Skirt Set:

Elena Flats by Kate Spade

Sunglasses- Betsey Johnson (I've had these sunnies for 5 years and they just passed away, R.I.P!), Top- Gap, Belt- Urban Outfitters, Dress (worn as skirt)- Target, Bag- Kate Spade, Shoes- Kate Spade

      For the third installment of one-dress-three-ways (check out styling options 1 & 2) I layered a scoop neck t shirt over my sundress for a lady like spring look! The full dress actually has a vivid tribal/ikat print towards the top but throwing a t shirt over everything virtually hides the print and transforms my dress into a floral mini skirt! The belt was added to cinch in this otherwise loose fitting top to really stream line the whole outfit. 

      It was really fun for me to put together three different outfits using the same dress in each! Don't you think this concept would be perfect for travel? Accessories also help make each outfit appear unique! 

Yours,
Nico




PS: All photos taken by Shahin of The Jukebox Gallery

Blue Lagoon

All photos by Shahin of The Jukebox Gallery

Necklace- Vintage, Watch- Michael Kors

Hat- Target, Sunnies- Michael Kors, Dress (worn as top)-
Target, Skirt- American Apparel, Shoes- Escada 

      Wore this dress as a top today for an all blue look with just a little pop of coral (Lipstick- Mac Impassioned). I spent this particular day eating dinner at Lillian's Italian Restaurant which has to be (hands down!) my favorite place in Santa Cruz! They open at 5pm Monday thru Saturday and be sure to get there early to snag a table before the small/intimate location fills up!

Yours,

Nico


PS: If you missed out on yesterday's post I mentioned that I am reworking the dress I am wearing into three very different outfits. Check back tomorrow for the final installment!

Neighborhood Flower Child:

Leopard Pumps by Max Studio

Vintage Gucci Bag. 

Hat- Gap, Sunnies- Michael Kors, Red Vest- Trina Turk, Dress- Target,
Bracelet- Vintage Givenchy, Watch- Michael Kors 

      I wore this light and airy sun dress out for a walk in my neighborhood the other day. I purchased it last season at Target for just $24 dollars and the garment has proven to be worth a whole lot more. Today is the first installment of what I would like to call "one-dress-three-ways." If you have been following my blog for awhile you know that I love to remix items from my wardrobe (examples 1 & 2) and it is my firm belief that you don't need lots of things but rather, all the right things. Whenever I'm even considering purchasing a new garment I always ask myself "How many items in my closet will this go with?" If a new garment will match with at least 3 other things I already, I am more willing to buy. Over the next few days I will be demonstrating how I put this shopping theory into effect! I think most of us girls own a sundress and I think that each of these three different styling ideas can be executed with wardrobe basics you probably have in your closet already! See you back here tomorrow with the second installment!


Yours,
Nico


PS: All photos shot by Shahin of The JukeboxGallery, his latest post is centered around local Santa Cruz bands!

Chicks dipped in chocolate.

      Yes, you heard correctly people....chicks dipped in chocolate! Dark chocolate to be exact (leftover from the apricot recipe I posted last week). And the chicks are of the sugar coated marshmallow variety! (Was your mind in the gutter AGAIN?!) 

       I actually got the idea for these sinful treats while browsing thru my favorite local candy shop, Marini's. I could have purchased these chocolate drenched peeps but opted to make them at home instead. This allowed me to customize what kind of chocolate to use and cost me a lot less cash because a dozen peeps were only $1.50. I went with a rich dark chocolate for this batch but next time I'd like to try white chocolate instead! If you find the urge to make these at home, here's how:

Magic Ingredients:

- 10 marshmallow peeps

- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Getting started:

-In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Heat the chocolate for 25 seconds, stir, and repeat until all chips are melted. 

Yours,

Nico

FOR A RAINY DAY:

SATIN&SALT by nsaich featuring crochet tights

      Contrary to the fact that it is officially spring, Santa Cruz has been gifting me with heavy rains. With dark clouds and fog looming I thought I would create an outfit on Polyvore inspired by the Morton Salt girl, who is always dressed appropriately (and fashionably!) despite dismal and dreary weather. I know her usual slogan is "When it rains, it pours," but knowing that I am a glass half full kind of girl I thought "When it rains... there is a rainbow afterwards." would be more fitting. 

Yours,

Nico