Facebook Friday: Blogger Edition

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!! Boy am I glad to see the weekend finally come; I feel like this week was just dragging by. Not that I am going to be able to rest much this weekend but, LOL, I'm still happy to see Friday :-)

This edition of Facebook Friday features a look I wore and posted on Facebook/Instagram a few days ago. I simply love the simplicity of the look. The turquoise thrifted pants have become a staple item for my Summer wardrobe. I added a tan, over-sized top and wore gold accessories. The look is very fresh and summery and wearing these pieces together is SUPER comfy---the material of the pants and top are so soft. I recreated the look using a turquoise skirt and tan top. This look gives the same simple and fresh feel as my outfit does. After recreating my look, I'm on a hunt for a turquoise skirt!! Know where I can find one?? ;-)

My last look is from Eboni, over at The Fashionista Next Door. When I saw this look I instantly LOVED it! I really like how she added the pops of red to her look as well. And her dress is a perfect fit--not to mention I love the print :-) I used 2 dresses to looks on Polyvore to recreate her look. One with a dress, and the other with a skirt and top. I am more partial to the dress, but I am loving the top I used for the other look. The doff-the- shoulder top with the bow is too cute!

Which is YOUR favorite look???? Enjoy the pics and thanks, as always, for your support :-) Don't forget to follow me via-Facebook and Twitter!

PS I am also using my look to link to Work it Wednesday over at A Little Bit of Lacquer. You should link your looks too! ;-)

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Turquoise & Tan by nicjames featuring 14k hoop earrings

Eboni Inspired by nicjames featuring jersey knit dresses

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*

Blue Dress, Part III

Hey there!! I hope your weekend was LOVELY!! I still can't believe how fast the weekend has gone by...where does the time go???

The following are a few snaps of one of my weekend looks. In keeping with the "Same Dress" theme from my previous post (HERE), I paired the dress with my Dad's denim shirt, bold jewelry and my fave summer sandals from Target. This outfit is so simple and comfy and has become a weekend staple look for me. Its perfect for a cool summer day, dontcha think??

Enjoy and talk to ya soon! My weekend recap post will be up next :-) Also, be sure to check HERE tomorrow for my latest thrift find from the weekend!

Dress: Marshalls

Denim Shirt: My Dad's

Necklace: Purchased this years ago...can't remember ;-)

Sandals: Target

Watch: Thrifted (2nd Avenue)

FBF: Polka Dots & Leopard

Soooooo, guess what? Today is FRIDAY!!!! I am so ready to start the weekend. I have a few things planned. I'm most looking forward to chilling out and maybe doing some thrifting while in Delaware. The fiance' and I are headed to his hometown to attend a baby shower. I asked if we could stop by a few thrift stores and he agreed. So, hopefully, we will have time to do so.  

As you know, today on the blog its Facebook Friday! I picked two fun looks to recreate; one with polka dots, the other with leopard and color. Of course, I threw my own spin on both looks---wouldn't be me if I didn't ;-) I'm really feeling both trends this season and I'm currently on the hunt for the perfect polka dot dress, and some leopard pants (suggestions welcome)! Are you into these trends for Spring/Summer 2012? Which look(s) can you see yourself wearing? 

Enjoy the pics and have a blessed day!

Polka Dots by nicjames featuring j brand jeans

Color & Leopard by nicjames featuring a pink silk blouse

The (forgotten) Printed Love

Hey there!! I actually forgot to post this look a while ago. But I figured, better late that never ;-) This outfit has to be one of my FAVES! How many times have I said that on my blog???? LOL I just love this dress to pieces. So much so that I have 2 more different patterns! I've already shared with you that when I see something I like, I get them in every color/print. This dress is no different ;-) It's super comfy and can be worn so many ways. Here, I decided to wear it with my Aldo sandals, which were a gift from my friend Kamille. She gave me a giftcard last year for my birthday and I bought these shoes and another pair. I actually did a post on them...see it HERE! 

