LETS ALL SMELL LIKE ALEX!

When asked about her favorite fragrances Alex shared her tastes to us! If your like me your rushing to Sephora right now to smell all three, because if Alex likes it..... it's gotta be good!

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Trying to collect tokyomilk fragrences~a brand I fell in love with when I was in coronado, California. it is a line of very odd and different fragrances. everything and nothing is #10 but I absolutely adore them all. very dark and daring perfumes.

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2-tocca fragrances!! these are the sweetest and most delicate little floral scents. like tokyomilk, they are a line of perfumes that come in alike bottles. my favorite one is Florence because it smells very vintage and like gardenia and jasmine- my favorite flowers (scent-wise)

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ngel is my ultimate favorite fragrance, what else can I say? I grew up with this scent and I will wear this scent until the day I die. it is so heavenly and perfect (comes in cologne and perfume!!!)

Enough said! The secrets are out... better get your sniffer ready.

Well while everyones talking about it... I guess I'll share my favorite too. I got Marc Jacobs Daisy for my birthday and I love it, it's so springy, fresh, floral and happy and I think the bottle is precious. It lifts my spirits every time I spray it on!

Whats your Signature Scent?

-Chic Academy

Have Strong & Healthy Nails after Acrylics!

Everyone always enjoys the feeling of a fresh new set of nails, but its always depressing whenever it's time to take those nails off! Our Vice President Courtney Harris, who is a licensed Nail Technician  and has great tips on how to maintain the care of your natural nails with or without acrylic on your nails!

2014 Male Trends

Print Sweaters
With the entire sweater rage this past winter season, seeing many new fabrics, on unique trend is heading this way: Print sweaters. Now whether they are all out prints, or screen sweaters, they make a very powerful statement.

Paneling
From color blocking to stripes, we've seen it all. But, one interesting thing we haven’t seen so much of, is paneling with unique fabrics.

Prints
Prints are making their way back into the fashion seen, everything from floral, to Aztec, to very unique prints, they are definitely making a  very bold statement.

--Drake Evans

Date Night Do's and Dont's!

Whether your trying to find, or already have that special person that gives you goosebumps, giggles, and butterflies what you wear is always a big factor! One important thing to consider when going out on a first date, meeting the parents, hanging out or any other special occasion is to dress to impress! Well its your lucky day because Chic Academy Fashion Club Members have put together tips, tricks, and advice of the Do's and Dont's for all of you scrambling through your closets!

"Going on a date holds so many possibilities... it can be thrilling, exhilarating, fun, adventurous... or boring... but we wont talk about that, haha. I want to look beautiful, sweet, and smart but not like I'm trying too hard. I want to look tasteful and classy but not boring. I want my outfit to say I'm sexy and confident but still be approachable and friendly. I know... tall order right! I keep all of these things in mind when picking my ensemble."
-Alaina Aylward

"If you show some leg, cover up your cleavage, but if you want to wear a plunged top or dress with your back out, then wear something that covers your bottom half. Modesty is beautiful and mysterious!
-Courtney Harris

Nina Garcia (fashion director of Marie Claire, a star judge of Project Runway) has written several amazing books on style, fashion and so much more! One of Chic Academy's favorites Nina Garcia's Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion has so much amazing advice for dressing for any occasion! This book has an entire chapter on dating, covering topics like- What to Wear after you've been cruelly dumped, what to wear for a Netflix Night In, and even What to Wear to Meet your Boyfriend's Friends! Chic Academy highly recommends this book, Its soooo insightful and has great date night advice!

 #1 Date-Night Look by Alexandra Plattener

"This was my outfit for my date today, I really like this boy so I wanted to dress like myself and feel pretty but be pretty comfortable. I wore a really simple black dress with a sweater over it, my normal knee highs, and my lucky quartz necklace. For my hair I just brushed out my curls while my hair was drying and took a straightener to it. I did my normal cat eye and no lipstick;) anyways, if you're still reading this still, know that the best way to fall in love is by being yourself. You don't have to love yourself to have someone love you, having someone love you will make you full of love."  <3 Alex


#2 Date-Night Look by Hayley Hyer

Hayley wore a crop to from UO (Urban Outfitters), skirt from H&M, and tights from Forever 21. She curled her hair with a 2 inch ceramic iron, wore nude lipstick, very light blush and emphasized her eyes with dark shades of brown and gold.

