Get “The Look” With These Designer Investments Under $300 – Cyber Monday Deals!

November 25, 2018

The chicks have always agreed that a few little statement designer pieces can really dress up an outfit. We are notorious for taking a $50 Nordstrom Rack dress and throwing on a designer belt or brooch to look like a million dollars.

I have also shared how sometimes I buy things second hand, like handbags, to get more bang for my buck. For confidence in shopping second hand, shop places like Fashionphile or TheRealReal for authentic products. Even on pieces like these you can score big on Cyber Monday, so check out these designer pieces that can take any look from drab to fab in seconds.

Another reason to shop these looks, they are classic and timeless. you will wear them again and again for years, so your price to wear ratio that we always talk about it totally favorable.

**NOTE: Items are selling out sooo fast at this time, if you like it, get it ! **

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Chanel Drop Earrings

How classy are these!? Wear these with your hair up and make heads turn!

Louis Vuitton Leopard Scarf

Get the best of both worlds with this LV Monogram and leopard print scarf. Every year leopard print is a trend for Fall, so keep this year after year!

Rag and Bone Hat

Before you spend less on a similar looking hat, know that there is a reason these cost more – Rag and Bone literally created the trend, their cut, weight of the fabric and overall design makes these hats literally look better than others, so before you waste your money somewhere else, consider an investment in this.

Moschino Belt

This statement belt has been making the rounds on social media along with the Gucci belt and this Burberry one. It is literally the easiest way to dress up a plain black dress or layer up over a cape.

YSL Pool Slides

I rocked these all summer and can vouch for how comfortable and fashionable they are. These are awesome slides, good in the sand and when wet. I love how no matter what I was wearing, I had a little touch of ‘fancy’ on too! Score these for 40% OFF!!

Burberry Scarf

This print never gets old, and this one in particular has more to offer with the additional colors. I love the lightness of this scarf and how easily it drapes over your neck or your coat (as pictured). For the price, you can’t beat this.

Balmain TShirt

I do live a dressy t-shirt but within reason which is why I am so glad that I found this Balmain shirt for $152 dollars. Its black – which I love, with a button shoulder detail that is perfection. What is not to love.

Valentino Love You Tee

This ones comes in at under $100 and is a perfectly understated tee. I love how the model dressed it up with a skirt, I am more likely to rock this with black skinny jeans.

Gucci Monogram Scarf

Lastly, this monogram scarf is a MUST under $300, you will wear it for years, your mom and sisters will steal it so scoop this up. Its hard to find anything from Gucci for less than $300 so- you are welcome!

Well, hopefully these style tips can take your holiday looks up a notch. For higher end statements like Chanel brooches or Chanel earrings definitely check out Fashionphile.

Thanks for stopping by Chicks And Salsa – check out all our gift guides online here!

Your Chick,

Rina

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How To Save Your White Sneakers With This One Product

November 6, 2018

I had been down about the condition of my favorite Gucci sneakers recently and decided to do something about it. Instead of just replacing them, I decided to try out a quick five minute and five dollar solution to my problem. I had worn these so much (see them here and here) that they had gotten so dirty and I hated the way that they started to look. I tried my go-to solution for everything which is baby wipes with no success. But then I tried the magic eraser by Mr. Clean and was thrilled with my results.

See my before and after pictures here:

My Blazer is $29 Here (I am wearing Size S) | Fave Gucci Sneakers Here | Go To Adidas Sneakers Here (On Sale) | Hamsa Necklace Linked Here | Go To Evil Eye Necklace Here

Here is the step by step process for restoring your sneakers to ‘like new’ :

Wipe down sneakers first with a baby wipe or wet towel to get off obvious ‘gunk’
Fill a bowl with warm water.
Dip magic eraser into the bowl.
Begin gently rubbing your sneakers. You can repeat this step as many times as necessary.
Wipe off with a clean towel.

Protip: Wash the laces too! My whites were mis-matched until I did this.

The Magic Eraser can also be used gently on handbags as well. I was able to save my shoes in less than five minutes and I was so excited that I had to share it with you! The way I look at it is that you will buy it once and always have it for your shoes and your family’s shoes!

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Keep it simple this Summer with Sneakers, Bodysuits, and SPF!

May 17, 2018

Living in the South, the sun is strong and HOT! As someone who loves the outdoors and spending time doing stuff with my kids means getting a whole lot of fresh air. There was time where I would wear wedges to the zoo, but thankfully, sneakers are trending with dresses, skirts, and shorts. Now it’s so much easier to be trendy and cute with a cute pair of white kicks. I do wear different sneakers for the gym and for family outings so I am going to focus on the later. I personally have about four pairs ranging from Adidas to Gucci, it just depends on the occasion, but a zoo outing for example is perfect for my Adidas Rose Gold sneakers.

