Black & White at Work....Part Deux

I did it again! ;-) I wore another black and white combo to work this Friday! I absolutely despise wearing heavy coats, although I have a ton of very pretty/cute ones. So I always opt for a nice, warm, wrap. This black and white checkered one happens to belong to my mother. I always borrow her items; she has the best selection when it comes to accessories, blazers and outerwear. Somethings Ii can't wear but the things I can, I sure do wear!

I decided to try out a cute hair clip in my hair. My mother has been telling me to try them for the longest but, I always feared it was too juvenile. Well, I am glad I listened (mother's know best). I loved it as soon as I put it in! The clip also reminded me of Tanya, over at Major Must Haves (also seen, HERE). Not only does she have a lovely sense of style, but her hair always looks flawless. And sometimes, she wears the best hair accessories. So, she too was an inspiration for me to try it out.

Well, I hope you all have a great weekend, and I look forward to getting some more entries for my Valentines Giveaway!! If you haven't already, enter HERE. Good luck & Talk to you all soon! xo...

~Nic

Wrap: D&Y Brand

Blazer: Denim 24/7

Jeans: SW Jeans (Marshalls)

Top: Ellen Tracy (Macy's in NYC)

Shoes: Deichmann (Site, HERE)

Purse: Marshalls ($10.00)

Bracelet: Bakers

Watch: Charming Charlie

Hair Clip: Target (Goodie Brand)

New Beginnings & Lovely Weather...

What a lovely day in MD!! The temps were like 67 and I was lovin' it!! I hope everyone had a good day.

This is my first day OFF on a Monday night in I don't know how long. I start my new gig in a week so I am taking this week to get prepared for my career move ;-) I will also be working hard this week packing up my fiance's apartment. He is moving about 5 mins from where I am now and we will eventually be living there together, once married (Dec. 2012). I am SO excited and ready for all of these changes in my life. I am just feeling blessed & ready to cease these opportunities.

Enjoy the outfit post, and special shout out to Cortnie from StyleLust pages. I am rocking the Ashleigh clutch today. I have gotten so many compliments while wearing this clutch too! Thanks again Cortnie (xoxo)!

~Nic

P.S. Photos taken form my phone; bare with my while I get my camera situation fixed ;-)

2 Years in All Black

Hey everyone!

On the heels of my recent engagement, my fiance and I are celebrating out 2 year anniversary today :-) Here is just a quick post of the outfit I wore to lunch today to celebrate. We also ran some errands together as well. Waking up late threw me off a bit so, I decided to go all black. You can never go wrong with that ;-)

I really love the accessories I wore today as well. So, enjoy and have a blessed day. Talk to you all soon.

~Nic

Blazer: (Brand) Denim 24-7

(also seen, here)

T-Shirt: Target

Leggings: Target

Clip-On Earrings: Monet (Macy's)

Watch: Charming Charlie

(also seen here)

Tiger Ring: Bakers

{Engagement Ring }



Flats: Deichmen

(see the site here)



Purse: Borrowed (then given to me, lol)

Autumn at my Door.....

~XOXOX~



Orange & Spots

Hey everyone :-) Hope you all stayed nice and warm today, seeing as how the temps were nice and chilly. I was happy that I was able to wear my orange pea coat from Old Navy today. It is one of my favorite Fall/Winter coats and the price was GREAT ($25.00).

Quick story behind the jacket: When I saw it on the sale rack last season, I knew I had to have it. When I got to the register, it rang regular price. After I explained to the lady I got it from the sale rack and that there were others there like it, she honored the mark down and bam! the jacket was about 50%. WINNING!! ;-)

The top I am wearing is the first time I'm wearing it. I showed the item here in a post a few months back. Pairing those pieces with my Fergie flats and favorite jeans, I was nice and cozy (and cute) today ;-)

Enjoy the look and take care! Thanks in advance for the comments :-)

~Nic



Pea Coat: Old Navy (last season)

Top: Marshalls (also seen here)

Jeans: American Rag

Flats: Marshalls (Fergie)

Purse: Bakers

Glasses: Forever21

My Closet...This Season

Good afternoon! Hope all is well. As I'm sure you can tell, most of my posts have been centered around Fall. To keep with that theme, I wanted to do this post on some of the items I will be wearing this season. Although I love summer, Fall is the ultimate season for me because I can throw on a scarf, a cute pair of boots and hit the town ;-) I also live in leggings during this time. I'm a sucker for an over sized sweater, leggings and flats. Cute and comfy is the name of my game, lol.

Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the rest of your day and I will talk to you soon!

~Nic

P.S. Thanks again for the Facebook & Twitter support; I love my pages and I am so grateful for the followers :-) You can always follow by clicking HERE for FB and HERE for Twitter to see what I am up to throughout the day. I post an array of topics, videos, and pics. XOXO!!

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Flats: Bakers, Fergie (Marshalls), Macy's, Anne Taylor, Nordstrom

Boots: Bakers & Nine West (Black Leather Pair)

Heels/Pumps: BCBG, Marc Fisher & B.P. Platinum (Nordstrom)

Dresses: NY&Co., Macy's, Marshalls, etc.

Same Dress, 3 Different Patterns (NY&Co.)

Scarf Collection (H&M, Target, Thrifted, Old Navy, etc.)





On a Rainy Wednesday

Happy Wednesday friends!

Although the weather was pretty yucky all day, I still made it a pretty good one. It's been cool lately and I am excited to bring out sweaters and cardigans. I absolutely LOVE fall. From tights, sweaters, leather jackets...ugh! I love it all and I cannot wait to show off more of my fall wardrobe ;-)

Lately, I have been trying to get adjusted to my new job and schedule and I can finally say I am back on track. I am figuring out my new routine as I go along but all in all, things are getting less hectic; thank goodness!

I also want to thank my new Facebook followers; your support is greatly appreciated! If you're not following, "like" my page HERE. Thanks in advance!

Hope you all are having a good week! Talk to you soon ;-)

~Nic

PS. Thanks to my lil sis for being my photographer of the day :-)

Sweater: Macy's (Calvin Klein, $12.00)

Jeans: The Gap ($5.99)

Shoes: Bakers

Watch & Earrings: Charming Charlie

Beaded Bracelet: Homemade & Gifted

Necklace: Forever21

Bangles: Gifted

Purse: Bakers (Gifted)

Shoes & Such

Hello everyone, and a special hello to my new followers :-) I have been in VA & ATL for the past week & 1/2 and  I am back and ready to share some recent purchases I have made.

My birthday was August 11th (Happy Birthday to all my fellow Leos!!) and it was spent in Reston, VA. My sister was in her first pageant, National American Miss, and she did an AMAZING job! She walked away with quite a few trophies, crowns, banners, prizes and cash!! We were all so proud of her :-)

I was also able to do some shopping while in VA. I purchased a few pair of sandals from Aldo and slid through Forever 21 to grab some accessories. Most of these purchases were bday gifts via gift cards from my great friends & family, and via my boo who spoiled me, just a little ;-) But I must say that getting a new computer from my parents was the most shocking gift. I was SO surprised and I am so thankful. They're the best!

While in ATL, I didn't do much shopping, but I did do a lot of sightseeing. I never knew there were so many things to see in ATL. It's been years since I've been. I was also happy I was able to see my good friend, Michelle while there. Seeing her was definitely a highlight of my trip. Those pics will be in my next post so check back.

All in all,I had a wonderful few weeks and I am so happy and blessed to have so many good people in my life. Turning 25 was fun and exciting and I am now ready more than ever to start a new chapter in my life. I am destined to be great and to do great things.

With that said, enjoy the pics and be blessed!!

~Nic

P.S. DON'T FORGET THE LAST DAY TO ENTER MY FIRST GIVEAWAY IS TONIGHT. JUST FOLLOW MY BLOG, AND LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON MY POST, "FROM NIC, WITH LOVE". BEST WISHES ON WINNING :-)

*my lovely cards from my family & friends*

Necklaces: Forever 21

Sandals: Aldo

Leopard Flats: Target

Grey Pumps: Ebay (BCBG $20.00)