Last Minute Gifts!

The Holidays are upon us! For those of you still waiting for inspiration, or still waiting to find the time to shop, here are some great last minute gift ideas that are just a quick call or click away!

Great Gifts A Click Away...

Red Envelope is always full of great gifts! I just love this Cubist Martini Set for that special hostess with the mostess!  

For a great family gift or for the newlyweds you know, a piece of personalized wall art from RedEnvelope.com will surely touch their hearts!  

Target has a great selection of scarves and gloves for men and women, including these Tech Touch options for those with smart phones.

Still need more choices? There's always Amazon.com! And they are still offering free two-day shipping with a trial of their Amazon Prime service. 

Shop Local & Customize Your Gift! 

For the special ladies in your life, consider a custom piece of jewelry from local CT designer Aquinnah, who is still taking a few more last minute orders for next week! My favorite piece of jewelry is my gold lockets necklace from Aquinnah! 

Or give the gift of Italian delectables from P&M Orange Street Market. They can whip up a custom basket for you filled with their famous jarred sauce, imported pastas, cheeses, Italian chocolates and cookies, and anything else you'd like! 

For the wine lovers, a set of these wine glass markers, available at The Write Approach in Woodbridge! The owner and staff are the best, and they'll be sure to help you find the perfect last minute gift from the selection of unique stationary and gifts! 

Or, pick up a gift certificate from from any one of your local businesses! For those in the New Haven area, consider a gift certificate for any of these unique items or services:

*A Custom Shirt or Suit From Valentino Tailors in Hamden

*A Wardrobe Makeover Session or Day Of Shopping From Yours Truly! 

*Nail Services From Vanessa Ann Day Spa in Hamden

*A Photography Package From Take Aim Photography 

*A Facial or Makeup Session With Jennie Fresa in Clinton

*Dinner at Caseus in New Haven (My favorite restaurant!)

Happy shopping and happy holidays to all! 

Thank You For Your Support!

Chica Guapa Image Consulting and Studio Elle Salon would like to say THANK YOU to all the "swappers" who attended last night's 3rd Annual Clothing Swap event held at Eli's on Whitney! Once again, all attendees had a fun evening and all walked away with some great new items for their wardrobe. Click here to view photos!

We also managed to beat our monetary goal from last year, for our donation to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation, which this year will be made in the name of Carmel Valentino, an amazing woman (and my mother-in-law!) who battled breast cancer - and won! As women, it is important for us to come together and continue to try to make a difference in these causes that affect us so deeply.  For more information on the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation or to learn more about the risks, symptoms and treatments for breast cancer, click here. I would also like to thank everyone who brought career wear to beneft STRIVE New Haven!

Congratulations to all the lucky raffle winners! And many thanks to our event sponsors for their extremely generous contributions and support for this event:

*Beneath The Gown - Clinton 

*Eli's on Whitney - Hamden

*Integrated Aesthetics - Woodbridge

*L.A. Fitness - Hamden

*Light Thief Photography- North Haven

*Lilac Thyme Floral Design - New Haven

*Lisa Votto- Hamden

*New Haven Fitness - New Haven

*Stella and Dot- Tricia Monaghan - East Haven

*Studio Elle Salon- Hamden

*Temple Grill - New Haven

*Valentino Productions- New Haven

*Valentino Tailors- Hamden

Thank you and stay tuned to the Blog and Facebook for upcoming events!