Brand Blog- JOHNNY WAS by Mallory Owens

BRAND BLOG: Johnny Was

Here at CHIC, there is one thing we don’t mess around about. And that, my friends, is quality. When it comes to silks, we bring you nothing but the best (and not to mention, most fashionable).  Johnny Was (was) created by Eli Levite, who refers to the brand as his “innovative brainchild.” Why ‘Johnny Was’? Levite named the brand after the infectious Bob Marley lyric, “Johnny Was a good man…” So Cool!!

As it goes, JW has more than one collection of clothing. The first, of course, being the Johnny Was collection designed by Biya Ramar. She says she is inspired by traveling the world and experiencing many different cultures. If you have ever seen anything from the Johnny Was collection, this is beautifully obvious. Her prints are so magnificently detailed, it is like you are wearing a piece of artwork. Even the tags are extraordinary!

The other Johnny Was collection that we carry in our sweet little store is called 4Love&Liberty. This side of JW is much sweeter and a bit sexier, but still bohemian and chic. When shopping 4Love&Liberty, you get a bit of a vintage vibe as well. It’s so amazing to see how the designer, Christy Whitley, can mix all of these elements into one garment and create such beautiful pieces.

There is no doubt that Johnny Was has put a spin on the fashion industry like no other brand has, and at CHIC, we feel that it can almost define us perfectly. Relaxed, confident, and fun.

Brand Blog- DENIM By Mallory Owens

BLUE JEAN BABY…

In our glamorous section of the universe, we love {and we mean love} D E N I M.  We, the CHIC team, take the fit and comfort of our jeans very seriously. Christina has searched all over to bring you CHIC ladies the perfect brands that will fit each of your body types just perfectly. What are these dream jeans, you ask?

[[Level 99 and Sold Design Lab]]

 Here’s some background info on the most heavenly pieces of denim you’ll ever slide onto your body.

 

Level 99 is a very popular brand, worn by many of your favorite celebs including style icon, Sarah Jessica Parker. The style queen can be frequently seen roaming the streets of New York City sporting her Levels. So much so that the company designed a pair and named them after her

 

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, and Katherine Heigl all proudly wearing their Level 99!

If you’ve ever walked into our shop and looked to your right, you’ve most definitely noticed the wall of chairs holding a plethora of jeans in all colors and cuts. That would be our Level 99 shrine. Levels generally fit comfortably right on your hips. Not too low, and not too high, and they aren’t going anywhere. The company is always coming out with trendy new styles and colors… different cuts and flares. We could go on and on about this amazing jean all day long, but we’ll keep it plain and simple. This denim is ah-maze

{On to the next…}

 

 

We just started carrying Sold, and we are already so in love… The fit of these jeans is absolutely amazing. Once again, hugging the waist at the perfectly comfortable place, {not to high, not too low} and the softest denim you will ever touch. We carry a size range from 25 to 32, a very diverse range. These girls were made to fit all women; so come on in and feel the heaven of these babies…

 

Okay, and AS IF you weren’t already convinced these aren’t great jeans, here is Beyonce walking the streets in her Solds and SJP {again!} modeling for them! Sarah Jessica must really know her jeans J

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We obviously have some great jean options at CHIC, and denim is an every season thing. So come on in and give these great brands a whirl. Your body will thank you.

Until Next Time, Ladies…

xoxo, CHIC

 

 

 

 

 

It's a Mu Mu World By- Mallory Owens

Ladies of CHIC; if you have hung out with us at all, we have most definitely slipped the label above in your dressing room and shared our obsession many a time over the past two years. Show Me Your Mumu is a line of clothing that we have carried with us since the very beginning; and in a sense, Mumu has grown with us. We have been absolutely thrilled to watch this brand grow into the household name it has become, all the while creating more and more Mumuheads {pause – Mumuhead: not only someone who wears mumu, it is someone who sees the world through Mumu colored glasses…} in our beloved corner of the world, CHIC Boutique in Northwest Arkansas.

