It's a Man's World...

model: Larnie
Photo courtesy of LittleMissFamous Photography

 NOT! Woman can do anything better than man. And that means rock his style. Play with a nice pair of trousers and add some suspenders for fun look this fall. Sure we could just use a belt to keep our britches up, but this is more fun!  Don't know where to find them? Go sneak in your grandfather's closet. Shhh. We won't tell.

What are your favorite men-inspired looks?

Arkansas Pride



"Arkansas Pride"
Shirt: AR STATE OF MIND
Vest: KMART
Shoes: CHARLOTTE RUSSE
Jewelry: PRINCESS BREEZE BOUTIQUE
sunglasses: CHARMING CHARLIE
Photo by Little Miss Famous Photography
www.littlemissfamous.com



I had so much fun putting in this look together. All of the pieces contrast with each other, yet it all worked out. I love it when thought transpires to greatness! I'm sure you get the picture that my outfits are all about spunky color palettes for textured looks. Matching is so last decade!

:)

"Arkansas Pride"
Check out the details!
photo by Little Miss Famous Photography
www.littlemissfamous.com

EclectiCHICks wants to be "little miss famous"!

Thanks to my pal, Larnie for showing her "E-ism"
in a super fun shoot with
http://www.littlemissfamous.com/
by Bri Woods-Chaney

I can't tell you enough how much fun I had on the shoot with Little Miss Famous Photography. Bri Woods-Chaney did a fabulous job with making Larnie and I look super cute. Shout out to Princess of Princess Breeze Boutique for adding some cute touches with some jewelry pieces and Alfena Williams with fierce makeup! I was really proud of how Larnie and I blended our different styles in this shoot. Bri was brillant in picking out an industrial site for our textured shots. More to come from the shoot! Stay tuned and eclectichic!

XO Britt

Late..."FACEBOOK FREEBIE FRIDAY" CONTEST

Our Eclectichicks photoshoot yesterday went a little longer than anticipated, so we weren't able to post the "Facebook Freebie Friday" contest...until now! Here's the thing, E-chicks, we want you to comment on EclectiCHICks Facebook status answering the question: "What is your personal style"? Your name will go into a randomized drawing through random.org for the sassy earrings from RK Collections!! Easy as pie as always...You've got until 10pm Friday night. I look for to hearing all your responses.

Sparkle, Shine, Shimmy...SEQUINS is Baaack!

Less is more.
Check this top from Fashion Vault (local)
photo courtesy of Fashion Vault
http://www.shopfashionvault.com/

This Fall has got so many trends up his sleeve! Sequins is one of those trends. It's not just for Las Vegas showgirls and your past 60 grandmother! Wearing sequins is all about quantity and timing. Don't sparkle from head to toe. You don't want to look like a disco ball or a giant piece of wrapped candy. Wearing sequins is similar to the "color pop" trend. It shouldn't be so predicticable and matchy.  When it comes to timing, you don't want to bust out the major sparklies before 6pm. The sun brings enough bling on its own. I'd love to see your sequinned looks, ladies. Share your pics and shiny thoughts at eclectichicks@gmail.com  Be careful, you don't want to blind anyone!

Pulling off Game Day Looks--in style! by Alexa




Meet Alexa:
My stylish co-worker
from RK Collections!

 
















Razorbacks, Bears, and Trojans, oh my! If you're an Arkansas fan, you know how we get down in college sports.  A college game day is the best way for a girl to make a Fall fashion statement. Football season usually opens Fall, thus making it the ideal place for showcasing those game day looks. Any girl can go grab a t-shirt and some jeans and call it a day, but the Eclectichicks that put thought behind their looks are the ones to be remembered. I mean, come on, no one wants to run into a girl wearing the exact same outfit and feel the need to avoid her for the rest of the day.  I always try to put a spin on my game day fits so I don't run into my "outfit twin" while tailgating. Create your own fashion identity with these game-day tips, and I promise you'll go down in tailgate fashion history, or at least get the most viewed pictures on Facebook.

