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!

Manicure Madness!!

     Do you ever paint your nails perfectly and then while you are waiting for them to dry you suddenly HAVE to blow your nose (like you may actually burst into flames if you do not blow your nose)! And all of a sudden there are tissue bits and dust in your once flawless manicure? Well, sometimes I manage to avoid this senario and managed to score some snap shots of my favorite summer manicures:

Black and white floral print Sally Hansen Nail Strips:

(wore these for the 4th of July!)

Chine Glaze Turned Up Turquoise, but I think it looks like 

teenage mutant ninja turtle green: (this brand sells polish 

at a great value of $4.99 a bottle! Plus lots of color options!)

OPI's Elephantastic Pink, ultra feminine:

(their web page is so simple to navigate!)

A sunny yellow I had done at a salon.... 

instantly repainted when I got home:

(but check out that amazing ring!)

"Dating A Royal" by OPI is a perfect shade of brilliant navy 

blue. Great for transitioning between summer and fall:

OPI makes my favorite base coat and top coat, 

I will also wear OPI's "Yoga-Ta Get This Blue" and 

NYC's "Sidewalkers" thru the up coming fall season: 

(listed in order from left to right)

I believe having your nails painted really completes your look. I take manicure inspiration from the ever classy  Jane Russel and Marilyn Monroe who always had their nails perfectly painted to match their lipstick in the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." 

image via guardian.co

Have you been struck with manicure madness at all? 

I caught it for sure!

Yours,

Nico