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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The Weekend & A Big Fat Challenge

Hello everyone!! A Happy Belated Father's Day to all the father's out there. Before I go onto post, I must say that my father is the best that I know. He is always supportive, always loving, always patient, and can always make me laugh---no mater what! I love him so much and I am so blessed to have him in my life...❤❤❤

Now onto today's post....I had one busy weekend and to be quite honest, I am super exhausted. I have a lot going on, personal and work-wise, as well as few events and trips coming up. While I am thankful for these upcoming opportunities, I don't feel that I can go into as much detail on my upcoming posts as much  I'd like. I am a writer and I LOVE to go into detail about my days, weekends, outfits, etc. But sometimes life takes over and you have to step back and prioritize. Therefore, the next few weeks of posting will be more pictures than words and hopefully, more guest features. I'm also in the process of working on 2 upcoming guest features for 2 wonderful blogs; I will be sure to post the link(s). 

In the meantime, the outfit below is what I wore Saturday to run errands and hang with my babe. The sweater is beyond comfortable...I LOVE IT!! To finish the outfit, I piled on the accessories and called it a day ;-) Enjoy the pics/outfit and I will talk to you all soon. As always, thank you for your support...it is MUCH APPRECIATED!! 

PS This look is the my 1st at attempting to do the Big Fat Summer Challenge, inspired by the blogger behind Jasifers Lion Club. This outfit falls under the maxi dress choice. The "challenge outfits" are listed below so feel free to join in on the fun! I am super excited about this :-)

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DOUBLE TAKE ;-)

Sweater: American Rag (Macy's)

Maxi Dress: Merona (Target)

Sandals: Target

Rings: Flea Market

Earrings: Ebay

Watch: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

Necklace: Unknown

Facebook Friday: Olivia Wilde & Curves

It's finally here...FRIDAY!!! Boy has it been a long, crazy, off and all of the place kind of week. However, I am happy and blessed to have seen it through. I haven't shared all of my happenings here on the blog lately, but I do however update my Twitter and Facebook accounts regularly so if you'd like to know what I'm up when I'm not blogging, feel free to follow me there.

I will share one thing though---this week, my mother sister and I had a 6am call time for a movie, coming out in 2013. My sister, who is a budding actress ;-) had her first on set experience and of course, my mom and I joined her. And who was on the set??? None other than Oliva Wilde and Sam Rockwell! It's funny because I thought I'd be more starstruck, but I was actually really cool. Okay, when I first realized it was them, I did get a bit taken aback but after being on the set all day (11 hours) with them, the fanatical side of me calmed down, LOL. The other actors, extras, directors and producers were EXTREMELY nice and helpful. Not only did the crew provide (hot) breakfast and lunch, but they also had a lavish spread of GOOD snacks!! I'm talking veggie straws, donuts, chips, pretzels, Twizzlers, cracker packs, water, tea, candy...ENDLESS! I can honestly see how "stars" struggle to stay fit while filming. The food choices are just insane, lol! And I did see Miss Wilde sneak back a few times to the snack table herself---but hey, we're all human right?? ;-)

Anyway, I thought it was only right to recreate one of Olivia's looks for FBF today. This is my second look I've seen with her wearing a relaxed maxi look and I am loving it (see another maxi look, HERE). I added my own little twists, of course, and I am actually hoping to literally recreate my look once I look through my closet. I think I have a few of the pieces...we shall see. 


The last look is A Girl with Curves, Tanesha. I featured her HERE before as well. As a curvy blogger, I love the way she dresses her body and I admire the way she wears the latest trends. Her looks are always very practical and well put together---truly inspiring! I hope you enjoy my recreation of her look! 


Enjoy the pics and feel free to let me know which look is you fave. Have a great (4 day) weekend :-)

Olivia Wilde Inspired by nicjames featuring chain jewelry

Simple Nude by nicjames featuring monogrammed tote bags

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 ;-)*

From Work to Date Nite

Hey there! Hope everyone is having a productive week :-)  Mine is going well thus far. Although the sun didn't come out as I'd hoped today, it was still a pretty day. I cannot believe that its the 2nd day of Spring already!! my does time fly. Before I get into my outfit post, I just want to thank you to everyone who commented on my latest post; your comments made me smile and I am forever appreciative.

Below are pics of my what I wore to the office yesterday. When I found out that me and the fiance were going to go out that night for a casual night out, I threw my favorite jeans in my bag and changed into them when I got off. I've always LOVED this top; it fits me very well, and the collar is the perfect neckline for me. The shoes I'm wearing are a recent gift from my Mommy. They are the perfect shoe for the workplace and the wedge makes them extra comfy! I honestly feel that I can wear them all day. Do you have a pair of shoes that you can basically live in??

Enjoy the shots and don't forget to enter my Blog Anniversary HERE. Giveaway ends Sunday at 12 midnight. Be blessed...XXOO!

