jacket exhibit when I was in NYC (I was just coming out of my cocoon from my extended China trip) but am very glad that the online exhibit is up and so cool - how cute is Joshua Jackson?

- How do you research a location for your next trip?  How about using suggestions from bloggers (totally bookmarking this for a trip to Stockholm in the future!)?

- Yum, I have recently started eating more beets and how cool is it to find out that beet leaves are delicious too!

- Ahh fashion and power...here is a peek into how Anna Wintour's influence is spreading beyond the pages of Vogue

Worthy Reads Roundup - Whisky Truffles, Unique lighting for the home, and DIY Bird Profile prints

Hope you had a great week lovelies!

Here is what happened at Chic 'n Cheap Living the past few weeks:

- Photo Love {Inspiration}: Beautiful Escape via Numero May 2012
- LOTC: Joseph Altuzarra and J. Crew (casual French chic!)
- Fashion and Interiors: Fuchsia and Aqua
- FFF - Petite hipsters via Very French Gangsters eyewear

- Photo Love {Inspiration} Athletics and Passion
- High Street Highlight: Rain mint stretch bracelet
- Decor Thoughts: Unique Lighting for the home
- Travel Log/Restaurant Review: SunnyHills Bakery and Shaburi Hot Pot in Taipei, Taiwan
- FFF - Tahitian Floral via Kate Spade

- Photo Love {Inspiration}: Mental break in Bali
- Cure natural Aqua gel winner and Chocolate Whisky Truffles recipe
- Fun Finds: Handbag cookie jar via Horchow and sale
- FFF - Simple Statement art via Rolle & Tumble Press

Here are other worthy reads from blogger buddies and beyond:

- Admit it - royal watching is kinda fun right?  It is interesting to see more and more of Charlotte Casiraghi (granddaughter of Grace Kelly) as she comes into the spotlight more and more

- Ruthie Ann created the most adorable DIY bird profile prints for her future nursery.  It looks so fun, easy, and adaptable to other shapes and colors too!  Here is how she did it.

- I'm definitely thinking about throwing more cookouts soon.  This grilled romaine lettuce with vinaigrette and parmesan sound divine!

- I don't have a green thumb, but have been thinking about trying to plant a few things - here is a great guide for how to plan your own garden

Worthy Reads Roundup - Fashion and Movies, 10 Top Cupcakes Bakeries in the US, and Solange Knowles' style

Hope you had a great week lovelies!

Here is what happened at Chic 'n Cheap Living these past two weeks:

- Photo Love: Fashion and Movie Inspiration via James Cameron for Harper's Bazaar 

- Hot under {$100}/Decor Thoughts: Vases for spring

- Long White dresses: Alternative Wedding Gowns under $1000
- Beauty Product Review: Cetaphil gentle cleaner
- FFF - Ann Taylor Friends and Family discount

Here are other worthy reads from blogger buddies and beyond:

- Everyone loves (or should love) smiling, but did you know the health benefits of smiling?  Elie breaks it down here.

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- Healthy eating is becoming more and more of a hot topic.  I naturally try to eat less meat, but here are some challenges of going vegan.

- The cupcake craze continues!  I like this list because it lists the 10 best places in the US (including gluten-free and healthy ones!)

- I'm always intrigued by Solange Knowles' fashion sense and isn't it interesting how different two siblings can be?

Worthy Reads Roundup - Northern Indian Wedding in Rajasthan, Zoya Share the Love and free nail polish for new accounts, and the best time to buy flight tickets

Hope you had a great week lovelies!

Here is what happened at Chic 'n Cheap Living these past two weeks:
- Photo Love {Inspiration}: Touch of Whimsy
- Fashion and Interiors/Hot under {$60}: Tangerine Tango
- Decor Thoughts: Spring in the home via Marimekko (all under $100)
- Fashion Highlight: The perfect white shirt or dress via Zara April 2012
- FFF - Smile (Word as Art via Ji Lee)

- Photo Love: Gritty city beauty via Prada for LOVA S/S 2012 
- Travel Log: A Northern Indian wedding at Neemrana Fort-Palace hotel
- Worth it? Do icons and logos influence your shopping habits?
- Savvy vs. Splurge - Kate Spade and Juicy Couture cockatoo bangles (both hot under $150!)
- FFF - Zoya Share the Love program and free nail polish for new accounts

Here are other worthy reads from blogger buddies and beyond:

- Ice cream bars just got a little more stylish with the partnership between Magnum Mini (they have them in Asia and really are a great size!) and Alice and Olivia

- There is no doubt that pastels rock - here are a few combinations that ensure you are pairing your pastels in the edgiest way

- Love your partner but prefer your own space - how about having your own adjacent homes?

