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

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!

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?

Welcome to another roundup of drugstore beauty deals from Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy, and Rite Aid! The sale prices and special offers mentioned below are good from Sunday February 12(today) through February 18(Saturday). The prices mentioned below were obtained from local ads and may vary depending on where you live. Please double compare your local ad inserts with the ads mentioned below before you head to your local drugstore. You can find your ads on the following websites

Walgreens CVS/Pharmacy Rite Aid

Here are a few things to keep in mind. Many of these deals will require a savings card(like CVS and Rite Aid). Signing up for these cards are free and easy so if you haven’ already signed up for one, I’d suggest you do that now. Some of these deals will require a coupon and I will note that. The only way to obtain these is by having a copy of the insert and cut out the coupon from it. If you don’t have such ads, you can ask your friends for spare copies.

Walgreens

Buy 1 get 1 50% off Maybelline eye cosmetics

Buy 1 get 1 FREE Conair hair styling tools & accessories

Save 20% off Olay moisturizers

L’Oreal Feria or Preference hair color kits just $7.99 each

Sinful nail lacquers just $0.99 each

Earn $5.00 in Register Rewards with purchase of Dark & Lovely or Soft Sheen Optimum Care hair relaxing products

Buy 1 get 1 50% off Motions hair relaxing kits, Vaseline moisturizers, and Dove hair care products

Buy 1 get 1 50% off Cover Girl foundations, concealers, powders, blushes, and eye cosmetics

Buy 1 get 1 50% L’Oreal cosmetics

Buy 1 get 1 50% off Revlon foundations, concealers, powders, blushes, and lip cosmetics

Buy 1 get 1 50% off Almay cosmetics

Buy 1 get 1 50% off Gold Bond, Clean & Clear, or RoC skin care products

Buy 1 get 1 50% off John Frieda hair care products

Buy 1 get 1 FREE Finesse, Salon Grafix, Renpure, and FX hair care products

Save 20% off select Aveeno skin care products & earn $2.00 in Register Rewards

Buy 1 get 1 50% off select Olay and Secret skin care products

*Coupon for $10 off Crest 3D Whitestrips(14 to 56 pck)

Save $10 off Crest 3D Whitestrips(8 to 40 pck)

Save 25% off select Nivea skin and lip care products & earn $1.50 in Register Rewards

Earn $3.00 in Register Rewards with purchase of select Venus razor system and cartridges

Save 20% off select Walgreens brand skin care products

CVS/Pharmacy

Buy 1 get 1 50% off all Revlon cosmetics and beauty tools

Buy 1 get 1 50% off select designer fragrances for women and men

Buy 1 get 1 50% off select body sprays and fragrances for women and men

Earn $5.00 Extra Care Bucks(ECB) with $50 or more spent on beauty products

Buy 1 get 1 50% off all Almay cosmetics

Buy 2 Revlon Colorsilk hair care products for $6.00 & earn $1.00 ECB

Buy Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System for just $29.99

Select Olay Regenerist, Facial Care, Total Effects Tone, or UV Moisturizing skin care products just $20.99

Earn $5.00 in ECB with purchase of select L’Oreal skin care products

Earn $3.00 in ECB with purchase of select Olay Regenerist products

Buy 1 get 1 50% off select Olay skin care and anti-aging products

Earn $5.00 in ECB with the purchase of 2 LOreal lip products

Earn $5.00 in ECB with the purchase of 2 CoverGirl Naturalluxe skincare products

Buy 1 get 1 50% off all Trim beauty tools

Buy 1 get 1 50% off all Physicians Formula cosmetics

Earn $5.00 in ECB with purchase of $15 or more of John Frieda hair care products

Earn $3.00 in ECB with purchase of select Nivea skin care products

Buy 1 get 1 50% off select Aveeno products

Buy 1 get 1 50% off all Cetaphil skin care products

Buy 1 Vaseline lotion(20.3 to 24.5 oz) get FREE 3 oz. Vaseline Moisturizer

Earn $5.00 in ECB with $15 or more purchase of select Dove, Caress, Lever, Irish Spring, or Lady Speed Stick products

Earn $5.00 in ECB with purchase of 2 select L’Oreal hair care products

Rite Aid

*Coupon for $2.00 off L’Oreal Preference hair color kit

Earn $2.00 up reward on the purchase of 2 TRESemme hair care products

Save 40% off Almay eye cosmetics and makeup removers

Buy 1 get 1 FREE select fragrances from Jovan, McGraw, Stetson, Adidas, Celine, Beyonce, and Heidi Klum

Buy 1 get 1 50% off Neutrogena lip and eye cosmetics

Buy 1 gt 1 50% off CoverGirl face cosmetics

Earn $5 +up rewards on purchase of 3 select Neutrogena skin care products

images courtesy from Macy’s

If you love shopping for cosmetics and scoring freebies along in the process, you will love Beauty Week at Macy’s! Here is a small list of the special offers and free gifts you will find during the event.

Get 3 free fragrance samples with purchase of select fragrances of $65 or more. You’ll get three small vials of Nine West Love Fury, Givenchy Very Irresistible, and Alien by Thierry Mugler. No code needed. Samples will be applied automatically to purchase.

Get free Estee Lauder Wear Makeup Lesson How-to DVD with qualifying purchase. Offer good on select purchase of Estee Lauder fragrances and beauty products. This offer is also good on other beauty product purchases as well.

Get free Tote Bag with any beauty purchase of $75 or more. Just in time for spring, this pretty printed blue tote features a zip top closure and faux leather handles. No code needed. Free gift will be applied automatically to purchase.

Get free 8-piece Gift Set with any Elizabeth Arden purchase of $27.50 or more.

Get free 10-day supply of Advanced Night Repair with any Estee Lauder purchase of $35 or more.

Get free 3-piece gift set with Lancome purchase of $60 or more.

You’ll find even more deals on Macy’s website. These deals are valid for online purchases only.