Girl Scout or Flight Attendant?

The first thing my mom said to me when I walked down in this outfit was, "Are you trying to be a girl scout?" which my sister responded with, "No she looks like a flight attendant."  I definitely did not think of either when I looked in the mirror, so what do you guys think? Girl scout or flight attendant?

The bandana is a super easy and affordable way to update a basic look.  I am sure everyone has one lying around, so now you can just simply take it out of the drawer, dust it off, and use it to add a pop of interest to your outfit.  Another way I would wear the bandana in the future is to wrap it around the handles of a bag or tying it around the side of a cross-body bag.  

Top: Somewhere in Italy

Shorts: Hollister

Shoes: Topshop

Bag: Zara

xx

End of Summer

 September has officially started which means school is just around the corner.  It is really starting to hit me how close my senior year is getting, and how busy this year is going to be.  Even though this fall is going to be hectic, I am still excited to see what this year has to offer! A new year means a chance to do something great, and a new year to reach your goals.  Yes, I know it is a bit cliche but it's true! This year is my last year in high school, and then I move onto the next chapter: college. 

With each passing day slowly getting darker, it makes me reminisce about the amazing summer I have had.  And even though I am excited for the new year, I do not want summer to end! Yes I want to pull on the sweaters and break out the boots, but I will miss the fun that my friends, family, and I had in the sun.

So here's the last hurray to summer and looking to the new school year! 

xx

Bali Bali Bali

Finally WiFi that works! Although the hotel had WiFi it kept kicking me out of it (you can tell I was not very happy about that).  And it took me a couple of days to sort out everything and settle back into normal life (which is not as fun may I add), so I now present to you a blog post about my trip.

My trip to Bali was one word: amazing.  The resort we stayed in was also amazing! I could not have thought of a better place to stay than the St. Regis Bali Resort.  The breakfast buffet was huge, the people were so nice, and the villas were a dream.  This was the view I woke up to everyday.

The weather at Bali was quite comfortable as well.  It was hot but not humid and sticky.  It allowed you to wear pretty much whatever you wanted.  I chose to go with a very "Bali" maxi-skirt and just a black crop top.  It was a easy outfit that did not restrict my movement at all.  Also this maxi-skirt made a great cover-up from walking from the beach back to our room. 

In Bali we spent most of the time in the water.  But we also went to see some famous temples like the Uluwatu temple.  The landscape that the temples were placed are gorgeous.  If you ever find yourself in Bali I would highly recommend going to see some of them.  

Stay tuned for next weeks article! It will be another one from Bali!

Denim on Denim

Happy Easter everyone! I am trying out a new formatting on the blog, by posting one picture then writing, let me know how you guys like it! Recently I have been LOVING this pair of jeans.  They are so comfortable, and easy to style.  I have been reaching for them everyday that I have been running late... which pretty much means everyday :P 

I found this new gorgeous spot for pictures while driving near my house!  I was taken by surprise because it is so close to my house, yet I had never seen it! My sister and I took the quick trip down to this no-longer in service railroad to take these pictures.  Yeah I know what you guys are thinking and it is very senior picturey, but I couldn't resist! I love how the light hits and just how whimsical it looks. 

The denim on denim look- also often called the Canadian Tuxedo- is one of my favorite looks because it looks so effortlessly fashionable.  All you need is a pair of jeans and either a denim shirt or denim jacket.  Some people are totally against the denim on denim look but I personally love it! Ever since breaking this fashion rule has been "okay" I have started to  experiment more with the different types of denim and which washes look the best together.  I have found that one of the easiest ways to wear denim on denim, without looking like the infamous photo of denim gone wrong on Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake (here is the picture if you haven't seen it), is to mix up the washes of the denim.  For example, you could do a dark-think black- wash jeans and pair it with a light denim jacket, or denim shirt on top.  Also you could vary the weight and feel of the different denim pieces.  For example you could pair a distressed pair of jeans with a thicker, more structured denim top.

