Put a Bow on it

One of the things I love most about fashion is that a single accessory can completely change the look of an outfit. Today’s outfit is a classic example.  I had planned to wear the top and skirt alone, but felt like something was missing.  Then…I put a bow it.

Bow, http://chicinacademia.com

The bow is from Asos and is simply AH-maze-ing.  Love it and always get so many compliments on it!  It’s a bowtie, so there is no actual tying, which is perfect for me because I am bow-tying challenged. Below is the bow I purchased, along with other versions available on the website.

Aren’t they super fun??  A great alternative to the classic statement necklace.  Let me know if you end up purchasing any of these and how you decide to style it/them.  If you are on Instagram, feel free to tag me!  I’ll regram them on my personal instagram account in a outfit recap post. 🙂

Have a great weekend, friends!  Get lots of rest and remember to take some time away from technology to spend quality time with the ones you love.  ❤

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!

FREE LG G Pad!

Today, I bring to your attention a major geek chic announcement.  Many of you may or may not know that my husband is an account manager for Verizon Cellular Sales.  He came home to tell me about a pretty great deal on the LG G Pad 8.3.  How great??  Can you say, “FREE”?!  If you haven’t heard of the LG G Pad, then keep reading.

LG G Pad 1, http://chicinacademia.com

The paper clip in this photo is GIANT, btw. Haha! Seriously, the tablet is 8 x 3 inches. 🙂

I’d asked for a tablet because it’s sometimes cumbersome to travel with my laptop – especially on short trips.  My colleagues also have tablets that they take with them from meeting to meeting at work, so that’s also inspired me to try and get one for myself.  So, I’m going to give this one a try and so far I love it!  What’s even better is that there is quite the incentive for you to buy one too!

My hubby hubs can get you this tablet, free of cost, after rebate!  All you pay for is the service each month.

FREE LG G Pad Verizon, http://chicinacademia.com

Details: Day Designer Planner, Target notepad, Nate Berkus oversized paper clip, Nate Berkus Bulldog Tape Dispenser, 8 x 3″ LG G Pad, Little Love Press Coffee Mug

As you can see, it’s small enough to carry with you everywhere you go and yet large enough to work off of.  It’s the perfect size for reading books with the Kindle app, watching movies, playing games, and other activities to entertain the little ones.  It fits perfectly in your purse, and it doesn’t even have to be a tote bag.  As you can see below, it fits in my Tory Burch satchel.

Tory Burch Thea Triple Zip with LG G Pad, http://chicinacademia.com

It has a front and rear facing camera, a quad core processor, and from the picture above you can see the colors on the screen are amazing.  With Father’s Day just around the corner, one of these would make the perfect gift.  You can get text messages on this tablet while making sure he (or you!) stays up to date with the coolest technology, haha.

So, how do you get yours FREE?!  Contact my hubby, Mike!  Out of pocket cost is $140+tax but then you get a $140 rebate back in about 10-12 business days.  No other Verizon store or online company is offering these free at the moment, so this is a very unique offer I get to share with my readers.  Yay for us!  Online and most Verizon stores are offering this tablet for $229 with a $100 rebate.  The monthly cost for most Verizon plans is just $10 a month to have internet access on it everywhere you go.  You can also connect to WiFi when available to save your data.

For more information, contact Mike at 760-447-7788 or mike.frymark@cellularsales.com.  LG G Pads can be shipped anywhere in the US, so you do not have to be local to purchase from him.  They all come with a 14 day worry-free guarantee to make sure you are completely happy with your purchase.  If you don’t have Verizon you can still get the tablet for FREE and the Verizon plan would be $30 a month for 2GB of data.  My husband can also help switch you, your family, and even your business to Verizon and give you the best deal possible on equipment.  Verizon is also now offering a $100 bill credit per line you bring from another carrier that gets a smart phone.  So get on it!  This is not a scam, btw.  I fully endorse this product, and my hubby. 🙂

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!

Meet and Greet Chic in Academia at The Impeccable Pig this Thursday!

One of the things I love the most about blogging/instagramming/tweeting/pinning is that I get to meet so many new people and end up making TONS of new friends!  The downside to doing so online is that you rarely get to meet them in person. That’s why I’m super excited to be hosting the Spring Soiree event with The Impeccable Pig in Mountain Brook this Thursday from 5-7pm!

Spring Soiree with Chic in Academia, http://chicinacademia.com

I’d love for you to come for some sips and apps, all while shopping with me!  Because you know, I’m super fun to shop with! 😛  Seriously though, there is a bigger cause here.  As noted in the flyer above, the event will help donate proceeds to Mitchell’s Place – an organization dedicated to “provide comprehensive, research-based, educational, social and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities in a deeply caring environment.”  Who doesn’t love a good cause AND an affordable shopping experience?!

I realize that it’s hard to get away on a school-night, so I’ll be live tweeting/facebook-ing/instagramming items from the store that you might be interested in.  If anything should strike your fancy, please feel free to let me know or call the store directly to order so that part of that purchase can help raise funds for Mitchell’s Place.  The store address is in the flyer above, and the number to the store is 205-874-7008.  That said, I hope you are able to stop by and keep me company in store that night!

Here are some of the items I’m currently obsessing over and hope to get my hands on this Thursday:

MorocanEarrings2, Chic in Academia, http://chicinacademia.com

Details: Moroccan Earrings, $68, here

TheSnakeskinTop_A, Chic in Academia, http://chicinacademia.com

Details: Snakeprint top, $52.00, here

SpringTimeKimono_A, Chic in Academia, http://chicinacademia.com

Details: Spring Time Kimono, $59.50, here

I hope you can make it out this Thursday, March 19, 2015!!  5-7pm.  Be there or be square!

Until next time!  Stay Chic!