chicfaced

Hola to whoever is still out there!

First, we’d like to apologize for the unexplained absence; what began as a brief post-holiday break has turned into more of a permanent holiday. We’ve been posting our photos, snippets from our lives and fashion inspiration here for almost 4 years — wow! We’re both so proud of the work we put into our blog; we’ve become better friends, photographers and (hopefully!) dressers because of it. With all that said, we’ve decided that 2012 is the year for us to take a step away from participating in the fashion blogging community (obviously we’ll still remain avid readers!).

We’ve not ruled out a different, separate incarnation of chicfaced down the road. In the meantime, you’ll still be able to catch us wearing the highest heels in Fredericksburg, having a glass of wine on Bistro’s patio and indulging our cravings for the fish and shrimp tacos at Soup and Taco. Of course, you can still find Megan at www.beaucoupvintage.com or www.beaucoupvintage.tumblr.com (where Laura may make the occasional appearance, if I’m lucky ).

Thank you (so much!) to everyone who has read, commented and made us feel not-so-silly about pursuing an admittedly strange hobby. We’ve made genuine friends through chicfaced and knowing those connections won’t diminish just because the blog does lets us walk away from this endeavor feeling successful and happy. Thanks again!

xoxo,

Laura and Megan

Here’s to a sparkly new year

anthropologie sweater, f21 shirt, asos pants, target boots, louis vuitton bag

kind of a dull and gloomy day for taking photos, so my apologies. at least the bright red boots cheer things up a bit. when i first got them, i immediately thought of pairing them with this sweater, which is an old favorite of mine. then the mint colored blouse and khaki pants filled in the blanks.

i am very excited because my christmas break has officially begun! i’m currently reporting from home on the eastern shore, where mike and i will be spending the holiday this year with my folks. on the agenda for tonight: wrapping presents and watching movies.

to everyone reading and everyone celebrating, merry chicfaced christmas!

xoxo,

Laura

I had my camera + tripod all primed and ready to go this morning to take outfit photos and then…it ran out of batteries. And I ran out of time to get new ones. So you get a hers and hers version of Instagram postings this week!

(from l-r) ballerina layers for the Degas show at the Phillips, Striped canvas, my new favorite necklace + hot pink stripes, Stormy’s death stare, Danielle and Laura, festive at a holiday party, standard lunch practices this month (the chutney is from Whole Foods and is a necessity), hot chocolate + marshmallows, dangerous (and totally awesome) bracelet

Happy holidays!

some instagrams from the past couple weeks. the christmas spirit is setting in!

happy weekend!

xoxo,

Laura

i don’t get personal on here too often, but last week i lost my grandmother, someone who meant the world to me, and to talk about what i’ve been wearing would just feel disingenuous. so a tribute post seemed in order, and then back to regularly scheduled programming. her passing, though i was prepared for it, has left a hole in my life and my heart, the size of which i will probably only understand and begin to quantify the more time goes on, but i am fortified by a million happy memories and a deep gratitude for all the things i learned from her that i will carry with me the rest of my life. my grandmom was a lot of things–she was a real southern lady that is part of a dying breed. she could tell a story like no other, made friends wherever she went, had a strong sense of humor, justice, compassion, and–perhaps most relevantly–style! up until her dying day she always looked impeccable, and her closet would put mine to shame. she, more than anyone else in my family, instilled in me a sense of pride in my outward appearance, and a healthy appreciation for the high quality stuff. i can only hope that when i am in my eighth decade, if i’m lucky enough to make it that far, that i still care to dress and dress with care, as she did.

as we make our way further into the holiday season, when family, friends and appreciation for the things we have are the name of the game, i hope everyone reading is surrounded by love and comfort, and making memories of your own.

till next time,

Laura

vintage Chanel sweater, old navy jeans, lush tunic, pac sun booties, bb dakota faux fur vest, charlotte russe necklace

I’m about one season (fashionably)late to the red pant party. Anyway, these pants are basically the winter version of this skirt which I wore all summer long. Their super stretchiness mimics leggings which is key for me since I tend to only wear leggings in the winter (I don’t come across a lot of pants that fit well and I hate wearing tights so ya know, leggings it is. I always make sure my bum is covered and stuff, not to worry).

p.s. This is probably bordering on obnoxious to those who either live in Fredericksburg or ever look at the shop’s Facebook page but I got to play Holly Golightly for the December cover of Front Porch Fredericksburg magazine and it was way cool. Talk about an honor!

caroline trentini, photographed by patrick demarchelier and styled by grace coddington for us vogue november 2011

it surprised me to come across such a light and airy editorial in the middle of november when outside it is getting darker and chillier every day, but i found it to be no less captivating–a breath of fresh air before hunkering down inside for the next few months, one part winslow homer and one part john singer sargent. this aesthetic, of pastels, diaphanous fabrics and straw boater hats, will be eternally appealing to me, and perfectly captures that feeling you get in early spring when the sun starts to shine again and you begin to shed the heavy layers of winter, awakened and rejuvenated, with a white-washed sense of renewal.

till next time,

Laura

The contents of today’s bag is a mix of last night’s remnants + today’s necessities. It also happens to be a collection of a few of my favorite things…..

Medium leather American Apparel clutch – perfectly smooshy, roomy and the turquoise is a great color for neutral winter outfits
Small H&M gold metallic pouch – good for corralling and keeping safe things like cash, IDs and debit cards
Burt’s Bees pomegranate lip balm. Natural, not too sweet and a pretty color
Gold glitter iPhone 4 case…because, obviously
Sour Jelly Bellys. I suggest a purple/red combo
Tiny little bobby pins are a hair-saver. Highly recommend
DIY rhinestone and bead bracelets via Honestly, WTF

zara sweater, j.crew pants, kate spade clutch, ralph lauren loafers, ray-ban sunnies

…such a sumptuous color combination, and a fitting ode to the holiday season. this is also the ultimate sweater of sweaters–super soft, and i could fit about three of me inside it, which brings out all of my comfort-seeking/nestling/snuggling/burrowing instincts. playing against those tendencies here, i kept it dressier with contrasting shiny things like patent leather and sequins, but i love it just as much with worn-in jeans and boots. basically my uniform for the whole of thanksgiving break.

till next time,

Laura