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Dress The Population

Rithanie Gonzales — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:01:12 +0000

Dress The Population is a high end, contemporary casual line designed, developed and produced in Los Angeles. Known for its balance between edginess and elegance, the beauty of each piece lies in the details, silhouettes and movement of the fabric. The line’s aesthetic is cohesive with luxury fabrics and flowy asymmetrical cuts.

While Dress The Population is relatively new, it has already grabbed the attention of top fashion retailers including Neiman Marcus, Revolve, Kitson and Planet Blue. Sexy and sophisticated, the brand offers a bold, fashion forward look at an accessible price. Find collections and shop dressthepopulation.com

TGIF: Beaded Galore

Rithanie Gonzales — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:39:10 +0000

Looking to vamp up a black jumpsuit? Instead of that little black dress you always wear out, try something a bit unique. I love the shape a jumpsuit gives you with the waistband. By adding fun jewelry, you add your own personal style. This beaded Tekay Designs necklace is really beautiful for day or night. Try pairing it with a simple one color dress during the day and then adding it to a chic number at night. Play with accessories as the colors extract one another and have fun going out this weekend!

Necklace: TeKay Designs

Jumpsuit: Zero + Maria Cornejo

Clutch: Matthew Williamson

Shoes: Aldo

What kind of earrings or rings would you add to this outfit?

Rithanie Gonzales is the Editorial Planning Manager for Chic Galleria. She is a senior at the University of Washington, majoring in English Lit. Internally, writing is something she’s always been passionate about and seeks to work in fashion pr. Other than school and interning, Rithanie has her own blog and you can follow her on twitter @ritgonz

Shop Your Closet: The Blazer

Cheyenne Headrick — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:48:56 +0000

A blazer should be an item that is already in your wardrobe. They are perfect for work and look great paired with pants or with dresses. I liked this Alexander McQueen blazer because it is an update on a classic style. This blazer is a peplum style blazer and the cut will accentuate your waist. I paired it with this shapeless black and blue Marni dress because when paired together, it will be fitted and pulled in. I added plain black tights and shoes to the outfit to give it a clean finish. I also thought this bracelet was interesting because it was black and white and I love the details on it. Now you have a new way to wear a blazer!

Dress: Marni

Blazer: Alexander McQueen

Tights: Calvin Klein (similar)

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Bracelet: Philippe Audibert

What different types of peplum clothing do you own?

Cheyenne Headrick is an Editorial Intern at Chic Galleria. She is a senior at the University of Washington and is currently working towards getting her English degree. She likes interior design, watching comedies, and reading. You can follow her on twitter at @cnheadrick.

Refreshing Luxury Spa Day Fashion

Ava Roxanne Stritt — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:05:52 +0000

One should not need much when they are having a delightful day at a tropical luxury resort spa. If you stay at one that is truly a destination spa like The Harbor Beach Marriott and Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, one doesn’t need much. They have absolutely everything one could ever desire for a wonderful vacation with family, friends or a trip just for the girls! You get the tropical luxury vacation here without ever having to worry about a passport taking up any room in that lovely new handbag! So take a look at what I would pack for a day at their spa and pool. What more could one find essential other than a cocktail in hand from their oceanfront 3030 Ocean Bar.

Top: Camilla Poco (similiar)

Bikini: Melissa Odabash

Bag: Michael Kors

Wristlet: Michael Kors

Sunscreen Set: Dr. T’s Supergoop

Sandal: Michael Kors

Spa Travel Gal, Ava Roxanne Stritt believes that Spa, Travel and Skin Care Experiences are not a Luxury, but Essential for a Healthy Body and Mind! Her articles and quotes can be found all over the place: CBS News, Spa Week, USA Today, LA Times, Fox News, Working Mother Magazine and More. She has consulted and worked with many top companies in multiple industries, including Coca-Cola concerning Refreshing Spa Travel, as a writer, speaker, financial analyst and consultant! Countless follow both her website, SpaTravelGal.com for ways to refresh their own lives and her extremely popular tweets @SpaTravelGal for lots of spa chat. Sign up to become one of Ava’s Insiders to get swag and perks of your very own too at website SpaTravelGal.com!

Manic Monday: Classic Black

Cheyenne Headrick — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:47:09 +0000

For this installment of Manic Monday, I selected this all black ensemble. Black is a great color to wear to work and black will match anything. It always looks so chic and clean and I love this outfit because it looks so put together. I love this Alice + Olivia peplum dress because the silhouette will flatter many different body types. Also, peplum is very popular style right now which makes this dress work appropriate and stylish at the same time. This Badgley Mischka purse is perfect for this outfit and would also match any other outfit of yours. These Joan & David lace shoes mix up the look a little bit. I accessorized with these elegant earrings and bracelet. Now you have a new way to wear black!

Dress: Alice + Olivia

Shoes: Joan & David

Bag: Badgley Mischka

Earrings: Taraa (similar)

Bracelet: Nadri

What is your favorite color to wear with black?