PCD Presents: Girlicious

File it under my "Guilty Pleasures", but I'll admit to being a semi-fan of the Pussycat Dolls reality tv series!

I was pulling for each of the selected members of the Girlicious group, they seemed to be the obvious choices from the start! The single "Like Me" is catchy, I find myself humming along and doing the dance moves in my head!! (I know I'm not the only one lol)

The make-overs are unfortunately sub par, I almost didn't realize who Nichole was in the video for Like Me. And there's something really weird about Natalie's hairline that irks me. Anyways, congrats to Girlicious!

We have several new arrivals this week and there is just TWO DAYS left in our Spring Event sale!

Party Girl Dress:
Have fun with this ultra Mod black,grey and and gold halter dress. An eclectic pattern makes this halter dress visually stunning! The full length skirt drapes easily, with a gathered waist for a flattering fit. The bust offers a keyhole halter style. Be lovely where ever you go with the halter dress of the season!
Party Girl Dress at Oh So Chic

Garden Party Dress at Oh So Chic

From the yacht party to the all white cocktail party, wearing White Diamonds, all eyes are sure to be on you! This fully lined split sleeve number features an attached belted jewel adorned waistline, that clasps in the back, cinching the waist perfectly! With a zippered back, this dress runs true to size.
White Diamonds Dress at Oh So Chic

Designer Spotlight: Herve Leger (Herve Leroux)

The unique stylings of Herve Leger have been capturing the attention of Hollywood's most glamourous for over 10 years. His signature style, the "bandage" look - was inspired by the Egyptian mummification process of tightly wrapping a body in bandages. His trademark fabric is a special mix of lycra, elastene,lurex and other blends of stretchy fabric.

The end result are pieces that flatter, define and fabulously silhouette the female body. From Victhoria Beckham to Kim Kardashian, and dozens in between - his dresses have been "must haves" on the Red Carpet.

In staying true to fashion trends and form - Oh So Chic! Boutique now has available our version of the popular Herve Leger designs. Appropriately named "Socialite" is a fab-fitting canary yellow one piece. It features a ribbed piping hemline, slight sweetheart neckline, and back cut out!

For only $57, Socialite is a STEAL! Order today and receive 15% off - just use code "SpringFling" at check out. Sale ends 4/30/2008

xoxo
E!

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Shop today and take advantage of our "Spring Event", receive 15% off all orders as well as an upgrade to Free priority mail shipping! You can use this a limitless number of times! Spread the word ~ tell a friend!

Trinkets and Things!

Accessories can (and will) make or break an outfit! It can take an otherwise "blah" ensemble, and turn it into something spectacular - or on the flipside, the wrong choice of accessories will make even the fiercest ensemble look like a nightmare on Elm St!

Tatiana, a friend of mine - recently celebrated the Grand Launching of her Accessories Boutique : www.PinkCherie.com !
I love everything about her site, from the fabulous design to the excellent prices! She divides her storefront into several collections: Baby Me - for the younger diva's, Inspire Roses, Love Letter, and Classic Virtue.


I patiently waited for her site to go live, I had already picked out several baubles that I decided were absolute MUST HAVES! Needless to say, I ordered ASAP. Here are my pieces:

I'm a fan of all thinks girly, feminine and pink. So of course - these trendy triple heart designs were just what I wanted!

Now the fun part will be pairing them up with something from the boutique! I'll probably wear the necklace with this piece:

I've got the accessories, the dresses, the shoes - now I just need the perfect event to attend!!! (lol)

Don't forget ladies - we're having a Spring Sale all month long at www.OhSoChicBoutique.com . Just use code: SpringFling for 15% off and complimentary shipping on all orders!

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The 3 P's: Product Price and Professionalism

I'm a member of several online communities, the topics range from sports, to fashion and everything in between. Recently on one of the message boards, a member spoke about the importance of "The 3 P's" : Product, Price and Professionalism. I read over the post a few times, realizing that someone had summed up the entire misson statement of my quest to business ownership using three simple words!

While in the planning stages of launching the boutique - I asked myself what I had to offer, what would set me apart from every other online boutique? How could I complete with major retailers? Or more popular start ups? In short, my outline spoke to The 3 P's: Product, Price and Professionalism.

1. Product:

At Oh So Chic!, I strive to bring only the best. I promised myself that I would never sell items that I myself would not wear. I can admit, in the beginning of my journey - finding vendors with the product quality I wanted to deliver was a bit of a challenge. There were/are absolutely some items, that upon receiving the shipment, I just sighed and said "Ugh! I can't sell this!" . I laugh at it now, but it certainly wasn't funny then! Talk about money being flushed down the drain! But my loss is someone elses gain, as I have donated some of those items, and plan on donating more in the near future! However, I feel confident now and going foward in knowing that I've established relationships, gained valuable experience and rest assured that the product I bring to my customers is not only trendy and chic - but quality!

2. Price:

The wonderful thing about operating an online storefront versus a brick & mortar storefront is that our overhead is so much lower. For some e-tailers, they may take this as an opportunity to charge the same prices as brick & mortars, even though our expenses are typically much less. I've made it my mission to stay competively priced. Certainly, no business in the world could survive by just giving things away - however, I always take my customer into consideration when establishing a price range. Every piece is priced fairly, competively and based on it's quality. You will not regret a purchase from Oh So Chic!

