NYC Blog Meetup!

Hello there! So, my lack of posts this weekend (sorry about that!) is totally blamed on how much fun I had out on Saturday at an NYC blog meetup/brunch! On Saturday, I met up with Kallie from Happy Honey and Lark and Emily from Ruby Slipper Journeys! We met up at Alice's Tea Cup Chapter Two, but, since it was WAY crowded we decided to head right around the corner to a place appropriately named Eat Here Now. I had SUCH a great time getting to know these wonderful girls! It was wonderful being able to talk about blogs and photos and everything else with them that most non-blog people don't understand or care about. Afterwards, we walked over to Central Park and had a little photo session! It seriously was so much fun doing random poses and, of course, jumping shots and just being silly. I am now totally thinking of investing in a DSLR though! Since Kallie and Emily had such awesome camera, I tucked mine away for the photoshoot. And holy moly, I didn't realize a camera could take such wonderful pictures! Do I sound like a nerd? No regrets. Anyway, I absolutely loved meeting these girls and hope to see them again soon!

Blouse, Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Cardigan: Zara
Skirt: Forever 21
Tights: Hue
Belt: Goodwill

(All photos from Kallie and Emily)








Until Tomorrow,
Nicole

But Most of All, We Love Each Other

Hello there! So I just wanted to pop by here and do a quick post before the weekend. Since I didn't do all that much today except bake (delicious cinnamon rolls!), read (Othello!), and clean out my bunny's cage (smelly?) I didn't get too dolled up. These photos are from a few weeks ago. I'm not sure why I didn't post them. Probably because my feet are out of the frame in every picture and because the outfit was super simple. Back when I was cleaning out my tons of tee shirt drawers, I found this old Madeline tee shirt and immediately knew I had to wear it. Madeline was my FAVORITE show when I was a youngin'. I watched all the time, had a Madeline lunch box, and even dressed up as her one Halloween! What was your favorite childhood show?

Top: Delia's probably
Skirt: H&M
Shoes: Some shoe store in California
Hat: Modcloth




Have a lovely weekend!
Nicole

Dressing For The Season

Hello there! So, I decided: I am definitely over winter. I think part of the reason I'm having trouble putting outfits together these days is because I want to wear spring clothes, but it's just a bit too cold for them! This outfit is kind of a seasonal compromise of sorts, I suppose. Since I couldn't wear full on spring attire, I decided I should at least wear colors that make me feel like it's warm outside. Then, another problem arose though: tights! I in no way wanted to wear tights with this outfit, but there were two issues with that: my legs are seriously hair city (tmi? I have no regrets) and this outfit just didn't need them! It was so springy that I almost tricked myself that it was warm out. Luckily I found these super thin, pastel tights that matched my top, and ultimately surrendered to the weather. It was nice, though, to at least look like spring despite the disagreeable temperatures.

I also just wanted to mention a few things! I got a few new followers the other day, so hello to you, and thanks for jumping aboard my bloggy train! (And hello to everyone else as well, of course!) Also, I added a few new items to my blog shop today, so go and check that out if you like. I made a little button for it right on the side of the page for you to access as well :)

Top: Delia's
Skirt/Dress: Pacsun/BB Dakota
Tights: Urban Outfitters
Belt: H&M
Shoes: Ruche








Until Tomorrow,
Nicole

Where'd You Get Those Blue Blue Jeans?

Hello there! Well, yesterday was my first day of classes after Spring Break, and I actually may be happy to be back. As nerdilicious as that sounds, it's kind of nice to have a routine, see my friends, and be learning (trying to, anyway) again. Since I was in no way used to getting up at 7 AM, I groggily opted for something comfy and not too fussy this morning. I am most comfortable in tights, but the idea of putting together an outfit through a haze of oatmeal and sleepiness just didn't sound appealing. So, I went for my jeans and tried to look at least kind of put together. When I got home, I decided I really wanted to take a jog around the neighborhood, so I went out with my mom and jogged for about 25 minutes. I have to say, it was really great! My mom and I have been on our weight loss journey together from the beginning, so it's nice to have a support system so close by.


