Shift dresses are back in a big way this season. The once 1960s retro mod chic staple has re-emerged as a summer necessity. Just add a pair of platforms, and you’ll instantly transport back to forty plus years ago. Want to upgrade your look to 2012? Cinch your waist with a solid black leather belt and add flat gladiator sandals. Simple. Easy to wear. Gorgeous. Check out these gorgeous shift dresses you’ll want to wear this season!

Shift One by shopinchic featuring flat heels

Look 2 by shopinchic featuring a polka dot dress

Shift Look 3 by shopinchic featuring leather clutches

Fresh, fun, fabulous, and feminine. These four words describe one of my most favorite summertime style staples: the maxi dress. Since this season is all about relaxing and living a little, why not wear clothes that make you feel comfortable? I love a chic maxi style dress because it’s comfy and easy to wear. Just add a great pair of shoes(espadrilles, flip-flops, or flats) and a gorgeous necklace. Here are four amazing dresses I want right now!

4 Printed Maxi Dresses by shopinchic featuring a strapless gown

Eyeliner is one of the trickiest cosmetics to master. It’s also the one piece of makeup that will intimidate novices and masters alike.  All it takes is one wrong move to mess you up and force you to start from scratch. The real trick to eyeliner success is all in the hand(which comes with practice)…and a great eyeliner. Lo and behold, I found five fabulous eyeliners that are easy to use and fun to wear. Check them out below!

1- Too Faced Lava Gloss Eyeliner in extreme black gloss $16.50 at Beauty.com

I’m not a fan of most pencil eyeliner but Too Faced Lava Gloss is so soft and easy to use. It’s not the kind of liner that will cause you to tug on your eyelids during the application, it’s the kind of liner that goes on smooth.  I love it but there is one small caveat, its real easy to smudge. While I realize that this is actually a plus, for me it makes it a little easier to mess everything up.

Hot Beauty Tip: don’t draw the liner on your eyes, instead you should create small dots right above your lash line and then blend it with an eyeliner brush.

2- Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner $16.00 at Sephora

What looks like a cute little artsy pen is actually a waterproof liquid eyeliner. Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner features a perfectly pointed tip that only makes the application process more precise and virtually fool-proof. It also comes in a wide array of fun colors like Rodine Love(white), Donutella, (medium pink), SANDy(dark green), Ciao Ciao(periwinkle), Carina(eggplant), Sabochan(black), Arlecchino(dark blue), and the exclusive Captain Banana(rich chocolate).

Hot Beauty Tip: Here are three eyeliner tips from  Sephora:

-Thin: use the point of the tip for a slender, exact line

-Medium: hold pen at a slight angle to create a bold, thicker line

-Heavy:hold the pen horizontally and color over the eyelid area for an eyeshadow like coverage.

3- L’Oreal HiP Studio Secrets Professional Kohl Eyeliner($6.60 at eCrater)

This eyeliner is a little different than anything else I have tried before but I can’t really categorize it. It’s not liquid, it’s not pencil, it’s not even a cake eyeliner but it works great. Unlike a lot of liners, this features loose kohl to create an iridescent shimmer.  It comes in a small plastic container and features a slightly pointed applicator. L’Oreal HiP Studio Secrets Professional Kohl Eyeliner comes in six amazing shades including Black Kohl, Brown Kohl, Gold Kohl, Burgundy Kohl, Teal Kohl, and Navy Kohl.

Hot Beauty Tip: Apply the black or brown kohl eyeliner as usual on your upper and lower lines, and apply the gold kohl liner in the inner-rim to open up your eyes.

4- Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner($18.00 at Sephora)

Love glitter? Paint yourself pretty with Urban Decay’s glitter liner. This liner is a mix of glam and punk rocker- it’s the perfect choice for the nights(or days) you want to really stand out! It also comes in a variety of fun colors like Air Guitar(blue), Baked(gold bronze glitter), Catfight(bright pink), Distortion(opalescent pearl), Glam Rock(silver), Groupie(pale pink), Metalhead(dark purple), Midnight Cowboy(beige), Mullet(green), Spandex(pewter), and Stagedive(bright turquoise).

Hot Beauty Tip: Electrify your look by applying an ultra-thin line on your upper eyelid starting at your inner-corner then taking it just past the outer-corner to create a line that goes just past the corner of your eye to create the cat-eye effect. Then apply another thin line on your waterline.

5- Bobbi Brown Ink Liner($24.00 at Bobbi Brown)

Have you tried Bobbi Brown’s latest eyeliner?  It’s an awesome product that’s essentially just a liquid liner in a pen. The amazing thing about this one is that it features a soft felt tip applicator which makes it go on smoothly. The only downside to this product? It comes in one color: Really Black.  I’m hoping that Bobbi will create a collection of Ink Liners in more colors like gold, brown, and blue.

Hot Beauty Tip: Take the eyeliner pen and press it gently on your upper eyelid starting at the inner-corner and glide it over to the outer-corner. Repeat that step to create a thicker line, then take an flat liner brush and gently smudge it to meet your eyeshadow, apply mascara, and you’re done!

It’s almost April and I couldn’t be more excited! I just love the sunshine, the warm weather, the energy, and most importantly, the awesomely bright colors you see on the clothes. And you know what I love even more than that? A good, no make that a great sale! I’ve got three amazing deals/discounts for you on this lovely Saturday afternoon so be sure to check them out!

Also, feel free to join my new Shop In Chic message board and chat about whatever tickles your fancy.

