Thirfty Thursday’s with Sira & Mara

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You know that I’m always on the look out for steals and deals, so this week I’m featuring a company I recently became a big fan of: Sira & Mara!  I’ve followed them on Instagram for a while and recently purchased a couple of their items.  I have to say, the prices are unbeatable AND the quality is amazing for the price!  Check out one of the scarves I got recently:

Screen Shot 2014-12-04 at 7.11.01 PMThe scarf is SUPER warm and cozy!!  I love that the entire scarf is lined with fringe, and that it’s an infinity scarf.  Often when scarves are not, I have a hard time styling them and instead they look like a failed attempt at wearing a scarf.  It could be simply because I’m from LA and never had to deal with “truly” cold weather, or it could be that I’m truly talentless when it comes to scarves.  Ha!  Anyway, you get the picture.

So, the scarf.  It’s $19.99, which in my my opinion is at the perfect price point for a holiday present!  It’s a nice neutral color, so it would be loved by all…I think.

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The other item I ordered was this adorable turquoise spear necklace.  I looked for a necklace like this one all summer, so I snatched it up the minute I saw it on the Sira & Mara website.

Screen Shot 2014-12-04 at 7.17.31 PMCheck out how some of my Instagram friends have styled theirs:

Screen Shot 2014-12-04 at 7.23.27 PM Screen Shot 2014-12-04 at 7.20.44 PMThis necklace is only $12.99!  A steal for this type of necklace!  AND, this company offers free shipping for all US orders.  Often, when online companies offer discounted items, the shipping is what gets you.  In this case, you only pay taxes on top of your subtotal, so it’s quite a deal!  Perfect for a thrifty shopper like yourself.

Here are a couple of my other faves:

The Rebel Bracelet

Screen Shot 2014-12-04 at 7.27.54 PMThe Sunburst Necklace

Screen Shot 2014-12-04 at 7.37.56 PMThis necklace, by the way, is identical to the House of Harlow Sunburst necklace which retails at $88!

Pretty awesome finds, right?!  Hope this helps fill some of those holiday shopping voids on your holiday checklist.  In the meantime, let me know what you think of these items OR if you ended up buying some for yourself or others.  Happy Shopping, friends.

Until next time!  Stay Chic!

Chic’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Him

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Looking for a holiday gift for a man in your life?  Here are a few of my favorite things this season.  Perhaps you will love a thing or two as well!  Happy shopping and gifting!

Chic’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Him

Holiday Gift Guide for Him

1 CLEVERFIT, The Adjustable Collar Stay / 2 Xbox One  / 3 LG G3 Phone / 4 Craft Beer Club Monthly Membership / 5 UGG Scuff – Leather Men’s Stout Slippers / 6 The Art of Shaving Kit / 7 Michael Bastian Chronowing Smartwatch – iOS & Android Compatible | HP®… / 8  Yellow Hammer Polo shirt or Tee / 9 Birchbox for Him / 10 Nexus Player

Disclaimer:  This post was sponsored in part by Yellowhammer Supply Company however, all opinions are my own.
Yellowhammer Supply Co. products are currently available on YellowhammerSupply.com and are guaranteed to ship and arrive ahead of Christmas.  Yellowhammer Supply Co. officially launched Dec. 1, 2014 with an initial product line that includes a variety of high-end polos, soft-shell vests, t-shirts, hats and iPhone cases.  Yellowhammer Multimedia is headquartered in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. For more information email rboggus@yellowhammernews.com.

Cyber Monday Deal from Marley Lilly

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Screenshot2010-10-22at53801PMI recently learned about Marley Lilly and their monogramming and item personalization empire.  As a recent (okay, fine, NOT so recent) transplant to the south, I have been over-exposed to monogramming and personalization.  To this day, I had never personally owned anything that had my initials on it, nor that I had personalized in any way.  That is, until Marley and Lilly found me!

I recently received a super warm cream colored fleece jacket monogrammed with my initials embroidered on it.  I have to say, I’m rather fond of it now!  Take a look at the jacket:

Photo: Chic in Academia
Photo: Marley Lilly

Monogrammed fleece jackets (available in several different colors) are just the beginning of the types of items they carry though.  Fashionistas are all about the blanket scarf this winter.  It actually became pretty popular last year, but this year, more readily available from multiple retailers including Marley Lilly!  Here is one that has since become my own:

Photo: Chic in Academia
Photo: Chic in Academia

Pretty cute, right??  If you like either of the items above, or want to look for any additional monogrammed or personalized items, Marley Lilly is gifting every shopper a statement necklace (pictured below) with their $50 online purchase.  No promo code or coupon needed!

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Screen Shot 2014-12-01 at 4.34.11 PMSo, shop away friends!!  Let me know if you find anything you love or what you think of the items I mentioned in this post in the comments below.

Until next time!  Stay Chic!