New Blogger Isha Sankoh

I have been so busy with getting the new site revamped, I offically have my younger sister on board helping out with the blog. The cool thing is she lives in NYC and can bring all the cool fashion from NYC. So Chicclique is officially moving stateline. DMV and Now NYC!! Yayy.

Back to Blogging and Fabulous Clothes

What a long, crazy and fabulous year it has been. So much to say and so much to catch up with. I’m back in school full time now and decided I really needed to update my website www.chiccliqueonline.com. Lets see what is very recent and fabulous. Atlantic CITY baby!! Me and the girls headed out to the AC to celebrate my bff Joycelyne’s Birthday. It was fabulous. Most of our days were spent lounging by the pool at the Borgata and the Water Club. Our outfits were fun, flirty and extremely sexy and Joyce, Sarrah, Vannette and I all had different personalities and that showcased through every piece of jewelry, shoes, or dress we wore. Here are some pictures!!This picture was taken at the Bobby Flay’s Steak house, amazing food by the way. I give it 5 stars.

Bathing suits available at www.victoriassecret.com

CALLING ALL SHOE ADDICTS: JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M!! AMEN TO THAT.

As I was enjoying my leftover steak and shrimp fajitas for breakfast, E news caught my attention with a life changing announcement. H&M was collaborating with Jimmy Choo. So I am calling all shoe addicts! H&M will soon be your new footwear haven. On November 14th, a line of shoes and handbags designed by Jimmy Choo is set to arrive in all H&M stores.We are all familiar with the previous haute-shots the Swedish retailer has worked with such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, Viktor & Rolf and Comme des Garcons. I am in in total heaven!!! See you at the release!!

Check out these bad boys

IN THE BLUES MOOD. WHAT TO WEAR TONIGHT!

 

FIT FOR A SATURDAY NIGHT. So, I was totally feeling this Elise Overland dress and decided since I could not afford it…well just yet. I could still let my blues out. In a punk rockish manner of course. So here is my taje on how to pull the blues out with a minimal amount of cash. Dressing chic can always be reasonable. Check out the local Marshalls or TJ maxx for amazing deals. I pick this sweet pair up from Marshalls for $125.00!! What a steal. Scroll down for a picture.

HOW WOULD WEAR THIS DRESS?

 

Gossip, Girl! by reedlatte busy (CL bag contest) featuring Fiorelli bags

Items in this set:
Kirnazabete.com dress, $375
Old Navy vest, $20
Net-a-porter.com shoes, $645
Fiorelli bag
Fredflare.com sunglasses

A MARILYN MONROE TREAT EVERY LADY DESERVES ONE: HOW TO GET THE LOOK FOR LESS.

So I was dating this amazingly hot guy for a couple of months and he knew a little too much about fashion so over delicious Lamb Chops provided by Kabob Palace located on 2315 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202, we joked about his “guyerism” manners. So after we broke up, I decided a fresh new look, and personality was what i needed to move on. Through model Mayhem I met this new aspiring photographer Yulia Gorbanchenko whose work was as fun, sexy, and different as she was. We immediately clicked. Discussions of our first shoot was on its way. As diva-licious as i was feeling we agreed on a more architectural location. The Smithsonian museum came into play and then fashion. We toyed with the fact that my hair was short and curly at that point I needed a more old hollywood look.

A CLASSIC HOLLY WOOD LOOK FOR LESS.

“I don’t mind being burdened with being glamorous and sexual. Beauty and femininity are ageless and can’t be contrived, and glamour, although the manufacturers won’t like this, cannot be manufactured. Not real glamour; it’s based on femininity. We are all born sexual creatures, thank God, but it’s a pity so many people despise and crush this natural gift. Art, real art, comes from it, everything.”
— Marilyn Monroe

As i scavenged through the premier designer sections of Neiman Marcus and Saks, I could not find anything that was quite old hollywood and dramatic enough within my price range so I decided the nezt best place was a costume store. Luckily I found this amazing spot in Annandale that was going out of business. ALL costumes were  being sold at rental prices. I still had not found my perfect dresses so I settled for my favorite vintage store. There I found a more than perfect black dress with details to die for. Here is the look for less

Dress: From local Vintage store

Brooch: Available on www.chiccliqueonline.com for less than $10

Hair: Romance Curls 8 inches from: Freestyle Beauty Supply & Salon

So in conclusion, I let the man go…only to bring in a few more. Hope you liked this look for less more coming soon!!

THE CONFERENCE CALL VERSUS THE HOT GIRL.

My best friend of over 8 years and I wear talking, so totally funny as i may find this conversation, but it is totally true. Should your date prefer conference calls over you. My very opinionated girlfriend of course screamed at him…a very un-psychological move that most women will only think but of course she did. HMM so ladies, is it ok to flat iron your hair and put on make up (pre date activities) when your date is “busy on a conference call”? On some better hype we have to agree Rihanna Has the most killer fasion sense and we appreciate Amber rose’s banging body. check her out.

BRAND NAME VERSUS NO NAME: THE RED SOLES OF CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN.

