Mind Reading

It's like someone was channeling Chic Deac's brain waves this week on the personalized wine bottle memo. Love these and want these, many props to Cup of Jo for sharing!

Graduation Gift Ideas

Parents, family and friends of Class of 2011 grads - check out some of Chic Deac's gift ideas for graduation. Graduation is such a bittersweet time, but you can make it all the sweeter with some great gifts that will help the new alums keep Wake Forest in their hearts forever. 


Demon and Deacon wine from the Reynolda Village Deacon Shop would be an excellent choice. We once saw someone write a personalized note on a wine bottle in metallic paint pen. This makes the bottle a keepsake in itself and a great accessory (or vase) for a post-grad apartment. 

This monogrammed Max & Chloe necklace won't break the bank, but it will be appreciated as a classic gift. Get it in 14k gold to remind them of Mother, So Dear.

A classic tote is a great gift for any woman entering the working world, but why not have a Wake Forest twist with black and gold hues? We love the dipped leather look on this tote and think that it's a worthy investment. A Tory Burch tote will surely last your grad a while, or at least until they have a bigger paycheck to buy their own replacement.

Everyone has to write thank you notes when they receive gifts, and what better to write it on that customized Lilly stationary?

Hair Ties

How adorable are these hair ties on Etsy? They have this perfectly casual look to them ... perfect for a long braid. 

Posties 2K11

North Myrtle, here we come! The forecast doesn't say super great things about the weather for this weekend and the few days afterwards (high 70s and thunderstorms, ugh) but we are excited to get some time in at the beach even if we are in a sweatshirt or rain jacket. Just in case we do get a warm moment at the beach, we're hoping we can wear this new J.Crew cover up:

The evenings are looking a little bit chillier than we'd like, but Pirate's Cove gets so sweaty that we won't notice a thing until we're standing in line at Hot Diggity Dog. 

An Elegant and Casual Clutch

This clutch's patterns have clean lines and the bold black and white pattern is perfect for going out to dinner one summer evening. Check it out here on Etsy!

Show a Little Toe

Thanks to the fabulous ladies over at Ever Lovely, we have growing shoe envy for this pair of peep toes. 

Perhaps we could wear them with this dress with frills from Zara? 

Summer Chic

This dress is casual and effortless looking, but will be perfect for graduation day or any summer cocktail party you plan on attending. From Ann Taylor Loft, it's also under $50!