Chic for Cheap: Shopping with the Girls

Yesterday Melissa asked me what I thought about doing a Chic for Cheap post together, and of course you have to know that I loved the idea!  We decided on a theme for our looks: An Afternoon Shopping with the Girls and had a blast finding stylish pieces that matched our own personal style aesthetic without breaking the "virtual bank."  We'd really love for you to join in the fun (using Polyvore or your own editing software).  If you'd like, please put together a look that best represents what you would wear for a day out shopping with all your fellow Creatures of Comfort.  Don't forget that your picks have to be budget friendly... that's the challenge!  Want to play?!

{MY LINK LOVE}

Bias Cut Tank at Old Navy, Funnel-Neck Zip Hoodie at Delias, Heather Skinny Jean at Forever 21, The Eye of Cleopatra Necklace by Clementine, Cadet Blue Suede Moccasins at Old Navy, Drea Faux Leather Tote at Forever 21. 

Inspiration Daily: 9 .09 .08

Illustration by Stephane Tartelin

4 More

Here are just 4 more sweet little designs that work well for both kids and adults.
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Ruffle Apron Set by My Modern (this would make a perfect gift for your favorite mother and daughter pair - only $38) Vintage Wall Paper Pins by Beadin Nora at All Things Original, Sam Toy Box at Modern Tots (this would also work wonders in a living room to store throws or stash stuff out of site when guest are over - just cover with a pillow and you have instant seating), Barn Colored Pencil Digital Mixed Media Collage by Snappingtwig.

Kidding Around

For kids, the chic parents who adore them, or anyone with a taste for playful design, I've put together these fun groupings of items that are currently inspiring me.  Gone are the days of pastels and mass marketed cartoon emblazoned designs.  Today's offspring demand sophistication, their parents demand style so chic that they actually want guests to see the toy bin... and even if you aren't a parent (or maybe don't want to be) then perhaps you can still see yourself turning on this adorable Owl Lamp cozying up on the couch with a cup of tea, and cracking open that fabulous novel you know you've been dying to read.  Style is style... whether for big or for small.

{LINK LOVIN'}

Playgroup 1:

Rocker Baby Black Trench (only $48 - wish they came in my size) by Rocker Baby, White Owl Lamp at Tiny McSmall, OiOi Black Floral Jacquard Carry All Diaper Bag at Pokkadots, Boodalee Double-Sided Circus Pillow at Fawn & Forest, Donna Wilson Creatures - Cyril at Design Public, Elaine Mary Janes by See Kai Run at Tadpole.

Playgroup 2:

Felt Cake in Blue (only $16 - what a steal) by Look Mama Made It, Quincy Dress in Red by Eliza Gran Clothing Design, Hair Ties 09 - sale by Shim + Sons, Rainy Day Kitty - Gocco Card Set of 3 (so cute as party invites or to frame) by Susan Estelle Kwas, Oswald - Happy Softie Fish (sold - other styles available) by Flora Douville, "Prance" Utilitarian Tote at Speesees.

In Good Company: Letterpress Delicacies

On Friday I spotted a letterpress card on the Etsy front page and had to know who made it.  {Have I ever mentioned how much I love LOVE letterpress paper?!}  Well, it turns out the card was created by Letterpress Delicacies, an Austin Texas based paper printing team.  I love the whimsy in their work, and can't wait to see what new goodies they'll be creating in the near future.  See more: {SHOP} . {FLICKR}