When I wore this, the weather in was in the low to mid 70 degree range so it was a perfect look. Have you ever forgotten to post an outfit? LOL...take care and enjoy the pics! And don't forget FBF (Facebook Friday) tomorrow!! Be blessed!

~Nic

*worn out with my babe*

Dress: NY&Co.

Shoes: Aldo (also seen HERE)

Jacket: Calvin Klein 

Clutch: Bakers 

Bracelet: Bakers

Shoes: Aldo (also seen, HERE)

Facebook Friday: Gabby Yellow & the Weekender

Here's to another FBF (Facebook Friday)! This week, I fell in love with my Friday look of the day (seen HERE), Gabrielle Union. She is a pro when it comes to simple and sexy looks. I saw her in this yellow, flowy dress and knew I had to recreate something similar. Good 'ol Polyvore allowed me to play around with color so I added some turquoise accents; LOVE it!! I found a yellow dress while thrifting a while ago and this has give me some great ideas ;-) 

I also created a weekend look as well. I am going to a (Wizards) basketball game this weekend with my babe and thought it'd be fun to create a casual, weekend look. While I don't have the red jeans (yet), I do have some leopard print sandals, a denim shirt and some sneakers. Maybe I will try and style my look as I did here. 

Enjoy the looks, and don't forget to check out my daily 'looks of the day' HERE. If you have a look you'd like to see me recreate myself or via Polyvore as inspiration, let me know! XXOO & be blessed!

~Nic

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*

Fall & Fatigue...

I cannot believe how gorgeous it was today. The weather was nice and cool, and the perfect day for me to wear something I have been wanting to wear for a while now. My grandfathers Army Fatigue jacket. I know this look is a recent trend, but I have had and worn this jacket for years now. I love it, not only because it's a cool trend, but because it means so much to me. My grandfather and I were extremely close and although he is not here anymore physically, wearing his fatigues makes me feel closer to him.

I paired it with my favorite jeans (at the moment), a black cami, and my South Moon Under sandals. I want to wear these sandals as much as I can because the weather is definitely changing. Come to think of it, I'm the type who wears sandals all year, LOL.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the look and take care.

~Nic

Cami: Target

Jeans: Lane Bryant

Sandals: South Moon Under

Purse: Bakers

Jewelery/Accessories: Bakers (few seasons ago) & Charming Charlie

Belt: Borrowed

 My Fafa (grandfather); the inspiration behind this outfit

The Past Few Weeks...In Pictures

Happy Friday friends! I hope you all have had a successful week. If you are on the East Coast, I pray that you all stay safe tomorrow throughout the weekend, due to the predicted hurricane.

Lately, I have been super busy and a little all over the place. Trying to find my balance and a routine through all the madness. However, I have purchased some pretty great pieces and had a chance to travel and spend some time with family. So, this post is just a glimpse of my world lately, through pictures. The places are me just hanging out, my little sisters pageant, a few pics from our trip to ATL and purchase I made at Target.

With that said, be safe, be blessed and talk to you all soon!

~Nic

 

White & Denim

Hey friends!

Here is yet another short and simple post. I have been really busy these past few days with getting ready for vacations, helping my mother prepare my little sister for her upcoming pageant, and making some personal plans. So with all that going on, I haven't posted in a few days. But here I am, back with an outfit that I hope you all like. It was a very simple and easy outfit so enjoy and I will talk to you all soon! Be blessed!

~Nic

P.S. My giveaway is coming up this Wednesday so check back :-)

Jeans: Lane Bryant

Top: Forever 21+

Sandals: South Moon Under

Necklace: JcPenny ($2.00)

Purse: Purchased in Spain

Denim, Part II

Hey everybody! Was yesterday's weather not amazing?! It was the perfect temperature for me; not too hot, not too cold.

So, my outfit choice ended up being denim on denim. I have worn this trend before (seen here) and I absolutely love it! The sandals, accessories and purse were a perfect touch for this casual outfit.

Have a great Friday everyone & be blessed!

~Nic

Jeans: Lane Bryant

Shirt: Target (Merona)

Sandals: Bakers ('09)

Purse: Gifted

Ring & Earrings: Gifted & Thrifted