Throwback Thursday- Saved By The Bell

The ladies of Bayside High School all had their own distinct styles. Kelly was the girl next door and varied her look from sporty outfits to form fitting mini skirts to even a midriff and high waisted pants look. The … Continue reading

Envelope Clutches

Envelope Clutches

The sleek, flat, rectangular shape and classic fold over flap make the envelope clutch a timeless design. Envelope clutch purses come in a variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics. For an elegant look, try the metallic glitter mesh envelope purse. … Continue reading

What to Wear on a First Date

First dates are all about making lasting and meaningful impressions. Impress your date and look your best while still staying true to yourself.

First dates are fun but can also be nerve wracking. One of the most stressful parts is figuring out what in the world you might want to wear. First dates are a launching pad for first impressions. Even if you have known the person for a while, the setting and atmosphere of calling it a “date” make room for getting to know one another in a totally different light than before. And while you want to make a good lasting impression, it is also important to remember to stay comfortable!

Your initial date with a person should be stress-free. It should be about comfortably getting to know one another, opening up, and learning about one another. While what you wear on your first date will depend on where your first date happens to be, make sure to be yourself! You don’t want to give off the wrong impression. But at the same time, a first date allows you to reinvent yourself a bit so don’t be afraid to have fun!

If you’re going out for a casual coffee or lunch date, then a glammed up casual outfit will work best. Since the locale is more laid back, you can wear your favorite day-to-day outfit and add some bold accessories to dress it up a little for the occasion. Feel free to dress up a casual v-neck tee with a flowy skirt and a chiffon scarf. You can also wear it with a printed or colored skinny jean, an eye-catching statement necklace and flats. This way, you’ll look great wearing something comfortable that shows off your personal style, and you’ll still look glamorous.

But what if you’re going out to a fancy dinner, or perhaps to a club or some other event? A little black dress goes a long way for just these sorts of occasions. They can be paired with a unique studded clutch or beaded coinpurse along with a full set of cocktail jewelry. You can dress up this look with your accessories and shoes, though try to pick things a little more on the comfier side because you won’t want to divert your attention from your date to your aching feet!

While you may want to pull out all the stops for a first date and use every trick in the book, the most important thing you should remember is to make sure you’re comfortable. Sure, you want to look great, and you totally can! But first dates are about getting to know one another in a more personal setting and you want to be able to devote your attention to your date, not worried that your dress will ride up or that your heels are killing you.

Find great first date accessories at Chicastic.First Date Accessories

Summer in Manhattan

What’s not to love about summer in Manhattan? With so much to do and such beautiful weather, the possibilities are endless in what you can do and where you can go! Not to mention that New York City is one of the most fashionable cities in the world. So if you are going to enjoy a summer day in Manhattan, you can’t forget to look the part and Chicastic has the perfect summer outfit so you can look good and feel comfortable as the temperatures rise.

The easiest way to look fashion forward in NYC is to put on a cute casual dress and pair it up with your favorite Chicastic accessories. Below is an example of how that can be easily achieved so you can enjoy an NYC outing looking and feeling like a New York fashionista.  The spaghetti strapped floral dress screams summer time and its shorter length allows for easy movement through the city without worrying about getting too hot! This pink ombre scarf, from Chicastic, is a fun piece to layer with and an easy way to get on board a summer trend. There are so many different ways you can wear a single scarf that you won’t find yourself getting bored with it at all.  Our red studded leather envelope clutch adds a funky edge to this otherwise super girly ensemble and to complete the look, our pink beaded necklace (that also comes in purple, green, and yellow) is the perfect final touch.

Whether you are a native New Yorker, or a visiting tourist, we know you will find these ideas helpful for putting together a casual summer look that you will love. Chicastic’s stock of casual handbags and clutch purses offer endless possibilities to put a look together that is relaxed, chic, and effortlessly fabulous while our unique jewelry pieces create a bold statement to your look. Our scarves give you countless layering options and allow you to express yourself distinctively.

Comment below to let us know some of your favorite summer in NYC looks and what Chicastic accessories you’ve added (or plan on adding) to your look!

Please feel free to chat with us if you have any questions or concerns about any of the above items. Chicastic does not sell the dress featured in this post.

Studded Red Patent Leather Clutch

Deep reds are predicted to be a top shade this fall and studs have never been as popular as they have been this spring/summer. So what better way to take the best of both worlds then combining two trends into one signature piece with a studded red faux patent leather clutch like this one from Chicastic. This envelope clutch is a sexy, edgy accessory that is perfect for a night out to dinner or to the club. It screams danger without being too intimidating and you will find yourself looking for any excuse to take it with you wherever you go. Get this hot number at Chicastic today before it’s gone for good!

Please feel free to chat with us with any questions or concerns about the above item.

All That Glitters is Gold (and Studded)

The weekend is here and what better way to celebrate than to treat yourself with a little something dripping in gold. No, we aren’t  talking about that gold necklace you were eying on your last shopping trip. We were thinking something more along the line of this gold patent leather clutch with studs available at Chicastic. A classic envelope clutch is a style that will always be relevant and the studded flap is a great addition of a trend that is that has been able to successfully transition from the winter season into spring/summer. If you want to jump on this trend at a very affordable price, treat yourself with this beauty and enjoy your weekend!

Please feel free to chat with us if you have any questions or concerns about the above item.

Last Nights Met Gala

Last night was the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual ball for the new costume exhibit Punk: Chaos to Couture. This star-studded event included the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Nicole Richie, Jennifere Lawrence, Katy Perry, Beyonce and many more celebrities dressing up in punk inspired ensembles to go along with the focus of this years event. While some celebs didn’t quite make the mark, we thought it would be fun to pair our favorite looks of the night with one of our fabulous Chicastic accessories. Do you agree with some of our top picks? What accessories from our site would you have paired them with?

Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs

Miley nailed the punk look for the Met gala last night in this edgy chic Marc Jacobs dress. She exemplifies what the punk era is all about with her fearless spikey hair do and bold red lip. Although she has the look down perfectly, we though a little extra bling wouldn’t hurt the look at all!

Nicole Richie in Topshop Couture

Clothing designer and Fashion Star judge Nicole Richie is another celeb who had the right idea last night. She took her hairstyle to the next level by coloring it it grey while rocking an all white gown by Topshop. We thought our Silver Glitter Rhinestone Duster Knuckle Clutch would be a great addition to this dress.

Madonna in Givenchy

Leave it to music icon and queen of reinvention Madonna to completely immerse her style in to the theme of this event. Her Givenchy ensemble screams punk from the top of her black blunt cut bangs to the bottom of her neon pink pumps. A faux snake skin knuckle duster clutch would be perfect for this look.

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior

Jennifer Lawrence is breath taking in this beautiful Dior gown. She is definitely giving us a punk princess look and successfully executes the perfect mix of punk and couture with a short veil to make it complete. We thought it would be a good idea to add an extra bit of edge to her overall look by pairing it with this faux patent leather snakeskin envelope clutch available now at Chicastic.

Anne in Valentino

Anne Hathaway is another celebrity that surprised us all with a drastic hair change. With her bleach blonde lock, she stuns us all with a beautiful vintage Valentino dress that dates back into the early 1990’s.  Pictured with the designer himself, we think he serves as her best accessory and that a simple metallic mini clutch  is all she needs while making her way into the ball.