Mu is designed and founded by two friends: Cammy Hebert and Cologne Schmidt. They founded the brand in 2010, both quitting their jobs in top NYC showrooms and moving to Los Angeles to pursue their dream. {Aren’t we glad they did?!} The ladies said that their mission in designing these pieces were to create flowy clothes that still flatter a woman’s shape. They began just creating pieces that were one size fits all, then ventured out into more fun and complex things, such as crop tops, top slips, chiffon pants, comfy tees, maxi dresses, the list goes on and on! The possibilities of Mumu are endless and we know the ladies have more up their sleeve…. We can expect a lot more from these girls very soon; they simply can’t be stopped!

Made in America, and according to their website, “Not only are the mumus Americans, they are made in Gorgeous California.. Just like avocados and Jelly Bellys.” It is such a contemporary line of clothing and stands for everything fun and laid back in life. When wearing Mumu, one feels like nothing can ever go wrong.

We, the CHIC team, are so proud to call ourselves S E R I O U S Mumuheads from the beginning. We have loved watching this brand grow into what it is and what it will become.

Until next time, ladies…
CHIC

FESTIVAL VIBES… by Mallory Owens

Music festival season is here, and we can’t get enough of it. Brands like Show Me Your Mumu and Johnny Was are showing up everywhere at the most popular fests, {Coachella, hello!} and just so happen to be in stock at your favorite store.

 

Music festivals are the quintessential place to let your hair down and wear that sweet piece you’ve been holding out on purchasing, “It’s just not me…”

Well guess what, ladies? At music fests, everything is you! So come on in and grab something pretty… or grab that oldie-but-goodie from the back of your closet... Yes, you know what we’re talking about! So go ahead. Grab your best girls and head to a music festival! It will do your soul some good.

 

 

Oh, and grab a floral crown while you’re at it

PATTERN PLAY By: Mallory Owens

It’s no secret that here at CHIC, we are print fanatics. Now that it is well into spring, {almost summer} CHIC is dripping with prints. Whether it is floral, leopard, Aztec, or a fun playful pattern, we have you covered.

[Here’s the secret:]

Find a bold statement print and stir it with something a little less dramatic, {still fabulous nonetheless}. Tie it all together with your favorite jewels- don’t forget the SHOES!, and you have reached trendy print mixing nirvana.  

So, will you be making a statement this spring?

Jewelry How To

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Only 1 left in stock! O/S, $76

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Four days left on our 12 Days of Christmas Promotion!

Houndstooth!!!!

Celebrity Style - Sale Edition

We recreated Kirsten Dunst's outfit with items we currently have on sale here at CHIC!

Linen Cropped Jacket, Liberty Floral Tank and Linen Shorts, all three pieces on sale for $126

SALE!!!

$20, $40, and $60 racks,  select clothing, denim and shoes 50% off- select jewelry $5, $10 and $15

Floral and Fuchsia!

Our floral level 99's are featured in Cosmo, we LOVE these and paired them with this fuchsia blouse!

Summer Hair- It's Hot out. Keep Cool!

With the temperatures this high and getting higher its nice to have options on keeping your tresses out of your face and off your neck! Here are a few of our favorite links for hair ideas and tutorials.

Try something new!

Bella Sugar

Fashionista 10 best YouTube Hair Tutorials

The Beauty Department

Martinis & Markdowns

White Out

We love a white shirt. Here are a couple articles packed

 with inspiration on all the many ways to wear one!

Stop in and see the white, beige and cream breezy summer blouses in stock.

Miss at la Playa 

Prim and Polished

How To~ Colored Denim

CHIC has so many great colors of denim in stock right now. With a variety of colors to choose from, the current denim trend can leave you wondering where to begin. We've selected several images to break it down for you!

Neutral tops are an easy way to transition into this trend. Wearing grey, black, beige or white will let your jeans be the showstopper!

Colorblocking is another option, have fun with the color combintaions and take it another step by pairing a cardigan or blazer in another bright hue.

If your looking for something other than solids, try stripes, polka dots or animal prints. These are the perfect prints to pair with a variety of colors.

Images from Brooklyn Blonde

Image from The Fashion Face

Image from Beauty Riot

Baby It's Cold Outside

The cold weather has us brainstorming for new ways to mix our winter essentials. Here are some of our favorite inspirational pics so far!

Glam it up from Harpers Bazaar

Mix Fur with Plaid and Tortoise Shell from Vogue

The next two use colored denim, both taken at NYFW from FabSugar

Black and White from Facehunter

and CHIC's winter sale promotion is perfectly timed for this weather!

Golden Girl