chiconomise » SpendVSave http://www.chiconomise.com Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:16:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 DIY Pampering: Facemasks http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/09/06/diy-pampering-facemasks/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/09/06/diy-pampering-facemasks/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:16:40 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=25057 We love a girls night in with a bit of DIY pampering, and a facemask is the perfect way to give yourself a treat without having to flash the cash. Here are our two favourites:

If you’re feeling stressed, then Yes to Cucumbers Facial Mask is the one for you. Inside this little pot of heaven is £11.99 worth of soothing cucumber mask, perfect for sensitive skin it can calm redness, spots and any irritation.

If you’re feeling fancy, check out this equally fabulous Detox Clay Mask at  £70 Space NK. It will purify and detox blemished skin while firming and hydrating the complexion. Detox Clay Mask will help to tightens pores, reduce the appearance of oiliness and soothe and nourish the skin. We just wish it wasn’t so expensive!

P.s Top Tip: if you really want to treat yourself find facials, spa days and more with up to 90% off here www.thedailychic.com

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Blue Suede Shoes http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/08/23/blue-suede-shoes/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/08/23/blue-suede-shoes/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:04:11 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=24995 Blue suede shoes are hot property right now. Spotted on Mila Kunis and Frieda Pinto on the red carpet this month, we’ve scoured the shops to find you our pick of the best.

We love these Amelia by Carvela platforms at Kurt Gieger. At £120 they are sleek, simple and perfect for the day to evening transition.

Love the look but hate the price tag? Head to Quiz Clothing (where we have been most of the week already!) and check out these gorgeous alternatives at just £29.99.

p.s If you prefer the Amelia’s in purple you’re in luck as they are now down to a bargainous £69!

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Smouldering Eye Shadow Duo http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/08/15/gosh/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/08/15/gosh/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:49:52 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=24844 GOSH® Cosmetics are a Denmark-based cosmetics, bath & body, and fragrance company. Relatively new to the UK their lovely products can be found in Superdrug stores across the country.

GOSH offer a massive range of strong colours to keep up your eyes in line with the latest trends. We have tried and tested their Matt Duo Eye Shadows…and the verdict? They last for longer without melting into the creases making them the perfect choice for a night on the town and for going glam in the sun. At just £5.99 each you can’t argue with that value for money. We are in love with their smouldering ‘Dark n Dusky’ duo but you can find the whole fabulous range online here – now with 3 for 2 on selected items.

Going for something a bit special? We are also big fans of NARS duos, starting at £23.50 they are a bit of a treat but definitely worth spending the extra cash. Try their ‘Paris’ duo, or take a look at the whole range at John Lewis here.

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Trend: Star Print http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/08/09/star-print/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/08/09/star-print/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:30:02 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=24849 Star print is one of the biggest trends of the upcoming season, with the Dolce & Gabbana’s most wanted star print dress being worn on the red carpet by tons of celebrities already.

The D&G inspired ASOS mini dress is bang on trend featuring an all-over star print, round neckline, elbow-length sleeves, a fit-and-flare shape, and a skinny belt with buckle at the waist. At £45 it won’t break the bank, but if you’re still longing for the original buy it at Matches.com for £780.

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Get the look: Emma Watson Burberry Trench http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/07/26/get-the-look-emma-watson-burberry-trench/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/07/26/get-the-look-emma-watson-burberry-trench/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:45:22 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=24692 We’ve been waiting for someone to create something inspired by Emma Watsons favourite Burberry trench (check her out here) and our prayers have been answered.

Say hello to the new offerings by Topshop – they’re chic (as always), sophisticated and we are pretty much in love everything. Although it’s not doing our pay packets any good having the office so close to one…thanks guys!

If you’re feeling flush shop Burberry here, but if you’re on a budget whilst lusting over the trench as much as we are, why not try the Topshop Stone Faux Leather Arm Belted Trench Coat at £90. A pretty good buy if you ask us and to the untrained eye who would know the difference!

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Red Jeans http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/07/12/red-jeans/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/07/12/red-jeans/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:41:02 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=24631 Bright denim is red hot for summer 2011. J Brand’s £205 pair of bright beauties are a firm celeb favourite and have already been seen on Cheryl Cole, SJP and Khloe Kardashian this year.

Love the red trend but not enough to spend the big bucks? Nab a pair for just £30 at Fashion Union. We like!

