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Modly Chic: A fashion blog for the average girl who cares about looking good without spending a lot of money and without looking cheap. And while it can be fun to look at what someone else is wearing, this blog is all about providing helpful tips so everyone can be Modly Chic and Fashion Forward.

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E-mail: katy_rose1@yahoo.com

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About the Author: Katy Rose is a full-time freelance writer and editor. While a large part of her work centers around business reporting she has secretly been in love with the fashion industry for years. When she is not writing, Katy Rose is working as a local fashion consultant for teens and blogging about style.

Her fashion-related work has appeared on SparkleShelf, Helium, The SuperMelon and RelateMag. For several year she served on the board of New York City's Fashion Forum and is now an advisor to the group from a distance.

Unless otherwise stated, all the items on this blog worn or talked about have been purchased by me. Any products I have been given to review or write about will be identified in the body of the post.

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2 December 09
What I Wore's Coach Bag Give-Away!
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Posted: 11:17 AM
I’m making the New Year’s resolution to get more sleep. Seriously, I look tired in every picture these days, and basic under-eye concealer is NOT working. UGH. Anyway, these hot pink pants I am in love with. They are my amazing Black Friday steal. I found them at JCPenney for a grand total of $14. Crazy right? They break a number of normal rules I have for clothing. One: they are corduroy - a material I hate with a passion. Two: they are bright, especially for pants. But styled right, with a long tunic or sweater and stuffed into jeans these pants become a cute substitute for colored leggings. I have a feeling these will become a winter staple. Tip: Sometimes it’s important to push your own prejudices when it comes to clothing (and life). [Pants: JCPenney, Tunic: H&M, Sweater: Express, Boots: Zappos] Don’t forget to enter the Zipper-Rose pin give-away!!! Find out how to win.

I’m making the New Year’s resolution to get more sleep. Seriously, I look tired in every picture these days, and basic under-eye concealer is NOT working. UGH.

Anyway, these hot pink pants I am in love with. They are my amazing Black Friday steal. I found them at JCPenney for a grand total of $14. Crazy right? They break a number of normal rules I have for clothing. One: they are corduroy - a material I hate with a passion. Two: they are bright, especially for pants.

But styled right, with a long tunic or sweater and stuffed into jeans these pants become a cute substitute for colored leggings. I have a feeling these will become a winter staple.

Tip: Sometimes it’s important to push your own prejudices when it comes to clothing (and life).

[Pants: JCPenney, Tunic: H&M, Sweater: Express, Boots: Zappos]

Don’t forget to enter the Zipper-Rose pin give-away!!! Find out how to win.

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Posted: 11:11 AM
DIY Project Sneak Peek. The paint is drying now and it needs at least 72 hours before it can be washed and worn, so it will be the end of the week before I can show off the final project, but so far I’m liking it - a lot.

DIY Project Sneak Peek.

The paint is drying now and it needs at least 72 hours before it can be washed and worn, so it will be the end of the week before I can show off the final project, but so far I’m liking it - a lot.

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1 December 09

Zipper-Rose Pin Give-Away

Yesterday, before heading to the gym I stopped to pick up a magazine and ended up buying Runner’s World (a personal favorite) and Women’s Health. (Sidenote: I don’t usually buy Women’s Health as it seems more superficial than the most, but as a journalist every now and again I buy a random mag to keep up with the industry.)

Anyway, as I was reading through the mag I can across a little paragraph in the Beauty Scoop section that talked about how to get a genuine smile in pictures. From the article: “Think of happy words - they can trigger a grin, reports a new study in the journal Psychological Science…” Researchers found, “Happy verbs caused a response in smile muscles, while sad ones activated frown muscles. ‘Language physically resonates with us and can actually change how we feel,’ says study co-author Gum Semin…”

I love this concept. Something as simple as a happy word can bring a smile to our faces. Isn’t it true? Some days all it takes is a goofy word, a smile text message, a funny YouTube video and we are smiling for the rest of the day. Maybe we should fill our days with happier words to keep a smile in place. Besides, those that smile tend to be happier with themselves, more content in life, and therefore more beautiful. So, Smile.

So.. on to the give-away. Want to win the little zipper pin? With this article in mind, leave a comment below with three words that make you smile every time you hear them.

Rules: Contest open through Friday, Decmeber 4. Winner will be chosen randomly. You can only enter once. Only open to US residents. If under 18 you need to get parental consent.

Good Luck.

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Posted: 11:35 AM

I’m jumping on the December Give-Away blogger bandwagon.

These zipper roses are everywhere and I’ve gotten a lot of comments about the ones I’ve made. So you readers will get a chance to win this one.

Stay tuned for details about how to win.

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Posted: 11:03 AM
Today's Coach Blog Giveaway!!
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Posted: 10:57 AM
I think my camera is on the fritz. It never fully focuses now. UGH… Anyway, this sweater was one of those amazing purchases that has withstood the test of time (this is my third winter wearing it), and gets comments every time I wear it. The slight collar is fun to style up or folded down. Here I put both button holes around the same button, and folded the higher button down. Tip: Creative buttoning can make a basic piece trendy. [Jeans: Tall Girl, Shirt: Ann Taylor, Sweater: Express, Shoes: Payless, Bracelet: Forever21, Earrings: Claires]

I think my camera is on the fritz. It never fully focuses now. UGH… Anyway, this sweater was one of those amazing purchases that has withstood the test of time (this is my third winter wearing it), and gets comments every time I wear it. The slight collar is fun to style up or folded down. Here I put both button holes around the same button, and folded the higher button down.

Tip: Creative buttoning can make a basic piece trendy.

[Jeans: Tall Girl, Shirt: Ann Taylor, Sweater: Express, Shoes: Payless, Bracelet: Forever21, Earrings: Claires]

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Posted: 10:53 AM
Upcoming project… Stay tuned for the results. Exciting.

Upcoming project… Stay tuned for the results. Exciting.

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30 November 09
Zac Posen to Design for Target (WWD)

(From WWD) Zac Posen, who has dressed stars such as Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez, will be the next limited edition designer of Target’s Go International series.

Posen’s Go International collection will be available at most Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from April 25 through May 30.

Go International, which focuses on young or emerging designers, has, since 2007, featured Erin Fetherston, Jovovich-Hawk, Rogan, Richard Chai, Jonathan Saunders, Thakoon and Tracy Feith. Next month, Target will introduce Rodarte, the collection designed by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy.

Read rest of WWD article here.

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Posted: 1:13 PM
I also store my lipsticks, lip glosses, chapsticks, etc… in an old chocolate box. This way they are all standing up so I can easily see the one I need and grab it.

I also store my lipsticks, lip glosses, chapsticks, etc… in an old chocolate box. This way they are all standing up so I can easily see the one I need and grab it.

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Themed by Hunson. Originally by Josh