All posts tagged: holiday

What to Buy The Special Men on Your Holiday List This Year

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I am not sure if it is just me, but men are hard to shop for. Nothing says I love you like a boring tie, or a pair of socks. With this gift guide, I really tried to find items that are special. This year, gift him something he won’t want to return! Mantry For the Foodie Mantry is a food subscription service that curates 6 food products every two months from top American food artisans. Each box fits a particular theme, ie. Bourbon BBQ, and Mantry shows you how to cook and entertain with the new goods. King and Stone For the Shoe Gamer For only $25/month your guy can select a new pair of shoes every season. King and Stone has a good range of sneakers, oxfords, and casual slip ons. Perfect for any style. Smart Phone Sanitizer For the Clean Freak I think this is genius. There’s so much gunk on our screens from the oils on our skin that we can’t even see. According to a study, a cell phone has 18x …

3 Holiday Gift Suggestions That I Tested Myself

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Hips-Sister | For the Workout Woman Created by a woman who wanted to design an alternative to the dreaded fanny pack, Hips-sister is a fashionable and functional belt that you can slip over your hips and store your phone, keys, money, earphones, etc. when you workout.  I think this is a genius idea. There’s been times where I didn’t have pockets to keep my phone or keys in, but I wanted to go for a run on the campus track. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving it on the bleachers where I wouldn’t be able to keep an eye on it, so I awkwardly held everything in my hand, or in my bra. Thankfully, Hips-sister is a much better alternative. I can be hands free when I run without having to worry about anything spilling out.  Hips-sister comes in three sizes, A, B, and C ranging from a size 2-24. They have plenty of fabric choices and colors so you can express yourself in your own unique way. Best of all, they’re very inexpensive, averaging at $25. …

Winter Holiday Outfits For Any Occassion

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Looking for style inspiration for your next holiday party? What about that blockbuster holiday film you’re going to? Or New Year’s Eve? We’ve got you covered for any occasion this merry season. If for some reason you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, email me at InexpensiveChic@gmail.com for a one-on-one style consultation. Just put in the subject line: Holiday Style Consultation. For a Party… Click to Shop  Velvet and lace are great materials around this time of year, you’ll look festive without bringing out your Christmas sweater. For a Gift Exchange… Click to Shop    At a gift exchange you want to me cute and comfortable, but still in the spirit of the holidays. Why not pair a stretchy bell bottom pant, with a sparkly top and a faux fur jacket for more warmth. Don’t forget your gift! For Ice Skating… Click to Shop  Ice skating is always a must! Layer up with a turtleneck, scarf, ear warmer, and gloves.   For a Holiday Blockbuster Film… Click to Shop  Kick up your feet (if …

Treat Yo ‘Self: 20 Super Chic Finds Under $25

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There’s nothing sweeter than a great deal, and I’ve scoured the web to find some really fantastic ones just for you! Treat yourself to an early holiday gift, or perhaps you’ll stumble upon something you want to give to someone else. Either way, take a look at the list below and click to shop! Add a little sparkle (and warmth) under your favorite dress this holiday season. Pair with a fitted pant or leggings for winter and a cool statement jacket on top.   A faux leather skirt is a must-have for any Fall/Winter wardrobe. With a slouchy sweater, and tights, this skirt can be worn for work or play. These are so chic!!! And super inexpensive. I wish they came in my size 😦 At only $7, get one for you, your mom, and your best friend. To winterize this look, pair with a black turtleneck and ankle boots. These touchscreen gloves work with your device, but are also stylish. Don’t be surprised if you get looks of jealousy when you wear these. LOVE. …

6 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

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Rainbow Snapchat Filter Use everyone’s new favorite Snapchat filter for costume inspiration this year, all it requires is face paint and makeup! Paint a rainbow, along with some snazzy sparkles, coming out of your mouth with the face paint. Use blush on your nose and cheeks, along some white eyeliner, and you have a costume! Click on the picture above for a step-by-step tutorial. Party Animals Add some class to the traditional Mean Girls-esque with this costume from Lauren Conrad. Just pick out some animal ears, add a face paint nose and whiskers, and then just throw on your favorite party outfit. This costume is super cute as a group, but would also work on its own. Wednesday Addams Channel your inner goth with a Wednesday Addams costume this year. Throw on your favorite LBD, and if it doesn’t have a collar, layer a button-down shirt underneath it. Some black tights and shoes finish off the look. Wear your hair in a set of braids, some dark eye makeup, and a trendy dark lip if …

Inexpensive Chic’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

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The holiday season is finally here, and if you’re like me it kind of snuck up on you! If you’re still looking for the perfect gifts for the special men and women in your life, look no further! I’ve curated a compilation of tech savvy, fashion forward, and unique presents everyone on your list is sure to love. You may even want to ask Santa for a few of these items yourself…

How to Make Your College Room Feel Like Home During the Holidays

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The holidays are coming and for those who love bling and glitter in their decor, it’s a happy time of year. Tis the season to be sparkly and even if you aren’t going home for the Christmas break, there are ways to pretty-up your college room so you don’t feel you’re missing out on any homespun holiday fun. So how do you jolly-up a drab college room? For an instant brightening of mood, string fairy lights around the place. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors these days, so decide on a theme then follow it through with lights that sparkle and shimmer. Twinkling lights suspended from the ceiling, trailing down walls like waterfalls, wrapped around bedposts, framing windows, mirrors and pictures, coiled around pillars or simply glowing through sheer muslin drapes, will introduce instant magic into any room. In small rooms, themes limited to one or two colors work best. Silver and white schemes give a winter wonderland atmosphere and you will find plenty of lights, tinsels and Christmas trees in these shades …

Enter to Win $200 Worth of Designer Jewelry!

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At the beginning of September, I wrote a review on the blog about jewelry brand Cate & Chloe’s new VIP subscription box. With their VIP subscription, Cate & Chloe ship $200 worth of fabulous, designer jewelry right to your door for only $39.99 a month. Now, Her Campus Cincinnati has been provided the opportunity to give away one of Cate & Chloe’s very own VIP boxes! By entering this giveaway, you’ll have the chance to win this month’s box for FREE. Click here to enter!

What to Wear For 4th of July 2014

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I am the type of person to break the “rules” when it comes to fashion. I don’t wear red and green on Christmas, I don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day and recently I’ve stopped wearing red-white-and-blue on the fourth of july. Fashion is supposed to be fun and creative! For some, “fun” is dressing in the themed colors, but for others like me, “fun” is stepping outside of the box and saying “to heck with the rules!” Below are some options for what to wear on the fourth if you’re not into the classic stars and stripes combo.   4th of July Outfit by niyah featuring a zip crop top 4th of july outfits by niyah featuring surgical steel earrings 4th of July Outfits by niyah featuring set rings 4th of july outfit by niyah featuring a romper jumpsuit