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Fun, Funky, Fabulous Flats!

February 11th // 1 Comment

This post comes via one of my loyal Fashion Cents readers who is seeking comfortable but fabulous shoes. Thanks, Deborah ;)! You wouldn’t know it by looking at me, but I happen to love the look of fashionable flats just as much as I love heels, (I swear; it’s true!) especially when paired with cropped pants, rolled boyfriend jeans, or a great pair of skinny jeans. Here are some of my personal tips and picks that will have you looking totally fabulous and feeling comfortable all day!

1. Animal Print – Everyone needs a great animal print shoe. Opt for a snakeskin print–You’ll find yourself pairing it with everything, and it will be huge in 2009!

Dolce Vita “Sally” Snakeskin shoe – $96.90 at The Hip Chick

2. Texture, Texture, Texture – You can actually get away with a lot more when wearing flats, because they are so low-profile. Don’t be afraid to experiment with textures you’d otherwise never try.

Lace skimmer – $19.99 at Urban Outfitters

3. Color – Shoes are always a great way to add a pop of color to an outfit. Go crazy with your flats ;)

Red patent slingbacks – $24.99 at Target

Selena ruffled mary-janes – $13.99 at Target

4. Embellishment – Need I say more?!

Jewel-trimmed “Daphne” ballerina pumps – £65 at French Connection

Love,
Loren

Posted in Fashion Tips
Tagged French Connection, Target, The Hip Chick, Urban Outfitters

Trends and News – Fringe Benefits

October 17th // 3 Comments

Fringe is a fun, new trend that can be easily incorporated into your wardrobe with cool accessories like fringe-trimmed boots and handbags. You’ll gain instant boho-chic appeal, without looking costumey–or worse yet, like a fashion victim!

For a sophisticated, fringed look like Amber’s (see below), leave all fringey accessories out of the picture.

Joie boot available at shopbop.com

Foley & Corinna dress available at thehipchick.com

Let me know how you would you wear this trend!

Love,

Loren

Posted in Trends and News
Tagged Amber Ridinger, boots, fashion trend, fringe, ShopBop.com, The Hip Chick

Celebrity Looks: Victoria Beckham

October 15th // 2 Comments

Victoria Beckham is definetely a trendsetter–from her trademark asymmetrical bob haircut, to her fabulous handbag collection–it’s no wonder she has continued to evolve into a modern-day style icon. Victoria’s “posh” look is also heavily influenced by many classic styles including oversized sunglasses, mod prints, black and white, and clean lines. Victoria was spotted looking extra-stylish earlier this week, in her Audrey Hepburn-esque attire, as she arrived at Los Angeles International Airport.

[Photo from People.com]

Victoria’s clean, tailored look can work in a variety of occasions, and resourceful shoppers will find that you don’t have to have Posh’s bankroll to look this chic–in fact, a major part of the thrill of finding the same looks for less, involves the endless amount of options that are available out there (especially through our dozens of MarketAmerica.com partner stores). With so many endless possibilities, you can really put your own spin on a look you love, for much less!

Here are a few pieces I found to help you snag Victoria’s style:

1. A perfect-length, quality skirt is the key piece to obtaining this look. If you’re going to splurge anywhere, do it here. A skirt like the Black Halo one I found at TheHipChick.com, is an “investment piece” that will last you season after season.

Black Halo Skirt: $218

2. Victoria’s look consists of a boatneck sweater layered over a white collared-shirt. I’ve chosen a black sweater from Kohl’s, and a basic white shirt from Gap.

Gap shirt: $30

Apt. 9 button-neck sweater: $23

I especially like the shirred detailing on this sweater. It creates an ideal balance of femenine and masculine when paired with the white shirt (buttoned to the neck).

3. You’ll also need bold, black accessories to complete this look.

Kate Spade sunglasses: $160 at Nordstrom.com

MIA Diva round toe pump: $69.95 available at endless.com

Perlina satchel: $132 at endless.com

The key to creating Victoria’s look, is to keep it simple! Look for pieces with clean lines and minimal embellishment, but don’t be afraid to make the look your own by experimenting with slightly different silhouettes, and fabrics. Get creative with it!

Lots of Love,
Loren

Posted in Fashion Tips
Tagged Audrey Hepburn, Celebrities, Endless.com, Gap, Looks for Less, The Hip Chick, Victoria Beckham

Amber Ridinger – The Hip Chick’s IT Girl

July 27th // 4 Comments

The Hip Chick.com is delighted to announce that Amber Ridinger will be our exclusive model for The Hip Chick fashions. When Alexa Skrudland, founder of the chic boutique The Hip Chick, saw Amber Ridinger’s photo shoot in the April issue of Ocean Drive Magazine where the young woman was dubbed as Miami’s “IT” Girl, she thought there was a perfect match between the fashionista and her trendy store.

Amber is a native of Miami, Florida and the daughter of JR and Loren Ridinger, founders of the Internet shopping website marketamerica.com. Market America is a product brokerage and Internet marketing company that specializes in One-to-One Marketing. With more than three million customers and 180,000 Distributors worldwide, the company has generated over $2.4 billion in accumulated retail sales.

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