Happy official week of summer Chictopians! We’re sure you’ve already taken a look at our Turn Up The Heat up to 50% off sale going on at Chictopia Shop (a sweet deal is a sweet deal!) and have taken a scroll down our new homepage. Don’t forget to check out what’s going on in our blogroll this week. Our favorite reads are below.
TAKING BLOGGING TO THE BANK
After a very circulated article on WWD came out about the payment of some of the biggest bloggers, people have been talking about the big blogger debate. Yes, we’ve heard it ALL before many tired times, but The Genteel did a really great commentary about the business side of trekking that fine line.
THE SERIAL INTERN WHO COUNTS STRAWS AND HAULS TRASH
Devil Wears Prada meets hilariously realistic blog post. The Cut did hilarious post tracking a poor intern’s day at a fashion company.
HOW TO GET BIKINI READY IN 7 DAYS
So your skin hasn’t seen the sun in weeks, or maybe you let yourself go with all those Chai lattes. College Candy has some tips on how to get your body bikini-ready in just seven days!
DIY FEATHER HEELS
We found this tutorial from A Pair And A Spare on Chic Steals and we have to say, we spy a little evil Queen in the DIY!
3 FRESH TAKES ON THE CLASSIC SHIRT DRESS
The classic shirt dress is a staple piece for your summertime wardrobe— chic with a belt and a pair of sandals, dressed up or dressed down. College Fashion gives some tips on three ways to style the shirt dress, all under $100.
CRAYOLA MAKES NAIL POLISH
You’ve probably got all the nail polish you could want, but these Crayola ones are freakin’ adorable. We’d get ‘em just for the package!
TORN
The ripped denim has been trending for quite a while now, but it’s only just made it into our closets. See the street style snaps of torn up denim at Honestly WTF.
ANGELINA JOLIE AS MALEFICENT
After Snow White and the Huntsman, we’re glad to see there’s going to be a Maleficent movie. See the first photo of Angelina as Maleficent here.
JEREMY SCOTT’S ADIDAS “SHACKLE SHOES” CAUSE OUTRAGE
Jeremy Scott’s “Shackle Shoes” for Adidas caused quite the outcry this week. What do you think?
AGGY DEYN AND ACTOR GIOVANNI RIBISI ARE MARRIED
Because apparently, they dated for a years.
Image via LeeOliveira.com