FBF: Jessica & Selena

Morning, friends!

I'm going to keep today's post pretty simple. Below are my FBF picks and I hope you enjoy both looks. I am LOVING them both but for my style, I think Jessica's look would be my 1st choice. I love the blazer and the causal white tee underneath. Casual-chic at it's best! Selena looks lovely and very mature in her lave Dolce & Gabbana dress; perfect if you want to look glam and sophisticated.

So, which is YOUR fave? Which look would YOU rock?? Let me know. Enjoy your weekend and be blessed!

Feeling Blue by nicjames featuring nordstrom jewelry

Black & Gold by nicjames featuring emilio pucci dress

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The Complete Look

Good afternoon friends!! Before I get into this post, I just want to say thank you ALL so much for your kind words on my most recent post. I really appreciate the support and love; it truly touched my heart. 

Today's post is short and to the point. I just wanted to share the rest of my leopard & black look with you. I purchased the dress at Target a few weeks ago and I've worn it 3 different ways. I thought about doing another dress challenge (last one HERE), and I even wanted to include some of my readers/fellow bloggers. But life got crazy busy so, I said hey. I'll just share how I styled this dress sporadically throughout my blog. 

I hope you enjoy the look, and be sure to check back tomorrow for Facebook Friday. I'm sure you'll love it! Until then, be blessed & take care.

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Dress: Target

Tee: Target

Sandals (that broke the other day):Target

Clutch: Marshalls 

Jewelry: ALL Thrifted

FBF: Sex & the City

Hey friends!!! The weekend is upon us yet again and I am SUPER excited to get this one started. Why?? Well, my birthday is tomorrow!!! I am always excited for my birthday---to me it's like my 'new year'. I can't wait to spend the day with my honey, and my family.

Today's FBF post is Sex in the City inspired. I know my fellow BLM Girls have seen me ask about this put I wanted to bring it to my blog page. My good friend Bre is having a bridal shower in a few weeks and the theme is, Sex and the City. We were asked to come dressed as our favorite character and a prize would be given to the best dressed. I could go ALL out for this, and as competitive as I am I just might, but for the moment I am trying thinking of two particular looks. My fave character is Miranda because I love her masculine inspired looks in the earlier shows, as well as her edge yet chic looks throughout the movies. I looked on the web and found two looks that I can easily recreate with things in my closet. Using Polyvore, I recreated them into my own looks. 

What do you think? Any suggestions?? Any looks that Miranda wore that YOU think I should try??? Let me know. For now, enjoy the post and I will ttys!!! Be blessed...

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Miranda Inspired by nicjames featuring high heels

Miranda Inspired 2 by nicjames featuring a deep v dress

Insta-Week & Weekend

Well another weekend has come to an end....where does the time go?? Sigh, well I can say this weekend was pretty chill. I planned to just relax and for the most part I did. Now let me explain, relaxing to me is hanging with my fiance', maybe catching a movie or going to dinner and maybe some thrifing. {Side note: I will be showing my thrifty finds in one of my upcoming posts; I can't wait!} Anywho, I pretty much spent my weekend doing those activities (except the movie). We also rented 3 movies from the Red Box and chilled out at his place Saturday evening. I seriously feel like the weekend escaped me but, I am always thankful for the time we spend together.

My fiance' is usually my photographer but lately, we've been focusing our 'alone time' mainly lounging/chilling so I've been doing my best to click a few pics of my outfits from the week with my phone. I upload them on Instagram and Facebook (sometimes) so for now, I hope those pics will do. I still want to show my thrifted looks so I always make sure I am connected with you all in one way or another. Thank goodness for the MANY social media networks out there ;-) As I've said in my recent posts, my life has been really all over the place lately so I am doing my best to keep up with all that I have going on. Thanks SO much for the continued support and thanks to my new followers. Every time I log on I realize I have a few new followers...I truly thank you for taking this journey with me!

So until next time, enjoy the pics and don't forget to follow me HERE & HERE! Be blessed and be a blessing to someone...TTYS!!!

PS My Instagram name is msnicjames ;-)

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Insta-Outfits

Insta-Weekend

*my weekend: new hair (it sweated out thanks to the humidity, LOL), dinner and drinks with my love, and a thrifitng trip*

*DMV thrifters, take advantage of this; i did and got 9 items for $950...yes, $9.50!!!!

CLICK PIC FOR LINK*

Facebook Friday: Floral Party

HAPPY FRIDAY people!!! I am super excited for the weekend...what about you?

