Chic Sneak Peek

Spring Edition 2023

Maggie and I: Chic Sneak Peek at Chico’s Downtown Naperville

If you’re crazy about fashion, like myself it’s always fun to take a look at what new things are coming down the pipeline with regards to colors and fashion! Maggie, the store manager of Chico’s Naperville, IL, and I recently hosted a wardrobe edit and Chic Sneak Peek of items that haven’t even hit the floors or online yet. We host an in store event each month with a different theme. In addition, we offer shopping and styling assistance, which feeds my passion of FASHION, FRIENDS AND FUN! If you’re local, we’d love for you to join us! I recently posted a blog on my wardrobe edit recommendations and some of the spring trends. To read that post, click HERE. To watch our live version, of the Chic Sneak Peek, you can use your phone and take a photo of this QR code if you’re reading the blog on your computer; or you can hold your finger on the QR code on your phone, which will take you to Instagram. You’ll need to have an Instagram account.

Green is having a major moment for spring! I’ve shared before that it’s not a color that I had much of until recently; and I have to say I’m really liking wearing it! This no iron shirt is so comfortable, comes in a variety of colors, can easily be worn with skirts, jeans and even shorts! Additionally, you can leave it untucked, wear it open over a tank, do a front tie, or even a half tuck allowing you to style it many different ways and achieve many different looks! I paired the No Iron Shirt with the Ikat Wide Leg Soft Crops. The entire outfit is super comfortable! You know I never feel complete with out my accessories so I added the Black Beaded Multistrand Necklace. I think it’s more figure flattering on my hourglass shape to add definition to my midsection so a belt can easily be added. My belt has been in my closet forever, but I’d recommend adding the Soft Studded Obi Belt or Tassel Obi Belt from White House Black Market. Lastly, my faux suede green heels completed the look.

SHOP THE LOOK

10 COLOR CHOICES – THE GRAY IS ACTUALLY WHITE

No Iron Stretch Shirt (Comes in 10 Colors Sizes s – xxl) Click: HERE

Ikat Wide Leg Soft Crops (comes in sizes xs – xl) Click: HERE

Black Beaded Multistrand Necklace Click: HERE

Soft Studded Obi Belt Click (Sizes xs – xl): HERE

Tassel Obi Belt Click (Sizes xs – xl): HERE

Spring is a mixed bag of weather here in the midwest. I’m rarely without an additional layer or two for warmth. I’ve shared this moto jacket before but it pairs perfectly with this outfit and can be worn with so many other items and most seasons! It’s difficult to spot in the photo but it has lots of great details! Featuring a tweed fabric body, this jacket has faux leather on the collar and trim, triple fray detailing on the sleeves, Ponte fabric sides for shaping, and the classic moto design. Layer it with button down shirts for a cool, timeless look.

Tweed And Faux Leather Moto Jacket Click: HERE

Pointy Toe Kitten Heel Pumps Click: HERE

The colors in the pants also pairs beautifully with the “Blue Veil” No Iron Shirt. Blue is one of my favorite colors to wear. The white and black No Iron Shirts would be an easy pairing as well.

10 COLOR CHOICES – THE GRAY IS ACTUALLY WHITE

No Iron Shirt (Sizes xs – xxl) Click: HERE

If you want a more casual look, you can easily wear the Ikat Wide Leg Soft Crops. I’m loving all of the tees with fun details that are in the Spring Collection. How cute is this tee with the pearl details?! You know I’d be adding some extra pearls but this tee can easily stand alone!

Pima Faux Pearl Pleat Sleeve Tee Click (Also Comes in Blue and White sizes xs – xxl) Click: HERE

Another option is a sold colored black puffy sleeved tee and by the way all of these tees are super duper soft and so comfortable to wear!

Touch Of Cool Puff Sleeve Romance Top (Also Comes in Blue sizes xs – xxl) Click: HERE

Tees with AMAZING SLEEVES

Chico’s is currently offering so many super comfy, easy to wear tees with statement sleeves! They’re all so cute, so easy to wear and super easy to style! You can easily throw on any one of these tees with a pair of jeans, pants, crops, shorts a skirt and go! You’ll look so put together with the easy of quickly getting dressed without much effort! Such a WIN!

