My Weekend in Pictures

Happy Tuesday!!! I hope you all had a relaxing and chill Memorial Day weekend. I honestly can't say I did a lot, LOL. My mission was to CHILL and I did just that! I spent most of the weekend with my family and my fiance' and we lounged around, watched DVD's, played some games, and at good food ;-)

 I hope you enjoy the few pics that I was able to snap. Take care and don't forget to keep up with me HERE and HERE ;-)

PS I'm going to link this to Work it Wednesday ...I am actually working from home for a few days so that counts, right??? ;-)

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*An old Ella Fitzgerald record, my newest (65 cent) eBay purchases, and my next 'summer' hair style*

*outfits of the weekend, and my new (Halston) Bakers sandals*

(I also wore this skirt as a top last summer...see HERE)

Top: Ellen Tracy 

Skirt: Goodwill (Thrifted)

Sandals: Bakers

Readers Choice & The Green Dress

So, I'm done with my edition of "The Same Blue Dress". I've really enjoyed styling it in several different ways. Thanks to Lexy (Beauty Fash) for the inspiration! Below are pics of how I wore/styled the dress, each time. Now that I'm all done, what's YOUR favorite look??? If I had to decide, I would go with the denim shirt look. I was so comfortable that day. Plus, I wore my Dad's shirt and I LOVE wearing menswear from time to time---their blazers and shirts have a great structure. 

Moving on, I'd like to introduce you to my next dress series, "The Same Green Dress". Are you ready??? Scroll down to see how I styled my green dress, Day 1!!! You will see similar items form last week, but that's the whole point. LOL! I often remix items and I think its the smartest thing to do if you want to not only challenge your self, but also save time in the a.m. when getting dressed. These past couple days, I have saved A LOT of  time in the morning getting ready, thanks to this mini series/challenge. I wish I could do this everyday! 

Thanks in advance for the kind comments and encouraging words, and a HUGE XXOOO to my new followers. See that I have new blog buddies to talk to always puts a smile on my face ;-) I hope you all enjoy the pics...be blessed!!

PS I am subitting my green dress looks to The Pleated Poppy's,  What I Wore Wednesday and A Little Bit of Lacquer, Work it Wednesday! 

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Which look from last week was YOUR favorite????

*my 1st time ever wearing the blue dress was in the winter (see post HERE)*

Moving onto the Green Dress, Day I....

Dress: Marshalls

Denim Shirt: My Dad's

Shoes: Aldo

Watch: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

Necklace: (still can't remember, LOL...)

*worn to work & to run errands*

The Blue Dress, Part II

Hey everybody---how are you?? I hope all is well on your end! For the next few posts, I am going to try something a little different. I've worn this blue dress before (see HERE) and I've recently discovered new ways of styling it. If you remember, I also have this dress in green (see HERE). So for the next few posts, you will see these two dresses styled in a few different ways! I remember when blogger Lexy did something like this a while back and I thought it was genius (see her blog, HERE)!

On this day, I wore my blue dress with an open button up, printed shirt. I've actually worn this shirt on the blog before as well (see HERE). I thought the open shirt would be a cute way to spice up my dress. I usually throw on my black blazer but I wanted to do more. Once I put on my accessories and shoes, it clicked for me! It added just enough sass ;-)

Enjoy the next few posts and let me know what you think of the different looks. Be blessed!

PS My apologies for the spot on a few pics---the sun was blazin' and my camera lens was sweating, LOL!

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Dress: Marshalls

Shirt: Marshalls

Shoes: Fergie (Marshalls)

Neckalce: Purchased in NY 

Purse: Bakers

Flowers, Neon & Facebook Friday...a Day Early

Happy Thursday and TG(its almost)F ;-) I want to first thank Lynn (L A Lynn's) for collaborating with my for my Mother's Day Giveaway. The winner was Brittany from, Midweek Escape. THANK you for entering and I know you're mom will LOVE the pearls!!!