Today's post is yet another edition of Facebook Friday. I've taken looks from supermodel, Joan Small and actress Denise Vasi (from Single Ladies) and recreated their looks. Both sets included floral bottoms and basic tops. However, I think both looks can be worn for a night out on the town, or a hot date night ;-)

I love how Joan wore a sheer top with her look; very subtlety sexy. My fave part of Denise's' look was her bold shoes! I love the pop of color. I decided to add a vest as my top instead of a blazer and tank. I felt the vest looked a bit more polished and chic.

Which is YOUR favorite look?? If I had to pick one look, I think I would probably wear Joan's. I always go for pants (or dresses) over shorts, LOL! Enjoy your day and be blessed!!!

PS Don't forget; you can see my fave celebrities looks HERE daily!

Party Attire by nicjames featuring slim pants

Floral Shorts by nicjames featuring a michael kors satchel

Insta-Pics (The Week & Weekend)

The Princess Diaries ;-)

1. Taylor's Spa/Sleepover B-day party

2. Another Princess Appearance at the Miss MD Pageant 

(Taylor was chosen by Miss Baltimore, her mentor/pageant coach, to be one of her Princesses)

1. Taylor receiving her Princess Crown

(with Miss MD Outstanding Teen, Miss Historic MD, Miss Baltimore, Miss Cumberland & Miss MD)

2. Miss Baltimore & Her Princesses

3. Silly Faces ;-)

4. Taylor & Mommy, who is rocking her Love, Cortnie clutch :-)

1. Taylor at The Miss MD Pageant

(she is one of  Miss Baltimore's Princesses)

2. Taylor & Harlynn

(my good friends daughter; they came with us on Friday Night)

1. Me with my "Team Viki" Pin (Miss Baltimore)

2. Taylor and her other friends/Princesses 

3. Taylor and a Princess friend 

The Outfits

1. Worn last Sunday (Father's Day) to the Miss MD opening Festivities

2. Outfit worn to work/class (thrifted top, 2nd Avenue)

3. Worn to the Miss MD Pageant Preliminaries on Weds. night

Lounging around the house Sunday

(thrifted top, 2nd Avenue)

Worn Monday...*side note: I'm taking this outfit with me to FL for sure!!*

Facebook Friday: Metallic & Floral

Happy FRIDAY!!! I hope your week was good and if you're on the East coast, I hope you stayed cool! It's been scorching hot the past few days here in MD and I can't wait for the temps to cool down. 

Today's edition of FBF is all about a smart look and a playful look. Nene is rocking her business look in metallic and grey. I LOVE this look---very smart and classic! And not to mention, she looks VERY RICH ;-) The next look is more fun and it's something that I wouldn't necessarily go for. However after I created this look on Polyvore, I really fell in love with it. It's something I would really like to try and recreate one day. It's super colorful and although the pieces aren't a perfect match, it works!

Enjoy and have a productive and blessed day!! 

PS Check out my guest feature on the DC Goodwill Fashionista blog page, HERE and let me know what you think :-) 

Office Metallic by nicjames featuring diamond earrings

Floral & Black and White by nicjames featuring retro cat eye sunglasses

Facebook Friday: Blogger Edition

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!! Boy am I glad to see the weekend finally come; I feel like this week was just dragging by. Not that I am going to be able to rest much this weekend but, LOL, I'm still happy to see Friday :-)

This edition of Facebook Friday features a look I wore and posted on Facebook/Instagram a few days ago. I simply love the simplicity of the look. The turquoise thrifted pants have become a staple item for my Summer wardrobe. I added a tan, over-sized top and wore gold accessories. The look is very fresh and summery and wearing these pieces together is SUPER comfy---the material of the pants and top are so soft. I recreated the look using a turquoise skirt and tan top. This look gives the same simple and fresh feel as my outfit does. After recreating my look, I'm on a hunt for a turquoise skirt!! Know where I can find one?? ;-)

My last look is from Eboni, over at The Fashionista Next Door. When I saw this look I instantly LOVED it! I really like how she added the pops of red to her look as well. And her dress is a perfect fit--not to mention I love the print :-) I used 2 dresses to looks on Polyvore to recreate her look. One with a dress, and the other with a skirt and top. I am more partial to the dress, but I am loving the top I used for the other look. The doff-the- shoulder top with the bow is too cute!

Which is YOUR favorite look???? Enjoy the pics and thanks, as always, for your support :-) Don't forget to follow me via-Facebook and Twitter!

