Love Always...{2.14.12}

I hope you all had a great Valentines Day! Whether single, engaged, married or dating, it's important to be loved and show loved....every day. My V-day was nice and simple. The boo and I had reservations at a Sushi spot near our house but even with the reservations, the place was jammed packed! So, we opted to go to the Chinese restaurant right down the way called, Red Pearl . The food was amazing! I had the Chicken and Cashew Platter with brown rice, and my favorite cocktail, Lemon Drop Martini. We shared the Crab Wontons as an appetizer, while he had the 5 Flavor Shrimp and brown rice. The meal was divine and I keep craving the meal. I took some left overs home and ate it for lunch the next day; I LOVE leftovers, LOL! I didn't take any food pics because we both agreed not to take our cell phones into the restaurant. We had the best conversation(s), and just really enjoyed our time with one another. I love him so much, and I can truly say our 1st Valentines Day as an engaged couple was a success!

As far as the outfit, I opted for my red blazer I thrifted last week, a black dress I've had forever, and my sparkly B.P. heels from Nordstrom. I topped it off with my Love, Cortnie clutch and Traci Lynn chunky necklace (gifted from my friend Bre). I love the look because it was comfortable, and simply sexy. The dress was a tad short with the heels but it was an appropriate length for the occasion ;-)

Be blessed & talk to you all soon! XO....

~Nic

Blazer: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

Dress: Marshalls

Clutch: Love, Cortnie

Necklace: Traci Lynn

Shoes: B.P. (Nordstrom...also seen HERE & HERE)

Tights: Target (Spanxx)

Watch: Charming Charlie

Quick Look

Hey everybody! Hope all is well.

It has been such a struggle for me to take pictures of my outfits these past few days. I have been literally in the groove of my new job, which I love, AND when I get home I am just ready to get into my leggins and tee-shirt and crawl into bed. But, I have had a chance to take a few pics of some of my recent purchases. I went to Tysons Corner (VA) Saturday with my mom and little sis. Although I didn't buy too much, I still had a ball!

We happened to stop at this great accessories store called, Amuse and I literally could have gone CRAZY in there. They had thee cutest items and the most unique pieces. Everything from Masquerade Ball masks, to jewlery boxes, to accessories....to luggage! I have really been in to watching DIY Youtube videos lately and I was inspired to get some nail art supplies. I was elated to find that Amuse had nail polish and supplies there as well. So, I got some "nail art" which is the paint and thin brush they use in the shop to do nail designs. I plan to give it a try one evening this week and post my results. I get in creative modes from time to time and this happens to be one of those time. I hope my "DIY beauty mode" lasts for a bit, LOL.

I also purcased my first pair of Toms. I have seen SO many people wear them and I just couldnt get myself to try a pair. But while in Nordstrom, a pair caught my eye and once I tried them on it was love! They are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. They have a rubber sole, they are a Nordstrom Exclusive (see HERE), and they are a charitable shoe. So, I felt that it was a good purchase for more reasons than one.

Well, I hope you all had a great night/evening. I plan to do a week in pictures with my weekly outfits by the end of this week. Also, I am almost at 100 followers and plan to host my 2nd giveaway. But for now, enjoy the pics and talk to you soon. Be blessed!

~Nic

{my Satuday outfit}

{GREAT price too!}