Attention ladies of all ages, sizes, and styles. AKIRA, a Chicago based boutique that the chicks have been loyal to for over 20 years (one day I will have to dig out some of our old photos and share them) is having a site wide sale that you cannot miss!
TODAY they are having a 20% off site wide sale and with AKIRA all over our feed, we wanted to share some of our stuff with you and also some items that are on our wish list.
With florals literally EVERYWHERE this season, I stepped out of my comfort zone and scooped up this fun outfit! Come on ladies, Hillary Clinton can’t be the only one to rock a pant suit! What I love most about this outfit was that I was able to wear it more than one way. I’ve rocked it three ways so you can see how to maximize on one outfit!
If I must say so myself, this set from Akira is AH-mazing. For those of you who don’t know, Akira is a Chicago based boutique that has several locations all over the city and suburbs! This store truly has something for everyone – you just have to dig it out 🙂
Getting More Out of the Outfit
The set I am wearing is a size small jacket paired with a medium pant. You can wear the set with both the blazer and pants, or the pants with bodysuit, or just the blazer with jeans….it’s truly up to your imagination! Additionally, you can dress it up with stilettos or down with sneakers. Wearing something you feel good in makes it easy to find creative ways to wear something multiple ways! When I picked this up, I realized the entire outfit cost me around $140, but was worth every penny given that I could be worn 3 ways.
Hope you love this floral piece as much as I did! To shop this look or others, check us out on @liketoknow.it and see what other outfits might fit your fancy!
In the famous words of P Diddy & Co. “Shake Ya Tail feather!” The ladies of Chicks And Salsa certainty did just that this past weekend. We not only shook it, but also rocked the scene in downtown Raleigh during the Style Collective conference! I can’t tell you how many times we were stopped about our feathered look while exploring Raleigh’s culinary scene.
The Look
A little about our look…when I first saw this feathered shirt, I was SOLD! I wanted to make a statement while exploring on my off time from the conference…I did this by adding a few simple touches to tie my look together.
I dressed my top with a pop of color thanks to my high-waisted rust mini skirt. Though the skirt is currently unavailable, I linked a few other options that would work just as well. Rina simply added a sexy sheer bodysuit to her skirt and a Gucci belt bag to the ensemble. The results on both looks were feminine yet bold!
Shop The Feathers:
Why Feathers?
For years feather pieces have always had a touch of retro glamour and sophistication to them. I’ve found that feathers are a cross between fab costume & sexy fashion forward style….the way they just dance and move with a hint of wind is just SEXY. It’s like wearing a trend with its own personality…Like us Chicks!
The world of shopping has completely changed! People are shopping online and looking for a more personal experience when it comes to custom clothing. As South Asian women we spend a great deal of money on Indian clothing. Most pieces are handmade with some of the finest quality fabrics and with gorgeous embroidery! With wedding season upon us, I can’t wait to share with you a fun boutique we discovered in right here in Chicago!
Boutique Owners Vrati Doshi (Right) and her Mother, Nita Bagia (Left)
The Owners
Ziva boutique is situated on the north side of Chicago in West Town/ Ukrainian village at 1604 W. Augusta Street. It’s owned by Nita Bagia and Vrati Doshi, a knowledgeable and sweet mother daughter duo! Without the distraction of Devon Street (India Town in Chicago), it was nice to walk into a minimalist store front with absolutely gorgeous clothing lining the walls! Nita and Vrati greeted me with a smile and immediately made me feel welcome. After perusing the store I sat down with the Nita and Vrati who took the time to get to know me and my wants. They were hardly there to sell me anything (which is was a nice change from other aggressive Indian stores I’ve been to in the past), but more to figure out what I was looking for and how to make me feel gorgeous in my own style!
After selecting a few ready-made pieces I tried on some outfits in their gorgeous dressing room. They gave me some fun ideas on how to mix and match. What I loved was that I wasn’t bound to buying an outfit just the way I saw it! They informed me that they offer custom options which was nice to know. They said if I had a designer style in mind, they had multiple contacts throughout India who could help create my masterpiece. Of course, the timeline would be anywhere from 3 to 4 months for anything custom…so that would be important to keep in mind for planning!
Nita, Vrati’s mother, has lots of experience in fashion having previously owned a boutique and also having run a business out of her home. Nita was then able to loop in her daughter, Vrati to create a stress-free way to shop for any occasion! They specialize in Indian bridal clothing, but also have outfits that you can dress up or dress down! The chicks of ChicksAndSalsa love mom-preneurs and supporting other women working hard in their businesses!
The Clothing
In the attached photos I played around with some of their ready-made pieces. These outfits can be mixed and matched! I paired one of their bottoms with a fun crop top I had in my closet! Also, their boutique offers fun accessories, take a peek at this gorgeous necklace!
Statement Pieces
Bollywood Perfection
Mix and Match Pieces
My Two Favorite Colors in One Outfit
Ziva Vest
The Way this skirt moves is perfection!
This Emerald Color!
Elegance and Comfort!
I can tell you firsthand, you won’t be disappointed with your experience at Ziva! They are offering 25% off to anyone that mentions Chicks And Salsa on their next visit.
The Owners