PS I am also using my look to link to Work it Wednesday over at A Little Bit of Lacquer. You should link your looks too! ;-)

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Turquoise & Tan by nicjames featuring 14k hoop earrings

Eboni Inspired by nicjames featuring jersey knit dresses

Facebook Friday: Hilary & Kerry

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! I am so happy to see this day come---I have had one hack of a week! I hope you all have had a great week :-)

This week, I focused on Hilary Duff & Kerry Washington for FBF (click on pics for the original links). I love Hilary's look because it is so simple and basic, yet chic at the same time. I did a 2 part look with her pic as an inspiration because I can see me wearing this look A LOT this summer. I am a huge fan of skinny jeans, over-sized tops, and (comfy/sensible) heels. I intend to recreate both of her inspired looks ASAP!

Then we have Kerry...she is the epitome of class (in my opinion). She rocked this leather skirt and I love her top. To recreate her look, I though of something funky and different. So, I decided to pick leather shorts instead of the skirt. I love the look and I can see a lot of my blogger friends possible wearing an outfit like this.

SO, what's your fave??? Enjoy the pics and have a blessed day!!!

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Summer Basic(s) by nicjames featuring yves saint laurent lipstick

Black Leather by nicjames featuring sheer tops

Let Me Catch My Breath

Well let me just say that I have had a very busy, eventful and exhausting weekend. As tired as I am, I can't believe that I am able to type this post...LOL! I am actually typing and watching the Miss USA Pageant with my mother and little sister. After this, I am going to pass out in my bed and sleep the night away...

But before I drift off in to Lala Land, I want to share with you a few snaps from the weekend. The first is a pic of some vintage jewelry from my late grandmother. My grandmother, Ma James as my sister and I called her, passed away this week. The last time I saw her was Mother's Day. I actually posted a pic of her wearing a pretty thrifted hat (see post, HERE). I can honestly say she lived a FULL life and was the most energetic and positive 86 year-old I've known. I will miss her dearly, but the jewelry that she left behind, I will cherish forever....

Of course my lil sis was busy doing things this weekend ;-) I too her took her to an acting/audition workshop on Friday afternoon, then my fiance came along with my Saturday to take her. Today was her dance recital (B.Funk Dance Studio) and of course, she did an amazing job. She danced in jazz, lyrical and tap and the outfits were SO cute! The other dancers/dance troupes (ages ranged from 3-18) were phenomenal and the music they danced to was on point!  

Below is a pic of what I wore to the dance recital, and a few other pics from the weekend.Enjoy and I hope you all have a productive and blessed Monday.....TTYS!!!

Pants: Faith 21 (Thrifted)

Tank: Taget

Blazer: 24/7 (Nordstrom)

Shoes: Off Broadway Shoes

Purse: Gifted

Simple & Sweet Weekend

Monday again, huh? LOL...hey loves and welcome to a new week! How was the weekend? Mine was just as the title says; simple and sweet. The fiance' and I spent Saturday in DE for his God-sisters baby shower. It's always nice to share a special occasion with loved ones. Especially when there's collard greens, mac n cheese and cupcakes involved! LOL...when there's good food at event, I'm happy. Doesn't take much to put a smile on this face! I wish I took my camera with me because the decor was so cute. All the centerpieces were wrapped gift boxes (covered in blue and yellow wrapping paper), and the cake/dessert table was SO pretty, and tasty ;-)

On Sunday, me & mom went with lil sis to her photo-shoot. She needed some head-shots and a few other photos for some upcoming events/ventures. She did so well and just ate the camera up! Below are a few of my favorite shots form the day.

I also went to 2nd Avenue with the fiance' to find him a few things. While there, I picked up a pair of sunglasses for 96 cents. They automatically became my new fave thrifted glasses. They are SO chic and I cannot wait to wear them. I also picked up some Bandolino wedges for work for $4.90. I was really just there to shop with him but it wouldn't be me if I walked out of a thrift store with nothing ;-) The glasses and other weekend pics, including outfits I wore, are below. 

Take care and don't forget to enter the Mother's Day Giveaway (click title for link). Contest ends Wednesday so hurry and enter ;-) 

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O's T-shirt: Thrifted (Reppin' for my hometown...B-more!)

Jeans: Lane Bryant

Converses: Off Broadway Shoes

Maxi Dress: Target

Blazer: INC

Necklace: E bay

*got my nails done too ;-)*