A-V styles

Posted on March 10, 2012 by 2chicgurls

From Athletic to Vintage, There are THOUSANDS of different styles. Whether your a Beautiful or a Tough girl, we give you tips on that little thing you need to make your outfits perfect! Enjoy!

Athletic- If you’re a sporty girl- go in your closet. Do you see Nike, Lululemon and Puma all over? If so,we found your style!. A bonus to your closet is this super cute gym bag from Lululemon.

Beautiful: Do you love silk and lace? If you do: look no further, beacause this is so your style. To get that perfect touch, try this dress from lulus.

Classic: if you have almost too many pearls and LBDs, you are one classic girl. To improve your wardrobe even more- get this (on sale!) dress from Bloomingdales:

Or…

Readers choice: Colorblock: “…Pretty sure I’m one of the few in Kansas rocking the color-blocking trend, lol! …- http://asimplelifeoffashion.wordpress.com/ We found out she LOVED this adorable ASOS dress and published it below:

Diva- To say you love big sunglasses and any statement piece is an understatement. You love dressing up- so try this makeup kit by PINK to have your face dramatic as your clothes…just, please, DO NOT make them both diva-esque!

Fashionable: If you’re obsessed with Harper’s Bazaar, love setting trends, and watch the red carpet fashion more than the award show, you are definitely one fashionable girl! We are too, and LOVE a great deal! Check out Bloomingdales-they’re having a huge sale- but only ‘til March 18!

Girly-girl: If your closet is just like Elle Woods’s from Legally Blonde, you are one girly- girl! To make your lips as girly as the rest of you- try this lip-gloss from Victoria’s Secret.

Low-key- Dress up? Please! Sweatpants and sweaters are more like it! To chic it up- try this sweater (Urban Outfitters)

Nice- No crop tops and shorty shorts here! If you have a nice style, you’re a G-rated dresser. Try wearing these super comfy Abercrombie sweats!

Old-fashioned: Much like Vintage (see below) girls, you were born in another era. Whether it’s the ‘50s or the ‘80s, check out consignment stores. Sounds weird, but great clothes are found there!

Pretty: This style is a mix between Girly girl, Nice, and Classic. If you heart- well- pretty clothes…wear this perfectly pink blush from Sephora!

Tough: Leather jackets, studs and ripped jeans are the epitome of this style. To tough it out, try this leather jacket from Nordstroms!

Vintage: No modern girls here! Vintages love clothes that aren’t so new- that is, style wise. Check out this great book to see what catalogs and styles were like in the 50s!

What’s YOUR style? First few comment-ers will have theirs published right HERE!

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2chicgurls

Our favorite shows… Our favorite outfits

Posted on March 4, 2012 by 2chicgurls

Lets be honest here: TV shows and movies have some of the cutest clothes.Well, of course they do! They have instant access to stylists knowing the perfect things to wear! (Unless they’re models, then they have DESIGNERS telling them what to wear) But, if your a normal person, (A.K.A: You don’t have a stylist, designer, makeup artist, and a script in your daily/weekly life), here’s some of TVs cutest looks, and how to get them:

Look: Modern Familys Gloria Pritchett (Sophia Vergara)

Sofia’s/Gloria’s outfits are GORGE. To get a look like hers, try a v-Neck shirt and jeans (we like Sevens, see the picture below)

These “Roxanne Original Skinny in L’Amour Empire Blue” are so cute, and versatile. You can wear these with ANYTHING.

Look: The girls on The Bachelor (Blakley and Kacie B)

How much do we love Blakeleys striped romper? Almost too much. We also love this romper from Urban Outfitters (below)

Though it’s not striped, this romper from Urban Outfitters is perfection with wedges and a silver bracelet.

Just like Kacie and Ben, we’re in love. Only its with Kacie’s red button down. We luckily found a look-alike at Bloomies, pictured below.

High/Low style? Check. Firetruck Red? Check. On sale? Check. So cute? Check plus.

Look: Suburgatory’s Dallas Royce (Cheryl Hines)

To say Dallas loves printed dresses is the understatement of the century. You name a print, she’s worn it. But this time, we’re noticing her bracelet. We found its twin, pictured under this.

This Etched mirror bangle is only $1.80. Can you say AMAZING?

