http://thecharmchat.com A charming blog full of fashion & style tips, chic advice, posh events and MORE! Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:25:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear Girlfriends - Simply today we are all set for cookouts, BBQs and soirees but mostly I am wondering who is celebrating their independent style in red, white or blue today? Here are a few adorable dresses for the celebration; This striped jersey maxi dress features gathered elastic banding at the top hem ... http://thecharmchat.com/2010/07/celebrate-your-independent-style-in-red-white-or-blue-today/ Dear Girlfriends - With this beautiful weather and this season carry a party-inspired clutch.  Liven up your summer wardrobe with bags so affordable you'll want them all. When selecting a clutch this season its very likely, you’ll want to buy more and more!  Generally, the size and style of the bag can be selected to suit ... http://thecharmchat.com/2010/07/ready-for-style-clutch-bags-are-a-must-for-the-summer/ Dear Girlfriends~ Is there anything that signifies summer more than a crisp white dress, t-shirt or accessory? NO, so simply put here are some favorite white dresses you can pick up for the season! This scoop-neck cotton dress features a tonal jacquard check pattern and lace-trimmed top and bottom hems. Lace insets ... http://thecharmchat.com/2010/06/simply-white-finding-chic-white-dresses/ Dear Girlfriends ~ I’ve been rocking the cocktail rings this season and don’t plan to stop!  In fact, I plan to step it up a notch even more! Girlfriends let me tell you, the cocktail ring is the ultimate accessory to make an outfit shine.  This gold-plated cocktail ring features resin cabochons ... http://thecharmchat.com/2010/05/step-up-accessories-with-stylish-cocktail-rings/ http://thecharmchat.com/2010/05/get-glam-provide-your-skin-with-continuous-moisture-brought-to-you-by-keri-lotion/ Dear Girlfriends ~ Nothing says cool like a flyaway chiffon gown in a haute hippie print.  With the heat rising and your wardrobe needing some lightweight chic flair - don't forget about the floaty bohemian dresses. Don't be afraid to go the chic route in an sheer design with a handkerchief hem. Not such a free ... http://thecharmchat.com/2010/04/floaty-bohemian-summer-dresses/ Dear Girlfriends ~ A friend asked me about the color yellow for a spring soiree and I said of course!  Each year, yellow makes an appearance, brightening up a look here or there but rarely getting the center-stage attention it deserves. I told her this season, that’s all changing because the sunny hue ... http://thecharmchat.com/2010/03/having-yellow-fever-dresses-tops-and-sandals-all-in-yellow/ Fashionistas on those days when I want to just say "rain, rain go away come back another day!" my mind wonders and I decide I want to be stylish while walking and talking but my umbrella gear is not in check or in chic! Its like for me craving an umbrella ... http://thecharmchat.com/2010/03/fashionistas-stay-chic-in-stylish-umbrellas/