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Where is the Love? (Lucy Love)

Fashion starts oh-so simply with an idea.

In 1999, that idea was a fashion line geared toward the feminine, as well as, free-spirited twenty-something girl, and it was called Lucy Love. This family owned line found its roots in Newport Beach, California and remains there today. Lucy Love is owned and operated by the Sharp family, who has had their hands in the fashion industry since the early 1980’s. Fashion designer and mother, Holly Sharp took her years of knowledge in the fashion world and teamed up with her daughter, Amber to create a line “by girls, for girls”.

Lucy Love is for that girl who passionately lives her free- spirited lifestyle surrounding the beach, who doesn’t just dress for a day on the sand at the water’s edge.

“The whole point is to dress the girl for her entire day,” explained by Holly Sharp. “When she buys into a brand, she wants it all. And she doesn’t live in board shorts and T-shirts. She’s much more intelligent than that.”

Lucy Love is a line that is designed to give girls confidence, it’s important to have that in ourselves ladies! What we choose to wear plays a HUGE role in the way we feel about ourselves, more often than not, what and how we wear our clothing conveys our very mood. There are many tools used in fashion. But, the most important tool it possesses is the illusion it gives!

The mother/daughter designer team that makes up Lucy Love recognizes this. Amber Sharp has admitted that she designs the various pieces that make up a Lucy Love fashion collection to “mirror various moods” for particular days. Her approach to designing Lucy Love clothing allows for each different fashion piece to “embody and empower” every girl’s mood, cool right?

If you’re feeling light-hearted slip into something like the ultra feminine, flirty striped Gabriel dress from Lucy Love. This SUPER chic dress is as unique as you are!

Embrace the ocean wind as it tickles your skin through the dainty, sheer material and lifts your heart! Let it play with the delicate layers of this stylish loose flowing dress from Lucy Love. Seize the day in the Gabriel striped dress and a cute pair of strappy sandals.

Let your confidence shine as brightly as the sun and hold tight to your rare style in the Lucy Love Villa mini dress. Feel your colorful emotions freely and wear them for the world to see in this belted dress.

Each person you meet will taste a different flavor of your colorful personality. Paired with strappy sandals and boho inspired jewelry, the Villa mini dress by Lucy Love, as well as, you are a colorful and daring work of art!

The Gabriel dress doesn’t just come in Lucy Love’s uniquely striped design. It’s colors range like your style. Going for a 60’s vintage look? Try the Lucy Love Gabriel dress in white.

You’re a free-spirited soul, born of the wind and wearing your heart where your head should be. Fly with confidence, little lady dove, letting the chiffon layers and billowing 3/4 sleeves of the Gabriel dress be your wings. Have peace in your mind and love in your heart for all who you come in contact with when you wear this ethereal white dress from Lucy Love. Your kind heart will be full of warmth and you will glow in this dress when you pair it with a dainty pair of sandals or espadrille detailed platform wedges and delicate jewelry.

Let your personality blossom like a spring flower in this elegant Vineyard dress by Lucy Love. You are a vibrant and vivacious flower whose charisma smells as sweet as the dainty roses you are wearing.

Your graceful steps down the beach will turn heads and lift hearts when you pass by wearing the floral print Lucy Love dress. The Vineyard dress’s exaggerated high-low hem ruffles softly around your sun-kissed legs and your elasticized waist with adjustable self-tie creates a lovely blouson silhouette that flows as freely as your soul when the sea breeze licks by you. Pair this exquisite chiffon dress with a cute pair of sandals or spring inspired wedges and let your aura glimmer like dew drops on a flower’s petal in the sunlight.

Lucy Love doesn’t just create feminine, flirty, as well as, classically chic dresses. Their line ranges from undergarments to accessories, touching on every item a girl’s heart could possibly desire. Here at Glik’s, fashion is our passion and we strive to provide clothing that makes your unique, one of a kind personality shine! For more Lucy Love, as well as, other chic fun fashions, please visit us at gliks.com or any of the Glik’s store locations nearest to you!

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BB Dakota & Jack by BB Dakota

6 Feb

Hey ladies, spring is just around the corner! So, bust out your boxes, start storing all of your heavy winter wear and make room in your closets for all the new spring 2012 fashion that’s arriving at Glik’s.

