Hello Agents of Chic, I'm your source for chic style and entertainment intel on fashion, film, and pop culture. From fashion trends and beauty products to movie reviews and celebrity interviews, I'm on a mission to uncover the chicest. A few faves on my radar include whimsical clutches, embellished flats, and gourmet macarons.
The Chic Spy
author archivesMission: How Good Is Your Hair?
Perfectly coifed updo, check. Tightly coiled ringlets, check. Chicly sculpted bob, check. Yep, a good hair day is every girls...
Movie Brief: Twilight’s Sequel ‘New Moon’ Has An Eerie Beat
Photo credit: amazon.comThe score and soundtrack to the eagerly anticipated New Moon — which is a sequel to the teen...
Designer Dossier: Angela Johnson Dresses Up T-Shirts
T-Shirt Ruffle Dress (Photo: davidhsmith.com, Hair/Makeup: Chevelynn Baker, makeupuniversity.com, Model: Jillian Rahm)A ballgown fashioned from deconstructed thrift and vintage t-shirts...
Haute Off The Press: Mary J. Blige Teams Up with Gucci for Women’s Charity
Mary J. Blige and Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini (Photo credit: google.com) Mary J. Blige teamed up with Gucci to...
Burberry Goes Home!
London — After a decade of showing in Milan, the Burberry Prorsum Spring Summer 2010 show in London began with...
Haute Off The Press: Sarah Jessica Parker Soon to Unveil New Scent
Photo credit: sarajparker.com Looks like Sarah Jessica Parker is enjoying the sweet smell of success, yet again. Besides the second...
Fashion Week: Ralph Revels In the Recession
Photo credit: style.com New York — In all his typical galore, Ralph Lauren tells a story with his spring 2010...
Haute Off the Press: Kate Spade New York Apparel at Bloomingdale's
Project Runway’s Tim Gunn and chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc. was on hand Saturday at Bloomingdale’s for the...
Mission: Top 10 Ways to Know You Are A Gruppy
Photo credit: rugby.com A gruppy is someone whose fashion style blurs the line between preppy and grunge — think of it...
Mission: Street Trends Become High Fashion
PART I Zoot Suit Suavecito Apparel Co. (1997) The look of the zoot suit was made popular in the 30s...
Mission: Wearable Art With A Historical Influence
EGYPTIAN Nicole Miller Spring 2009 GREEK ROMAN Alberta Ferretti Spring 2008 BYZANTINE Etro Fall 2009 GOTHIC Alexander McQueen Fall 2008...
Haute Off the Press: A White Wedding, Model Citizen, East of Eden
The Fall runway offered an impressive array of wedding gowns. Not the traditional kind that little girl's dreams are made...
Mission: Boudoir Bijoux
Once again, British designer John Galliano has out-done himself with an enviable collection for Christian Dior Couture Fall 2009. Galliano...
That's Haute: Yves Saint Laurent Documentary
It may not be a docu-drama of the violent sort, but the self-narrated Yves Saint Laurent documentary about his life, slated to...
Lofty Living: Posh Seating
I've never been that much of a fan of logo-laden gear. But when I cast my eyes on this Suzanne...
Haute Off The Press: Chanel Opens In Dubai Mall
Chanel opens a 7100 suqare-foot boutique in Dubai chock full of designer confections from pret-a-porter and fashion accessories to fine...
Mission: Good Girl Gone Bad
It may be the mantra of Barbados-born songtress Rihanna ... but there's no doubt that there is an allure to the sweet girl next...
Mission: The Chic Spy On Location
I guess you've been wondering why The Chic Spy has been doing a vanishing act recently. Well, I have a...
Mission: Harem Chic
Fashion goes East for spring with Mediterranean inspired looks featuring draped, ruched, wrapped, and folded details. It is not unusual...
Mission: Draped In Style For Spring
Top left: Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2009. Bottom right: Anne Hathaway in Marchesa at the 2008 Oscars. Grecian-inspired goddess gowns paired...
Mission: An Eye For Style
Photo Credit: Scott Schuman (a.k.a. The Sartorialist) “It’s what I like — fashion, people, photography, and natural light,” said The...
Fashion Week: 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2009
3.1 Phillip Lim puts a modern twist on the equestrian look and Bohemian chic with slim-fit bootcut trousers and riding coats...
Lipstick Chronicles: Get Frieda Pinto's Glamorous Look
Photo credit: style.com Freida Pinto was all aglow on the red carpet for Oscar night in an electric blue asymmetrical John...
That's Haute: Louis Vuitton's Valentine's Day Spread
I so heart the latest accessories collection Louis Vuitton has introduced for Valentine's Day, like these candy-colored, heart-shaped purses fashioned...