Category Archives: Dear CheapChica

I love dressing up, but most of the dressy dresses I have found are either sleeveless or strapless.  I like having my shoulders covered (short sleeves are fine).  Most of the time, I’ll cover my shoulders and arms by wearing … Continue reading →

I’m studying abroad in Spain next semester (!!!) and I’ll be arriving in the rainy season, so I need some sort of raincoat…but I want to look cute! Any suggestions?? Thanks! Steph I am so excited for you! I spent … Continue reading →

A good friend of mine recently asked for help in finding  a beautiful pair of red high heels that she can wear in the summer….simple enough I thought, until she showed me the inspiration.  She had picked two of the … Continue reading →

My ex and I recently broke up, and I have not seen him in a month and a half.  Before we broke up I got him tickets to see a show in NYC…so on Wednesday we are going together because … Continue reading →

I’m 25, I work for a commercial art school in downtown Chicago in a sales position.  In a recent review with my boss, my boss coolly remarked, “you really should consider not looking so much… like our students.”  She went … Continue reading →

I need a comfortable yet stylish shoe. I’m a little hippy so I’d love a higher heel to make me look more slender. I take the train into center city Philly so I need something that is work appropriate and … Continue reading →

I’m going to the NKOTB concert on Monday and I desperately need a cute outfit! Can you please help? Also, skinny jeans are a definite and I’d also like to try your “shoeties” suggestions so please build around that! XOXO, Viva … Continue reading →