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Fringe Bag http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/07/05/fringe-bag/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/07/05/fringe-bag/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:08:40 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=24571 Bohemian chic is here to stay thanks to the festival season, and we’re big fans of the fringe bag. This week both bags are on sale (Yes!). Check out the ‘BonBon bag’ from Meli’ Melo’ in black or tan which has been causing a stir amongst fashionistas around the globe. At £125 from £225 it is the ideal accessory to complement any outfit day or night, and it is perfectly sized to fit in all of your festival essentials.

Looking for a cheaper alternative? This Fiorelli brand cross body in black with fringe detail is just £25 in the sale from £45 at Dorothy Perkins – a saving of £100!

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Hair Extensions http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/06/23/hair-extensions/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/06/23/hair-extensions/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:01:41 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=24427 Not many of us can afford to have salon fresh hair like Miss/Mrs/Ms Cole everyday, which is where hair extensions are a must have savior.   And now comes the big question…clip in or glue in? At chiconomise HQ we vote clip in and here is why….

1.       PRICE

2.       Life expectancy

3.       Remove at the end of the night (or morning)

4.       Easy to work with

5.       No damaged locks

Katie Price flys to the USA for her £2000 extensions! Top salons charge anything from £200 up for glue in extensions, and £400-700+ for a full head of hair sewn in extensions, and they don’t last forever…Depending on the brand – brushing and general maintenance can be quite difficult! When it comes to styling we can’t fault either – but when it comes to removal it’s another story – clips ins don’t leave that horrid residue in the hair, in fact they don’t damage or cause breakage to the hair at all….and take only minutes to come out and last longer than a few months.

Xtras Accessories offer their clip in human hair extensions for a bargain £45.99 + depending on length! We love thier ‘Crazy for Hair’ range which use 100% high grade human hair which give you a natural finish, both in appearance and texture, and did we mention they are ethical too? Non visible hair clips hold them in place wherever you are and with an easy to use colour matcher online (that’s actually accurate) and a super helpful blog post on how to put them in you’ll have long locks in a matter of minutes!

All us chiconomista’s love a bit of pampering at a discounted price! Xtras offers you cosmetics from high-end brands but thanks to selling in large volumes, you can get them at extraordinarily low prices. Xtra specialise in cosmetics, perfumes, aftershave, hair extensions, accessories and fancy dress. With brands such as Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs and Elizabeth Arden, you’ll find bargains and make fantastic savings. All this and you can get free standard class delivery which means items will be delivered right to your door within 3-4 working days!  Hair extensions are the perfect alternative to the salon and a new look you…

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Lady-like Laptop Bags http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/06/17/lady-like-laptop-bags/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/06/17/lady-like-laptop-bags/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:02:15 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=24161 Looking chic for your 9-5 job can be a toughie, but us chiconomistas can handle it. The accessory that is most likely to let us down? The laptop bag. Yeap, it’s surprisingly hard to find a laptop bag that doesn’t scream frumpy, but here are two that will reaffirm your faith in fashion.

At the pricey end we have our KYDD Black Italian Leather sleeve. New in the Spring/Summer 2011 collection, this bag is a definate beaut. The feisty crocodile print is set against a sweet bubble-gum pink interior lining, embodying the two sides of every career woman! And at £550, you’ve got to work your hours for this bag!

But our savy save belongs to Knomo. It’s one of many gorgeous laptop bags in their range, but this Black Bayswater Laptop Sleeve’s gotta be one of our faves. Made from faux Nappa leather its lightweight and water resistant so no worries about coffee spills! It also comes in Poppy Red, Navy, and White and looks great as an over-sized clutch too. Priced at £50, you’re saving £500! Not too shabby for our chiconomistas!

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Ruby Slippers http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/06/15/ruby-slippers/ http://www.chiconomise.com/2011/06/15/ruby-slippers/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:34:11 +0000 ellie http://www.chiconomise.com/?p=24197 Life is no Wizard of Oz, but with the right pair of red peep toes, you can feel like Dorothy.

Snooping through Valentino’s Spring/Summer collection we found these Valentino Garavani red leather peep toes. So gorgeous, with a delicately placed rose on the front but at a whopping £485, you’ll have to consider these beauties an investment!

These Office Beloved Rose Red Leather Peep Toe shoes are our bargain buy. They’re a deeper red than the Valentino’s and have more of a sparkle to them, so probably better for nights out rather than days at the office. They’ve been reduced from £7o to £25, so we suggest you get yourself to an Office store quick before they run out!

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