Fall Favorites:

Fall Wardrobe 2012 by nsaich featuring leopard print handbags

      As summer comes to a close, I have begun collecting my fall wardrobe. I use the word "collect" rather than "purchase" because I have been scouring flea markets, vintage fairs, and my local Salvation Army and Good Will locations for the perfect additions to my cool weather wardrobe. Yes, I am still buying new things for Fall... but I am doing my very best to purchase carefully curated items at a very low price points second hand (I can't wait to show you some of my budget friendly fall finds tomorrow!). However, there are still some gaps in my closet and there are a few things I really need. Like water resistant boots for galavanting around a muddy campus this semester or a pair of sturdy ballet flats (my previous pair have gone past the point of needing a simple resole). And if money weren't an option at all, the above photo accurately demonstrates what would be on my most wanted list for Fall. Warm fabrics like soft cashmere and buttery leather top the list as well as versatile prints like leopard and stripes, what are some of your Fall Favorites?

Yours,

Nico

Polka dots for happy hour:

      On Tuesday I found myself walking down the train tracks to happy hour at El Palomar's taco bar in downtown Santa Cruz. Happy hour includes the most delicious two dollar tacos and $4.50 margaritas on the rocks all starting at 5pm! Our plan was to get slightly shwasted but the margs ended up being slightly sub par that day (typically d'lish though!). The weather was still as sweaty and hot as ever so I thought this transparent polka dot shirt would be a clear winner for the occasion. Also I'm taking a fashion tip from my high school friend and blogger buddy Rheannia, view her favorite fall trends here.

                        Hat: American Apparel

                        Top: H&M

                        Belt: American Apparel

                        Flared jeans: Alloy

                        Bag: vintage Coach

                        Shoes: Dolce Vita

                        Bracalets: Givenchy, Tiffany's, 

                        Coach, and the evil eye 

                        bracelet was gifted to me

                        Watch: Michael Kors

                        Cheetah Necklace: vintage find

                        Silver ring: Tiffany's

                        Lipstick: YSL

Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples

Yours,

Nico

PS: All photos were shot by my dear friend Sean, he is quite the character, should I do a style feature on him next?! (He always has the best shades!)

 

A touch of paisley:

      I wore this outfit to the opening of Missoni for Target (yeah, I get dressed up for Target designer launches, crazy? perhaps). As my readers know, I've been looking forward to this launch since this post. I managed to swoop up a scarf and a skirt but the entire collection basically sold out within minutes of store opening! Anyway, back to the point of this post, my outfit:

Hat: Tarnish

Necklace: MyNameNecklace.com

Dress: vintage find

Bracelets from left to right: Lucky Brand (similar here), Tiffany's, and vintage Givenchy

Shoes: Isabel Toledo for Payless

(Previously featured in this post)

I really liked the cut out on the sleeves on this dress,  makes for an interesting silhouette don't you think?

Yours,

Nico

Crown Jewels

My grandmother (more fondly known as "Gram"), is not only one of the most kind people I know, but she also happens to possess the BEST taste in all things jewelry! Every time I visit she shows me just a bit more of her extensive collection of necklaces, rings, and bracelets. She is the inspiration of this post as I have photographed some of my favorite pieces of jewelry to share with you:

Bedazzled tiger cocktail ring:

Vintage Givenchy bracelet gifted 

to me by my close friend Robyn:

Faux turquoise earrings from F21:

Vintage necklace purchased at the 

Santa Cruz Antique Fair for $2 :

Pendant necklace purchased from BCBG:

My favorite piece in my collection:

Gram herself had this ring made for me upon my graduation. Stunning Jade, Luminous pearls, and 

sparkling peridot set in gold: 

I never leave the house without accessories... 

I think I can thank Gram for that mentality. 

Yours,

Nico

More things that help me enjoy life!

Hot summer nights call for super cool sushi:

Love my best friend even as a zombie!

Scrumptious Earl Grey cupcakes with blackberry frosting.... d'lish!

Funky manicure perfect for a game of Smoke & Fire:

Color coding my closet is not only appealing but 

inspires me to wear less black and white!

     It's the little things that make the day easy and care free!

Yours,
Nico