Let Me Catch My Breath

Well let me just say that I have had a very busy, eventful and exhausting weekend. As tired as I am, I can't believe that I am able to type this post...LOL! I am actually typing and watching the Miss USA Pageant with my mother and little sister. After this, I am going to pass out in my bed and sleep the night away...

But before I drift off in to Lala Land, I want to share with you a few snaps from the weekend. The first is a pic of some vintage jewelry from my late grandmother. My grandmother, Ma James as my sister and I called her, passed away this week. The last time I saw her was Mother's Day. I actually posted a pic of her wearing a pretty thrifted hat (see post, HERE). I can honestly say she lived a FULL life and was the most energetic and positive 86 year-old I've known. I will miss her dearly, but the jewelry that she left behind, I will cherish forever....

Of course my lil sis was busy doing things this weekend ;-) I too her took her to an acting/audition workshop on Friday afternoon, then my fiance came along with my Saturday to take her. Today was her dance recital (B.Funk Dance Studio) and of course, she did an amazing job. She danced in jazz, lyrical and tap and the outfits were SO cute! The other dancers/dance troupes (ages ranged from 3-18) were phenomenal and the music they danced to was on point!  

Below is a pic of what I wore to the dance recital, and a few other pics from the weekend.Enjoy and I hope you all have a productive and blessed Monday.....TTYS!!!

Pants: Faith 21 (Thrifted)

Tank: Taget

Blazer: 24/7 (Nordstrom)

Shoes: Off Broadway Shoes

Purse: Gifted

The Blue Dress, Part II

Hey everybody---how are you?? I hope all is well on your end! For the next few posts, I am going to try something a little different. I've worn this blue dress before (see HERE) and I've recently discovered new ways of styling it. If you remember, I also have this dress in green (see HERE). So for the next few posts, you will see these two dresses styled in a few different ways! I remember when blogger Lexy did something like this a while back and I thought it was genius (see her blog, HERE)!

On this day, I wore my blue dress with an open button up, printed shirt. I've actually worn this shirt on the blog before as well (see HERE). I thought the open shirt would be a cute way to spice up my dress. I usually throw on my black blazer but I wanted to do more. Once I put on my accessories and shoes, it clicked for me! It added just enough sass ;-)

Enjoy the next few posts and let me know what you think of the different looks. Be blessed!

PS My apologies for the spot on a few pics---the sun was blazin' and my camera lens was sweating, LOL!

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Dress: Marshalls

Shirt: Marshalls

Shoes: Fergie (Marshalls)

Neckalce: Purchased in NY 

Purse: Bakers

Turquoise & Black

Short and sweet post today! I hope all of you had a great day and HAPPY MAY 1st ;-) Can you believe its May already??? Jeeze....Anyway, here in MD, the weather was a bit warm so instead of a sundress, I wore my cropped Salvation Army pants (also seen, HERE). I am in love with these pants. They are so soft and they move right along with my body; they're the best! My accessories are really what (I think) made my outfit. All of which are thrifted or from Ebay. Enjoy the pics and ttys!!! 

PS I'm submitting this look to, Work it Wednesday. See other looks and even enter your own, HERE!

Necklace: Ebay 

Express Flats: Ebay

Watch & Braclet: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

Purse: Gifted

*always laughing at something my babe is saying*

Pants: Salvation Army

Shirt: Old Navy

Blazer: I.N.C.

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*

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Shirt: Thrifted (also seen HERE)

Sandals: Bakers

Purse: Matt & Nat

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

Simple Weekend & A Tribute

Happy Monday!! How was your weekend? Mine was quite relaxing. I didn't do too much but I did get to go to a new thrift store in Bladensburg, MD. My babe wanted to go because he's been looking for the "right" black shoes so of course I tagged along ;-) I found some awesome items, and was under my budget; So proud of myself! He found some good items too, but he's so picky so he ended up just getting like 2 items. I also went to Target with him and my lil sis on Sunday, after I did my hair. I needed to get a few items to help me re-organize my closet(s) and bathroom. As usual, I purchased more than I thought. But, I (honestly) did need it all. My lil sis also practiced for her upcoming pageant by showing off her runway walk, and practicing her talent/introduction. I am just SO proud of that little lady ;-) She also got contacts this weekend and LOVES them. If only she can get them in her eyes in under 25 mins, LOL!

I also watched the Grammy's last night and I thought LL Cool J did a great job! See my top outfits of the night HERE. Enjoy the pics and more details and pics of more specific items I purchased. I am a little behind in showing some things so I am going to get on that! Thinking of starting a Youtube channel JUST for showing my thrifted goodies. What do you think? That means I wouldn't show them here. Let me know :-) Also, today is the LAST DAY to enter my GIVEAWAY! It's a great one so click HERE to enter!

Lastly, I wanted to post my favorite Whitney Houston songs. I am still in shock over her passing, and I pray for her soul. As well as her family; especially her daughter. Loosing anyone close to you is hard, but I can only imagine the loss of a parent. Whitney was a legend, point blank and was in my opinion the best voice in music. Its so sad to loose her, but even worse is the way we lost her. May her soul rest...

~Nic

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Weekend Thrifting Part II

Happy Monday to you all!!

I got off early today and I am so ready to get comfy and relax. Before my relaxation begins, here is the rest of my thrifting "haul". Let me just say I am in LOVE with my white blazer and my cosmetic bag (it was just 90 cents)!!! I also purchased a rain coat that does not photograph well but, I did snap pic of the fabric/design ;-)

Enjoy and again, feel free to tell me my how you think I should style these piece. Be blessed!

~Nic

{my apologies for that spot, due to my camera..ugh!}

{blurry pic...thanks babe, lol...}

{he calls it my cosby sweater, LOL}

{this is the pattern of my rain coat}

Weekend Thrifting Part I

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!! I know I did, lol. I posted on Twitter that I found a new thrift store in my area (Columbia, MD) called, 2nd Avenue Value Store. I went in there and I was SO impressed. It was beyond organized, the smell was not overwhelming like most thrift stores (lol), and the prices were great!! I went there Friday to just see what it was about and ended up buying a few things. The pics below are from Friday (Part I).

So today (those pics coming in Part II), I took the fiance' and he (and I) went crazy! Sunday's and Monday's are 50% days so can you say, WINNING!!?? Anyway, he loved it, just as I did. We both did some damage but ended up spending about $60 each on 3 bags full of items (each). I knew going in what I needed and I stuck to my "needs". I even purchased a wish list item that I have been dreaming about seemingly FOREVER!--a white tuxedo like blazer :-)

Hope you all enjoy these pics and feel free to comment and let me know how you would rock certain pieces. I love hearing your feedback. Be blessed!

~Nic

{accessories always make me happy}

 

{2 over sized sweaters that area both AMAZING quality}