Excuse my stocking feet and fitting room try ons…You can clearly see that this top is so cute with white denim and blue jeans! These white jeans are AH MA ZING…I talk about them in our live! White can be hard to find that doesn’t show every lump, bump and cellulite! These fit great and don’t show anything!

Ombre Tiered Sleeve Tee (Sizes xs – xxl) Click: HERE

Girlfriend Double Fray White Crops (Comes in Regular and Petite sizes 00 – 20/22) Click: HERE

Another great tee with statement sleeves! I’m telling you that I just can’t get enough of these as the styling is so easy and immediately you look well put together! Not to mention the great comfort! Isn’t navy and white so classic and fresh?! Again, please disregard my fitting room stocking feet but it does give you a better sense of what it looks like on verses simply holding it up for you to see. It’s still a tad too cold here to wear it out and I don’t want to cover up the amazing sleeves! Come on warm weather!!

Embroidered Eyelet Tier Sleeve Tee Click ( comes in sizes xs – xxl): HERE

Girlfriend Double Fray White Crops (Comes in Regular and Petite sizes 00 – 20/22) Click: HERE

This black tee with amazing sleeves features eyelet and embroidered flowers in pink, blue and green. The pop of color is great for spring and summer and can easily be paired with shorts in those colors or colored denim!

Maggie was kind enough to allow me to include a picture of her in this beautiful tee! You can see the bold colors and the super cute earrings that she paired with the tee! Again, so easy to put on a tee and some earrings and look so cute requiring little to no extra effort! That’s winning!

Embroidered Eyelet Sleeve Tee Click: HERE

Since there are soooooo many tees with amazing sleeves right now, I thought I would share a few more that I’m loving! If something catches your eye, don’t wait to long because sizes tend to go quickly!

Applique Sleeve Tee (also comes in white sizes xs – xxl) click: HERE

Print Sleeve Tee (sizes xs – xxl) Click: HERE

How cute is Maggie in this Floral Puff Sleeve Slub Tee?! Isn’t this floral print so pretty and would easily pair with so many colors!

Floral Puff Sleeve Slub Tee (sizes s – xxl) Click: HERE

FASHION, FRIENDS AND FUN

FASHION, FRIENDS AND FUN is always the winning trifecta for me! Each month I get the pleasure of hosting an event with Maggie and inviting all of our local friends to join us! We have fun discussing fashion and tips, styling tricks and current trends in fashion. Then we shop and often we go out afterwards for lunch! We would love for you to join us both in person or on our lives on Instagram. Maggie and I are always open to topics that are of interest to you. Please drop me a comment about what you’d like us to discuss. In addition, Maggie and I can come to your organization or home and provide a similar experience – fashion on the go. We’re happy to work with you to make your party, fundraiser or event specific to your needs. As a social stylist (no fees for my services), I can assist you in person at a Chico’s, White House Black Market or Soma Intimates. I can also personally assist you virtually, on a phone call or through emails and/or texts. The sky is the limit so please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask if there’s something I can do to assist you and perhaps I haven’t mentioned here.

The Beautiful Ladies/Friends in the front row include Marcia, Nancy and Liz! We call each other Sclero Sisters (Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that we have and were blessed to meet each other in a support group!)
Maggie, Teddi and Debbie of Travelwithdebbied

YOU’RE INVITED

Mark your calendars and join us in April for the our next event!

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Did you have any favorites in the Chic Sneak Peek line up? Would you like any assistance with a wardrobe edit or adding to your pieces to your spring wardrobe? I’m happy to help. Leave me a comment or schedule an appointment:

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6 comments

  1. Hilda Smith says:

    Oh wow..so much to love here. The green shirt is gorgeous and those tees with the statement sleeves are fab. Also love the cropped frayed jeans. Great styling throughout. x

    • FTF says:

      Hi Hilda!

      Thanks so much for your kind comments! There are so many great spring options right now for spring at Chico’s! I think the tees with the statement sleeves just might be my favorites!

      Julie xo

    • FTF says:

      Hi Judy!

      Thanks so much for your kind comment! So many great pieces for spring! I just can’t get enough of the tees with amazing sleeves! So easy to put on, look so put together and go!

      Julie xo

    • FTF says:

      Hi Lisa!

      Thanks for stopping by and reading the blog! There really are so many great spring pieces…I just can’t get enough of the tees with amazing sleeves!

      Julie xo

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