Happy 2011

2010 was an incredible year and we have much to be thankful for here at Chic Deac. We love our readers and the fact that so many of you check in on a regular basis. We're looking forward to a fantastic 2011 filled with fun memories, improved friendships and of course - an ever more spirited student body at Wake. 

We Asked, and They Listened ...

Back in August we posted here about some lovely wall art ideas for the home of any Demon Deacon fan. Someone on Etsy was listening, because here we have Wake Forest alphabet art - using campus architectural features as the letters! This is pretty thrilling news for us here at Chic Deac. 

Check them out here on Etsy!

Some Love for Winston

What would Wake be without the charming city of Winston-Salem around us? We're enjoying this cute print - and it's no coincidence that the heart is right above Wake Forest University. 

Check it out here on Etsy!

Talbots Goes Chic

Black lace pencil skirt? Yes, please. 

If Jackie O was a Chic Deac

She would undoubtedly sport gold sequins on this tweed jacket from Kate Spade. Can you say perfection??

Our posting will be slower over the holiday season, and we'll try to post about something that doesn't sparkle later in the week.

Chic Deacs in Tieks

Tieks flats are a stylish, comfortable and portable new shoe brand that you must know more about. These flats are perfect for you grad Deacs who might be working in the city and refuse to wear ugly shoes to make your walk home more comfortable, or any Deacs who are abroad and refuse to wear sneakers for fear of being spotted as an American. 

They easily fold up and away in a little storage bag and each pair even comes with a pair of pants clips which will help your longer hemmed pants from dragging on the pavement. We love the gold and black pairs (obviously), but also adore some of the snakeskin prints. 


You can learn all about the makeup of their shoe and purchase your own pair here on their website. Happy tieking, chic ones!

Lighten Up Your Look with Gold

We are loving the gold sparkly dresses available for New Years this year. Glitter is always acceptable on that night - just keep the accessories toned down and basic so that you don't overdo it!



This Milly dress is simply gorgeous - we love the bow waist and think the short sleeves keep it modest enough for you to show some leg. Check it out here - but beware, it's a pricier dress at $360.

Rachel Zoe herself picked out this subdued sparkling gold dress from Greylin. It's available on Piperlime for $118. It feels very Reese Witherspoon, no??

Nordstrom's has this gorgeous nude off the shoulder dress with sequins. Buy it here!

Happy sparkling, chic ones!

LLDs (Little Lace Dresses)

Lace is in - so check out these cute options below:


This lace shift dress from Nordstrom's would flatter any figure and look amazing with some nude pumps. The see through sleeves show off your arms without baring it all, so check it out here.  

 If you're looking for a gold touch of lace, you can find it here from Milly. Some black tights and heels (a la Blair Waldorf) will make this look perfect. 

How about a taupe lace dress with a skinny black belt to emphasize the waist? Taupe isn't exactly gold, but we think it will pass as a Wake Forest look. Buy it here from Nordstrom's. 

Lastly, you can be the ultimately future trophy wife in this deep v lace dress. Can you say hostess with the mostest?

Happy shopping, 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!

Thursdays at Rebecca & Co.

The lovely ladies of Rebecca & Co. have done it again! A stylish find for all you chic ones out there. This faux fur vest is 20% off for one week just for Chic Deac readers! This soft & warm vest arrived last week, just in time to add something sharp to your winter wardrobe. Take a study break and come down and see us!

 Happy studying, chic ones! We're almost done with exams!!
 

Dress Like T Swift ...

Celeb Chic is back with the Taylor Swift edition to celebrate her budding romance with Jake Gyllenhaal. One of T.Swift's go to looks seems to be the gold sequin dress - so she's an obvious pick to inspire the Chic Deac legions. Surely her Alice + Olivia original must have cost  several hundred dollars. 

However, we think we've found a good (and chepaer) backup for your closet. From Dillard's, this dress comes in at just under $100!

Check it out here. Happy studying, chic ones!

For the Wake Football Fan in Your Life ...

Thank you to the reader who sent in this gift idea. Asgard Press is a company which produces yearly calendars from old athletics posters and programs. This year, they have a Wake calendar for the very first time. Each image is actually perforated, so you can frame them. 


We are loving the look of these images and can't wait to order one. Check them out here for under $20!

For Your Friend Who Always Writes Amazing Thank You Notes ...

Check out this customized ebony and gold stationary from Pear Tree. 

For Your Friend who is Always Cold ...

We are loving this modern take on the opera coat. The opera coat is a classic, but can only be reserved for the most special of events. This version will suit you during the day, at work, on your way to class or in the evening on a fun date. The two gold buttons are just a perfect touch. Plus, it's only $50 from Fred Flare!

There's nothing like a bright, cheery mug that will keep your hot tea warm on a day like this. Besides, the colors make it the perfect Wake Forest mug!

Nothing finishes off a cute look like a vintage scarf. We are loving this Diane Von Furstenberg one available on Etsy for only $25. 

Happy studying, chic ones!

For the Book Lover in Your Life ...

Anything off of this list from the New York Times or a gift card to Amazon.

For the Competitive Eater in Your Life?

We nearly hit ourselves when we realized we forgot to post these awesome pants sent in by Chic reader Lauren Hubbard ('09). They were intended to be a chic Thanksgiving outfit for the men in your life, but now they can be a Christmas gift for a competitive eater. Or just someone who eats a lot on Christmas. 


Check out the gluttony pants here!

For Your Glam Mom

Loren Hope has some insanely gorgeous jewelry, but we are particularly in love with two of their necklaces. 


The Sophie Bib Necklace is simple and could be worn with a great white collared shirt and fitted skirt to work or a casual cocktail party. At $75, it's an affordable gift for Mom. 

If your mom really wants to amp up the style quotient, it's time you look to the Gracey Bib Necklace. We love this look and think it's fit for a style star. At $160, it's a pricier, but gorgeous gift idea. 

Happy shopping, chic ones!

And Boom Goes the Dynamite