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!

Earrings Winner

Congratulations to Mary Koons, a sophomore at Wake Forest, on winning the earrings from Etsy seller and Wake alum pendredkeller28. They are going to look beautiful on Mary, especially with this black and white dress she's wearing here!


If you wanted to win the earrings, but didn't win, check out the shop on Etsy.

The Perfect Outfit for our Earrings

Want to win these earrings? We're picking one lucky reader to win them tomorrow. How do you enter to win? It's simple. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click to "follow" us.


What would you wear with these earrings when you do win? Well we've got a chic, simple outfit that can help show off the delicate beauty of our Chic Deac giveaway. This cute ruffled top from New York & Co. would frame your face perfectly. For only $15, it's quite a steal.


Paired with these white jeans from Revolve Clothing.


Lastly, we'd throw on these simple and summer chic sandals from Endless.com for $34.

Chic Deac Giveaway!

Etsy seller pendredkeller28 is a Wake Forest alum who handcrafts and sells gorgeous jewelry. We have absolutely fallen in love with these Floral Black Onyx earrings from her Etsy shop. We can't even begin to list the millions of Wake Forest events these would work for ... oh the possibilities.



Fortunately for all of you Chic Deac readers, someone is winning a pair for free this week! So, you ask, how can I win these earrings from Chic Deac? It's easy - just follow us. At the bottom of this blog, you can choose to "follow" Chic Deac. Out of all our followers, someone will randomly be selected to win the earrings.

Follow us and these earrings could be yours!

Wine Glass Winner and the Infinite Love Bracelet

Congratulations to Brighid Jensen on winning our custom painted Wake Forest wine glasses. Brighid is an alum of the university and we know she'll display the wine glasses proudly! Don't be sad if you didn't win the wine glasses. You can buy your own pair right here on Etsy!


Now back to our regularly scheduled programming: Paired with a black dress at tailgates or just worn with jeans and flip-flops on your way to class, this bracelet is a perfect way to fashionably display your pride in the Old Gold & Black. I love the simplicity of the design. The infinity charm is gold dipped and the actual bracelet is made of Irish linen. It's from dogeared.com and $70 -- so put it on your birthday wish list!


It would look great with this top from Macy's (on sale for $20) which I love for one of the brisker tailgates in October or just going out on a weekend.



Happy shopping, Chic Deac fans! Remember to send in any tips or fun styles you see while you're out. Our e-mail address is chicdeacstyle@gmail.com!

Cheap Chic Friday

I am loving this outfit for several reasons, but mainly because the entire thing costs less than $25. The shirt, from Lord & Taylor, costs $15. The applique trim creates enough of a statement that you wouldn't need to wear any big jewelry with this outfit.


These shorts, from Talbot's, are less than $10. Yes, less than $10. Really, truly less than $10. Talbot's isn't just your grandmother's shop anymore. Michelle Obama wears things from there and you can too. There are some older pieces, but these shorts are not one of them. These are the kind of shorts you can wear on a summer evening (or to an orientation event) and look stylish, while still feeling comfortable. They are available in all sizes and multiple colors, but yellow is obviously our fave.


Remember to enter the wine glasses drawing. There are no strings attached, just some beautiful Wake Forest wine glasses custom painted for you. Enter by clicking here!


So let's do the math here. For $25 dollars, you could get a shirt from Lord & Taylor, shorts from Talbot's and two free wine glasses from "The Cute Glass." That sounds like quite a deal to us here at Chic Deac. Remember to send us your thoughts and suggestions at chicdeacstyle@gmail.com!

Tailgate Outfit #758450945084058

At Chic Deac, we're officially in countdown mode to the first tailgate of the year. In case you were wondering where we stand, it's around 28 Days and 7 hours. In case you were wondering why we post so much about tailgates, it's because we love football season at Wake Forest.

So, are you ready for game day? This outfit will ensure that you are. I know what you're thinking: Again with the ruffles? I can't help it. It's too cute. This is a great dress. The v-neck and ruffles will make you stand out against the crowd of strapless black dresses. Buy it here from Revolve Clothing.


Pair it with this yellow crossbody purse from Macy's and you will be the most stylish fan out there. It's on sale right now, so check it out here.


Remember that we've got a few more days until the drawing for the winner of our custom wine glasses. They are adorable, so check out this post and remember to enter the contest. The winner will be announced on Tuesday!

Win these Wine Glasses!!

Don't you just love these custom made Wake Forest wine glasses? Etsy seller "The Cute Glass" is selling these and she will even put a name or date on the glasses.


These would be a perfect accent for your game-watching party. Fill up the glass with some of Wake Forest's own Demon or Deacon label wines from the Deacon Shop in Reynolda Village and you'd be set for a lovely evening! Check out the Etsy shop here.

If you would like to win a pair of these glasses, fill out this quick form. One lucky winner will be announced on Tuesday, so stay tuned. Only one entry per person please!