As a denim junkie, I almost always wear high waisted jeans – I need the pockets and love the way this pair make me feel! But cami’s that are bodysuits (like the one I am wearing here) are going to be my best friends this summer. There are so many designs that have merged the comfort of a loose cami with the stay power of a bodysuit. With young children I love being able to bend over and pick them up without showing too much in the front and back (if you know what I mean!). Here are a few of my picks for this summer like the one I am wearing here.

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Now that I have got my #OOTD together, my next thought goes to skin care. Neutrogena’s line of Healthy Skin Make Up has SPF 55 in it! It’s a great drugstore find that takes all skin colors into consideration and the fact that you plan to enjoy the sun. The liquid foundation has SPF 20 ( I am wearing color 100 Natural Tan) in and the pressed foundation has SPF 55 in it ( I use color 60 Natural Beige) !! It’s perfect for a family outing to the zoo! I almost always lather up with Neutrogena’s water resistant sunscreen lotion before applying makeup on days that I will be in the sun all day.

Plan on seeing variations of this look over and over again this summer, check out more beauty and fashion from the chicks here!

The countdown to summer starts now!

Your Chick,

Rina

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Off The Runway

August 17, 2017

The Chicks were invited to preview Nordstrom’s Off The Runway event and we were in fashion heaven! Maybe it was the delicious hors d’oeuvre’s, or the beautiful ambiance created by live jazz music and live models — that made this event so unique and fun. Our stylist had invited us to check out the latest trends that will be hitting the website in the fall, straight off the runway, and we wouldn’t have missed this chance! We definitely noticed a few things that may be trending this fall:

Pop Of Color is Still A Thing

Look at these rust hue pants — they are stunning and with the loose long fit, they are the most comfortable pants we tried on all night! Our model, lawyer, polo player and horse whisperer Pamela Flannigan went home with these stunning Victoria Beckham pants!

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Black Remains the Chicks Uniform of Choice

This Gucci dress is why we wear black ALL THE TIME, and how can you not? Our Party Chicks shows us how this fit made her feel like a million dollars.

Gucci Dress with details that are worthy of the season.

The Holidays are Around the Corner

I know, I know, its only August, but we could not help but feel like Christmas is coming with the beautiful emeralds and shimmer which were on so many pieces. So its not to soon to start thinking ahead to family get together’s and office parties.

Needless to say, we saw some stellar pieces. Now for the savvy part. I love unique designer pieces and accessories, however being savvy is what makes the whole experience much more exciting. Anyone that knows me understands my love for Nordstrom. It’s the many sides of the brand that I have loved for years. Listed below is how you can enjoy great finds and perks without the guilt and still look like a million bucks.

Get more out of your Nordstrom card; maximize your points by signing up for rewards even if you DO NOT have a Nordstrom CC (yep, you read that right, you don’t have to have the credit card to collect rewards).

By owning a CC, you collected rewards twice as fast and can take advantage of the many perks once you attain certain levels. Now that Trunk club, HauteLook and The Rack are under the Nordstrom umbrella, it’s easier than ever to reach higher levels with the card, thus making it closer to your perks in the form of what Nordstrom calls ‘notes’ which are $20, $50, $100 credits toward future purchases. For me it’s the complimentary alterations of my purchases via HauteLook. I have purchased some amazing dresses from boutique brands such as Oliviasous, TOV, and Tea&Cup; at amazing deals to have them altered to perfection is a huge benefit for when I attend balls, fundraiser, or events.

Being a busy mom of two, an entrepreneur, and running a household leaves me little time to go shopping for upcoming events. SO the idea of having a stylist, who not only knows my budget, and my style by having a glass of champagne or coffee and outfits awaiting me after a hectic afternoon without having to spend hours at the store. Trunk club is also another great option that makes me feel efficient. There are secrets that Nordstrom have that I wasn’t aware of — like the fact they sell Chanel and can overnight what you like and want (Chanel AND triple points, what’s not to love?!?) Even if it’s not out yet, chances are your beloved stylist will get it for you.

Lastly, the customer service I receive is priceless. As a mother of two very active minions, it’s nice to be looked at with a warm smile and “ready to help” attitude no matter how you look or feel at that moment. I’ve had awful experiences where top stores look at you up and down before deciding whether or not it’s worth helping you. (Let’s not judge based of appearances). Long story short my loyalty does go to Nordstrom for creating the best environment for everyone and anyone and whether or I have my swag on or sweatpants I know that customer service at Nordstrom makes me feel like a million bucks.

Your Savvy Chick,

Avani

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