My heart sank..as the hard and very extremely thoughtful post about my first love was erased. So here goes…working at Saks Fifth Avenue was like a dream to me.  Barely making above minimum wage we had to woo our clients to buy fashionable items that could pay our commission and eventually our bills but me…i burned within seeing all those fanciful, designer items at my disposal. It was this one fortunate weekend when the employees got to enjoy the favors of working at such a blissful atmosphere..so when my co worker Joanna slipped those $610 pairs of shoes on my feet i realized i forever owed myself to that lucky man called Mr. Christian Louboutin. He was a beauty… but least of that he was so comfortable…he was himself and he handled it with class but an unimaginable sex appeal. I had been indicted into the secret sorority called “Delta Designer Whorisim Zeta”. I belonged to that community…I had to HAVE that leather against my $25 dollar pedicure. It felt like i had diamond encrusted toes…my addiction with him began.

After she slipped my feet into thses $610 beauties i believed i could never join the cheaters club ..i was addicted..My heart decided just like poor Carey Bradshaw in that alley in LA, I could never betray this man. As the recession grew in, I starved for another one of these beauties, only to be led into web-stores carrying replicas…I decided from there on, if I could never wear the real thing, i would rather “settle” for a complete no name versus one that depicted my love in such a poor manner. READ FURTHER  FOR MY DECISION ON FAKE VERSUS FAUX

BEING 25, SEPARATED AND DATING IN THE METROPOLITAN

So I was having dinner over at Coco Sala the other day and came up with this cool idea of blogging about all the hot spots this super cool in the 40′s dude (director of sales at the coolest hotels) and I were visiting. I have always thought of Washington DC to be completely boring, sometimes stuffy but being single (almost) and attractive and 25 makes you experience the coolest of the Metropolitan DMV area. So my first post is dedicated to all the DMV area that want to know the hottest restaurants to visit, the most fashionable clothes to wear to happy hour, dinners and unsuspecting man trap dates and for even those who prefer the online dating sites. Lets have fun.

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7 BEST BOOKS ON FASHION

I love fashion books. There’s nothing better than reading a good book, especially if it’s packed full of amazing style ideas and fantastic tips!

Now that its almost time for a wardrobe revamp, here’s my top seven fashion books!

1. The Little Black Book of Style – Nina Garcia

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Have you ever flicked through Elle and wished you could dress like them? Or tried out a hot new style only to find that on you, it’s not as hot? This book will solve all your problems! It’s full of essential tips that every woman should know, as well as how to create your own style and feel good about yourself..it’s a complete style bible, and every woman should own it!

2. The One Hundred – Nina Garcia

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Need a little more than just a bible? This amazing book lists one hundred things that every woman should have in their wardrobe. As well as what you need to buy, the book will tell you how to wear it, what to team it with and even some great facts about that item! It even features illustrations by Ruben Toledo, and advice from Nina’s many fashion friends.

3. That Extra Half Inch – Victoria Beckham

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There isn’t a woman alive who doesn’t wonder how Victoria Beckham

does it, so I was eager to read this! Victoria oozes confidence and teaches you how to do the same, including tips on how to accessorize, what to wear on holiday and even the best outfit for the school run. A very practical but also amazingly useful book, written by the first lady of fashion herself!

4. Fierce Style: How to be Your Most Fabulous Self – Siriano

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The youngest designer to win Project Runway, Christian Siriano certainly has a lot to be proud of! This book teaches you how to look, act, feel and be fierce all the time, as well as documenting some of his own journey to his dream. It’s so inspiring, and teaches you to follow your dreams, as well as giving you a boost of confidence and telling you how to dress. Worthy of a place on any bookshelf!

5. The Style Strategy – Nina Garcia

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This is the book for women on a budget. Nina teaches that looking great isn’t about having money, but looking amazing without splashing too much cash. You won’t believe you can get such gorgeous high street looks on such a budget until you’ve seen Nina do it, so this is definitely one to buy if you don’t have an unlimited bank balance!

6. Style A to Zoe – Rachel Zoe

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With a client list including Cameron Diaz, Lindsey Lohan and Mischa Barton, Rachel Zoe is one woman who knows exactly how to dress others, regardless of the situation. Here she shares her best tips, including how to develop your own style, as well as home decoration and house party tips. It’s also all kept surprisingly affordable! This is an amazing book, which will have you looking like you’ve just stepped off the red carpet!

7. A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style – Tim Gunn

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Anyone whose watched Project Runway will recognize Tim’s name, and after the huge success of his TV show “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style”, he’s decided to release his tips on paper. Whatever your age, style or hang up, Tim can make you look gorgeous, basing his solutions on the ten core items that every woman should possess.

So whether you want an all round style guide, style on a budget or the confidence to try new things, there is a well written and stylish guide out there for you!

Have you found a fashion book that has changed your wardrobe? Please let me know!

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MY NEW PAIR OF BOOTS FROM ROSS!! AHHH

MY NEW PAIR OF BOOTS

Ohhhh I did something totally insane and spent money on a pair of boots that look like this:

Yes. They will be here tomorrow. Wonderful Guess “Maeve” boots. Kind of gothic but I can’t wait to wear it with my chiffon dress with tights and leg warmers, a black blazer, and some crazy coloured scarf.

So now for some outfits that I would gladly wear. Because we all have Lacroix, Moschino and Schouler lying around in our closets.

SO EXCITED. SO IN LOVE.

But not nearly as excited or as in love with the fact that Barack Obama is now our President!!