Summer Loving

We are loving stripes this summer and while stripes have nothing to do with Grease, we just thought this would be a good place to interject some Olivia Newton John and John Travolta duet action to brighten up your Friday.

Thanks for allowing us to indulge in a favorite, but now on to the part you came here for: Cute summer stripes. We love both of these dresses which could be great over a bathing suit at the beach or paired with espadrilles for an evening look. The yellow stripes on the left are from Ann Taylor Loft and it's currently on sale for $45. The chevron look is from Roxy and is only $15. Get it while it's hot, chic ones!

 

Happy weekend!

Meringue Dress

Perfectly summery and retro, Anthropologie's Meyer Meringue dress feels like a throwback well worth wearing today. Plus, it has pockets. We love how the Anthro stylist paired it with some royal blue sandals - the color combo is eye popping. However, don't try that combo the week we play Duke. 

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)

Graduation Dresses

Chic ones, we've gotten several requests for help finding that PERFECT graduation dress. We know several of you are probably freaking out about graduating, but hopefully shopping for a dress will alleviate your anxiety attacks about entering the real world. There are several occasions on that weekend when you'll want to wear a dress, so we're going to try and post one dress per day over the next few weeks. Options are a beautiful thing, right?? 

Here's a great one to start with ... This sunny soiree dress from Anthro is perfect for just that - a sunny soiree. Perhaps you've got a fun brunch scheduled or an afternoon wine tasting. Chic Deac loves the separate piece look, especially without the hassle of actually being separate pieces!

Little Black Sun Dresses

Ruffle One Shoulder Dress - On Sale for $15!

Eyelet Shift Dress

Tiered Jersey Dress

A Sundress that Screams Spring

White eyelet. Love it. So classic.

Sunshine

Thanks to reader Sweet Carolina Girl, we have a new favorite online tool - Polyvore. Block off the rest of our week because we are going to be busy playing around with this!

Sunshine by Chic Deac 

Today's Giveaway: Emma Graham Designs

Thank God that some smart people have finally tapped into the market we've been blogging about since July! Emma Graham Designs has absolutely gorgeous clothes and a story that is quite fun. Two best friends from the Boston area, Emma Mahon and Jackie Graham, went to separate colleges (Babson College and University of South Carolina) and felt there was a niche in the fashion industry for college aged women who needed well-priced and well-made clothes. From tailgates to date functions to cocktail parties, we know EXACTLY what they're talking about. After graduating, they moved to NYC to start this new line. 

They're coming to Wake on Monday, yes this upcoming Monday, to showcase some of their best looks in a Carolina Cup Trunk Show. We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Emma Graham to give away one of their dresses from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection. The giveaway will come later, but for now RSVP to the event on Facebook and stay tuned for more details. 

Also - wanted to add a quick note that Emma Graham has a Wake Forest campus rep. Katie Estes can be reached at info@emmagrahamdesigns.com so get in touch if you want a private party or have more questions!

The Blooming Goldenrod Dress

Yes, yes, yes. Please, we beg of our dear chic readers, someone purchase this dress for a tailgate next fall. Please please please!

A Girl Can Dream

1. Take me to Vernazza at twilight. 

Photo courtesy of Superstock.

2. Give me this dress.

The Lilly Shauna Embroidered Dress

3. And these sandals. 

Also from Lilly

For the 1950s Housewife in You ...

This dress from Anthro screams MRS Degree, if you're going for that look. Get it from Anthro for under $160.

Now we just need to find the apron that goes along with it ...

Cheap Chic Friday

Cheap Chic Friday is back again, just in time for the Duke game this weekend. Francesca's is a store in the Thruway Shopping Center - they have a wide array of dresses, but we are particularly liking this $20 dress. The flowers add a nice touch and so does the crochet detail (just make sure you're wearing enough sunscreen so that doesn't become the world's weirdest tan line). Buy the dress here or at the store in person!


The cotton will keep you nice and cool. Game day weather is looking good, so enjoy your tailgate and all four quarters!

TODAY IS THE DAY - It's Time for the Real Deal

Ahhh, Football is finally here! Check out the Journal's article on our readiness as a team to take the field tonight. As the article says, it's time for the real deal and we couldn't agree more. We want to see this team take the field and surge past any expectations for their season. And in the spirit of real deals, we're going to have Cheap Chic Friday one day early.

It's definitely going to be a hot one, and I hear that Athletics will be handing out free water bottles to make sure we're comfy and hydrated for the duration of the game. Here are some last minute (under $20!) deals on tailgate outfits:

The first dress is from Roxy. I actually really love the fact that this can be a halter or a strapless dress. Think strapless when you're in the sun so that you avoid the tan lines, that pull up the straps for a different look if you go out after the game. It has a small polka dot pattern, but nothing that overwhelms your shape. Check it out here for $20.


Secondly, here is a dress from Alloy that has some cute gold detailing on top. The cotton fabric will keep you cool tonight! Look at it here, again for less than $20.



We have another dress from Alloy. This shape is flattering to many different body types and this can be personalized with a variety of gold accessories. Click here to see it on the Alloy website!



Lastly, this might be the most coveted accessory in the stadium tonight.




GO DEACS! Make us proud!

Cheap Chic Friday

Check out this dress from Forever 21, for only $25. The spaghetti straps make it summery, but the neckline isn't too revealing. The waist emphasizes the tiniest part of a woman's body, so this is a very flattering look. It's perfect for a summer evening!

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!

Victoria's Secret Sells Something Besides Bras ...

Like cute sundresses! Check out this find (on sale for $59 right now). The wrap style accentuates the waist, making it very figure-flattering for many different body types. A few things about this dress that really make me like it:

1) It's sold in yellow and black.
2) It looks super comfortable. The jersey fabric means there will be no fidgeting at those long tailgates.
3) It's machine washable, which is very important for those of you who don't have a car to go to the dry cleaners!

Anthro Tailgate Outfit

Check out this darling sundress from Anthro. It may be $98.00, but think about all the ways you could wear this! It would be beautiful with some cowboy boots at a tailgate or imagine it with a black cardigan for class or church. With the raffia rose black belt also for sale on their site, this would be the quintessential Wake Forest outfit!