J-Lo & Jumpsuits

Welcome to Facebook Friday and welcome to the weekend!!

Today's post is all about jumpsuits. I have ALWAYS been a lover of one piece items and the one celebrity who wears one pieces well is Jennifer Lopez. Below are a few of my favorite jumpsuit looks worn by the curvy celeb. My creations are a tad different because I wanted to do one dressy/chic look and one structured/masculine look. Which is YOUR fave Jennifer look and what's YOUR favorite look I created? Are you a fan of jumpsuits? Let me know...

Blue & Gold by nicjames featuring phase eight

Jumpsuit by nicjames featuring fendi handbags

One more thing; just because the weather is changing doesn't mean you can't pair an embellished cardigan or trendy leather jacket over your favorite summer jumpsuit. It's the perfect way to save money, and a great way to revamp a certain outfit.

Enjoy your weekend and I hope to see all my DMV friends at the Shop & Swap tomorrow afternoon (see info below). Take care!

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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: The Weekender Edition

Good morning friends, and HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Can you believe that its June already??? The days are just flying by, but I am definitely thankful and blessed to enter into another month.

I will keep this FBF post short and sweet today. The two looks I recreated are both looks that are PERFECT for the weekend. I really love bell bottoms and really flare jeans so the first look is right up my alley. The second look is from one of my dearest friends, Ayana. She is such a genius when it comes to designing and making clothes. She is a true fashionista and has been ever since I've know her. Oh and in case you're wondering, yes---she made her outfit ;-) I recreated her look using the red, white and blue as an inspiration. I am a huge fan of sneakers and hats so the look has my name written all over it ;-)

Which is YOUR favorite look?? Enjoy and ttys!!!...be blessed :-)

P.S You can follow Ayana on instagram (audacious_ladya) see her other designs, HERE or HERE.

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Bell Bottom Weekender by nicjames featuring michael kors handbags

Red, White & Blue by nicjames featuring new era hats

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*

Weekend & The Blue Dress, Part IV

What's up good people? I hope we are all doing well!! This post is the last look with me wearing the "same blue dress". My thrifted pink blazer was the staple in Sunday's look for church. I am loving the color combo---what about you? And I have probably shared this before but these Aldo sandals are SO comfortable and versatile. They were gifted last year for my birthday, via gift card. They are definitely a fave purchase of mine!

Dress: Marshalls

Blazer: Thrifted

Shoes: Aldo

Jewelry: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

*worn to church*

I also went to an engagement party this weekend for my friends Bre and Martin. The two are getting married in September and my fiance' and I are MCing their reception. That should be FUN!! I love when I see other couples in love, especially when God is the center of their union. It's quite refreshing. 

Lastly, my babe and I went thrifting and of course, we found some GREAT items. Below are a few snaps of some of my goodies (also seen HERE). Enjoy the pics, and enjoy your day!!! Talk to ya soon...

Blue Dress, Part III

Hey there!! I hope your weekend was LOVELY!! I still can't believe how fast the weekend has gone by...where does the time go???

The following are a few snaps of one of my weekend looks. In keeping with the "Same Dress" theme from my previous post (HERE), I paired the dress with my Dad's denim shirt, bold jewelry and my fave summer sandals from Target. This outfit is so simple and comfy and has become a weekend staple look for me. Its perfect for a cool summer day, dontcha think??

Enjoy and talk to ya soon! My weekend recap post will be up next :-) Also, be sure to check HERE tomorrow for my latest thrift find from the weekend!

Dress: Marshalls

Denim Shirt: My Dad's

Necklace: Purchased this years ago...can't remember ;-)

Sandals: Target

Watch: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

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

Turquoise & Black

Short and sweet post today! I hope all of you had a great day and HAPPY MAY 1st ;-) Can you believe its May already??? Jeeze....Anyway, here in MD, the weather was a bit warm so instead of a sundress, I wore my cropped Salvation Army pants (also seen, HERE). I am in love with these pants. They are so soft and they move right along with my body; they're the best! My accessories are really what (I think) made my outfit. All of which are thrifted or from Ebay. Enjoy the pics and ttys!!! 

PS I'm submitting this look to, Work it Wednesday. See other looks and even enter your own, HERE!

Necklace: Ebay 

Express Flats: Ebay

Watch & Braclet: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

Purse: Gifted

*always laughing at something my babe is saying*

Pants: Salvation Army

Shirt: Old Navy

Blazer: I.N.C.