 RULES OF THE GAME:

1. COMFORT

2. STYLE

3. INDIVIDUALITY

4. SPIRIT

The number one rule I can give you for game day wear is comfort. You have to be comfortable if you want to enjoy yourself. Come on ladies, pulling on that strapless dress that is a little too big for hours on end is a complete downer! You have to pick an outfit that makes you feel like a million bucks! So what kind of outfit am I talking about you may ask? You have plenty of options!

Being an employee at RK Collections in the Promenade at Chenal, I have seen many frantic "game day" shoppers desperately trying to find that perfect look for their game days. At RK Collections, we have plenty of great options for any school! You little Razorbacks listen up: Red jeans are a must for this season! Not only is red a great color for Fall, it is also amazing for calling in the HOGS in style! These red jeans below are made by REUSE and are super comfy! This definitely sticks to my comfort rule!




You can find these at RK Collections
 at the Promenade on Chenal in
Little Rock, AR
photo courtesy of ME!

 Another option for your game day attire is to get a one of a kind creations made from your favorite team's t-shirt!  FAN FROCKS is a local company in Arkansas that recreates your favorite tees into a cute tube top of dress! I am in love with this company. I have to put my order for some great things for my Trojan (University of Arkansas at Little Rock) basketball. Don't fret if you're not in AR because Chelsea Silvestri, the owner of the company, is glad to do work for all your favorite team parapherenalia.




An exclusive piece from FAN FROCKS
photo courtesy of Fan Frocks


Girl, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to discussing game day fashions! If you are on a budget, go get your favorite team's t-shirt from a nearby store. Grab a pair of scissors and do some major creative clipping, such as cutting the sides and tying them together. As long as you're creative and stand out from the crowd, you'll be golden!

"What's in your bag?" Photo Contest for "Facebook Freebie Fridays"

Hi Eclectichicks,



Guess what today is? You've guessed it. It's contest posting day for Eclectichicks' first "Facebook Freebie Fridays"!



This week Eclectichicks wants to be a little nosey. We want to know what's in your bag.



1.Empty your bag of all it's juicy contents and photograph them.



2. Send your pictures to eclectichicks@gmail.com , include your name, physical address, email address, and phone number.



3. Once I receive your pictures, I will post them to our "What's in bag 9-14-11" album. Get your friends to "like" your photo. (They must "LIKE" Eclectichicks first.)



The most "LIKE"d photo by Friday 10pm/c will win their choice of a Charming Charlie Studded Rocker Handbag valued at $39.95 or a $30.00 giftcard.

Curious at what's in my bag?

 Not much, huh? I can't wait to see you chicks' photos!

eclectichicks@gmail.com 

Are you an eclectichick with a mouthpiece? Share your style stories and tips. We can keep a secret!

How to Create Your Own Celebrity Closet

So yesterday, I was checking out http://www.dulcecandy.com/. This girl is a serial fashionista! Her post about her closet/office made me green with envy. After a long day of work, how awesome would it be to relax in this domain. CAUTION: EXTREME JEALOUSY IS LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ABOUT .5 SECONDS!



photo courtesy of http://www.dulcecandy.com/

 



photo courtesy of http://www.dulcecandy.com/

 




photo courtesy of http://www.dulcecandy.com/

 



photo courtesy of http://www.dulcecandy.com/





Dulce isn't the only girl that refuses to make her fabulousness indure beauty sleep in anything less than an absolute dream closet. Celebrities such as Kimora Lee Simmons, Paula Abdul, and Mariah Carey share the same take on this pressing issue. Might I add, that fashion justice was well served!



photo courtesy of http://www.instyle.com/




photo courtesy of http://www.instyle.com/




photo courtesy of http://www.instyle.com/



 Now that you've pined over these insanely gorgeous closets, it's time for you to create your own. Use a spare bedroom or downsize that king bed to a full size or better yet kick that roommate out that can never come up with her half of the rent. I can think of ways to use that extra bedroom (hint, hint). The most important element in making this dream a reality is...ORGANIZATION! Everything has a place. Try to keep themes going such as hats over here, shoes over there, etc. Here's a shopping list to get you going:


