ETSY SPOTLIGHT: The Local Branch

The Vintage Women's T-shirt Dress; $34.00

I stumbled upon Etsy store The Local Branch this past December, desperately searching the mega-site’s virtually endless possibilities, determined as ever to find the perfect Christmas gift(s) for my boyfriend, Jeff. I scored for him not one, but two of their lovely creations.

To my delight, I also found that the San Francisco-based label offers items for women…! I love their idea of mixing chicly bohemian tribal prints with modern cuts, colors, and materials (printed on American Apparel, might I add)…

My personal favorite is this blue t-shirt dress above, but chances are there are more than a few pieces to tempt you like only Etsy can (you know what I’m saying, am I right?) but if you’re shopping for your guy like I was, and like so many of you will be considering V-Day is around the corner, I’d also recommend their ties… they’re awesome.

Equally as awesome, almost everything is under $40.00, but you’d never know it from the quality. So let’s see, great quality, fresh originality, and the people behind it all are energetic and helpful. Hmm…

Zac Posen for Target Pics!

Ieee!

The CheapChica’s Guide to Style just leaked pics of Zac Posen’s upcoming line for Target!

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Not unsurprisingly, I foresee many-a-floral-printed mini in our future.

The actual collection won’t hit stores until late April, but I am anticipating concrete details and more photos within a matter of weeks.

The opportunity to buy Posen for under $50.00 gets people anxious and it keeps em talking, mmmkay?

Pretty in Peach: Christina Hendricks Blows Socks Off Golden Globes

Speechless.

OMFG: Christiana Hendricks (Mad Men, ya heard?) left me utterly speechless last night at the Golden Globes.

Why talk about anyone else when you have THIS around? Seriously.

Is she edible?

Perfectly packaged in a delicious peach Christian Siriano (YES!) gown, Ms. Joan Holloway rendered all other event-goers automatically irrelevant as she moseyed down the red carpet like the badass bitch that she is.

A perfect choice for what is a seemingly flawless look: the skin, the hair, the dress, the color, the makeup, the FIT. Oh GOD: THE FIT. All of it. Perfect.  An amazing style choice which not only embodies her character, but the essence of her beauty.

BRAVO, Christina, bravo. Marilyn would be so proud.

Ugh.

Biggest disappointment of the night: Penelope Cruz (although Tina Fey would be a close second). Not entirely visible in this photo, but…I didn’t hear anything about a fake n’ bake malfunction–can someone please advise? Why would she do this to herself (and more importantly: to her beautiful skin)?

As for the dress (Versace), unlike Christina’s, it made Penelope’s beyond banging bod look more matronly than Marilyn. A tragedy indeed.

Someone get Anton Chigurh on that stylist, stat.

Jeans Give Way to Jeggings

That naughty, naughty temptress...

Well, this Jean (aka moi) definitely gave IN to jeggings, I’ll tell you that much.

But how was I supposed to resist this image included in that naughty temptress of a National Jean Company promo email? Huh?

See!

Well, the good thing is that jeggings (yes, even designer ones) are considerably cheaper than actually designer jeans. So there is a silver lining, I suppose (?).

And by that I am referring to these fantabulous Joe’s Jeans jeggings/denim leggings/whatever-you-want-to-call-them I just swiped up (with promo code ‘THANKS’ for an extra 20% off!)…

I have yet to receive them, so I can’t confirm any details, but from afar, in cyberland…these babies look good enough to eat.

Joe's Jeans Zip Denim Legging; $78.00

Miam.

Holy Mother of…

THIS BURBERRY COAT IS SO AMAZING.

Gros merci to Betty for cluing me into the existence of this special edition item.

Yes, sadly, it is only to be found in France, courtesy of the très chic department store Colette.

File it under: want but simply (no really) can’t (ever) have.

I mean…it ONLY ranges from 1,995 to 2,495… EUROS

(don’t do the conversion, for the better of your health).

A girl can dream, can’t she?

Lady GaGa to Make Fashionable Appearance on “Launch My Line” TONIGHT

Zee Ga

So here’s the thing: I love Lady GaGa. Yes, yes, so NOT indie chic, but you know. Who cares. Her album is awesome feminist-twinged turbo pop and her style is SLAMMIN.’ So yeah. That’s that.

Oh! And here’s the other thing: I love Bravo reality TV. Yes, I watch the reruns too, YES I do have a degree in French Literature, and YES that includes the damn Housewives, ok?! Sheesh.

That being said, my two guilty (?) pleasures collide tonight at 10:00 pm (Eastern) when Ms. GaGa appears on Bravo’s newest fashion reality show, Launch My Line. I mean, really… how can this not turn out amazing? I know I’ll be tuning in! And the only thing guilty about it will be directly connected to the brimming bowl of ice cream I’ll be eating…

All That *Sparkles* (or Doesn’t)

Shards of Glass Necklace; $13.00

I know you’re all prowling around for awesome statement necklaces (only the must-have trend du jour) that don’t cost a bajillion dollars. I know I have.

Well, that being said: VICTORY for me! I just snagged this beauty for a whopping $13.00.

So now the question remains: Have you ever been to Shop4Sparkles.com?

Oh boy. You’re in for a treat. ♥

Reign in the New Year with a sparkly (or you know…not sparkly) treat for yourself! Just admit it: you got tired of buying for other people the past two months anyway.

Jennifer Lopez Rings in 2010. Camel Toe Style.

I am embarrassed to say that this is now the second post I’ve written pertaining to… camel toes.

Ahem…

But how could I not comment on the sheer (no pun intended) unbelievable-ness that is this…err…outfit (?)…

What was she thinking? How could anyone pull this off and NOT have it look like a body condom? Why? Why couldn’t she just rock the glitter tights (only) like she did on So You Think You Can Dance? That worked out great for her! This…not so much.

Note to self: if you are ever performing on one of the most-watched television programs of the entire year/ have a gynormous, awe-inspiring booty, do not wear amazing, sparkling body condom to reign in the New Year.

Talk about starting off on the wrong, err…toe.

Love you J.Lo, but you know what I’m saying!

L.E.Défilé’s Most Fashionable Albums of 2009

It’s about that time…

Presenting L.E.Défilé’s most fashionable records of 2009, for any occasion**

**[whether you be strutting, dancing, pouting, thrashing, or crying]… 

All of these will look good on ya.

10. Lady GaGa; The Fame

9. The xx; xx

8. Antony and the Johnsons; The Crying Light

7. Sonic Youth; The Eternal

6. Charlotte Gainsbourg; IRM

5. Monsters of Folk; Monsters of Folk

4. Dirty Projectors; Bitte Orca

3. Yeah Yeah Yeahs; It’s Blitz

2. Passion Pit; Manners

1. Grizzly Bear Veckatimest

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All of these collide in one giant, fantastic runway in my mind. 

Bonne année !

Joyeux Noël !

Wishing you a wonderful Season full of love and joy…

Don’t forget to get your Holiday chic on.

Amour ♥ Amour ♥

Jean

Noëlle by jcandido featuring Nine West shoes

Items in this set:
Alexander Wang Crepe one-shoulder dress, $553
Nine West Helfire Sandals, $79
Lara Bohinc Lunar Eclipse Patent Clutch, 380 GBP
Marisel’s Silver Woven Knot Cuff Bracelet, $44
Antique Gold Crystal Drop Earring – Jewellery – desireclothing.co.uk, 5 GBP