Mini Spree At Nike

Hi all! I wanted to share my recent mini shopping spree at Nike, that happened over the Memorial Day Weekend. If you guys don't follow me on Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram (Which you can do by clicking the green icons on the upper right-hand side) you probably don't know that I am really into sports, and staying active. So a little shopping spree at Nike, isn't unusual for me! Personally, I love to buy activewear that is bright, bold, and colorful. I hope you guys enjoyed your three day weekend! 

Thanks for reading!

xoxo 

Nicole

Shop Till You DOT

{Top: Old Navy, Jeans: American Eagle, Belt: Marshalls, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Bag: Gifted}

The 3-day weekend is finally here!! I took my own advice and did some shopping therapy to get me through the rest of the chaotic school year! When I went shopping with my mom today, I found some great deals (which  I mentioned here) that really cut my expenses down. I recommend you take advantage of the sales now, so you do not have to spend as much compared to after the sales.

Besides that, I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend!

Thanks for reading!

-Nicole

Floral For Days

{Top: Nordstrom, Skirt: American Eagle, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Necklace: A gift}

How is everyone doing? I know I am doing fantastic! We finally got some Summer weather here in Washington, and I started to take out all my summer clothes. Plus it is time for the Starbucks Half Priced Frappuccino again, so I definitely know its time for Summer! A little side note: I base my seasons on the drinks in Starbucks ;)

As for the outfit, I wanted something easy and simple, but still cute. I decided to go with a bold bright floral skirt.  To keep the outfit clean and crisp I went with a plain white shirt on top, and topped it all off with a pocket watch inspired necklace.  Did I mention that I adore the criss-cross straps on my shoes?! 

P.S. The bulge on the top of the skirt is from the bunching of my tucked in shirts that I forgot to smooth out! Sorry!

-Nicole

Summer Dresses Under $50

{From left to right: Lulus, Forever 21, Nordstrom, PacSun, PacSun}

Summer is just around the corner, and I for one just cannot wait! Since Summer is almost here, I have chosen my top 10 Spring dresses that I fell in love with. Not only that, but all the dresses are under $50! Now you can shop till you drop, without hurting your little wallet (too much)!  I think that my favorite of this bunch would have to be the top left dress from Lulu's. Which dress is your favorite?   

  

{From left to right: Lulus, Forever 21, Modcloth, Asos, Nordstrom}

-Nicole

Weekend Inspiration: Carrie Diaries

{Images from Google Images}

Happy Sunday everyone! Recently I have been obsessed with The Carrie Diaries. It is a tv show about Carrie's life before "Sex and the City".  I love all the outfits she wears! My favorite outfit so far is the picture above.  She pairs a green dress with a maroon pair of tights.  Then to top it off with a vintage touch, she pins on a beautiful brooch.  I love how the green and the maroon look great, but is a combo I never would've considered until now! Well now I have to go hunt down a vintage brooch of my own! 

-Nicole

Balance is Key

{Top: Hollister, Skirt: Thrifted, Jacket: Nordstrom Rack, Oxfords: Nordstrom Rack}

Hi everyone! The first picture is a touch dark because when I took it the clouds were still hovering in the sky, so sorry about that! Today I had a mini-presentation at school, and decided I would dress up a little. I picked a tailored white button down top, and decided to try a little print, so I threw on the tribal pattern inspired skirt. Since, I don't have to the presentation every class period, I kept it casual with some oxfords and a light jean jacket. Have a great weekend! 

P.S. I styled the same oxfords in a different way in one of my previous blog posts if you want to check that out: 

http://lacedupsunnies.blogspot.com/2013/03/early-bird.html

-Nicole

Fashion Flashback: Overalls

{From left to right: Phillip Lim, Ralph Lauren, Phillip Lim}

Do you remember wearing overalls every day? I sure do! I called it the "Overall Age." Luckily, I enjoyed wearing them, and I still do. Good news for those who, like me, like overalls; they are back! For those of you who don't like overalls, I am sorry but they are here to stay. I am totally in love with the ones seen on Phillip Lim, and Ralph Lauren runways, but I unfortunately do not have the money for that (yet!). Even though I really am digging the overall comeback, I really love the look of the short overalls! Here are some of my picks for short and long overalls:

{From left to right: Free People, Free People, American Rag}

Adventure for Cupcakes

{Sweater: American Eagle, Jeans: Hollister, Bag: Nordstrom, Shoes: DSW, Scarf: Macy's, Hair Band: L. Erickson, Nail Polish: Essie- Avenue Maintain}

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! My weekend included a delicious Neapolitan Trophy Cupcake!

Since, it is still a bit chilly here in Washington I decided to wear a pair of lovely sandals but I had to layer a scarf over my loosely knit sweater to keep me warm.  My favorite part of outfit is, believe it or not, my nail polish color! I just can't get enough of the perfect shade of blue of the Essie polish.  

Statement Sunnies

{Starting from the top right: Nordstrom, Urban OG, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21}

One of my favorite Summer/Spring staples are sunglasses! I always buy a new pair every summer, and I have started quite the collection now. I mean whats not to like, they keep your eyes protected and keep you looking effortlessly chic. On the 2013 Spring/Summer runways, the sunglasses were bold, bright, and unique. Statement sunglasses are all the rage. If you want to be bold pick one in a cool shape, and bright color! If you aren't quite ready for that, there are still tons to choose from such as, a bright color but in a classic shape, or a cool shape in a classic black.  There are so many options, I might end up with way to many sunglasses this year! 

Thanks for reading,

Nicole

                                                  

Seeing Green

This year's color of the year: Emerald Green! No wonder we've been seeing green everywhere. Its green in spring, summer, and fall.  For spring/summer the greens are brighter, such as the top right picture.  In the fall the shade becomes a darker green, such as the bottom right picture. No matter what shade, its for sure that green is the color to wear!

Thanks for reading,

Nicole

April Showers

Top: A boutique, Parka: Zara, Jeggings: Holister, Shoes: Nordstrom, Necklace: A present

Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of new posts, I have been bombarded with homework and presentations this week. Finally I am free, and on Spring break now! Of course on my first official day on Spring break, Washington decides to reel in the rain. On a side note, parakas are great for a rainy days, when it isn't chilly enough to wear the winter coats.

P.S. I will try to be consistent and post every two days!

Thanks for reading,
Nicole          

Crushing on Floral

(Images from my Pinterest)

One of my favorite Spring trends of 2013 is floral.  Translating trends you see on the runways to everyday wear can be a little tricky.  That's why I have picked out my top three ways to wear floral!  I love the first top, and how she kept it simple and looking neat with white bottoms.  The second picture has some very bold pants, which she topped off with another of my favorite trends of Spring 2013: Peplum.  As for the third picture, floral dresses have Spring written all over it. 

Thanks for reading,

Nicole