November Wedding:

Untitled #83 by nsaich featuring coach handbags

      Next month I am attending a Fall wedding and I couldn't be more thrilled for my two close friends Bianca and Johnathan! When I met Bianca for the first time she instantly asked me if she could show me a photograph of her wedding dress, when I asked if she was engaged she said no, but that one day she would be! Now that a few years have gone by since that initial ice breaking conversation, I have become good friends with Johnathan (Bianca's fiance') as well developing an even closer friendship with Bianca in the process. Currently we are busy creating centerpieces and displays for her special day (think deep navy, gold, and petal pink, plus a unique theme!). Their wedding also happens to fall on my birthday, which means I have two reasons to get all  dressed up that day! 
      I picked up this Kirna Zabete for Target (featured above) dress the last time I was out and about and I just know it will be perfect for a Fall wedding. I plan on wearing the dress with this coach bag that was featured in Tuesday's post. What do you guys think? I've still got plenty of time to put things together so I'd love your stylish advice! 

Yours,
Nico

Summer Accessories:

Accessories by nsaich featuring indian earrings

Alexis Bittar jewelry / Kelly Wearstler cuff bangle / Tory Burch leather bangle / Michael Kors stainless steel jewelry, $310 / Cocktail ring / Dannijo collar necklace / House of Harlow 1960 antique ring, $71 / Alexis Bittar indian earrings / Kate Spade necklace / Stud earrings / Maison Martin Margiela brass jewelry, $155 / 14k jewelry / Dannijo bohemian earrings, $190


     In a hypothetical reality where I would never have to look at a price tag ever again, I think I would seriously purchase everything in the photo above. But if I had to choose just one favorite, then the Dannijo collar necklace would be coming home with me. Which piece catches your eye?


Yours,
Nico

Rain Or Shine !

Rain Or Shine ! by nsaich featuring a navy umbrella

      


      Rain boots have been high on my "Nico's Most Wanted" list lately, any one of these pairs would do! And don't forget the umbrella to match.


Yours,
Nico

What She Really Wants....

What She Really Wants.... by nsaich featuring flower hair accessories

      
      Each year the anticipation for Valentine's Day to arrive increases for me. Doesn't matter if I have a significant other that year or not, I just love the day of love! Plus it's a really good excuse for me to bake up some sweet treats, like my (naughty) sugar cookies from earlier this week. And while I may never receive anything of the material things featured on the above collage, I know that my Valentine's Day this year will be filled with lots of love and laughter. Do you anticipate or dread this holiday each year?


Yours,
Nico

The Eve Before Christmas:

xmas eve by nsaich featuring a v neck dress

     What I wish I was wearing to Holiday dinner tonight. Bright primaries mixed with bold accessories remind me of the glimmering lights strung on a Christmas tree. 


Yours,
Nico

Nico's Most Wanted List:

Nico's Most Wanted List: Holiday Edition by nsaich featuring stiletto heels


      With the gift giving season upon us, it's not only got me to thinking about what I plan on buying for others but also what I would love to find under my own Christmas tree. I mean, in a dream world it could happen right? As you can see this season I am most inspired by sultry shades of red, mustard yellows, and metallic beetle greens with shots of jet black thrown in. The piece de resistance you ask? Those well cut Kate Spade pointed pumps of course!




Yours,
Nico


PS: I swear size Large in sweaters, size small in tanks, and my shoe size is 9 : )

Handbag Haven:

      My blogger friend Paris and I like to do something called "pretend shopping." Meaning we scour all our favorite web sites essentially "window shopping" from the comfort of our own homes and at the end of the venture we swap our favorite online finds. Anyway, while "pretend shopping" for vintage handbags on ebay.com I decided to check out my own personal handbag collection and I realized I really don't need anything new! Sometimes instead of looking at all the things you don't own, its better to "shop within your closet." Rediscover items you forgot about or sell the items you no longer use at a consignment store! 

These are the hidden gems found in 

my stash of purses that I have been 

collecting over the last several years:

Handbags clockwise from top middle:

1: Lavender snakeskin embossed Michael Kors drawstring bag

2: Grey leather bag with gunmetal hardware by 

Betsey Johnson

3: Chocolate brown leather vintage Gucci bag

4: Marc Jacobs studded "Large Single" bag 

(featured here)

5: White patent leather Kate Spade clutch (seen here)

6: Vintage BCBG Maz Azria gold clutch

7: Red vintage coach bag (last worn here)

8: Brown leather coach clutch

9: Hayden-Harnett for Target tan and gold 

shoulder bag (see what I carry in this bag here)

10: Random grey faux fur studded clutch scored 

at a vintage shop

11: Large black leather Chloe bag 

Yours,

Nico

PS, don't forget to store your purses in their dust bags to reduce damage!

Feeling the blues:

       Ok so I'm not feeling the sad kind of blues but I am feeling this blazer in an electric blue shade. I wore this outfit this past Saturday to see Hall & Oates preform at the Saratoga Mountain Winery:

Blazer: Forever 21

Black Cami: Gap

Jeans: Alloy (available in petite and tall inseams!)

Shoes: Banana Republic (Old style, similar here)

Handbag: Kate Spade (on sale!)

Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples (similar style here)

Ring: Marc Jacobs "Lola" perfume ring

Lipstick: Impassioned by Mac

Watch: Michael Kors (similar here)

Earrings: Aldo (old style)

(image c/o this myspace user)

The concert venue was spectacular! Gorgeous mountain views, picturesque grape vines, and a killing sound system. I plan on seeing a few more concerts at this venue before the end of 2011!

Yours,

Nico

All dressed up and I need somewhere to go:

      I wouldn't say that I hate getting all dressed up, I've just come to realize that I enjoy getting dressed up for every day life rather than for a night out on the town. Recently, I have been frequenting the night life with people who like to get all gussied up and I realized that my "going out" attire needed a massive make over (Jeans and a low cut tank top is just not cutting it anymore!). I needed an outfit to wear out that was comfortable enough to dance in, sexy, but still pulled together. Here is what I came up with:

Blazer- GAP (purchased 3+ years ago)

Handbag- Kate Spade 

Seamless cami- GAP (similar one here)

Sequin shorts- Express

Snake bangle- BCBG

Watch- Michael Kors (similar here)

Nail Polish- OPI

Earrings- F21

Shoes- Kate Spade (thrifted)

      I thought this would be a great outfit to wear out for drinks and dancing! The sequin shorts are so very rock star but the conservative blazer immediately keeps these shorts from looking too over the top. The shoes were also a great pick for this ensemble, they were purchased at crossroads for twenty five dollars and perfectly worn in. I added shoe clips to this pair for a sudden make over and instant glamour! Also there are Dr. Scholl's foot pads in there....AMAZING for dancing the night away. Finally, I'd finish this look with a red mani-pedi and a bright red pout!

     Now I just need some weekend plans, girls night anyone?

Yours,

Nico

PS: Stay tuned, lets see if I can style these gold shorts for a day time look, Im always up for a challenge!