Hayley said, " I think this could also work for a nice dinner date" when talking about her flirty ensemble.

-Chic Academy

Chic Academy's Vice President on Youtube!

Our Chic Academy Vice President shows you how to make your very own Galaxy Shorts! To find more tutorial videos, beauty, nails, and hair advice keep up to date with her by subscribing to her YouTube channel!

Face Masks, Beauty tips and Health

Our teenage years are when our skin is the most sensitive and its important to be aware of what we put on our skin. Facial cleansers that contain a number of chemicals can be harsh on our skins. Using facial scrubs that are more nature or contain natural ingredients are better. But the best scrubs to use are made by using homeade remedies. Oatmeal scrubs and apricot scrubs are very effective as well as masks. One that has worked for me personally is the Oatmeal mask.


You take:
    -1/2 cup of hot water

    - 1/3 oats

    - 2 tsp. yogurt

    - 2 tsp. honey

    - 1 egg white

**Let it set for 10-15 minutes and rinse.

Oatmeal moisturizes, repairs and softens your skin. other foods that helps hydrate your skin and prevent wrinkles are yogurt and chocolate.

Now stress overload is a huge problem among all of us and you have to find a way to manage stress. A few helpful tips are:

1.  Listening to music: jam out everyday
2.  Exercise: Stress produces chemicals that make you tense, execerise releases endorphins which make you happy:)
3. Getting enough sleep
4.  Deep breathes
5.  Eating FULL meals (dont skip, cut down on junk, get enough iron and calcium which is something that all girls are low on.)
6. Drink water: you feel tired when your dehydrated
7. Discuss your problems; Vent! It takes a huge load off and you get back good advice.

I hope this helps add to your daily life and remember love the skin your in:)

-Jayla Rainey

-Chic Academy

Chic Academy It Girl: Hayley Hyer

Read further to get a peek in this beauty's best advice, tips and style secrets! Down to earth, gorgous, stylish and majorly inspiring! Here's Chic Academy's exclusive interview with Novembers It Girl Hayley Hyer!

CA- When It Girl: Hayley Hyer was asked to describe her oh so ever changing style she told us.....

Hyer- My style can be really diverse depending on where I am or how I feel. I love dressing classy and professionally when appropriate, but sometimes I can look more bohemian. The majority of my clothes are a girly chic look. But I also have days when I just want to wear some yoga pants and a tshirt.

CA- Doesn't everyone have those days! OK so we have girly, bohemian, classic and chic.... I have to know whats your go-to store when shopping for your style??

Hyer- Urban outfitters is just my favorite. Although pricey at times, it is always unique, and one piece from there can make a whole outfit.

CA- I hear your bohemian side talking haha! You cant beat UO for their fun, free-spirited finds!! So whats your favorite outfit right now???

Hyer-As it's fall right now, I'm obsessed with sweaters, leggings, scarves and boots. But not uggs. I'm not a fan of those!! I like riding boots and combat boots best.

CA- Good choice & great tip!! Uggs just don't flatter those nice legs like a nice riding or combat boot can! And they pair so perfectly with the fall uniform (slouchy sweater, warm leggings and killer boots!!) OK we gotta know- and this is deep- is there any style you have always wanted to try but been to afraid to??

Hyer- I think I'm a hippy at heart sometimes, and I have always wanted to dress like one!

CA- That's adorable! Well it can be a Halloween costume until you build up the confidence... or maybe not! Haha If you wanna bring out the big guns and make a statement what do you wear??