This just in, for all you fashionistas out there–spring 2012 trends that highlight your chic, edgy and playful sense of fashion humor! Be on the lookout for key trends that include neons, bling, boho inspired, animal prints and lace/crochet elements. Here at Glik’s, we’re constantly on the hunt for special cherry picked fashions just for you. One of our hot brands, BB Dakota and Jack by BB Dakota is really heating up the weather this spring 2012 season.

B.B Dakota clothing keeps fashionistas all over dressed in modern trends without hurting our bank accounts. BB Dakota’s ambition is to bring bright, brilliant designs to energetic women and to create clothing whose magnetism radiates from its subtlety and sense of humor. The BB Dakota girl is a splendid blend of free-spirited bohemian style and classic runway fashion. BB Dakota’s spring 2012 collection is developed by mother-daughter designer team, Gloria and Katharine Brandes, who really understand how to capture our feminine yet edgy fashion sense, while keeping that girl next door sense of humor.

Jack by BB Dakota was introduced in 2007 and designed by British born, Nikki Chapman. This line is about uniting our opposites– feminine and masculine, sweet yet edgy. The Jack by BB Dakota girl is effortless hip, strikingly unconventional but trendy.

Get excited, because here at Glik’s we are just bananas for BB Dakota and Jack by BB Dakota this spring 2012 season. Here is a taste of sweet fashion pie that we’ve been cooking just for you this spring 2012 season.

The Vera Dress is a great color block combination of poppy red, black and oyster. Make your fashion statement every time you enter into a crowded room when you wear the Vera Dress from Jack by BB Dakota. We just love pairing the Vera Dress with a bold accessories and black heels.

Highlight your girl next door charm in the Huron Dress . This darling eyelet dress from Jack by BB Dakota is the perfect blend of graceful femininity and simplistic style. We love pairing the Huron Dress with a belted boyfriend cardigan, understated accessories and a flirty pair of flats or sneaks.

One of the key details for fashion this spring 2012 season is asymmetrical hems, and Jack by BB Dakota has it covered with the Brant Top. This cute sheer slub knit jersey tank from Jack by BB Dakota features a lace trim detail and pairs perfectly with a flirty fun skirt. Hey fashionistas, rev up your style when you match the Brant Top with a daring pair of bright color pop shorts.

Let Glik’s help you make your bold fashion presence known with the Mia Jersey Dress by BB Dakota. This color splash dress is a hot item for the spring 2012 fashion season. Vibrant and vivacious, the Mia Jersey Dress is a vivid hue of yellow and will cement your bold fashion forward style this spring.

Here at Glik’s we’re excited to celebrate everyone’s inner fashionista with these fun and flirty spring 2012 fashion flavors from BB Dakota and Jack by BB Dakota. The spring 2012 fashion season has just begun and there is more to come! Get inspired by visiting us at gliks.com or any Glik’s store locations nearest to you.

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{Speed Racer} Men’s Fox.

18 Jan

Fox is a globally renowned brand that offers amazing quality and performance merchandise. A family owned business since its humble beginnings, Fox Racing has quickly risen to the top of the industry.

Moto-X Fox was launched by founder Geoff Fox as a small distribution business for European motocross bikes in Northern California in 1974. Two years later, the company expanded and began to manufacture high-performance suspension and engine components for racers.

In 1977, Team Moto-X Fox was created. They met with success early on, with their riders taking the top five in their first year. Beyond that, Team Moto-X Fox impressed American motocross fans in a way that was not initially intended. Wearing bright red, yellow, and orange race suits that were hand-made by Fox, they became an instant hit; enthusiasts and fans feverishly contacted Moto-X Fox for availability.

Fox Racing has become the world’s leading motocross apparel brand, going on to sponsor, support, and work with some of the best motocross riders in the world. Since its inception, Fox Racing has been committed to developing the finest sports gear, apparel, accessories, footwear, and sunglasses with the racer in mind. Dominating the motocross scene, MX riders now look to Fox for innovative designs.

Fox Racing has become an international leader in the action sports and sportswear industry, going far beyond its initial focus of motocross, but branching out to BMX, MTB, skateboarding, surfing, and wakeboarding.

With professional athletes endorsing the Fox Racing head logo, Fox Racing has become a household name and will continue to be a staple for the racing and action sports industry. By embracing its family owned values and grassroots tradition, Fox Racing transcends the industry and will continue to create products with the highest quality, performance, and design.

Shop Fox Racing for Men in stores & at www.gliks.com.

