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

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: 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

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

More Color!

Hey everybody!! So I decided to shake it up a bit. After being featured as the Fashion Bombshell of the Day, (see post HERE) I started thinking about some of the comments. You know how we say, "I don't care what people say or think about me". Well, in a way I don't and in a way I do. I like to get feedback and constructive criticism, just not ignorant and hurtful comments. All that to say, I took a few of the comments to heart and really thought about how I can incorporate more color into my wardrobe. As well as, how to show off my best assets in a tasteful way. 

So I've had this thrifted skirt for a loooong time and I've NEVER worn it. I posted about it HERE ages ago. I went form being able to fit it, to not being able to fit it and now, it fits again! Which means all this working out and changed eating habits is working after all ;-) I added a colorful/floral sweater with it, and topped it off with my new nude pumps. The shoes are like a dream...they feel SO good. I received a lot of compliments on the outfit and the fiance' was LOVING this skirt. So I guess you can say I am in the process of beginning to embrace more color, as well as embracing my curves. I absolutely LOVE the outfit and I plan to wear it to church sometime soon. It's such a transitional outfit---work, date night, church, etc. 

Enjoy the pics, and be blessed!

~Nic

Top: Macy's

Skirt: Thrifted ($4.50)

Watch: Charming Charlie

Shoes: Ellen Tracy 

Earrings & Bracelet: Bakers

Necklace: Gifted

Springtime Floral

Happy Hump Day!! This is a quick post of what I wore this weekend. I haven't been posting outfits in my last few entries but, I really wanted to share this one. I wore this to my little sisters fashion show (see post HERE). The F21 dress has been in my closet for a bit so I am VERY happy I finally got around to styling and wearing it. I don't know why it's been sitting there, as nice as its been outside...I absolutely love it and the fit is perfect. And it has pockets ;-)

When I was putting the outfit together in my mind, I felt that it was a bit all over the place. However, when I looked in the mirror it worked for me. I wanted to be comfortable so I opted for my Toms and matched it with my favorite Love, Cortnie clutch. My mom said it was too many patterns, and my sister and fiance' said it worked. LOL; I love having my family's input. In the end, I guess lil sis and my babe won ;-)

Enjoy & have a wonderful evening! Be blessed...XO!

~Nic

PS Don't forget to click HERE to see info on an amazing event coming up here in MD this weekend!

Dress: F21 Plus

Shoes: Toms (also seen, HERE)

Blazer: Nordstrom

Clutch: Love, Cortnie (purchase, HERE)

Flowers & Sandals

I hope you all have a GREAT weekend!! I am headed to Atlanta for the day on Sunday with my mom and little sister. My lil sis has an appearance to do and we are tagging along. I wish I was going to be there for a longer period of time but, I will be back in the ATL very soon. Tomorrow, I am taking my lil sis to her American Girl Fashion Show dress rehearsal and in between waiting for her, I plan to do lunch with my fiance' and visit my Grandma in Baltimore. So as you can see, my weekend is jam packed! LOL. Its funny because a friend of mine asked if I minded doing all of this for my sister. To be honest, I do not. I would rather be there and be involved than someone else. My parents have trusted me to take her career to the next level and I plan to do just that. I am blessed enough to work for and with my family, and have time to do my own thing(s) on the side. It balances out and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Now onto the outfit...while it wasn't as warm as I thought it was going to be, I still decided to wear my fav pair of sandals today! I LOVE leopard so when I saw these sandals at South Moon Under last summer (also seen, HERE), I had to have them :-) My blouse/cover up is thrifted from Village Thirft Store in Laurel (MD) and the jeans are thrifted as well. I believe they are from the Goodwill.

Enjoy the pics and pray for safe travels for me! Take care and speak with you all soon!! Giveaway details for my 1 year anniversary coming soon....XO :-)

~Nic

Nails: Sally Hansen Stick On's

Watch: Charming Charlie

Bracelet: Gifted

Bangles: Random

Cuff: Bakers

Blouse/Cover Up: Thrifted

Jeans: Goodwill

Sandals: South Moon Under

*worn running errands & working from home*

Hand-me-Downs & Repairs

So let me just say that I am TERRIBLE at picking up clothes from the cleaners. However, I put these jeans in the cleaners a few days ago and picked them up on time. Why? Well, these jeans are my favorite jeans and they were torn during my trip back in November. I was still able to wear them, but eventually the rip got bigger and bigger. Usually I give up on jeans after awhile but these being my favorite, I had to have them patched up. So i am very happy to have worn them today for the first time n a while :-)

The top was my Mommy's. Sometimes she does a closet clean and puts a pile of things on the bed. I get to go thru it before she gives them away and when I saw this top, I had to grab it. I knew I didn't have enough up to to fill it up, lol, but I knew I would be able to rock it. So, there there you have it. My outfit today was a mixture of hand-me-downs and repairs ;-)

Be blessed!

~Nic

Top: Mommy's, lol...

Jeans/Jeggings: Hydraulic (Macy's)

Sandals: N.Y.L.A (Macy's)

Watched: Gifted

Earrings: Macy's

Bracelet: Forgot, lol...

Romper Weather

So needless to say, today was a HOT one. I figured what better outfit than a cute romper??? And to top it off, the romper has pockets. I am a sucker for pockets on dresses, skirts...anything!

As you can tell form my posts, I am a very simple girl and I rarely show skin. But when the weather permits, skin does show. In a tasteful way of course ;-) In keeping with my simplicity, I just paired the outfit with a cardigan and jewelry, all from previous posts. As well as my "Jesus Sandals" as my bf calls them, LOL

Enjoy the pics and the lovely weather. I am so thankful it didn't rain by the way ;-) Talk to ya soon!

~Nic

Romper: Target

Cardigan: Nordstrom

Sandals: Bakers

Necklace: Thrifted