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bridal shower outfit

September 20, 2012 by Nicole 10 Comments

A couple weekends ago I went to a bridal shower for my friend on the Vineyard. It’s crazy how through high school and college you’re pretty much on the same page as all your friends, then after graduation, everyone’s life paths seem to go in wildly different directions. Marriage? WHAT IS THAT.

This amazing Tumblr pretty much describes it: MyFriendsAreMarried.tumblr.com

Don’t take this as me being bitter—I’m not in the least. Weddings are AWESOME and I will take full advantage of being the drunk, fun, single friend at every one of my cousins’ and friends’ weddings. And while sitting in a big circle of women and ooo-ing and ahh-ing over…a salad bowl…is laughable, bridal showers are fun, too. And you bet your ass I’m going to burst open with joy at every damn salad bowl, decorative lamp and bath towel I unwrap at my (far off) shower.

For this bridal shower, I wore this fun cut-out dress from LIT Boutique. LIT is my go-to in Boston when I need a cocktail dress at an affordable price. Even better than the price tag is the skirt’s spinability (that’s now a word).

{dress: Double Zero via LIT Boutique}
{necklace: Free People}
{sandals: Steve Madden}

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mixing prints: stripes & tribal

September 14, 2012 by Nicole 2 Comments

I would say my attempts at mixing prints and patterns have a solid .005% success rate. Usually, I take one look in the mirror and think “Ok, Helena Bonham Carter, go change your clothes now.”

But I’m digging this combo. I think the nude stripes of the blouse are simple enough to not overwhelm the busy blue and black tribal-print skirt. It’s fun and a little out there, but still looks put-together.

On a side note, is it just me or does it look like my hair got an ombre dye job in some of these pictures? Apparently the beach + laziness = trendy hair. How wonderfully convenient.

What are your thoughts? Do the prints work together or is Tim Burton missing his leading lady?

{blouse: Ellison}
{skirt: Urban Outfitters}
{booties: Jessica Simpson}
{necklace: H&M}
{bracelets: Gap & Tiffany & Co.}

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FNO Boston

September 11, 2012 by Nicole 10 Comments

Last Thursday was Fashion’s Night Out, and in keeping with New York’s Fashion Week, Boston had its own rendition of the event on Newbury Street. Lured by promises of free food and champagne at my favorite stores, I headed down, only to find that I was too late. No food. No booze. No good.

The night wasn’t a loss though, as the people watching was at its all-time best. Some fabulously dressed girls and guys came out for FNO Boston, and I found myself staring and composing mental shopping lists in my head the whole time. But, lest we forget that Boston is not Manhattan (which is why I love it so dearly), I also spotted the all-too-common girl wearing baggy sweat pants and a tank top with her bra straps showing. Even during Fashion Week, Boston is Boston.

I couldn’t wait to break out these Sam Edelman striped heels (scored on HauteLook for a fraction of the price—woop woop!) and FNO Boston was the perfect occasion. Sure, after realizing the food and drinks were gone, I spent the night doing Saki bombs at a sushi restaurant then headed to a dive bar in Southie, but those are minor details. If anyone asks, I had the full-on FNO experience.

I’ll end this post by saying yes, I know, it’s been way too long since I’ve posted a workout. Fear not, my lovely readers, I’ve got one coming your way tomorrow!

{dress: Urban Outfitters}
{jacket: Express}
{shoes: Sam Edelman via HauteLook}
{bag: JPK Paris via ebay}
{bracelet: Alex and Ani}

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beetlejuice, beetlejuice…

July 23, 2012 by Nicole 2 Comments

Black and white striped shirt with green shorts…I unintentionally dressed up like Beetlejuice for today’s outfit.

I wore this out to dinner on the Waterfront (although maybe I should have worn it to a haunted house?) and already sense an outfit repeat coming on in the near future. The shorts look insanely short in a couple of the pictures, but I swear they are in fact public-appropriate.

I’m keeping this post very light on the text because it’s Monday and my brain hurts. The end.

{blouse: Urban Outfitters}
{shorts: Double Zero}
{necklace: H&M}
{shoes: Aldo}

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mint & lace

July 13, 2012 by Nicole 16 Comments

I channeled my inner Barney for this outfit. The dinosaur, not the high-end department store. Mint is huge this season and these purple pumps are also huge…6” to be exact. It seemed like a perfect match.

I absolutely adore the city of Boston, but my one complaint is that not enough people wear heels. (I say “people” and not “girls” because if the Real Housewives of Atlanta taught me anything it’s that a man can WORK IT in a pair of stilettos). I don’t like the fact that I’m totally out of place most nights when I put on 5-6 inchers. Does it completely stop me? No. But it’s definitely the reason these bright, fun pumps don’t get worn more often.