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{Neon} Blinded By The Bright.

17 Jan

If there was one predominant trend saturating the runway during Fashion Week in New York, it had to be NEON. Vibrant colors in general are huge for Spring 2012, but the hues most designers fell in love with were bright and bold NEON’S. Although neon is often used as an accent color, this season you will find neon tops, neon dresses, neon skirts, neon shoes, and neon accessories.

So say hello to the 80’s because they are officially back! Okay, so you haven’t sported neon in over 20 years? Worried about looking as though you stepped out of a Boy George video? All you need to do is work these colors in your outfits properly, so it looks interesting and not too flamboyant. We have you covered!

Neon Fashion Tip #1: Start Off Small

If you are a little uneasy as to how to work these bright colors in your closet, why not start off small? Work a bright pink neon tank into your casual Friday look, or wear neon colored jewelry to your trustworthy black attire. For example, wearing a sexy little black dress tonight? Skip the basic black pumps and work in neon blue pumps. Wearing neon colored accessories will add a hint of color and personality to any outfit. For even a smaller start, paint on some summer color on your nails instead of the normal pales and pastels.

Neon Fashion Tip #2: Shy Away From Accessories

When you are wearing a brightly colored fluorescent top, it is typically protocol to keep the accessories minimal. Bright clothing with overly bright accessories will look too chaotic. Another good tip is to avoid matching the same accessory color with the same color in your outfit. Stay away from neon orange jewelry, shoes or purses when you’re already wearing a neon orange dress. Simple!

Neon Fashion Tip #3: Bring in the Neutral Colors

When wearing a bright colored shirt or a bright colored skirt, it is best to try to pair the item with a neutral color. Don’t try to work a neon top with a neon bottom. Instead wear neon bottoms with a white blouse. Black also looks super fab with vibrant hues. When you’re wearing a neon pink dress, work in your favorite black pumps or sandals instead of wearing pink on your tootsies. The neutral colors will help balance out your look.

Depending on your body shape, neon can be less attention grabbing on either the bottom or the top. Experts recommend trying out several different styles and colors before deciding on what works best on you!

Remember: Don’t be afraid of color embrace it! Color can be very flirty and fun, so start shopping! There are many ways to work neon into your closet; check out a Glik’s store nearest you or www.gliks.com for the hottest new styles of neon.

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{Jeggings} Ways to Wear Them.

13 Jan

After knowing what jeggings are, and making the vow to find them in every color, you might need some tips on how to style them! There are several different looks that you can create with jeggings by pairing them with different styles of tops, footwear and accessories.

To Look Cool…
If you want to sport a cool, casual look, wear jeggings with a loose, long top. Wear a beaded necklace, a pair of ballet flats and carry an over-sized hobo bag. You can wear this look on the daily no matter if you heading to class or on your next trip to the market!

To Look Hot…
If you are blessed with a good figure, wear your jeggings with sky-high platform pumps, an statement clutch and a silk dolman top tucked in. If you are on the heavier side, wear an empire style top with your jeggings as it will give out the illusion of a thin waist!

To Look Trendy…
If you want to follow Hollywood, pair up your jeggings with knee-high boots, or if you are brave, thigh-high boots. Wear a long comfy v-neck tee and finish it off with a tailored blazer. This three layered look along with the super sexy boots will definitely make many heads turn in your direction!

To Look Sporty…
For those of you who want a casual, sporty look, pairing the jeggings with sneakers and a loose, long t-shirt or a cute sweatshirt is a good idea. Of course, you can always enhance this particular look by adding sneaks or tops in crazy colors or those displaying bold and comical quotes.

Kick off your weekend right and go grab a pair today! Give yourself a complete fashion makeover, after all, who doesn’t love shopping? Visit a Glik’s store nearest you or shop online at www.gliks.com.

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Jeggings: Where Leggings & Jeans Meet

5 Jan

Pick up almost any mag and you are sure to spot your favorite celebs showing off their sexy style in a pair of Jeggings.

Ladies it’s time to rid your closet of anything remotely similar to JNCO’s (yes, I said JNCO’s)! Super skinny is in and like it or not the cut is here to stay. If you haven’t scored a pair of jeggings yet, it’s time to celebrate your curves and make friends with this fashion staple.

