Nic's Picks in DC

Hello friends!!! 

I am super excited to share this post! This weekend, I was a vendor at Dewdrop's Swap & Shop. The event was an intimate get together full of bloggers, shoppers, swappers, and beautiful people! I had the pleasure of meeting some great people but most importantly, I was able to showcase my vintage goodies! While it was my first time as a vendor, I felt totally comfortable and in my element. My little sister Taylor and my boo came with me and were the greatest helpers! Taylor manned the table as I spoke with customers, and Darrius snapped pics throughout the event. 

When I got there, I first met Kyrstin form Be Loud Be You. I felt like I'd already known her because I've been a huge fan of her blog for a while now. I also saw my blogger sis Nae (whom I forgot to snap a pic with), Waverly, and Emily (click on their names to see their blogs). Below are some more pics, as well as a quick video of the vintage items I had for sale! The remaining items will be for sale by the end of the week, via my Facebook page! 

During the fashion show, the bloggers/models rocked items from my rack. I was so honored that they decided to wear my items. I think they all looked GREAT and made each look their own! They worked the  items so well that the blazer, (gold) necklace, AND the tiger jacket sold immediately following the show. Krystin wore my greenish/blue blazer and one of the fabulous bloggers form Spicy Candy DC wore my vintage pink dress. The other items from my collection were the shrug and gold necklace (3rd photo) and tiger jacket (last photo). 

Afterwards, these lovely ladies came over to purchase some runway items. I cannot wait to see how they style their newly purchased goodies! Journalist/blogger, and my new thrifting buddy, Kirstin from This is my so-called life is in the blazer, blogger Nakia from Vouge & Vintage is rocking the tiger jacket, and swapper Amanda is wearing her new red & black blazer. I LOVE those smiles ladies :-)

Here are some more event shots!

The rooftop is where the swapping went down. Check out the tables full of GREAT items!

All in all, the event was a huge success and I really enjoyed the experience! I would like to thank Dewdrop once again for the opportunity, and thanks to those who purchased items form me. As I said before, I WILL be selling the remainder of the items on Facebook so I will keep you updated. Be blessed and have a great evening! 

BLM Girls in the DMV

For as long as I can remember, I've been a fan of groups, clubs and teams. While I love my alone time, I also love the comradery of a group. I also enjoy being around positive people who are doing positive things. So when I was asked to be apart of the blogging group, Bloggers Like Me (BLM) I was ecstatic. I saw the BLM group as a way to mix my love for blogging  and my love for people. I love being able to hang out and network with uplifting, fun spirited, driven African American women like me! The creator, Leslie (see her blog, HERE) is a God-fearing wife and mother, and not to mention a woman with great taste ;-) I want to thank her for the invite; I am so grateful to be apart of this movement! I can't wait to see what else is in store for BLM next!! 

Now onto the rest of the post---last Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the BLM (Bloggers Like Me) Meet-up in Silverspring, MD. It was held at Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge and the lovely Karen was the hostess with the most! I came a little early to help with the set up and was immediately greeted with smiles and hugs. I knew then it was going to be a great night! The salon, owner (pictured below with Karen) was a sweetheart and her establishment was VERY nice. I plan to make a trip back there very soon to enjoy a mani, pedi, and spa treatment! 

Anywho, the event filled up as time went on and the DMV bloggers were just chatting and laughing away. I had the pleasure of meeting a few bloggers that I hadn't met yet, as well as caught up with some old faces (Jennifer, Nae and Janeen). Along with the delicious sweets (cupcakes, cookies, cakes, etc.) there were a few raffle winners and some great items in our goodie bags. Special thanks to Mimi's Boutique for the GREAT earrings (which I will be wearing in my next post), and Honest Tea for providing the refreshments ;-) 

At the end of the night, I left feeling like I bonded with and rekindled with my sisters. It was a great meet up, and I can't wait until next time. Enjoy the pics below, and be blessed!!

PS If YOU want to be a BLM Girl, see what the hype is all about HERE!  

*Karen & the WONDERFUL salon owner*

*Check out Nae's AWESOME Arm Party---I LOVED those beads!!!*

*Stella Dot Jewelry, compliments of Karen*

*DMV BLM Girls!!!*

*2 of the raffle winners---I cannot get enough of Nae's face; LOVE her!!!*

*Marie signing in...*

*The lovely Karen and Janeen, the other raffle winner*

Check out Some of the DMV Bloggers:

Nae: ichoosethesun.com

Janeen: classysimplechic.blogspot.com

Iysha: milesoffashion.com

Simona: goodlooknout.com

LaToria: facebook.com/NextBrides

Tevyka: missprettyasapeacock.net

Michele: eatstyleplay.com

Kara: acreativereality.com

Jennifer: commecoco.com

Jaye: single2gether.com

Taya: mrstdj.com

Karen: facebook.com/yourstylistkaren

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If you're looking for another DMV event, come out Sept. 15th to the Dewdrop Swap & Shop!!! I WILL be there selling PLUS SIZE clothes (sizes 14-24). I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Get tickets, HERE!

