Weekend Snapshots

I hope you all had a joyous Easter/Passover/Weekend. Mine was well spent with family and GOOD food ;-) I hope you enjoy my weekend pics (and some from later in the week) and don't forget to follow me on Facebook & Instagram for updates as well. 

There are lots of great things happening lately for me and my family and I am so grateful for it all! As things begin to develop, I do plan to share. Until then, take care and talk to ya soon!! XO...

~Nic

*Last Week....(NY & DC)*

1. NY Sites

2. Me on Broadway to see, Sister Act 

(sorry for the repeat pic, LOL)

3. Lil Sis in her astronaut outfit after the 

Air & Space Museum (DC)

4. Lunch at McDonald's in DC

5. Me & my girls in NY ;-)

*My Fave Weekend Pins*

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*Weekend Photos*

also seen on Instagram (msnicjames)& Facebook

Shirt: Thrifted (also seen HERE)

Sandals: Bakers

Purse: Matt & Nat

*Ma James (Grandmother) & Lil Sis on Sunday*

Life isn't a Sprint...

Good morning and thank goodness its almost the weekend! I hope you all are having a productive and blessed week so far. As previously mentioned, mine has been quite busy but great nonetheless. 

I've had a lot on my mind lately  and found myself extremely emotional and overwhelmed last night. You ever feel that sometimes everything just builds up, and you just want to burst? Well, I sure did...burst into tears. It's strange because I am a very happy person and I am extremely blessed. However, life sometimes has a way of knocking the winds out of you. At times like that, you just need to let it out (cry, scream, whatever), regroup, and pray. Life isn't a sprint...I keep reminding myself that. It's a marathon and it matters not how quick you get to your destination. It's the path in which you take to get there. I am so blessed to have the support system that I do. We all need reassurance at times...

I didn't meant to make this a long drawn out post but, I did feel the need to share that with you all. I like to be honest and open with you all. It's venting for me and who knows; maybe my story can help someone. You never know. I hope you all enjoy the rest of your day, and enjoy the outfit pics. Be blessed, stay strong, and don't forget to smile ;-)

~Nic

Top: Thrifted ($2.50)

Jeans: Lane Bryant

Clutch: Thrifted

Sandals: Bakers

*worn to run errands and to lunch*

Latley, Part II....& Today

Hope all is well with all of my followers :-)

Before I tell you a little about what I am going to post, I want to thank Corie for helping me spruce up my blog! Her blog, "It's My Tatse", is definitely a great read so when you have some time, check it out and follow her :-)

Now onto some of Nic's Picks ;-) Last week, my 9-year-old sister wore the cutest Baby Phat one piece outfit. I had to take a picture of it because deep down, I wish that there was one in my size, lol. I also had some time to thrift at my local Goodwill store. I wasn't planning on going, but I figured I would stop in and see what was new. I purchased a gold necklace (which I can/will use as a bracelet), a VERY cute animal print skirt, a blouse, a pair of wedges and the Cheetah Girls CD for my sister. All that cost me $15.95. Needless to say, I left a happy camper.



I also purchased a pair of flats (which I live in) from a shoe store in Towson, MD called, Deichmann. They are the cutest and most comfortable! I also wanted to try a new nail color and saw a few lovely bloggers trying the nail polish, Essie. I chose 2 colors to try; Sand Tropez (1st) and Ballet Slipper (2nd). LOVE THEM!



Lastly, today's outfit is what I like to call a "Remix Outfit". I wore this romper a while back when the hot weather first started (see photo here). Today, I added a different cardigan (thanks to Mommy) and difference accessories. Hope you like!

 Cardigan: Bobeau

Thanks again for all the support & comments. Be blessed!

~Nic

This & That

So I am home early, out of the hotness this afternoon and I have a lot of random ideas. First, with my outfit today. I literally threw it on because I overslept. It doesn't photograph as well as I would like but, oh well! It was comfy and for the little time I was out, it served its purpose.

Also, a few posts back I showed you all the items I ordered from Asos. Well, unfortunately when I returned the items they no longer had my size. So, I am back to the drawing board. But I did find some jeans in my trunk, yes my trunk, that I forgot to send to the cleaners to be hemmed. So hopefully that will help my jean collection a bit. In the meantime, I've been eyeing a few things on the Asos website and I am determined to order them by next week. With Father's Day and my little sisters bday coming up, I have to budget so by next week, I will be able to treat myself to a few things.

Enjoy the pics and items and stay cool!

~Nic

 (dancing, yet again...)

Top: NY & Company

Capri's: Ellen Tracy

Sandals: Bakers

Sunglasses: Forever 21

Nic's ASOS Wishlist

Click here to see the Floral Cardigan

Click here to see the Animal Print Flats 

Click here to see these cute Floral Kitten Heels

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

A Few of My Favorite Things

Hey everyone!!

As some of you know who follow me on Twitter, I was in a car accident last week and I have not really been in the mood to dress my best. However, I am doing better and I with the help of physical therapy and some meds, lol, I will be back to posting in no time. Thankfully, the accident wasn't as bad as it could have been.

In the meantime, I wanted to share a few of my favorite things that I have pulled out for the season. I am a HUGE lover of flats and accessories, and especially sandals when the weather is warm. So, I hope you enjoy and have a great Tuesday.
~Nic

Wristlette: Kathy Van Zeeland

Jewelry: Bakers

Purse: Aita Collection

(Purchased in the Barcelona Airport)

Sandals: Bakers

Shoes: Fifi & Elvis (Marshalls)

Purse: Nine West

 

Life is "Golden" Part II

Life like its "Golden " by nicjames featuring champagne jewelry

Springtime Blues

So, I haven't been posting many of my own fashions this week because the semester is ending soon and I've been super busy with this group project. Also, I had oral surgery this morning so I was not feeling all that great as far as fashion is concerned :-/ This is why I decided to name this post, Springtime Blues. I am definitely blue right about now with a numb lip and swollen jaw, lol.

Anyway, I'll be back to posting my original looks this weekend. I have a few events to go to so my inspiration will be back :-)

~Nic

P.S. I see the post tag says "leather skirt". Um, lol, I love leather but I definitely would look for a cottown or linen material for the tie-dye outfit. Just f.y.i. ;-)

Springtime Blues by nicjames featuring a leather skirt