Toady's post is an outfit that I absolutely love! Wait, haven't I said that in my last few posts??? LOL Anyway, as I've said before, I'm beginning to embrace color more and more and I am truly happy about that. This dress is SO colorful and pretty and the added neon cardigan gives it that extra pop! I actually plan to wear this outfit tomorrow for a business breakfast but, decided to post the pics a day early. I have an extremely busy weekend coming up and I won't be able to post that much. I knew I wanted to share the outfit though so I said hey, posting my outfit of the day a day early won't hurt.

I am also including Facebook Friday in this post as well so this post is a bit picture heavy (forgive me), LOL.  Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy all the pics. Have a wonderful day and a great weekend!

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I plan to update there as my weekend progresses...XO!

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Dress: Macy's (INC)

Cardigan: Target (Merona)

Shoes: Impo (DSW)

Earrings: Bakers

*I also posted this look on, Work it Wednesday...check it out, HERE & link up!!!*

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FBF (Facebook Friday)

The lovely Tanesha from, A Girl with Curves was my fave look this week! Click the pic to see her FABULOUS site! 

Nude & Tan by nicjames featuring yellow shorts

Ginnifer Goodwin; my FAVE look from the Met Gala

Ginnifer Goodwin Inspired by nicjames featuring neon dresses

Insta-Recap

Hey there! Did we make it through another Monday?? I hope we all did and hope you're ready to continue this week :-) Just wanted to share my weekend recap, via-instagram pics, as usual. Some are from later last week (Thurs/Fri) but I still wanted to share.  Don't forget to find me on Instagram, @msnicjames. 

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The first pics are a 2 of my outfits form last week. I am just so smitten by my pink (thrifted pants) seen many times on my blog. I just LOVE styling them. I pulled out my fave bakers sandals the other day and paired it with some ethnic jewelry and fell in love with the look. Even at work, I felt super comfy and cute. 

This outfit is a remake (lol) of a previous one (see HERE). This day I wanted a polished looked, but wanted to wear flats because my feet just couldn't take the heels. How'd I do?? ;-)

As far as my weekend, I spent it with family as usual. We went to the Bowie Baysox game with lil sis. She went for her school, as well as for a "royalty appearance" as they call it. Now I am NOT a huge baseball fan due to my awful allergies and phobia of getting hit by a ball, but I must admit I had a ball! We ate ballpark food, laughed, and just had good fun!

*these are some sketches lil sis created for her big cousin Terrence and Lady Gaga; which one would YOU like to wear?? LOL...*

* mom got a new hairstyle this weekend and I am LOVING my moms new haircut; the back is flawless!!*

*my cousin Nicole is the most fabulous and newest member of the Delta Sigma Theta Soroity, Inc. and this was her homemade, congratulatory cake; it included her line name, the Dream Girl *

*...& what better way to end the weekend than with my honey...*

The Cutie in Denim

HAPPY SUNDAY!!! Is everyone ready for a new week? I hope that you all enjoyed your weekends. As usual, mine was a bit busy but today I was able to chill and relax today. After church service, I chilled with my babe and family and watched a bunch of DVR shows and DVD's. For me, that's a prefect day ;-) I usually show pics of my weekend via Instagram, but I will do that in my post tomorrow. Today, I wanted to show an outfit that I call, "cutie in denim". I titled it that because when we were taking these pictures, that's what my babe called me. He's such a sweetheart and always has me smiling and laughing during out "photo shoots". I also have a habit of dancing in my photos lately. One thing that most people know about me is that I LOVE music. So when I hear a good song/a good beat, I gotta move! During this time, I was listening to Beyonce's song, Countdown.

As far as my outfit, I decided to wear my hat because my hair wasn't cooperating that day (don't you hate those days, LOL). I also wore new shoes which I LOVE! My mom purchased them for me as a gift, and I plan to wear them a lot during the Spring/Summer. They can go with just about any and everything. The rest of the outfit was basically built around those two pieces.

