Foil Print Party Dress: $37
Retro Print Tunic Dress $49.00
Thursday, July 24, 2008
New Arrivals: Maxi dress, Tunics, Foil Print Mini Dress
We've added several new styles to Oh So Chic! Boutique this week :-) Check 'em out!
Foil Print Party Dress: $37
Foil Print Party Dress: $37
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Too short to wear a maxi dress?
A friend recently expressed to me that at 5'3 she felt she was too short for most maxi dresses. I'm 5'4 and don't really consider myself tall - but realize I'm not exactly "short" either because of how my is shaped.
To fix my friends immediate problem - feeling like most maxis are too long for her, I told her about a relative. She's 4'11 and has become sooooo creative in finding ways to make her clothes fit her needs. She's become something of an expert in homemade tailoring and LIVES by hem tape! You can find it in just about any store and it's pretty cheap too at less than $5 for a roll that will last through several alterations. So if floor-dragging hem-lines aren't really your thing, invest in a roll or two of hem tape and this should solve your problem quickly & easily!
Another thing to consider when deciding on a maxi dress is, as I mentioned earlier - your body shape & type. Here are two pictures for illustrative purposes:
We're both about the same height. However take note of how her torso is a little longer than my own, my legs are a little longer than hers (though its probably hard to tell in this image) and my boobs are also bigger. No matter how hard I tried, I was unable to get the hem of the dress to fall any lower than where it is, which is roughly at the lower calf area. In the 2nd image, the hem falls lower - and if you look closely, part of the waistline is gathered a bit where her hand is sitting on her hip - so she could probably pull the dress down to add even more length.
So when you're debating whether or not a maxi dress if for you remember to take those things into consideration. And when all else fails - don't forget the HEM TAPE!! (lol)
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Dress-A-Week Give Away!
Contest entry rules are pretty simple:
1. Add us as a friend on either myspace, facebook - or add our blogsite to your blogroll.
2. Repost the contest on your own blogsite, myspace bulletin OR facebook account. Including a link back to www.OhSoChicBoutique.com and our blogsite - http://ohsochicboutique.blogspot.com You don't have to repost on all 3 (though you can if you'd like), but you must repost on at least one.
3. Drop us a note or email and let us know that you've done it!
4. Winners will be announced every Wednesday !
It's just that simple!
The first dress up for grabs is the Summer Love Pencil Dress. Available in both white and pink! Normally priced at $46 - enter the contest before next Tuesday evening to have a chance to hang this in your closet for $0!
To fix my friends immediate problem - feeling like most maxis are too long for her, I told her about a relative. She's 4'11 and has become sooooo creative in finding ways to make her clothes fit her needs. She's become something of an expert in homemade tailoring and LIVES by hem tape! You can find it in just about any store and it's pretty cheap too at less than $5 for a roll that will last through several alterations. So if floor-dragging hem-lines aren't really your thing, invest in a roll or two of hem tape and this should solve your problem quickly & easily!
Another thing to consider when deciding on a maxi dress is, as I mentioned earlier - your body shape & type. Here are two pictures for illustrative purposes:
We're both about the same height. However take note of how her torso is a little longer than my own, my legs are a little longer than hers (though its probably hard to tell in this image) and my boobs are also bigger. No matter how hard I tried, I was unable to get the hem of the dress to fall any lower than where it is, which is roughly at the lower calf area. In the 2nd image, the hem falls lower - and if you look closely, part of the waistline is gathered a bit where her hand is sitting on her hip - so she could probably pull the dress down to add even more length.
So when you're debating whether or not a maxi dress if for you remember to take those things into consideration. And when all else fails - don't forget the HEM TAPE!! (lol)
Contest entry rules are pretty simple:
1. Add us as a friend on either myspace, facebook - or add our blogsite to your blogroll.
2. Repost the contest on your own blogsite, myspace bulletin OR facebook account. Including a link back to www.OhSoChicBoutique.com and our blogsite - http://ohsochicboutique.blogspot.com You don't have to repost on all 3 (though you can if you'd like), but you must repost on at least one.
3. Drop us a note or email and let us know that you've done it!
4. Winners will be announced every Wednesday !
It's just that simple!
The first dress up for grabs is the Summer Love Pencil Dress. Available in both white and pink! Normally priced at $46 - enter the contest before next Tuesday evening to have a chance to hang this in your closet for $0!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Summer Sale & Dress -a-week giveaway!
This week we are launching a fabulous "Dress-A-Week" giveaway that will last through September 15th!!
Contest entry rules are pretty simple:
1. Add us as a friend on either myspace, facebook - or add our blogsite to your blogroll.
2. Repost the contest on your own blogsite, myspace bulletin OR facebook account. Including a link back to www.OhSoChicBoutique.com and our blogsite - http://ohsochicboutique.blogspot.com You don't have to repost on all 3 (though you can if you'd like), but you must repost on at least one.
3. Drop us a note or email and let us know that you've done it!
4. Winners will be announced every Wednesday !
It's just that simple!
The first dress up for grabs is the Summer Love Pencil Dress. Available in both white and pink! Normally priced at $46 - enter the contest before next Tuesday evening to have a chance to hang this in your closet for $0!
Don't forget - take advantage of our boutique summer sale as well! Act fast!
