As the weather starts to cool down, snuggling under a cozy duvet, coffee in one hand and book on the other seems like the perfect setting. Times like these where I can just relax and get lost in a good book is already a treat. I'm constantly out and about and I haven't really read a good book up until recently. I decided that I should give myself time to just enjoy and wander around someone else's life so I could forget mine even for a while.

If you may not know, chick novels are my thing. No other gene can make me smile, laugh or cry just like it. And because this season calls for some traveling and just falling in love, my reading list is all about it. If you haven't gotten any idea on what to read , here are some exciting books that you may want to consider.

1. It Happened in Paris by Molly Hopkins

2. When I Fall in Love by Miranda Dickinson

3. From Notting Hill to New York... Actually by Ali McNamara

4. A Very Accidental Love Story by Claudia Carroll

5. I Heart Hollywood by Lindsey Kelk

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Looking at the street styles of the recent Milan Fashion Week, I honestly think they beat the new yorkers. With all the funky bags and shoes, what's there not to love? Whether it's complimenting the look or just simply carrying it as a piece of art, these ladies know how to dress it up to get photo ready.

One of the most challenging thing we, ladies, face is building a spectacular chic wardrobe on a budget. Not most of us have endless cash to spend mindlessly on things we like but we still want to feel confident and look our best the moment we stepped out of the door.

Because of the advent of social media, we're always surrounded by the latest in fashion, end of season sale alerts and what not, and it's hard not to get caught up on the things we don't really need. We see girls that seem to have an endless amount of clothes and we can only dream of having one ourselves.

Thankfully, having a quality chic wardrobe doesn't require us to spend a buck. Here are a few tips.

1. Mind shift 
You don't need an entire wardrobe full of options and it doesn't have to be extravagant either. More does not mean better when you want quality items in your closet. In fact when we have too many options we get numbed and our decision making skills decreased. So we must be clear about the wardrobe and the style we want to exhibit.

2. One item at a time
Buying more doesn't mean you're creating quality wardrobe. If you have a budget of $100 a month to spend on clothes then at the most you can purchase 3 items. But usually it doesn't last very long and your money just goes down the drain. But if you spend it wisely on 1 quality item that cost as much, you could wear it season after season, thus saving you more money in the long run.

Think of it this way, if you purchase 1 quality item per month then at the end of the year you have 12 quality pieces to play around in your closet. That's why it's important to know your style so you could wear it for a long time.
 

3. Buy quality basic pieces
White button down shirt, the LBD, a blazer and a pair of black pumps are just some of the basic pieces a women needs to have in their closet. You can pair these to just about anything and that's why investing on it would help you create a quality chic wardrobe.

4. Be a savvy shopper
Go to a thrift or vintage shops to buy unique pieces. Sometimes you can really find a good deal. When something caught your eye and it's a good price, don't hesitate to buy it. I tend to treasure vintage items more because of it's uniqueness and history.

Hope these tips help you to build a chic wardrobe. As long as you know your style and you invest in quality pieces then in the long run you'll thank yourselves for it.

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