Look: Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf (Leigton Meester)

Not only is Blair Waldorf (second from left, yellow headband) the queen of Constance Billard, but is she the queen of prep .To get a your own preppy look, try a Ralph Lauren Polo shirt. If you want to go above and beyond, create your own in 3 easy steps: http://www.ralphlauren.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3896873&cp=1760782&ab=ln_women_features_createyourown

Look: The girls on Mad Men

The Mad Men girls are so vintage- oh, wait of course they are, the show take place in the ’60s! We would recommend an outfit, but theres a whole collection by Banana Republic- check it out on http://www.bananarepublic.com/products/mad-men-collection-women-C69572.jsp

~~You know you love us~~

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~~Gossip girls~~

2chicgurls

Hair help

Posted on March 2, 2012 by 2chicgurls

Hey! Spring coming, but so is humidity. Humidity means out of control hair.That is not good. For ANY girl. Whether its a perm, waves, curls, dreads,or straight, spring ruins hair. But, we have help! YAY! Here it is.

If you have…. Hair thats perfectly curly…and knotty.

Helper:

If you have…. natrually wavy hair, but want beachy curls.

Helper:

This Graham Webb Making Waves Curl Defining Gel is perfect for making and enunciating curls. It came in the same gift basket as Keepin’ It Real Hair Strengthing Conditioner (spray)

If you have…. Annoyingly thin hair, that you want to thicken.

Helper:

Whoever invented Rusk Plumping Mousse gets major props! We LOVE it, and it is almost TOO good at “providing long-lasting body, volume and hold with frizz control.”

If you have…hair that is anything but straight and smooth

Helper:

Try this wet-to-dry Remington Straightener for sleek and shiny hair. ”I started straightening my hair a few years ago and just adore the look! I feel chic and put together” says Unicorn

(Along with that try:)

Spray some of this Paul Mitchell soft style heat seal on clean damp hair before straightning to prevent hair loss and burning.

If you have…hair that needs to be straight. FAST.

Helper:

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2chicgurls

Oscars

Posted on February 27, 2012 by 2chicgurls

We absolutely loved Oscars’ red carpet. Surprise! Who didn’t? The dresses were just….wow! Some favorites (pictures courtesy of http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/26/oscars-2012-red-carpet_n_1302744.html!):

Michelle Williams
Her coral-red Louis Vuitton strapless dress was stunning, while her simple necklace gave a sweet and chic look. Marilyn would’ve approved!

Jessica Chastain
Her Alexander McQueen dress was one of the dresses that inspired mermaid to fall in love with fashion, and who wouldn’t after seeing it? The black and gold print was stunning, and completely complimented Jessica’s gorgeous red hair.

Viola Davis
Another help nominee, another stunning dress. The green Vera Wang dress with the matching earrings made Viola look gorgeous!

Milla Jovovich
The models dress blew us away! Not only was her Ellie Saab dress ivory, our fave color, but the Chanel jewelry and silver plastic purse was a perfect touch.

Leslie Mann
Her strapless Roberto Cavalli dress was tight, flattering and beautiful. Wow.

Rooney Mara

We cannot believe her Givenchy white dress was chosen last minute! It looked absolutely flawless.

Ellie Kemper
When we saw the bridesmaids star in her Armani “glittery rust” sequined dress, jewels, and low chignon, we were definitely impressed.

Bernice Bejó
The artist star wore a very unique mint long sleeved Ellie Saab dress with matching emerald earings.

Octavia Spencer
The Help’s star was glowing and sparkling in a Tadashi shoji short sleeved dress, Jimmy Choo shoes and a Judith Leiber Neil Lane.

Who were your favorites? Comment!

<3,

2chicgurls

Comment-ers picks:

"Rose Byrne’s dress is an absolute knockout, too!" - http://theincurablelibertine.wordpress.com/

So many beautiful looks tonight… One of my favorite is Gwyneth Paltrow, she looked so good on the red carpet..-http://alpakaclothing.wordpress.com/

.. also Giuliana Rancic look amazing- http://alpakaclothing.wordpress.com/

More coming….

P.S: Trend alert- emerald earrings are EVERYWHERE! Pick up a pair like these Kate Spade studs, $48.00

kate spade new york Cueva Rosa Stud Earrings

You can wear these with anything! They "sparkle with color. {and} Whether it's day or date night, these earrings give your look a hit of enviable glamour."

