Facebook Friday: Colorful and Summery

Welcome to Friday my friends! All I have to say about this week is, "WHEW!". Without out getting into the details, this week was rather emotional and crazy. But I can honestly say that I feel 100% better and I am ready to start my weekend! As crazy as the week was, it ended on a great note; I won 2 tickets to the Curves Rock Weekend Runway Fashion Show this Saturday, thanks to Curvy CEO. I can't wait to go and see all the lovely models, bloggers, and other participants. HUGE thanks to Kim...see ya tomorrow ;-)

Onto my FBF post---today I took Eva Longoria and Jessica Alba's looks and re-created them into looks I would wear. I really like the color green and when I saw Eva's look I knew I could make it "my own". However, my fave look is Jessica's. While her look is very clean and more dressy than my creation, I love the simplicity of her look. When I recreated it, I thought of doing a maxi because I always go to a maxi dress when the weather is warm. My fave color is orange so I added some bold accessories and gave two shoe options, both I would wear.

So, what's your favorite look??? Which look can you see yourself re-creating to fit your taste??? Enjoy them both, and have a great day. Be blessed...

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Green & Nude by nicjames featuring platform shoes

Pink & Orange...and White by nicjames featuring essie nail polish

The Finale

What's goin' on everyone? I hope you're staying cool because here in MD, it's blazing!! But I can't complain---Friday is almost here and we get a 4 day weekend. Can't beat that!

I am continuing with my "Same Dress" series and sad to say, today is the last post :-( I really enjoyed this series. As previously mentioned, I had so much fun changing little things here and there to make the outfit look different. I must do this more often. It's actually made me look at other items in my closet and figure out ways to style them. You never know what you have in your closet/drawers until you look ;-)

I hope you all have enjoyed the blue and green dress looks (see here and here for the previous green looks). Thanks for your comments and suggestions and etc...you all are so supportive! Have a great day and be sure to check back tomorrow for Facebook Friday!!

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Dress: Marshalls

Blazer: Thrifted

Shoes: Aldo

Necklace: Thrifted

Watch: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

Which Green Dress look is your fave???

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Readers Choice & The Green Dress

So, I'm done with my edition of "The Same Blue Dress". I've really enjoyed styling it in several different ways. Thanks to Lexy (Beauty Fash) for the inspiration! Below are pics of how I wore/styled the dress, each time. Now that I'm all done, what's YOUR favorite look??? If I had to decide, I would go with the denim shirt look. I was so comfortable that day. Plus, I wore my Dad's shirt and I LOVE wearing menswear from time to time---their blazers and shirts have a great structure. 

Moving on, I'd like to introduce you to my next dress series, "The Same Green Dress". Are you ready??? Scroll down to see how I styled my green dress, Day 1!!! You will see similar items form last week, but that's the whole point. LOL! I often remix items and I think its the smartest thing to do if you want to not only challenge your self, but also save time in the a.m. when getting dressed. These past couple days, I have saved A LOT of  time in the morning getting ready, thanks to this mini series/challenge. I wish I could do this everyday! 

Thanks in advance for the kind comments and encouraging words, and a HUGE XXOOO to my new followers. See that I have new blog buddies to talk to always puts a smile on my face ;-) I hope you all enjoy the pics...be blessed!!

PS I am subitting my green dress looks to The Pleated Poppy's,  What I Wore Wednesday and A Little Bit of Lacquer, Work it Wednesday! 

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Which look from last week was YOUR favorite????

*my 1st time ever wearing the blue dress was in the winter (see post HERE)*

Moving onto the Green Dress, Day I....

Dress: Marshalls

Denim Shirt: My Dad's

Shoes: Aldo

Watch: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

Necklace: (still can't remember, LOL...)

*worn to work & to run errands*

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

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

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1. Sleepy Fiance' ;-)

2. Southern Breakfast (Paschals, ATL)

3. Lil Sis & my Little Princess

4. Starbucks Shooters

The Blue Dress Twin!!

Remember my cobalt blue dress from the other day (see HERE)? Well, meet her twin!!! When I went to Marshalls that day, I saw both and I had to get them. My mother has always told me that if I see something in my size that fits nice, get it in every color! LOL...I used to think that was the corniest thing but now that I am older and I pay for my own shopping expenses, I understand her philosophy. I like both colors because they are bright, and unlike something I would normally wear. The green and blue colors give me something to play with;  I can have fun with accessories and my shoes. So I think when purchasing these dresses, I did a job well done! AND, I can make them Spring/Summer dresses too. I can't wait to throw on some sandals and shades with each one....siiigghhh. Where are you warm weather??? ;-)

My favorite of the two would have to be.....the green. I just like how the color pops. I do LOVE the blue as well, but something about this green does it for me. Which dress is your fav? The blue (seen HERE) or the green? I'd like to know what you think :-) Thanks for your input and as always, thanks for your support and comments!

~Nic

Dress: Marshalls

Blazer: 24/7

Shoes: Toms (Nordstrom)

Tights: Target (Spanxx)

Necklace: Nordstrom (Borrowed)

Watch: Charming Charlies

Bangles & Black Bracelet: Borrowed from Mom

Chunky Silver Bracelet: Bakers

Ring: Bakers