Hyer- I'm a perfectionist, so I'm all about making sure everything flows and has purpose. I try to coordinate and have an overall look of togetherness. Each piece of clothing and accessory must compliment the others.

CA- That was beautiful! I'm gonna quote you on that!! That brings us to what do you think is the biggest fashion faux-paw! What bugs you the most??

Hyer-I'm really weird about little things like wrinkles or if a belt makes as a big bump under a shirt. I think things looks best when they all lay right. I don't want anything that unintentionally draws attention!

CA- OCD makes for a dang good outfit I guess haha! Next question.... What's your best bargain shopping?? SPILL YOUR SECRETS!

Hyer- Thrifting is so much fun! There's always little treasures waiting to be found, and you just have to be patient to look through everything. I like to get creative and alter the things I find at thrift shops to make them my own.

CA- And thats why we love you! Rolling with the thrifty-DIY craze sweeping the nation! Well your obviously interested in all things beauty! What would your best beauty tip be??

Hyer- Decide what your best feature is and make a point to accent it. Then focus on it in your thoughts, as awkward as that might seem. I think a big part of beauty is mental. We spend too much time criticizing ourselves, and purposefully thinking about what you like will keep your thoughts from going negative. If you feel good, you'll smile more and be comfortable, which will draw out your natural beauty.

CA- What amazing advice! Thats a really good tip to people of any age. Speaking of beauty.... smelling beautiful can never hurt! Whats your favorite fragrance?

Hyer- The original Ed Hardy for women!

CA- Classic! What about your fave hairstyle?

Hyer- I tend to let my hair by naturally curly most of the time. But I also like curling it with a 2 inch iron for loose waves. I think messy buns are an easy go-to style that always looks cute too.

CA- Well whatever your doing it's working!I'll need your autograph later #officiallyinspired

Homecoming Hotties of Chic Academy!

Homecoming is an amazing tradishion where your whole the entire highschool comes together in late September or early October, no matter their differences, to dress up like royalty and lets go to dance the night away! It involves lots of work, finding the perfect dream dress and shoes, getting pampered, nails done, hair, makeup and dancing all night...... it's hard but we push it through to continue this dreamy tradishion..... Your Welcome!! hahaha Well anyway, check out what our gorgous style-driven members showed up in!! 

Dress: B.Darlin $27
Shoes: GoMarx $18
Necklace: Claires $8
Earrings: Icing $3
Bracelets: Icing $6
Make Up: Origins Facial/Make Up Free
Hair: Hayley Hyer

Suit- Custom tailored
Tie- Calvin Klein
Shoes- Joseph Abboud 
Shirt- Nautica

-Dress:$40
-Shoes:$10
Makeup by me-I used all e.l.f products:
-Elf 50 eyeshadow, bronzed, blush and lips palette was $15
-Elf eyeliner was $1 
-Elf mascara $1
And my mom did my hair lol

Dress- Pearl, Georgina Chapman of Marchesca
Heels- Charolette Russe
Makeup- Sephora 
Nails- nude acrylic RubyNails

Dress: Sherri Hill (Net Fashion Ave.)

-Chic Academy

Fall Trends 2013

 FALL TRENDS 

By: Drake Evans

As the fall season slowly creeps in, we here at Chic Academy are starting to prepare for the calm and cool season. Here are the top 5 men’s trends for fall 2013.

 

Statement Scarves: At the very top of the fall trend for men is the statement scarf. Big and bold, these attention getters are at the very top of the must have list.

Colored Chinos: The next trend on our list is the bright chino. These electric hued pants bring a nice pop of color to the fall season. Also, they instantly class up any outfit.

The Leather Jacket: The leather jacket came back with a bang, as we saw last

winter. The leather jacket is still soaring into the 2013 fall trends with a high popularity. The bad boy jacket has become a trend for both male and female. 

The Kicks: Going from flip-flops and Sperry’s to the chukka boot and dress shoe. Owning a few pairs of both, these shoes certainly can make your attire                                                 100 times better. 

-Chic Academy