Always strive to excel, but only on weekends. Richard Rorty 1, 2, 3 Another weekend has passed by and another Monday (groan) is upon us. I spent my weekend walking, walking, walking (oh my back!) around Shanghai and munching on…
Happy Fun, Free Friday lovelies!Inspiration We spend most of our lives trying to fit in. But what are your quirks that make you special? I know that I am a spontaneous singer (luckily I can sing on pitch so it’s…
Every closet – large or small – needs a few good basics. These basics include well cut t-shirts and light, fitted pants. The Gap is the classic American purveyor of classic and affordable wardrobe staples. Every time I think that…
One fashion trend I still haven’t subscribed to: premiums jeans at or over $200. I have started appreciating well constructed, shape maintaining jeans more and more (alas a recent pair of cheap NY&co. Jeans lost their shape after one wash!)…
The Greatest Glory of a free born people is to transmit that freedom to their children William Havard San Diego “Victory Kiss” statue – picture taken by me! Remember… …the opportunities that you have …the family and friends that support…
Happy Fun, Free Friday lovelies! It is a great time to shop (or at least browse) if you can shop in the US!Online Discounts J. Crew I usually head straight for the jewelry section during J. Crew’s sales (use code loveit…
Some colors come together and create a brilliant new combination – one set of colors that does that is gold and black.I think of gold and black and instantly think of a classic Chanel flap with gold hardware. It is…
Are you someone that likes classic black clutches or do you go for something a little more edgy and unusual (I am a bit of both!)? If you are someone that identifies with the latter, you should check out Corto…
Get ready for summer! H&M Magazine Summer 2012 While I may spend most of my time in a country with eternal summer, there is still something about the coming of June that marks summer for me. Even here, summer is…
Hope you had a great week lovelies! Here is what happened at Chic ‘n Cheap Living the past few weeks: – Photo Love {Inspiration}: Beautiful Escape via Numero May 2012– LOTC: Joseph Altuzarra and J. Crew (casual French chic!)– Fashion and Interiors:…