Insta Monday

Happy Monday friends!!!

I had a very LONG weekend, but it was full of fun, good times and friends. I attended my good friend Bre's bridal shower/bachelorette party and had a great time. I mentioned HERE that her theme was Sex and the City and I was debating on what to wear. I finally decided on a completely different outfit than I'd planned. Isn't that how it always goes?? LOL! I decided to go for an orange, tribal dress and nude pumps. It was SO Miranda. And guess what??? I won best dressed!!! How fun :-) I will show the full outfit this week but here is a sneak peak of what's to come, as well as some fun pics from that night.

This is what I wore for the shower; we wore all black to the party :-)

Some of the girls at the party!

BRE, the bride-to-be, and her adorable baby Makalya :-)

*DIY T-Shirt I Bligned out for the Bride-to-Be* 

(front)

(back)

*DIY charm bracelet*

*A few goodies I put in her gift basket*

I also wanted to share my recent Love, Cortnie puchase with you, as well as one of my fave looks from last week. I LOVE my colorful jeans and the fit is so perfect! I have a green pair as well and I can't wait to wear those!

Enjoy the pics and ttys. Be blessed!

Denim: Style & Co.

Top: Tommy Hilfiger

Bag: Thrifted (NY)

Necklace: Thrifted

Aztec Clutch: Love, Cortnie

Get yours, HERE.

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

The Weekend, Part I

Well the weekend is over and here comes Monday, yet again! I hope you all had a WONDERFUL weekend and are eager and ready to see what this new week has in store. 

As most of you know, this weekend was the Yours/Mine Secondhand Shopping event in DC. I was onsite as a fashion/styling consultant, along with the lovely Stania, (see her FBK page HERE) and it was such an honor to be apart of such a classy, exciting event. I must thank the gracious host, Patrice for asking me to be apart of such a wonderful event. I had a ball!

The event, held at MOVA Lounge in DC, was full of great energy and great people. The vendors had some really nice items and it was definitely hard for me not to buy any and everything, LOL! I did however snag a few goodies (more pics see below). My highlight purchases however were from Krissy's Kloset and Gaudy Girl Jewelry. The snake cuff reminds me of the arm cuffs that people use to wear back in the 90's. I tried to get it up on my arm but, the forearm was as far as it went, LOL! The Gaudy Girl earrings are so "me" that I just had to get them. I envision me wearing them with my kinky twists up in a bun...so perfect! Actually, I'm thinking about making these my honeymoon earrings. Because of their unique look, I plan to wear them only with certain outfits. Can't wait to style them!

I was also able to meet a lot of familiar (blogger) faces, as well as new faces. It's always nice to put a name with a face. I just can't stop thinking about how sincere and nice the attendees were. I really felt like the event was full of old friends---the energy was great from start to finish. 

Being able to put some of my styling tips and advice to use and to see people open and receptive to what I was saying was such a gratify experience. Having my my friends, and my mother come out and support me made the day that much better. 

*The lovely, Vivi browsing the racks while looking great in her neon ASOS dress

see her blog HERE*

*The twins came out to support me---I LOVE my friends!*

*I feel like I've know Nae for years---such a sweetheart! Check her out HERE!*

*Janeen is truly the sweetest person! SO glad to meet and chat with another fellow blogger...PS The jewelry she wore to the event was FLYYY!!! Check her blog, HERE!*

*Stania & I suggested this neck scarf be worn as a headscarf---Stania made the cutest 'flower' out of the end of the scarf...how cute?!*

*I'm not a drinker but the signature drink of the day was EXCELLENT!*

All in all, I had a wonderful experience and I can't wait to work with Patrice again. I truly feel like this is just the beginning for me and I am SUPER excited to see what's coming next. Needless to say, the event was a success and although I totally forgot my camera, I was able to snap a lot of great iPhone pics. I knew I was going to forget something, LOL. I hope you all enjoy this post, and be sure to check back for part II of my weekend. Be blessed!!! TTYS :-)

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One Piece: Macy's 

All Jewelry: 2nd Avenue 

*Smiling with the FABULOUS ladies--(Patrice & the other on-site stylist/consultant, Stania)!*

More Goodies

GAUDY GIRL Jewelry...FABULOUS!!! 

The Other Purchases

Snagged these beauties, 2 for $5.00

*2 bracelets, $1 each...#WINNING*