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Contest entry rules are pretty simple:
1. Add us as a friend on either myspace, facebook - or add our blogsite to your blogroll.
2. Repost the contest on your own blogsite, myspace bulletin OR facebook account. Including a link back to www.OhSoChicBoutique.com and our blogsite - http://ohsochicboutique.blogspot.com You don't have to repost on all 3 (though you can if you'd like), but you must repost on at least one.
3. Drop us a note or email and let us know that you've done it!
4. Winners will be announced every Wednesday !
It's just that simple!
The first dress up for grabs is the Summer Love Pencil Dress. Available in both white and pink! Normally priced at $46 - enter the contest before next Tuesday evening to have a chance to hang this in your closet for $0!
Don't forget - take advantage of our boutique summer sale as well! Act fast!
On Myspace: Oh So Chic Boutique on Myspace
On Facebook: Oh So Chic Boutique on Facebook
Shop Online: Oh So Chic Boutique | Trendy.Stylish.Affordable
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Trend Alert: Dip dye/Tie dye & The Maxi Dress
Dip-dye maxi dresses = What you get when you combine two of the hottest trends of the summer!
If you have an aversion to throw-back fashion, this summer season has been the pits for you! We've revisited retro/mod prints, full june cleaver-esque skirts on dresses, rompers and tie dye/dip dye!
Honestly, I didn't really appreciate the multi-colored prints until I got older. I hated being forced to make tie-dye tshirts as a kid, I rarely - if ever, wore 'em. But it's funny how things change as we get older! (lol)
How cute is Jessica Alba in her dip-dye maxi?
The Diabless Ombre Print Maxi available at Asos for $378
Pink Pixie dip-dye maxi dress available at Oh So Chic for just $61
Shop online: Oh So Chic Boutique | Affordable, Trendy, Chic
If you have an aversion to throw-back fashion, this summer season has been the pits for you! We've revisited retro/mod prints, full june cleaver-esque skirts on dresses, rompers and tie dye/dip dye!
Honestly, I didn't really appreciate the multi-colored prints until I got older. I hated being forced to make tie-dye tshirts as a kid, I rarely - if ever, wore 'em. But it's funny how things change as we get older! (lol)
How cute is Jessica Alba in her dip-dye maxi?
The Diabless Ombre Print Maxi available at Asos for $378
Pink Pixie dip-dye maxi dress available at Oh So Chic for just $61
Shop online: Oh So Chic Boutique | Affordable, Trendy, Chic
Monday, July 14, 2008
What's She Wearing?: Designer Inspired & A Sunday Evening Date
So I blogged last week about the Roland Mouret designer inspired dress that was added to the site. I couldn't wait to wear it! I had the opportunity to put it on this weekend, it was my SO's b-day, and we went out to celebrate.
Initially I was worried about having the right shoe to wear with it. I remembered my orange stilettos - but then I worried about being too "matchy-matchy". I *think* it worked out pretty well (the shoe & dress combo)...what do you think?
Me vs Nicole Kidman (lol)....don't laugh people!
Shop today: Oh So Chic Boutique: trendy affordable womens boutique
Initially I was worried about having the right shoe to wear with it. I remembered my orange stilettos - but then I worried about being too "matchy-matchy". I *think* it worked out pretty well (the shoe & dress combo)...what do you think?
Me vs Nicole Kidman (lol)....don't laugh people!
Shop today: Oh So Chic Boutique: trendy affordable womens boutique
Saturday, July 12, 2008
New Arrivals: Retro Chic, Romper & Designer Inspired
We added three new pieces to Oh So Chic! Boutique this week!
Retro Chic Dress : Affordably priced at just $45
Plaid woven blend/ 9-button front closure / removable belt that can be tied in front or back / full circle skirt / unlined / cotton blend.
Sunset Tea Party Dress: Affordably priced at just $49
Perfect for a late evening tea party, this bright orange dress features a zippered back, asymmetrical collar, removable belt and 6 inch slit in the back. Available in bright orange only, limited quantity! Order yours today.
Amazon Leopard Print Romper: Affordably priced at just $39
Retro Chic Dress : Affordably priced at just $45
Plaid woven blend/ 9-button front closure / removable belt that can be tied in front or back / full circle skirt / unlined / cotton blend.
Sunset Tea Party Dress: Affordably priced at just $49
Perfect for a late evening tea party, this bright orange dress features a zippered back, asymmetrical collar, removable belt and 6 inch slit in the back. Available in bright orange only, limited quantity! Order yours today.
Amazon Leopard Print Romper: Affordably priced at just $39
Don't forget our Summer Sale! 15% Off all orders & free shipping. Use checkout code: SummerChic
Friday, July 11, 2008
Designer Spotlight: Roland Mouret
Known for his neatly tailored, body shaping dresses with geometric shaped collars & bust lines - Roland Mouret is a designer on the rise. His formal training wasn't the traditional - as he only spent a few months in fashion college.
It was the introduction of his Galaxy Dress in 2006 that really put him on the map.Victoria Beckham, Dita Von Teese and Nicole Kidman are among the many Hollywood stars who have been spotted in a Mouret. His style is timeless, chic, classic and feminine. Needless to say - they retail for upwards of $3,000! However, we've got our own designer inspired version of the couture Mouret style at just a fraction of the price at an affordable $49!
Similar to this look worn by Nicole Kidman
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