By the way, I appologize on behalf of my hair. The wind was causing my hair to "act a fool" in these photos. I just love how, in the movies, when the wind blows a girl's hair back it's all dramatic and pretty, but in real life it's just a big mess of my hair looking like I gelled it to stay horizontal. Oh well! Oh, and just a note about this post's title that I feel like sharing: When I was driving home, this song by The Who came on and one line was, "Where'd you get those blue blue jeans?" and I was all, "I'm WEARING BLUE JEANS. What a great POST TITLE!" Yes, I think in all caps when excited over The Who songs.

Top: H&M
Jeans: Urban Outfitters
Sweater: Zara
Boots, Belt: Delia's
Necklace: Gift





Until Tomorrow,
Nicole

In The Sun

Hello there! So, yesterday was my first day back at school (even though I didn't actually have a class, just a meeting...is that cheating? oh well) and it was alright. It's always hard to get back into a routine after you've been away from school for a while I guess. I actually found out some more information about the poetry festival I'm participating in, who I'll be reading with, and when. I also found out I'll be reading for longer than I thought! I'm so nervous about the whole thing, but I trust that it'll be a great, important experience for me. It's just so strange to think that I'll be reading my own poetry, with professional poets, to a real audience. EEP, so weird!

Anyway, I didn't really love how these outfit photos came out. I feel like I look all sorts of disproportionate and Americana, but I liked how I looked in non-photo reality, so I decided to post them anyway. I feel like more than anything, I started this blog to push myself and my style, and there are some outfits I'm going to like more than others. I figure it's all just a part of the process of figuring out my personal style!

Top/Romper: Zara
Vest: Goodwill
Skirt, Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Tights: Hue
Belt: Delia's





Until Tomorrow,
Nicole

Out On The Town

Hello there! Yesterday, my parents, Zak, and I went out to dinner at a restaurant called the Black Whale. It's out on City Island, where a lot of things (including the restaurant) are nautical themed. It's so cute! I had a really nice time getting dolled up and having a yummy meal (chicken pot pie). And for dessert, I had a sundae called a "baby whale," which despite the name is the smallest sundae on the menu! Needless to say, I indeed felt like a whale after that meal.

So, since we were going to the Black Whale, I wore my most nautical dress because I'm a sillypants. I really love this dress, but it's often hard for me to style. I love the shape of the dress so much that I don't want to cover up with a cardigan! But alas, it's way cold in these parts so I can't go sweater-less just yet. Also, just a heads up for this week. After a lovely break from school, I'll be heading back tomorrow. Boo! I anticipate being overwhelmed and such, so if I fall off the face of the blog world for a little while, I apologize in advance! Hopefully I'll be able to manage my time alright!

Dress: Tulle
Tights: Hue
Sweater: Delia's
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Brooch: Gift




Until tomorrow,
Nicole

Bowling Shorts

Helllo there! So, yesterday Zak and I decided to go bowling. It was a lot of fun! Unfortunately, though, we totally picked the wrong time to go. There were scores of obnoxious kiddies and a pair of -ahem- young lovers on the lane next to us, but we still had a fun time, bowling our saddest game ever to date (64 to 67). Zak keeps bragging about how he won, but I don't really think a 67 is something to brag about... Anyway, I wanted to wear something rather casual and I didn't feel comfortable wearing a skirt or dress due to all of the bending that bowling involves. But, all of my favorite pairs of jeans (all two of them) were in the hamper, so I had to get a little creative. I bought these shorts two years ago and never wore them until yesterday. When I first bought them, they were too small, and now they're TOO BIG. Like, I wore a belt but they were still falling down too big. But I thought they looked nice with the coral top so I went with them anyway!

Top: H&M
Shorts: Target
Tights: Hue
Belt: Delia's
Shoes: Urban Outfitters





Until Tomorrow,
Nicole