1. shelves, shelves, shelves
2. clothing racks/fixtures
3. jewelry countertop stands
4. pretty cohesive hangers and hooks
5. oversized mirror
6. large rug
7. wall art, knickknats, and other girly decorum
8.  amoire
9. vanity mirror and chair (for an optional makeup/dressing area)
10. lighting-chandeliers, pretty lamps, etc.
11. chaise lounge chair or ottoman


The majority of of these items can be found at home organization stores such as:

• The Container Store
• Target
• Home Depot
• Garden Ridge
• Walmart

Don't sleep on Ebay for getting clothing store fixtures for great closeout deals. Afterall, you're creating your own personal store! Get to work, ladies. I've got tons to do.

Meet the Kardashians: Your new stylists!



The trios at the launch of their line in Hollywood
photo courtesy of Style Network



Keeping up with the Kardashians? We can't get away from them. They've made millions on capitalizing on their reality empire. And they're not stopping at just giving us full on access into their personal lives either. Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney have decided to make dressing ladies with their style flair a top-priority. In addition to their hot chained, clothing store DASH, the ladies have a new line, the "Kardashian Kollection" available at Sears. I must admit that I get my Kardashian dose a bit too often and I was thrilled to get a looksy of their line pf clothing and accessories. It really embodies all of their styles. The price tags are a bit more affordable than their high-end DASH merchandise.

Go visit www.sears.com/Kardashian-Kollection to see what these sisters have up their sleeve. Save 30% in stores and online until September 17.

Color, me like!

Check out my look today! I'm in a colorful mood as usual.



Felt like taking a snapshot of today's fit!



Shirt: Express

Pants: TJ Maxx

Shoes: Dillards

Bag: TJ Maxx

Bracelet: Burlingtons

Earrings: Princess Breeze Boutique (local)




Gianni Bini Turquoise Sandals, reg. $79.99

 Hey Chicas, don't forget to head to those clearance racks to get those last minute deals on summer items. You can still get a few months wear of them. I know I will get a couple of struts out of these blinged out sandals by Gianni Bini I got yesterday from Dillards, before the close of the season. They retailed at $79.99, but I scored them for $27.99! Can you say "Yay" for savings?!

Perfect Fit

Torrid knows how to fit that curvier girl!
Brown Pleather Blazer, $68.50 by Torrid
Shop Torrid stores and http://www.torrid.com/

Let me just say that I am loving this weather! Today I could breathe in fresh air, instead of smog. With the breeze comes with the need to dig out chic blazers and winter jackets out from all the madness--I mean summer clothes-- of my--I mean OUR closets. (Don't you just love how inclusive I am?) There is always that thought of "Is this thing going to zip up?" with me. I am a busty broad, but last year I spent $100 on a flimsy jacket and if that thing doesn't button up I'm going to literally scream. But before you panic about new expansions. Here's a workout that I found on http://www.prevention.com/ to banish back fat.

photo courtesy of http://www.prevention.com/

photo courtesy of http://www.prevention.com/

photo courtesy of http://www.prevention.com/

Fashion's Night Out at Bakers!

Hey Girls, Take advantage of Fashion's Night Out by shopping at Bakers Shoes by getting $10 off tonight only!  Stuck at work or school tonight? Shop online! www.bakersshoes.com

Love Britt,
A serious "shoe whore"!

Fall is near, bust out the cardigans!

photo courtsey of www.asiajam.com

My favorite season is almost here! I absolutely adore the Autumn season. Wind, Thanksgiving, my birthday...Awe, Just thinking about it gives me butterflies. A cardigan has to be one of the biggest style staples for Fall. So many young women have this idea embedded in their minds that cardigans are an older style item. On the contrary, they can dazzle those work looks and let you keep donning those summer tanks, not to mention they can prepare you for those windy days and can be dressed up or down. When picking through cardigans remember to be bold. You can never go wrong with eye-popping colors and prints. Also keep in mind that adding embellishments such as brotches and belts add personality to those knits.