A Cincy So Chic Christmas

Shopping for great gifts does not have to be a hassle this year. Online shopping is a great way to beat the crowds and have a beautifully wrapped gift under the tree for Christmas day. Here are some of my suggestions for great gifts this season!

Your sister:

Ceramic Jewelry Tray, J.Crew $19.50

Triple C for J. Crew Universal Charger, $39.50

Hugo Guinness for J. Crew "Blah blah" Linen Tee, $49.50

 

3 Bracelet set, Bauble Bar $44.00 

Your Mom: 

Colorblock Leather Pouch, J.Crew $49.50

Calf Hair Wallet Case for iPhone 5/5s, J. Crew $45.00

Crane & Co. for J. Crew Merci Card Set, $24.50

Polka Dot Printed leather gloves,  C. Wonder $98.00

Phrase Cheese board, C. Wonder $38.00ption

Your Best Friend: 

Pop Fizz Studs, Kate Spade $32.00 

Initial Key Fob, C. Wonder $24.00

Gold Admiral Trio, Bauble Bar $38.00 

The Fashionable Cocktail, Urban Outfitters $19.95 

Your Boyfriend: 

Timex 1600 Watch, J. Crew $148.00 

The Complete Guide to Whiskey, Urban Outfitters $24.95 

Manskills, Urban Outfitters $15.99

Repp Stripe Money Clip, Jack Spade $98.00

Leather Bluetooth Speaker, West Elm $129 

Your Dad: 

Cashmere-Lined Leather Smartphone Gloves, J. Crew $98.00 

Metal Button Cuff Links, J. Crew $98.00

Wine Tote Bag, Urban Outfitters $50.00 

Rustic Wood Watch Box, West Elm $49.00 

Your Brother: 

 

 

Printed Growlers, West Elm $15 

Cocktail tool box, Urban Outfitters $40.00

Camouflage Socks, J. Crew $18.50 

Leather Flask, J. Crew $42.50

For more ideas, especially stocking stuffers, check out the holiday gift guides at some of my favorite sites:

West Elm
J.Crew
Urban Outfitters
C. Wonder
Sephora
Restoration Hardware

Want to know what I'm coveting this Christmas?

Here's my wishlist:

Madison Wine Opener, Tory Burch $125.00

Ramona Sweater, Tory Burch $191.75

Goreski Glasses Studs, Kate Spade $48.00

Faux Fur Chubby Coat, C. Wonder $248.00

Golden Fringe Statement Necklace, J. Crew $120.00

Maharaja Ice Studs, Bauble Bar $36.00

M Dot Backup iPhone 5 Battery, Anthropologie $38.00

Elysees Cocktail Shaker, Anthropologie $30.00

Biere Glass, Anthropologie $12.00

Nate Berkus Taper Candle, Target $17.99

Glitz & Glam Nail Tattoos, ModCloth $10.99

Of course, I've already finished most of my holiday shopping. I love finding just the right gift for every individual! Good luck to all of you who still have shopping to do! 

Asia

Gotta Get It: Graphic tees

I know I recently gushed about the Céline tee here, but graphics in general are taking over this season. Cute French phrases and designer logos are popping up all over tees, sweaters, and sweatshirts. These pieces are extremely versatile, and create a chic way to wear an otherwise basic top. Forever 21, asos, and Zoe Karssen, and of course Etsy, are great places to start for the most classic styles. But don’t stop there, you can find them almost anywhere! Banana Republic, J. Crew, and lots of others have some really cute options. Take a look at some of my favorites beyond the Céline tee: 

Get the look: 

Forever 21

www.forever21.com

 

 

asos
www.asos.com

 

Zoe Karssen

Zoe Karssen

Maison Scotch

Banana Republic

www.bananarepublic.com

 

J.Crew
www.jcrew.com

Urban Outfitters

www.urbanoutfitters.com

 

Etsy
www.etsy.com

 

Here’s how I like to style my graphic tees:

  

 

You can also create your own! Come up with your own cute or clever phrase (French words are certainly en vogue), or you can always use an existing design (for your own use, not commercial gain!). Check out some of these tutorials to DIY:

http://www.themollybuckley.com/2012/09/03/diy-creme-de-la-creme-sweatshirt-yolomondays-linkup/

http://www.thebrunetteone.com/2012/10/diy-asos-holy-chic-tee.html

http://www.savvyspice.com/2012/07/atlantic-pacifics-look-for-less-a-creme-de-la-creme-diy.html

I even made my own for my mom and sister (and of course a couple for myself) for Christmas last year! 

I simply blew up the photos of the logos on my computer, printed them on thick paper, cut them out with an x acto knife to create a stencil, then stenciled them onto the shirts. I got the tees at Gap Body and H&M – both great places for soft, stretchy, and inexpensive basic tees. I used craft materials from Michaels, and I worked with both fabric paint and fabric markers to see which worked best. I preferred the fabric marker. 

Here are some more examples of how to style your graphic tees (click the photos for links to blogs):

One of the best things about graphic tees is that they can be worn year round, day to night. The trend seems to be sticking around for awhile, although getting more sophisticated/edgy. 

What to wear with your graphic tee:

- a blazer or leather jacket

- skinny jeans or leather pants

- a glam pencil skirt or mini 

- a statement necklace

Here are some more tips for styling graphic tees!

http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.ca/2013/03/graphic-tees-please.html

http://chicstreetstyle.me/2013/03/25/30-for-the-college-fashionista/

http://www.polyvore.com/casual_glam/set?.svc=copypaste&embedder=2099007&id=92595480

http://dillydallas.blogspot.com/2013/10/styled-graphic-tees.html

Be sure to follow me on Pinterest to see more of my favorite styles, and on Instagram to see how I wear my tees!

Asia