3. Professionalism:

I still maintain my full time job, and have worked in the same industry for 5 years. I've worked for one of the smaller companies in this industry, and one of the largest companies. I see first hand the importance of professionalism, customer service - and the direct impact it has on your ability to build relationships. I am an staunch believer in professionalism and quality customer care. In many cases, people are more apt to be loyal to quality service, than to any brand. This is why it is very important to me, to make sure that every one of my customers has as pleasureable an experience as possible. From the ease of site navigation, to order and fulfillment - shipping, and the follow up. I make it my business to respond to inquiries as quickly as possible, I may answer a dozen questions from one customer - who decides not to purchase. And that is still ok - they will always remember the service they received, even without making a purchase. I make myself open to answer questions that a customer may have regarding the sizing, there have been several instances where I've sent my own pictures to customers - just so they can get a visual of how a piece will look on an actual body! Every order I ship is wrapped as if it's a gift, a hand written Thank You card is tucked inside, along with a small gift as a token of my appreciation. I was recently asked by someone very close to me if I'd continue to do those "small" things once my business grew - I looked at him and said frankly "Why wouldn't I?". The smallest things often leave the biggest impact.

We are currently running a month long sale to celebrate the changing of the seasons! Stop by and check out our new arrivals, receive 15% off all order, and complimentary shipping by entering code "SpringFling" at check out!

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Fashion 2008

“The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in” ~ Paris Hilton

. . . And if you follow this seasons fashion trends, we promise – you will be found NOT GUILTY! Of any of the aforementioned offenses!

As designers continue to unveil their Spring & Summer Collections ~ we’ll see something old, something new, something borrowed, and something tie-dye!?

The Color Palette:

The F/W 2007 season saw beautiful deep jewel tone colors like ravishing ruby red, ethereal emerald green, and my personal favorite – sapphire blue! The Spring and Summer of 2008 will bring similar. Bright, bold candy colors will prove to be very popular. Yellows, orange, lavender, pink, silver, etc…will find their way into your wardrobe for sure. So if you have an aversion for color, well – you’ll just have to get over it my pretties! The fabulous icky sweetness of this seasons color palette will give you cavities for sure!

The Fabric:

Last season was all about sequins and various embellishments, but designers seem to have fallen in love with flowers this Spring! Floral patterns, designs, and embellishments will be another popular trend. From long flowing floral print maxi-dresses to rosette shaped attachments and buttons….you’ll definitely want to stop and smell the roses!

Tie-Dye/retro print is also making it’s comeback. But please note – this is NOT your mothers tie-dye!

It's all about sheerosity in chiffon! Layer it with a matching - or contrasting cami and prepare for all eyes to be on you!

The Shoes:

WE ARE SPARTA!!!!! *insert gladiator face here*

Mmkay….cheesy, much? Yes! But laugh all you want, Gladiator sandals are going to be another huge trend this Spring and Summer! Will they be a hit or miss? That’s yet to be determined. I’ll leave that one up to you guys! Much like the Manolo Blahnik Timbs that were all the rave several years ago, but anyone with fashion common sense wouldn’t be caught rocking them today – I WILL NOT have a closet full of Gladiator sandals in varying colors, heel size, etc. Not to say you won’t find me rocking one pair, with my favorite ankle length dress…I just plan to not over do it! (lol)

The Cut and The Fit:

You’ll have plenty of options! From full skirts to pencil skirts - boyfriend style fit to high waisted with a flare, regardless of your personal style, size and shape – you should have no problem finding something that compliments your individuality.

We’ll flash back to June Cleaver-esque full skirts on dresses, to sexy and vampy pencil skirt fits. On the other end we’ll see a more baggy, yet tailored slacks, blazers and pinstripes reminiscent of pieces you’d find in your boyfriends, husbands, or fathers closet…with an ultra chic feminine touch of course!

The Accessory:

The accessory will follow fashion suit. Don’t be afraid to pick up that bright colored hair scarf to match the floral full skirted wrap dress. Slide on those chunky bangles with that tailored pencil skirt, and take a chance – put on that classic black beret that matches your boyfriend-cut slacks! Pick up that thin belt, yellow clutch, or oversized carry-all, either way, you’ll be right in line with this seasons trends!

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Introduction

Hello! Welcome to my blog! My name is Eboni, I am the owner and operator of http://www.ohsochicboutique.com/ (a subsidiary of the Hemingway Corporation, INC). A born & raised, tried & true Jersey Girl, I have made the Charlotte, North Carolina area my home for the last 2 years. I am a 30 year old mom, born under the sign of The Scales (Libra). I have a passion for business, sports, and fashion.

Birthed from the desire to bring trendy, chic, unique yet affordable clothing to women everywhere – Oh So Chic! Boutique is just about 8 months old. With a wide variety of styles, sizes and looks – we promise to have a little something for everyone!

Oh So Chic! Boutique will be a one stop shop for all of your fashion demands! We bring the latest in trendy designs, the hottest shoes and accessories – all at the prices you’ll love. Of course no look is complete without flawless hair & make up – so check out our resident Beauty Blogger for tips and advice and then click on over to our Beauty Boutique, our directory of make up artists and stylists located around the country!

At Oh So Chic! Boutique, we strive to give you the “intimate” experience of a brick and mortar store front – but from the comforts of your own home. Available by chat, phone and email – your Oh So Chic! representative always makes herself accessible to assist you.

Focused on building one-on-one relationships, understanding the needs and desires of our client – our team is a breath of fresh air in the world of online shopping