All spring dresses now 20% off at Arden B. I’m really loving the deals on all the fabulous dresses. They have a wide selection of super chic styles including maxi dresses, party frocks, sundresses, strapless dresses, and more. It’s a terrific sale that you really won’t want to miss.

Colorblock One Shoulder Dress- original price $98.00 new price $78.40; Variegated Stripe Maxi Dress- original price $59.00 new price $47.20; Belted Ruffle Halter Dress- original price $59.00 new price $47.20

Free Offer from Victoria’s Secret Score a free umbrella when you spend $65 or more at Victoria’s Secret. You must you the promo code RAINY65 during checkout to obtain free offer. This special offer ends tomorrow(that’s April 1st!) so be sure to shop Victoria’s Secret today.

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Mix & Match Sale at Aeropostale This offer is good on select styles of tops, tees, tanks, and polos.

Aero Multi Stripe Jersey Polo- original price $29.50 now $10.00; Eyelet Peasant Cami- original price $24.50 now $12.25; Neon Floral Lace Cami- original price $24.50 now $12.25

Warm weather means warm colors and coral certainly fits the bill as the color of the season. It’s a fun way brighten up your style and it’s a shade that looks simply fabulous with tanned skin. Not sure if you want to purchase a gorgeous coral blouse or dress? Spoil yourself with a fabulous new pair of heels- check out the super chic styles below.

Two Lips Harmony in Orange $74.99 at 6PM

Nina Stasy Platform Pumps in Coral Summer $99.00 at Endless

Capecoral Pumps $90.00 at Aldo

BCBGeneration Angelo Pumpsin Coral $98.00 at Dillards

Betsey Johnson Gemmma Pumps in Coral Suede $149.95 at Nordstrom

Love this post? Check out more shoe talk on my Shop In Chic message board!

Denim is….casual, smart, sexy, fresh, comfortable, feminine, etc etc. A good pair of jeans is perhaps one of the most versatile items you’ll ever own because you can take almost any one pair of denim and instantly create different looks just by switching around tops, shoes, and accessories. Need a few examples? Check out four very different but equally stylish denim looks I created through Polyvore and let me know what you think.

Hipster Cool by shopinchic featuring vintage sunglasses

Summer Casual by shopinchic featuring south sea pearl rings

Everyday Denim by shopinchic featuring a cross body shoulder bag

Dressy Denim by shopinchic featuring black handbags

Want to talk more denim? Check out my new fashion forum or join SIC’s community on Facebook!

Style

W Magazine takes a closer look at Oscar night’s real stars: the jewels!

Sexy Shoe Gallery: The Berry gives us 27 reasons to never to wear flats again!

Beauty

Cosmo tells you how to look like the-girl-next-door only hotter

Nylon reports on the goth glitter glam trend that was seen at the Libetine show.

Keep your budget and shop SheKnows’ list of wallet-friendly beauty suggestions instead.

Celebrities

E! Online reports: Katy Perry’s cover look for Interview magazine is so sultry and glam!

US Weekly’s Oscar 2012 Fashion Police reports

Tyra Banks talks to People Magazine about America’s Next Top Model:British Invasion

Health & Fitness

Self magazine shows you how to get fit with just 10 easy buffer moves

I’m probably getting a little too old for this, but I must confess that I still love cosmetics that feature a little shimmer. Maybe this, along with my affinity for all things Hello Kitty and Spongebob Squarepants, is just another another excuse for me to delay the process of growing up. Whatever the reason is, I’m going to continue wearing shimmery and (slightly) glittery products for at least a few more years.

One product that recently caught my eye is the new e.l.f. Studio Shimmer Sheets. Each pack contains twenty shimmery sheets that you can gently press over your eyelids, cheekbones, decollete, arms, legs, wherever! You’ll get a little bit of shimmery color that’s perfect for day or night- and it won’t make you look like you’re trying to hard to recapture your youth. The sheets come in four shades, check them out below.

Each shimmer sheet package retails for $3.00 a pop- so pick your favorite shade today and click the link below to shop.

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Dry lips are never chic. Soften up your pout with Maybelline Baby Lips. It’s a luxurious moisturizing lip balm with a hint of color, SPF 20, and hydrating formula that lasts for eight hours. I think the best thing about this lip balm is that long-term use of this visibly renew your lips.

The lip balm comes in six different shades varying from clear to pale peach- you can check out the entire color chart below.

You can purchase Maybelline Baby Lips balm for just $2.97 at Walmart.

image courtesy of Swerve

I don’t normally write about food, especially since this is a beauty/fashion blog but since I’m trying to add a little diet and fitness news to my blog’s repertoire, I figured I should do post about a diet-friendly sweetener.

JSYK:This is not a paid post nor am I receiving anything from this post. If I was, I would post a disclaimer. Awhile back, I must have requested a free sample of Swerve Sweetener because I recently got a letter in the mail with a single sample of this sweetener and a coupon.

Swerve in an all-natural sweetener that has absolutely no calories and no gluten, it’s also kosher certified. It contains no stevia or lo han guo. For those of us who are looking for a healthy sugar substitute, Swerve fits the bill. It adds a little bit of sweetness to anything you put it in but it’s definitely not overpowering. I added it to my iced tea for a special treat but you could add it to cappuccino, cake, parfaits, brownies, whatever you want. Check out their official website for fabulously chic recipes like Mocha Fudge Cookies and Bread Pudding

Want to try Swerve? Check out their mini shop to purchase their products for yourself. Don’t forget to apply the coupon code SWEET20 to save 20% off your order. If you spend $25 or more, you’ll also get free shipping. Isn’t life sweet?