Sparkle & Shine:

     I took these photos a few weeks ago with my friend Igor. He asked me to wear red lips and to bring lots of dresses to the studio. I have to say, as someone who doesn't get gussied up that often that I was pretty thrilled to play dress up. 

      I also have to admit that this was the first occasion that I have had to wear this gold sequined mini dress. I purchased it right when sparkly new year's eve dresses were being deeply discounted at Macy's. Sometimes to find the better deal, you have to shop in the off season. I know I will get a lot of wear out of this glitzy number this holiday season to festive parties! 

(Dress- International Concepts)

Sparkle & Shine by nsaich featuring nylon stockings

     I especially hope to wear this dressy number to ring in the new year! On Polyvore I created a collage of what I would pair it with, sturdy boots, a masculine blazer, and red lips would be the perfect combination for me! How would you style a gilded dress?

Yours,

Nico

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

Blood Orange:

      Today I took a field trip to Watsonville in order to enjoy (in my opinion) the best tortas in the area at Santa Rosa Meat Market. My sandwiches (I got two!) were delicious and the blood orange soda that went with my meal happened to match the atmosphere perfectly for these photos as well.

(I picked up the moonstone cocktail ring & large turquoise ring at my local
 mineral and rock store, Gem Show. This store offers great pieces of raw
minerals as well as fantastic and unusual jewelry. The staff is always very
friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have on gemstones!)

Sunglasses: Oliver People's

(via- EBay)

Top: Gap

Denim: Gap

Moonstone Ring: Gem Show

Large Turquoise Ring: Gem Show

Small Turquoise Ring & Bracelets: Santa Cruz Pawn

Bag: Coach

Heels: Escada

(via- Yoox)

     The weather is beginning to cool down a little bit and while I love wearing this turtleneck with capris for now, I'm sure I'll be wearing this basic with flared denim and faux fur vests this Fall. What are some of your favorite Autumn basics?

Yours,
Nico

Indian Summer Style:

(The Remix Sweater)

      Santa Cruz has been at an all time HOT the past few days and I have been soaking up the sun. As much as I love the fall season, I am sad to see Summer wave good bye. The indian summer we have been experiencing has been giving me a few more days of warm weather indulgences like grilling in my back yard as well as beautiful beach excursions. But I think the best part about the extended sunny season is that I get to sport my favorite Summer items one last time, here are several of my favorite sunny style posts:

(Over The Bridge)

(Ombre Neon)

(DVFing)

(The Floral Leopard)

(Summer Suit)

(Green Grass & Blue Skies)

(In A Tree I-N-G!)

 Are you ready for Fall or are you already missing Summer?!

Yours,
Nico

Don't forget your Ray Ban sunglasses:

         In the 90s I used to love the Ray Ban sunglasses commercial featuring vampires. As a kid, Ray Bans seemed like the pinnacle of cool especially if they could even prevent a vampire from the stellar rays of the sun! I wish I would have paid closer attention to the last line of the commercial when the lead vampire says "I guess he forgot his Ray Ban sunglasses," because I forgot mine while running errands. Although I am sad that I lost them, at least I have this photo to remember them, shot by my friend Igor. 

Do you have a favorite pair of sunglasses and how do you avoid misplacing them?!

Yours,

Nico