Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope today finds you well–that you are spending time with family and friends, eating delicious food and looking stylish as usual. Tomorrow brings us one of the biggest shopping days of the season–Black Friday. I’ve been compiling a list all week of the best sales and discounts. Many of tomorrow’s best sales are online. There’s no need to wait in the long lines or struggle to find parking when you can get the same deals and a better selec... Read Full Story

The Spring 2010 collection from Michael Kors was billed as being loosely inspired by Lady Gaga and Madonna. Specifically, Michael Kors called the collection a reflection of the energy and optimism of Lady Gaga. This is a significant shift from the Michelle Obama style we’ve seen from Kors in seasons past. Though the hemlines were still about knee length, the designs were decidedly more edgy than typical. The shift dresses remained, but were cut-out and inset with plastic. We sur... Read Full Story

On Wednesday afternoon, I began tackling the huge project of going through my shed. All of the books from my former classroom library were stacked in boxes and crates. When I was a teacher, the first thing people noticed when they would visit my classroom is how many books I had–I had thousands of books. It took me two and a half days to go through each and every box, sorting books into ‘keep forever’, ’sell’ and ‘giveaway’ piles. It was a huge pr... Read Full Story

The t-shirt has been a wardrobe staple for decades. During that time, it’s seen a wide variety of uses. Never though have t-shirts been quite as mainstream, sophisticated or acceptable as they are today. In recent years, the t-shirt has become classy and versatile enough to be worn to the beach, the office or a cocktail party. A Brief History of the T-Shirt (In case you were wondering…) As Underwear: The t-shirt originally derived from men’s one-piece underwear. The... Read Full Story

Nepali, by TDM Design, has offered Ssasy Chic the opportunity to host an amazing contest! TDM Design is an amazing company that has been featured on Ssasy Chic in the past. Each scarf is hand-crafted by a Nepalese woman who is paid an above market salary and is given access to education and healthcare. In this world of sweatshops and outsourcing, it’s rare to find companies that offer quality products and make the world a better place at the same time. TDM Design does both. Nepali is... Read Full Story

Carlos Miele’s Spring 2010 collection featured his usual goddess gowns, but stood apart with a series of separates that are much more accessible for those of us who don’t spend evenings being photographed on red carpets. Most of the outfits were quite wearable. The structured boleros, the blouses, the tulip skirts and the pleated pants were all pieces that will most definitely grace the workplace next Spring. The only exception was the too short shorts. Again, we’re ... Read Full Story

There aren’t a ton of sales this week. Don’t worry though…Black Friday is just around the corner! JCrew: 20% off all Women’s knits and tees (Have you seen JCrew’s latest tees? They’re awesome!) Victoria’s Secret: When you spend $175, get $30 off with code FALL09 and free shipping with code FREE175. Alloy: Get up to 25% off all outerwear and sweaters, plus 15% off your entire order with code 15AKQ15. Plus, $20 off $50 with code 20ALL50. dELiA*... Read Full Story

To wear this Fall’s hottest colors and not look like Elvira, follow these simple steps. Length: It’s always a girl’s goal to grow her nails long. The desire to have long, elegant nails is why we cry ‘oh, I broke a nail’ and mourn the loss of our broken nails. If you are going to wear a dark Fall polish, you’ll have to get out the clippers and say goodbye to your long nails. Long dark nails have a tendency to look vampish and gothic. Unless that is ... Read Full Story

As the temperature gets colder, our nails typically get darker. Nail trends for this Fall are no exception. The top 5 nail colors this season are dark, sparkly and attention getting! Black Yes, black nails are still in. Not only are they in, they’re basically becoming the fall back color for most ladies. In between manicures, it’s easy to just swipe a coat of black polish on to get you by ’til your next appointment. Green Greens of all shades are popular this Fal... Read Full Story

It’s been a couple of weeks since we had a giveaway here at Ssasy Chic. This week’s winner is Cathy G. She wins a Face, Brows, Bikini Wax Kit from body by BRIGITTE. Be the next Giveaway Winner Winners are chosen randomly from each week’s comments. To improve your chances of winning, share your thoughts and opinions in the comments! Random Posts Gift Guide: Accessories How to Choose the Perfect Pair of Heels: A Guide by Trends Join: Beyond The Rack Fashion Distr... Read Full Story