InStyle “Goody Bags”

Posted on February 22, 2012 by 2chicgurls

As you probably know from our last post called “InStyle”, we took a trip to Instyle magazine (read more about on “InStyle” post). There, along with a great time we recieved red InStyle goody-bags filled with:

- 3 People magazines:

~People Style Watch Magazine, March 2012 issue

~People Magazine, Febuary 2012 issue

- Beauty Items

~ O-P-I (for Unicorn) and Essie (for Mermaid) red nail polish

This Red Nouveau nail polish is so cute! I love the “new must-have red is a fiery hot crimson that makes a true fashion statement”.

~L’OREAL Paris infallible Eye Shadow

-Instyle Books

~The New Secrets Of Style

~Ultimate Beauty Secrets

-InStyle Magazine March 2012 issue

Those are our goody bags for ya!

<3,

2chicgurls

InStyle day

Posted on February 21, 2012 by 2chicgurls

Note: In this post, we have a few things; a schedule, style watch, and an interview. Please check out all of them!

Hey everyone! We just got back from an In Style Magazine tour with the Advertizing manager, Teresa Granda. So fun! Here’s how our day went:

10:20- We get on train to NYC. Mermaid wears Ally B. tan short sleeve cardigan, Burberry scarf, plum undershirt, jeans (dark wash, duh!) and brown heeled boots. Unicorn wears dELiA*s lace shirt, Ralph Lauren cardigan, green pashima, the same dark wash jeans and TOMS.

10:40-We (finally!) get off the train at Grand Central Station. Yay! We walk the short 6 blocks, stopping in between for a quick urban outfitters and muffin break. Cinnamon blueberry for Mermaid and banana chocolate for Unicorn. Yum J .

11:00-We arrive at InStyle. Can you say AWESOME? Teresa is wearing an adorable outfit: striped sweater, black scarf, and dark pants that are tucked into heeled boots. Her accessory is a dark teal handbag from Anthropologie.

11:10- After we get our passes, the tour begins! We go up to the InStyle floor, and the first thing we notice is the ceiling. Wow! There are huge blown up pictures of makeup, sunglasses and famous stars. As we walk into her reception room, we see a huge shelf of InStyle magazines. As Teresa shows us around the office she informs us that we will be getting gift bags filled with InStyle goodies. She showed us around the office and tells us how the magazine is put together. She also tells us who does what, where, and how. Soon we’re back on the elevator heading to the second floor, learning what happens around there! We also learn some “slang” such as dummy text: text that magazines use to see what articles will look like before text is complete.

12:00- We all head to her office for a short interview (at bottom):

After, we head out to Fifth Avenue for some shopping and eating.

2 Chic Gurls: How did know you wanted to be an Advertizing Manager?

Teresa Granda: Well, I loved how InStyle was a combination of celebrity, fashion, beauty, and home, versus most fashion magazines, which are single focused, so, I applied for a job.

2CG: Do you have any advice for people who want internships, whether they want to be a photographer, fashion designer, writer, or Advertising Manager like you?

TG: It’s very important to have a good resume and it’s also helpful to have someone in the same business bring it to the people who would review it.

2CG: Are there any tips you can do to increase your chances of getting an internship in InStyle?

TG: There’s so much diversity in InStyle, so all you really need is a good education.

2CG: Are there any perks in working for InStyle? If so, what perks?

TG: Yes. One is that interns at InStyle and Time Inc. magazines get paid. Another is that there is lots of brand recognition. Also, when there are the Best Beauty Buys, there are excess products (when they’re done with them), so they have a ‘Beauty Sale’, which is basically when they sell the products for, I don’t know, about a dollar. Anyone who works at InStyle gets to shop there. They give the money to charity*.

2CG: What’s your favorite part of this job?

TG: My favorite part of this job is problem solving. People come to me saying “We’re trying to get this advertiser in the magazine, but they need, you know, XYZ, and we can’t meet those requirements” So I have to be creative and solve them. It’s really fun for me.

*-Please note: 2chicgurls supports a charity called Love is Louder, a charity created by Brittany Stone to help neglected children and children who feel alone. To support this charity for free, click the Love is louder icon. {For more information, check out our Love is louder post!}

STYLE WATCH: Hey everyone! When we were walking around new York, we saw SUPER cute outfits, and we noticed 2 trends. One was camel colored coats. From sleek and chic coats to down ones, these were EVERYWHERE! Also, there were almost too many plaid Burberry scarves. We literately started counting, but at 15 we gave up.

