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

Facebook Friday: Olivia Wilde & Curves

It's finally here...FRIDAY!!! Boy has it been a long, crazy, off and all of the place kind of week. However, I am happy and blessed to have seen it through. I haven't shared all of my happenings here on the blog lately, but I do however update my Twitter and Facebook accounts regularly so if you'd like to know what I'm up when I'm not blogging, feel free to follow me there.

I will share one thing though---this week, my mother sister and I had a 6am call time for a movie, coming out in 2013. My sister, who is a budding actress ;-) had her first on set experience and of course, my mom and I joined her. And who was on the set??? None other than Oliva Wilde and Sam Rockwell! It's funny because I thought I'd be more starstruck, but I was actually really cool. Okay, when I first realized it was them, I did get a bit taken aback but after being on the set all day (11 hours) with them, the fanatical side of me calmed down, LOL. The other actors, extras, directors and producers were EXTREMELY nice and helpful. Not only did the crew provide (hot) breakfast and lunch, but they also had a lavish spread of GOOD snacks!! I'm talking veggie straws, donuts, chips, pretzels, Twizzlers, cracker packs, water, tea, candy...ENDLESS! I can honestly see how "stars" struggle to stay fit while filming. The food choices are just insane, lol! And I did see Miss Wilde sneak back a few times to the snack table herself---but hey, we're all human right?? ;-)

Anyway, I thought it was only right to recreate one of Olivia's looks for FBF today. This is my second look I've seen with her wearing a relaxed maxi look and I am loving it (see another maxi look, HERE). I added my own little twists, of course, and I am actually hoping to literally recreate my look once I look through my closet. I think I have a few of the pieces...we shall see. 


The last look is A Girl with Curves, Tanesha. I featured her HERE before as well. As a curvy blogger, I love the way she dresses her body and I admire the way she wears the latest trends. Her looks are always very practical and well put together---truly inspiring! I hope you enjoy my recreation of her look! 


Enjoy the pics and feel free to let me know which look is you fave. Have a great (4 day) weekend :-)

Olivia Wilde Inspired by nicjames featuring chain jewelry

Simple Nude by nicjames featuring monogrammed tote bags

Fancy Pants

Happy GOOD FRIDAY to you all! Today is such a beautiful day and I hope you all have sometime to enjoy it. My post today features a pair of my favorite pants. These thrifted, hot pink pants are so comfortable! The first time I wore them was (HERE). It's funny because when I purchased them, it took me forever to style them but now that its Springtime, I've got so many outfits planned around them. On this particular day, I started out wearing them with sandals and another Love, Cortnie clutch (see HERE) but when I went out later that evening, I threw my heels on with them to give it a more chic and "grown up" look, LOL. This is such a light and flowy outfit and I absolutely love it. I was also excited to wear my one of a kind cuff bracelet. It was my mothers and she decided to give it to me after I kept asking to borrow it ;-) Although it look heavy, its really light and goes with just about anything. However, when I wear it I like to keep the rest of my accessories simple so the stone in the middle stands out. 

Enjoy the pics and enjoy the day. Be blessed!

~Nic

Pants: Thrifted

Top: Macy's

Shoes: Lord & Taylor (Ellen Tracy)

Clutch: Love, Cortnie

Bracelet: Gifted 

Windy Mess & Something Different

Hey followers! Let me just say that today was SOOO windy. I was trying to take pics outside and the wind was literally making me angry. LOL. You ever try to get that "wind in you hair" pic? Well, I tried and failed! There went my idea for a bunch of outdoor photos. I did manage to get one good one, but finished the rest inside.

Although I have posted this outfit on my page before, (outfit seen HERE) I wanted to do something different and try out my new heels. I usually grab flats because they're without a doubt more comfy to me than heels. But, I wanted to jazz it up a bit so, heels it was. I really love these new shoes. They're VERY comfy and just adorable for this season. I also carried another Love, Cortnie original. I just LOVE the pattern of this clutch.

Enjoy the pics and have a great holiday weekend! Save some turkey for me ;-)

~Nic

Sweater: Micheal Kors

Leggings: Target

Shoes: DSW (Kelly & Kate, $11.97)

Wrap: NY & Co.

Clutch: Love, Cortnie

Watch: Charming Charlie

Easy Like Sunday Mornin'

My weekend was nice and relaxing. I did a little shopping at Marshall's on Saturday morning and found a few things ;-) Later in the afternoon, I spent time with my lovely ladies at RA Sushi in downtown Baltimore. My dear friend is moving to Atlanta this weekend and we wanted to all get together before she left. Below is a picture of us the first night we all got together. Thanks to our friend Lauren, we met, formed an unbreakable bond, and have been sistas ever since!

Sunday was the most relaxing day I've had in a long time. I spent the early part in church, then the rest of the day/evening was spent with my honey doing not much of anything, lol. We took a drive to Montgomery Mall (in MD) and just walked around "window shopping". I did buy a D.I.Y. book for my little sister. We then had a bite to eat, drove around the neighborhood looking at homes, then spent the evening watching movies. I couldn't have asked for a better day/weekend.

~Nic

Michelle (moving to ATL), Me, Lauren & Nikki, the mommy-to-be :-)

Espadrilles: Marshall's (N.Y.T.)

Straw Bag: Marshall's (Cappelli)

Shirt: Marshall's (Cable & Gauge)

Jeans: Merona (Target)

Shoes: Spring (former Aldo's "sister" brand)

Accessories: Gifted & Thrifted

Bag: Borrowed from Mommy

Black & Tan...Upgraded!

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS is yet another style inspiration. Ever since, Girlfriends, I have admired her chic, effortless, classic style. When I saw her wearing my colors (black & tan), I decided to make a set that was black and tan, just upgraded ;-) Hope you like!

~Nic

Tan & Black...Upgraded by nicjames featuring gladiator wedge sandals