As the name suggests, jeggings are a combination of leggings and jeans. They are constructed from legging-like material but fashioned to look like your favorite pair of jeans. Jeggings are typically made up of a cotton, polyester and spandex mix and can be found in a wide variety of colors and prints. Many agree that jeggings offer the best of both worlds!

The skinny, stretch material fits comfortably and looks equally fabulous on every gal! Jeggings can be worn with cardigans, blazers, and tunics. Don’t let Jeggings be intimidating, with the right stylizing, jeggings can work for anyone.

Remember, quality is of the utmost importance to ensure your jeggings maintain form and fit. Stop in your local Glik’s to try on a pair and find your favorite style! Our top sellers include Flying Monkey and Silver Jeans.

Silver Jeans Suki Jegging $72

Flying Monkey Jegging $34.99

Check us out on the web: www.gliks.com.

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{Just In} Billabong x Oracle Fox

3 Jan

“Growing up by the sea with all my girlfriends, we had an entire lifestyle that revolved around surfing and having fun – we pretty much still do. Most sunny days we have off you can find us surfing, sunbaking, chilling at our local beach kiosk/organic café or going on some road trip adventure. The pieces I designed with Billabong encompass that freedom.” – Oracle Fox

It’s always fabulous when an extremely talented artist and an amazing fashion surf brand come together.

Meet Mandy Shadforth (aka Oracle Fox), Aussie, fashion blogger, artist, fashion stylist, and now designer. Mandy teamed up with the Billabong junior’s design team to create a contemporary, free-spirited, authentic surfer chick line.

Reflective of Oracle Fox’s artistic nature, the Billabong collab includes crocheted fringed sweaters that were inspired from a leather crochet jacket (Mandy had made in Bali), lace up studded faux-leather shorts from a pair she had found at a flea market, and tees and tanks with prints and/or graphics that are from her original artwork.

Official Press Release:

Billabong designers stumbled upon the blog Oracle Fox and instantly fell in love with the imagery that stretched from beaches abroad to runways in Paris.

Written by Australian born blogger Mandy Shadworth, Oracle Fox embodies a strong sense of fashion with an underlying connection to sea and surf.

With that, Billabong introduces Billabong x Oracle Fox to their Spring/Summer 2012 collections. This free spirited and magical collection features seventeen pieces of beach flare distinctively more Australian than ever.

A bikini printed with bold black and white tribal inspired graphics, vintage style lace up shorts with a rock & roll feel, an all lace mini dress with bell sleeves, and a ‘reckless’ organic tri-blend oversized cropped tee will encourage you embrace the wanderlust and live with reckless abandon.

The collection set to drop in-store and online December 15 with pieces retailing from $40-60 USA/CAN.

“We immediately fell in love with Oracle Fox the first time we laid eyes on her blog. It was a constant source for design inspiration and after traveling to Australia we couldn’t resist reaching out to her. Her online mix of surf and fashion is so in-line with our brand and we are constantly inspired by her personal interpretation of all the latest trends.” -Mandy Robinson (Billabong women’s Design Director)

Shop the Billabong x Oracle Fox Spring and Summer 2012 collection at a Glik’s location nearest you & at www.gliks.com.

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{NYE} 2012 in Style.

29 Dec

New Year’s Eve is less than two days away, and although your party plans may not be Facebook official, there’s one thing you know you will need along with a chilled beverage and somebody to kiss when the clock strikes midnight- a fabulous dress that won’t break the bank & will have you looking like a million bucks.

New Year’s Eve buzz has always reminded us to seek out shiny and sparkly things — blame the bubbly, the Times Square Ball, the confetti, or the fact that it’s the biggest nightlife event of the year. 2012 should definitely be no different.

If you’re looking to add an eye-catching frock to your closet this December 31st, we’ve got you covered with gorgeous merchandise from all of your favorite brands including BB Dakota, our go-to-gal for all event attire.

Even if the temperature drops on NYE, you’ll still heat things up in these great dresses from Glik’s!

Sequin Tank Dress in Silver $18

Sequin Tank Dress in Gold $28.50

Multi-Colored Sequin Mini Skirt $11

Derora Sequin Dress $55

Rianna Dress $51

Don’t worry, if short skirts & dresses aren’t your thing, we have several other showstopping options. A sequin tank top with super skinny jeans and a pair of pumps will fit right in at any shin-dig. Adding a statement piece such as a bold clutch or chunky bracelets are a great way to complete this look.