- I have quite a few trips coming up, including one back home to NYC and am constantly checking prices - here are some new finds on the best time to buy your flight tickets

Worthy Reads Roundup - Crossbody bags for spring, Ann Taylor modern lace dresses, and How to dress for success

Hope you had a great week lovelies!

Here is what happened at Chic 'n Cheap Living these past two weeks:

- Photo Love: Relive the 1950s via Miranda Kerr for Harper's Bazaar April 2012

- High Street Highlight: Ann Taylor modern lace sheath dress (neon yellow too- both on sale!)

- Saddle/Crossbody bags for Spring (most under $200!)
- Fashion Highlight: Color blocking craze by BCBG Max Azria Autumn/Winter 2012 (with some year round looks too!)
- FFF - Tablet travel magazine and unexpected trips

Here are other worthy reads from blogger buddies and beyond:

- I have a little crush on Christopher Bailey aka Mr. creative force behind Burberry - it was nice to watch this video where he explained Burberry's different lines and its disheveled elegance (what a fun term!)

- In an increasingly digital age, how should furniture adapt to our lifestyles?

- How do you dress at work?  Here are some tips on staples successful ladies should wear for work.

- How does one balance a need for those awesome shoes with saving enough for everything else?  Here are some tips for living well with less

Worthy Reads Roundup - Making of a Chanel jacket, Travel Log to the Taj Mahal, and Trays for the home for under $40

Hope you had a great week lovelies!

Here is what happened at Chic 'n Cheap Living these past two weeks:

- Photo Love: (Under) Water Colors

- Travel Log: Journey to the Taj Mahal in Agra, India

- Hot under {$40}: Trays for the Home

- Fashion/Artisan Highlight: Fruity jewelry inspiration via Kenzo and Kawaii Culture

- FFF/Fun Finds: CB2 Peeps Vases (under $2!)

Here are other worthy reads from blogger buddies and beyond:

- I love watching the process behind how classic pieces are made - view this video to see how an iconic Chanel jacket is made!

- Pinterest used to be able to sell your content, but has recently updated its terms of service - here are some highlights including private boards some day

- Wedding planning can certainly be stressful but wedding planning for eloping is now a highly styled affair - will a wedding for two be a new standard?

- Are you inspired by the style of characters in movies?  Now you can deck yourself in beauty products inspired by anything from "The Hunger Games" to "The Amazing Spider-Man"!

Worthy Reads Roundup - Hot under {$100} Portrait prints, Ferragamo fashion show at the Louvre, and DVF and Current Elliott

Hope you had a great week lovelies!

Here is what happened at Chic 'n Cheap Living these past two weeks:

- Photo Love: Remembering to have fun at any age via Mila Kunis for Harper's Bazaar April 2012

- Hot under {$100}: Portrait Prints

- Fashion Highlight: DVF and Current Elliott

- Fashion and Interiors: Yellow and Bright

- FFF/Fun Finds: La Vie est Belle print

Here are other worthy reads from blogger buddies and beyond:

- Ferragamo will host the first ever fashion show at the Louvre in exchange for being the exclusive sponsor of "Saint Anne, Leonardo Da Vinci's greatest masterpiece".  Not a bad trade!

- Do you have problems sleeping (unfortunately I do)?  There are hotels now, like the Benjamin, that not only have sleep concierges but also give you a variety of tools (milk and cookies are of course one of the options) to combat insomnia.

- How awesome would it be to watch the Olympics in person?  While it may remain a dream for most of us, you an still see Olympic level athletes compete to earn a spot on the team.  If I was in the US, I'd take in a few events, like gymnastics (I love the skill and athleticism of the sport!)

- Is the age of women upon us?  40% of women are now out-earning men so what is the next step?

Worthy Reads Roundup - Beauty DIY for a Salon perfect manicure, Travel highlights of Chiang Mai, Thailand, and 5 Foods to avoid late night

Hope you had a great week lovelies!

Here is what happened at Chic 'n Cheap Living these past two weeks:

- Photo Love {Inspiration}: Ushering in the delicate notes of spring via Valentino Spring Summer 2012  
- Fashion Highlight: Tommy Ton for Club Monaco handbags (men and women)
- Travel Log: Highlights and Temples of Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Beauty DIY: Create a salon perfect manicure at home (shown with Zoya Sooki)

- FFF - L'Odyssée de Cartier - a voyage through Cartier's iconic jewelry

Here are worthy reads from blogger buddies and beyond:

- Did you know Sara Blakely, the creator of SPANX, is a $1 billion woman?  She has such a great story and is such an inspiration!

- Do you like talking to sales people when you are shopping?  I admit I don't and a few stores are enhancing their tech capabilities to allow for a more private experience for shoppers like me!

- Are you a late night snacker?  Here are a few foods you should avoid if you have those late night cravings.

- I used to love to dance into the night and am just too tired for that these days.  A few fitness clubs are creating a party environment with great workouts and even vitamin water cocktails - brilliant!