Facebook Friday: Denim & Lace

Well hello there!!! It's GREAT to be back!!! I've missed you all and I pray all has been well with you. As most of you know, I was in FL last week for my sisters national pageant. I am happy to say that she won her title and the trip was nothing short of AMAZING! I met a lot of great people, lil sis had a ball, and so did the fam. I will do an in depth post a bit later but that's a brief overview ;-)

I decided to take another week off from blogging, just to regroup in hopes to come back strong and better than ever! Sometimes is good to step away from things...it gives your mind a break and allows you to catch up on other things.

Now let's get to today's Facebook Friday! These two outfits remind me of what I wore while in FL. I was determined to be super comfy during the day because I knew I'd be running around. The first is such a classic summery look---denim, colorful bottoms and minimal jewelry. I added the oxfords and bulky watch in my recreation to give it a masculine look, yet included simple gold studs and a nude/pink lip to give it that feminine touch. The second look is another simple look to achieve. Skinny jeans are a MUST HAVE (for all seasons), and when paring it with a lace top it adds a romantic look. The animal print flats are fun, and the crochet bag screams SUMMER!

As usual, I love them both but my fave is Rachel Roy. I'm really into colorful denim/pants this season and denim is always a plus. Which is YOUR favorite???

Nude & Yellow by nicjames featuring a satchel bag

Summery Lace by nicjames featuring ballerina shoes

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

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