{Top: Abercrombie, Jeans: Hollister, Bag: Steve Madden, Sunglasses: Nordstrom BP}

Thanks for reading!

xx

Welcome 2015

And here's one expressing how shocked I am 2014 is almost over:

Happy New Years Eve everybody!! 2015 is literally a few hours away, so I thought I would do the last blog post of 2014! This year, my friends and I are going to ring in the new year with dinner and some Snowflake Lane sighting. For those of you who have never been to Seattle, Snowflake Lane is a huge holiday tradition, where people gather to watch fake snow fall from the sky, live toy solider drummers, and snow princesses along the streets.  

For this evenings activities, I have chosen a simple, minimalist dress and a black leather tuxedo coat on top. I paired that with some gold metallic shoes and a sparkly headband, because who doesn't wear sparkles to a New Years party?! Hope everyone has a fun and safe night!

Thanks for reading!

Xx

Nicole

Socks and Skirts

{Sweater: Macy's, Skirt: Nordstrom Rack, Jacket: Macy's, Boots: Sam Edelman, Socks: Old Navy}

School and swim have been very hectic lately, but I am happy to say I will be blogging more frequently now that I have worked out a schedule! :)  Also, I will be announcing some huge news about this blog in a couple weeks so stay tuned!

It is safe to say that I am a skirts and dresses kind of gal.  Unfortunately, here in Seattle, it is quite chilly because we have some powerful winds.  The most common way of 'winterizing' skirts and dresses is by throwing on some tights or leggings... anyone bored of doing that? I most definitely am! So another cute way to wear your skirts and dresses without baring your whole leg is to put on some knee or thigh high socks.  It keeps most of your leg covered, and looks tres chic.  I wore the socks with my ankle boots because I wanted to show how wearing tall socks does not mean you have to wear tall boots with them.  In fact, you could wear flats if you really wanted to (click here for a visual). 

Thanks for reading!

Xx

*Visual inspiration picture taken from Pinterest

Fall Sickness

{Top: American Eagle, Skirt: F21, Shoes: Nordstrom, Bag: Mom's Closet, Scarf: Nordstrom BP}

Happy Sunday afternoon ladies! For all the Washingtonians out there reading this, who else is missing their scarves and boots?! I am!! Lately in Seattle the weather has still been warm and nice out, resembling Spring like weather. 

This outfit is my way of breaking out my sweater, scarf, and boots without overheating under the sun. Baring some legs help to keep cool, as does the wide knitted sweater.  I love how this look has a fall vibe to it with the color palette, but still works in the barely cold days.  

This outfit is also very easy to recreate for those of you who love it as much as I do! 

What do you think? Comment down below your thoughts!

Nope.

                         

{Top: F21, Shorts: American Eagle, Shoes: Nordstrom Rack}

Looking through endless Pinterest boards of street style and reading street style blogs everyday can really influence how you dress.  Take it from me.  Aside from just being trendy, street style is about being a little unexpected, showing a little personality, and looking a whole lot cool.  You know what I mean, the girls and guys who walk down the streets looking like they own them... and they definitely could with that outfit! 

Well whatever or whoever inspires you, make sure you love the way you look! 

xoxo

Trending for Fall: Turtlenecks

{All images from Google Images}

Turtlenecks. What more is there to say? I mean they are cozy, warm, and chunky enough to hide the extra pounds from the buttery fall foods. As someone who always wraps on a scarf to brave the cold,

the turtleneck trend is definitely on point for me. But besides the obvious practical reasons, the turtleneck is a must have this fall for its versatility. You can pair it with a skirt, pants, jeans, even layer a dress on top. I for one love the turtleneck. What do you think? Do you love it or leave it?

Photos from top to bottom: Tommy Hilfiger, Helmut Lang, Karen Walker, Rebecca Taylor

Love the turtleneck trend? Check out the options divided by price down below!

Amazon- $24.99, Aritzia- $165, Acne- $300, La Garconne- $450, Brunello Cucinelli- $2,685

xoxo