I hope you enjoy the pics, as well as the song. Everytime I post a pic of me dancing, I am going to post the song I was groovin' to. Take care, be blessed and until tomorrow's post....XXOO!!

~Nic

*don't forget to check me out on Facebook & Twitter*

*worn to run errands & to lunch*

Hat: Purchased at a Mall in ATL (also seen, HERE)

Jacket: Calvin Klein

Top: 2nd Avenue (Thrifted Men's Shirt) 

Purse: Bakers

Shoes: Off Broadway Shoes (also seen HERE)

Watch: Charming Charlie

*Beyonce, Countdown*

The (forgotten) Printed Love

Hey there!! I actually forgot to post this look a while ago. But I figured, better late that never ;-) This outfit has to be one of my FAVES! How many times have I said that on my blog???? LOL I just love this dress to pieces. So much so that I have 2 more different patterns! I've already shared with you that when I see something I like, I get them in every color/print. This dress is no different ;-) It's super comfy and can be worn so many ways. Here, I decided to wear it with my Aldo sandals, which were a gift from my friend Kamille. She gave me a giftcard last year for my birthday and I bought these shoes and another pair. I actually did a post on them...see it HERE! 

When I wore this, the weather in was in the low to mid 70 degree range so it was a perfect look. Have you ever forgotten to post an outfit? LOL...take care and enjoy the pics! And don't forget FBF (Facebook Friday) tomorrow!! Be blessed!

~Nic

*worn out with my babe*

Dress: NY&Co.

Shoes: Aldo (also seen HERE)

Jacket: Calvin Klein 

Clutch: Bakers 

Bracelet: Bakers

Shoes: Aldo (also seen, HERE)

Suited Up

Happy Hump Day!! Have you had a chance to take a look at my "Wishful Wednesday" items? If not, take a look HERE! Also, Happy National Sibling Day to all you sibling out there!! I love my little sister to pieces and couldn't imagine life with out her...love you T!

Now let's get to my Wednesday look. I purchased this suit at a Thrift Store in Laurel, MD for $10. I am NOT a pant/skirt suit girl at all. However, this one is super comfy and it fits like a glove. It's also a great color, and can be worn to work, church, at conferences, you name it! And for $10, why not ;-)  The grey pumps are also just as comfortable; the heel is JUST RIGHT for my comfort level. I purchased them via-eBay for $20 and have worn them several times. They are easily becoming one of my fave pair of shoes. Also, because it was a bit chilly outside, I decided to throw on my purple leather jacket (also seen, HERE).  

I know I said a few posts back that I had a lot going on and good things were in store for me and now, I am happy to share with you a few of my recent blessings :-) My finace' just started his new job and things are looking up for him. I am so very happy and proud of him for ceasing this opportunity. He and I are also in the process of possibly purchasing a home. There is NOTHING etched in stone at the moment, but we are starting the process and things are moving along slowly, but surely. Also, my little sister is well on her way to becoming the star we all know she is. She is doing extremely well in her pageants, acting, and dancing and things are really taking off for her. I am so proud of her as well. At 9-years-old, she has the mind and determination of a 29-year-old. She sees and knows what she wants, and does what it takes to get there. We couldn't ask for more! To watch her blossom into a "big girl" and to watch her achieve her dreams and tackle so much at this age, and be okay with everything, is truly a blessing. 

Enjoy the rest of your day and thanks, as always, for reading, commenting and showing love. XOXO & be blessed!

~Nic

*Thanks to my lil sis for taking the first few pics ;-)*

Jacket: Borrowed then Gifted ;-)

Outfit: Worn to Work

 OOWW! loving my shape in this photo ;-)

Suit (black): Thrifted 

Heels: eBay

Shoes: eBay

Bracelet: Bakers

Necklace: Gifted

Work-bag: Gifted

Clutch: Thrifted

Earrings: Bakers

Watch: Charming Charlie