~Nic

Top: Ann Taylor

Jeans: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

Shoes: Lord & Taylor (Bandolino)

Skirt: The Avenue (Thrifted from, 2nd Avenue)

*worn to work...then to (casual) date night*

Shoes (other recent purchases)

1. Ellen Tracey (Lord & Taylor)

2. Unisa (Off Broadway Shoes)

3. Bandolino (Lord & Taylor)

Whirlwind Weekend

Well well! What a weekend. As I mentioned in my last post, I was in Atlanta for the day today and boy was that a quick, but productive, trip. My lil sis attended the IJM Pageant as a guest Queen and my mom and I went with her. Traveling with my girls as I call them was perfect! I love spending time with the two of them, but when I get them both to myself it's even better!

I also had a little time to do some thrifting. I went on this rampage and told myself I was done thritfing until my birthday (August) and I even confessed this to my fiance, and Prissy from Rush our Fashion. While I really do LOVE to thrift, I felt that I was aimlessly thrifting. So, I told myself I was going to go cold turkey. But after talking to my mother and going through my closet, I decided to take a step back , write a list of the items I need, and start there. that way, I will have a purpose to my thrifting. I am in the process of revamping my accessories & jewelry so I can always use some new and unique pieces. And as I build my Spring/Summer wardrobe, I plan to keep my word and only buy what I need. i have it all written and photographed so I think this will be easy for me to do. Also, because I am trying to tone up and drop a few lbs, I feel that me purchasing on my needs will motivate me to work for my ideal shape even more. I LOVE me and I LOVE my curves, but its time to get healthier and its time to get MOVING! I need to get it together and I am on the right track!

All in all, its a domino affect and I am excited to see how I progress. I hope you all enjoy my pics of the weekend and I PROMISE I will expose the details of my giveaway tomorrow. I don't want to crowd this post with too much. Take care, be blessed and speak with you soon!

~Nic

Spring Items: Blazer, Vest, Slacks & a Dress

{2nd Avenue, Salvation Army & Goodwill}

Earrings

{2nd Avenue}

Instagram Wrap Up

{follow me @msnicjames}

1. Sleepy Fiance' ;-)

2. Southern Breakfast (Paschals, ATL)

3. Lil Sis & my Little Princess

4. Starbucks Shooters

Casual & Comfy

Happy 'Hump Day'! I hope you've all had a great week thus far. Mine has been pretty good; no complaints. Aside from working, I have been spending a lot of time preparing for my engagement party which is coming up in a few weeks. I've also had my first "official" meetings with a few wedding people and I am just SOO excited about the ideas and whatnot. I will be doing a post soon about showing a few of my wedding ideas so far. I did one (HERE) a while ago but now, my ideas are more focused; what a relief!

As far as my outfit in this post, I wore this yesterday after work to shop and hang out with my cousin, his friend and my fiance'. We went to see some tuxedos and suit options for the wedding, and then I branched off and went to the Ulta Beauty store so spend some of my gift card money :-) The outfit was laid back and for once, I was able to wear my Love, Cortnie bag and my new earrings from EBay. I was watching an episode of Love & Hip-Hop and I saw Chrissy wearing a pair of gorgeous leaf earrings (photo below). So I went on a mission to find some similar. When I saw these, I knew I had to grab them. They are light wight, and I love the copper/bronze tone they have. Mission accomplished ;-) 

I hope you enjoy the effects on a few pics. I am having a BALL with this new camera and new Picsa (free) photo editing. I am getting the hang of it. Take care & enjoy the rest of what's left of the day/evening. Blessings!

~Nic

Jacket: I.N.C.

Leggings: Old Navy

Earrings: EBay

Scarf: Gifted

Headband: Beauty Supply Store

Shoes: Target {$9.99}

Clutch: Love, Cortnie

Windy Mess & Something Different

Hey followers! Let me just say that today was SOOO windy. I was trying to take pics outside and the wind was literally making me angry. LOL. You ever try to get that "wind in you hair" pic? Well, I tried and failed! There went my idea for a bunch of outdoor photos. I did manage to get one good one, but finished the rest inside.

Although I have posted this outfit on my page before, (outfit seen HERE) I wanted to do something different and try out my new heels. I usually grab flats because they're without a doubt more comfy to me than heels. But, I wanted to jazz it up a bit so, heels it was. I really love these new shoes. They're VERY comfy and just adorable for this season. I also carried another Love, Cortnie original. I just LOVE the pattern of this clutch.

Enjoy the pics and have a great holiday weekend! Save some turkey for me ;-)

~Nic

Sweater: Micheal Kors

Leggings: Target

Shoes: DSW (Kelly & Kate, $11.97)

Wrap: NY & Co.

Clutch: Love, Cortnie

Watch: Charming Charlie