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2chicgurls

P.S Heres some pics:

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You’re invited…..But what to wear?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by 2chicgurls

YAY! you were just invited to the biggest party/ fancy dinner/ insert awesome event here. Naturally, you run to your closet to find your outfit! It should be easy, but after…too long, you’ve tried on every piece of clothing. They’re all good, but not THE outfit. Well, we have your soloution. (If you want to spend no money, opt for the updates!)

WHAT: The glitzy, glam NYC event at night.

UPDATE: LBD with a dark blue headband, blue shrug/cardigan, and sparkly silver flats/ Black boots

Under $50.00:

OVER $50:

WHAT: The Girls Night ~~out~~ in party: Yet still dressing to impress.

UPDATE: Nice dark jeans (see more on “11 fashion Musthaves”), white tank and anything with color!

UNDER $50:

WHAT: The “OMG! winters over” party with, well, everyone!

UPDATE: Anything floral and pink is a must. Gold hoops with a high pony finish off the look.

UNDER $50

$32 worth INSTANT cuteness! light jean shorts add a really nice look. (also in plaid) (Levis, http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12448017&cp=3146875.3883057.3891779.3891782&clickid=prdsw)

0ver $50

These $55 denim flats are totally spring-esque.A sundress of any type with a jean jacket= instant love. (Ralph Lauren, http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12571497&cp=1760783.12598161&view=all&ab=int_021412_CHILDRENLP_GIRLSRUNWAY_EXPLORENOW&parentPage=family)

What: The first date

UPDATE: Your favorite go-to: an outfit that makes you feel comfortable, yet cute.

UNDER $50:

This cute vintage button down is girly, yet laidback. $13.20 (Forever 21, http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2083316138&VariantID=)

We hope we solved your problem D and NS!

<3,

2chicgurls

(Please note that this piece was an advice piece- if we left out something that is important- please let us know!)

Love is Louder

Posted on February 18, 2012 by 2chicgurls

Love is Louder was started by The Jed Foundation, MTV and Brittany Snow to support anyone feeling mistreated, misunderstood or alone. It’s hundreds of thousands of people just like you who have turned this idea into a movement. A movement of all types of people who have come together to raise the volume around the message that love and support are louder than any internal or external voice that brings us down.

-http://www.loveislouder.com/the-movement

Love is Louder is a charity we’ve decided to support. As you can see, it deals with people who feel depressed and alone in life. 1 click can make a difference. People have raised over $90 for this charity, so lets make more! For every click you make, you could change someones life. Love is Louder was created my MTV, the Jed Foundation, and Brittany Snow. So please click the Love is Louder icon,found at the right side of the blog , and help change a life.

2chicgurls

For more information, please visit http://www.loveislouder.com/the-movement

Scents and styles

Posted on February 10, 2012 by 2chicgurls

hey! obsessed with the same scent…but don’t actually own anything with it? Look no further!

VANILLA:

Perfume: Pink sugar by aqualina, $15-$60

Makeup:

eyes: Colour Surge Eye Shadow in Stay Matte by Clinique, $15

lips: Philosiphy Vanilla Birthday Cake Lip Shine $10

extra: Warm vanilla sugar hand lotion from bath and body works, $12.50

CINAMMON:

Perfume: Kat Von D sinner, $18-$58

Makeup:

eyes: Smashbox Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio, $28

lips: Bite lip shine in cinnamon, $20

extra: adagio cinnamon tea, $5

FLORAL:

Perfume: COACH Poppy Flower, $45 – $85

Makeup:

eyes: Dior 5 Couleurs Garden Edition Couture Colour Eyeshadow Palette, $59

lips: SEPHORA COLLECTION Color Reveal Lip Balm, $12

extra: abercrombie ashley dress, $80

BERRY:

Perfume: Marc Jacobs Lola Marc Jacobs, $22 – $88

makeup:

eyes: make up for ever eyeshadow in plum, $19

lips: Edward Bess Ultra Slick Lipstick in tender love

extra: essie nailpolish in plumberry, $8.00

<3,

2chicgurls

2chicgurls

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A-V styles

Our favorite shows… Our favorite outfits

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Oscars

InStyle “Goody Bags”

InStyle day

You’re invited…..But what to wear?

Love is Louder

Scents and styles

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