Black & Gold Dress [On Sale]

ASOS has a darling black and gold cocktail dress that is currently on sale for $75. We love the embellishments on the collar and long chiffon sleeves for a cold winter night out. 

Elizabeth McKay Trunk Show @ Monkee's

Today and tomorrow, chic ones! Go get some cute finds like the ones you see below:

The Twiggy Dress in Tulip

Summer Cocktail Top (we hope it includes the puppy)

Stylish Lace Dress

We love this dress from the Outnet. Try it with a skinny gold belt and strappy gold sandals for a chic look. 

We like this skinny gold belt from Urban Outfitters and like the $20 price even better!

Stylish LBD

This one shoulder dress is from White House Black Market. The asymmetrical cut is modern, but the shape is classic. You'll stand out from the crowd of black strapless dresses at any wedding, cocktail party or date function. 

Stay stylish, chic ones!

Ring in 2011 like a True Chic Deac

New Year's Eve is always a fun opportunity to glam things up. Large amounts of glitter and shorter hemlines can be proudly worn on this day. To simplify your NYE shopping, we found a fun dress in several price ranges. Remember to celebrate to the fullest and be safe! And listen to the Auld Lang Syne version from the Sex and the City soundtrack (the first one, because we obviously all want to pretend the second never happened) for a sentimental moment before 2010 departs.

This nude dress from Forever 21 has the perfect gold shimmer that will draw all eyes towards you on NYE. Play it up with some shimmery accessories. At $20, you won't mind if a fellow party goer spills a little champagne on your dress. 

This Black Truffle dress does tiered fabric the right way. We hate it when tiered fabric adds volume in unwanted places, but this is so perfectly draped that your figure will still look stunning. Gold accessories are a must with this beautiful dress, so check it out at Spotted Moth for only $40.

In case you are in the mood to be the most stunningly fashionable woman in the room on New Year's Eve, you should check out Zara's tulip dress in black. The silhouette is AH-MAZ-ING. At $169, we think this is classic enough that you can defend its cost. 

Happy midnight kissing, chic ones!

Buy This, Not That

Looking at the J.Crew magazine lately thinking, "I want you, but I can't have you" is no fun. We love their taffeta bow monde dress and have been searching for a cheaper substitute. We think we've found it! It's not strapless, but it really is a beautiful alternative and no one will ever know it's from Forever 21. In the same color family and sporting an awesome bow, you're bound to get compliments in either of these dresses. The J.Crew dress retails for $100 and the Forever 21 version is just $33. 

Happy Friday, chic ones!

Tailored with a Twist

We are loving this tailored dress with a front twist. It's got a great clean cut which will flatter your shape. It's adult enough for an interview and cute enough for cocktails. Best of all, it's priced at $65 and made even cheaper for you, because Chic Deac is a sale finding expert. Type in the code "PSWLOVESASOS" (courtesy of People Style Watch) to get 20% off of the already low price on this gorgeous dress. 

Add a skinny black patent belt, purse and voila - you're a Chic Deac! Happy shopping, chic ones!

Maggy London Chic Dress

This dress is sooooo pretty. It's different in style and cut than most of the things available out there right now. We  love drockets (dress pockets for those of you who are fashion novices) and think the beaded collar is just gorgeous. It highlights the collarbone and draws attention to the face. 

Plus, it's from Maggy London who really does make things that look amazing on all types of body shapes. It's on sale from Lord & Taylor right now for under $130! Happy shopping, chic ones!

Chain Print Dress

We are loving this Milly silk chain print dress. Perhaps with some black tights too? Check it out here, if you've got $400 to throw around.

Buy This, Not That

We love this Michael Kors gold a-line skirt on the left, but the price is a bit out of our range at $380. This ECI jacquard metallic skirt gives us the same glimmer for a lot less dollar at just $69. 

Happy shopping, chic ones!

Homecoming Dresses

A few readers asked us for some ideas for homecoming dresses this weekend, and obviously, we're not talking about the kind you wore in high school. Homecoming dresses at Wake come in two forms: the casual wear with boots at the tailgate kind and the wear to the fraternity formal kind. Since our requests weren't very specific, we'll offer a few options. 


We really like this Puella dress from Bluefly.com because it's got lots of color and a fun print, but you still get the overall black and gold scheme. The long sleeves will keep you warm in the fall weather, but the ruffled v-neck cut will still let you show some skin. 

This Tommy Hilfiger cowl neck dress from Macy's is beautiful. It's a sweater dress, but it's cut well enough so that it doesn't look chunky on the body. Pair it with a belt and boots just like the Macy's stylist did in this picture and you're set for a fun day of tailgating.

Now for the dances that take place after the game, you might want to think about something with sheen like this walnut cocktail dress from Forever21. The low price makes it affordable for a last minute purchase and you won't cry if someone spills a beer on  your dress. This is the kind of dress that needs to be dressed up with the right accessories, so don't forget to add some!

Lastly, we love this "Tea for Two" cocktail dress from Nordstom's. It looks like someone pulled it right out of Blair Waldorf's closet and we're quite happy if we can pull off a night looking like her. 

But, obviously, no Blair Waldorf look is complete without a headband. We couldn't forget that, so check out this one on Etsy. 

Happy Homecoming, chic ones!

Darling Bow

This bracelet has such an usual look to it, but I think it's really darling. This isn't an every day class outfit, but something for a special occasion. It's only $42 and available in a few colors, so check it out here on Etsy.

If Jackie O Were a Chic Deac

This vintage dress is impeccable - and it looks like it came right out of Jackie O's closet. I love the Mary Jane pumps the model is wearing with it. It's on Etsy and it appears to be about a size 4. If that's your size, snatch up this look before it's too late.

Ruffles are In

It's true. They're everywhere. There are two types of ruffles: ruffles that are right and ruffles that are wrong,wrong, wrong. The line between the two types? It's fine, my friends.

This cute dress from Piperlime is ruffles done right. I can see someone wearing it a tailgate with sandals, or dressing it up for a night out in Winston with some cute heels.

Cheap Chic Friday is Back Again

Alright - today we have four great Cheap Chic options. The first is a Mossimo ruffled blouse from Target. I personally purchased this the other day and LOVE it. I received quite a few compliments on it already. The shirt looks much more expensive than $20. It is great with a pair of skinny jeans and heels for a night out, or tucked into a pencil skirt for a cocktail party.


Secondly, we have a dress from Forever 21. I adore cap sleeve dresses (very flattering for the arms). In my opinion, this must be paired with flat sandals. The dress is cute, but short. So don't go over the top with heels. Check it out here for $19.


Next, there is this adorable dress from Macy's that is just perfect for tailgates. The crochet lace detail on the bodice is incredible, but not nearly as incredible of it's price of $15!

Lastly, there is this very cute yellow sundress from Dillard's. It's only available in size 7 (thus the super low price), but this is a great steal if you're a size 7. You'd look like you spent a lot more than the $18 it actually cost!


Happy shopping! Come back Monday for our edition on male tailgate wear. It's going to be good!

If Jackie O Were a Chic Deac

I have a feeling that this dress from Nordstrom's is exactly what she would wear. For $82, this dress would last you a long time. It's got a classic shape and the fabric will hold up well. You could wear this to a variety of events, like tailgates, cocktail parties and weddings, etc.


I'd pair it with a pretty pair of wedge sandals, like this pair by Rampage that is available on Endless.com. On sale for $20, these are a great way to dress your feet this summer. The patent leather and small heel make them seem glitzy, while the sandal features will keep your feet cozy. The rose detail adds that something extra special to make your toes stand out from the rest!