Caped Crusader

Jacket: Fab'rik, similar for $25

Top: Loft, old, similar

Jeans: c/o Spanx (on sale!)

Necklace: Kendra Scott

Earrings: C. Wonder

Clutch: Clare V.

Ring: Margaret Elizabeth via Rocks Box, get your first month free with code nicoletotheninesxoxo

Bracelets: Bauble Bar (here, similar, similar)

Sunglasses: Target

Shoes: Christian Louboutin, cheaper version here

You guys all know that I love a great blazer (and I need a new one like I need a hole in the head...).  But when my favorite associate at Fab'rik texted me about this jacket, I knew I had to have it!  Giving my number him has been so dangerous for my bank account...   This jacket is such a fun statement piece that will look great with jeans (above) or a cute long-sleeve dress.  I'm slightly annoyed that the versions I found and linked to above are less than I paid, but I'm always happy to support one of my favorite local boutiques.  Hopefully, one of you can take advantage of the great deal!

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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White Blazer

Jacket: Custom, similar, similar

T-shirt: Banana Republic

Jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN

Shoes: Christain Louboutin, cheaper option

Purse: Proenza Schouler

Necklace: Bauble Bar

Bracelets: Bauble Bar (here, similar, similar)

I hope you had a great weekend!  Mine was fairly low key after being in NYC last week.  I never sleep as well away from home as I do in my own bed so I was overdue for a catch up.  

As we transition into spring, I'm beginning to think about the pieces that will be staples in my closet moving forward and what I want need.  When I had this white blazer made last year (for under $100 - I have to figure out how to get back to Vietnam!), I didn't realize what a staple in my closet it would become.  I find myself reaching for it so often that I hate parting with it to even send it to the dry cleaner.  (Of course I send it, lol!)  If you don't have one, I highly recommend picking one up for spring or a sleeveless vest (like this one), which is a great alternative.  

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Old Favorites

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Jacket: Zara

Top: BB Dakota

Jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN

Clutch: Clare V.

Necklace: Kendra Scott

Bracelets: Bauble Bar (here, here, here)

Shoes: Christian Louboutin, (under $60 version)

Earrings: Boutique find

I hope you had a great weekend!  I was up in NYC for the weekend to celebrate the wedding of one of my best friends from high school and college.  I always love going to NYC for any reason, but it's extra special when I can have a mini reunion with friends.

We all have our favorite pieces that we reach for time and time again and this outfit is a combo of most my favorites.  I wore this for a dinner with friends where I was running very late (no surprise...) and nothing in my closet looked right.  This trusty combo saved this day.  Why mess with what works?  Do you have a go to outfit?

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Flirty Red Dress

Dress: c/o The Mint Julep Boutique

Jacket: Zara, similar, similar

Clutch: Clare V.

Bracelet: House of Harlow c/o Rocks Box

Earrings: Local boutique, similar

Long Necklace: Local boutique

Short Necklace: Gorjana c/o Rocks Box

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

I hope your week is going well!  When The Mint Julep Boutique reached out to me about styling one of their pieces, I was excited and a little nervous since I didn't know if I would find anything that was "me" since I' a little older than their target customer.  Little did I know that I would actually have a hard time narrowing it down to this dress!

In addition to the beautiful coloring and detailing on this dress, the best part about this dress is that I felt amazing in it.  Over the past week, I've had a few episodes at work and outside of work that have shaken my confidence and it was great to wear this dress out with friends for dinner and drinks.  That's not to say that I everything was instantly better and I don't have work to do to regain my confidence in certain areas (still trying to figure that out a bit...), but sometimes it is just nice to dress up in a pretty dress, hang out with friends, and forget all of your problems for at least a night.  

Do you have a go to outfit that makes you feel great?

The lovely ladies at The Mint Julep Boutique are going to giveaway a $25 gift card to one lucky reader!  I would probably spend it on this dress, this top, or this dress.  I was very surprised at how quickly items move on their site so if you see something you like, jump on it!  I'm speaking as someone who waited too long on an item.....


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Easy Way to Look Put Together

Jacket: Boutique find, similar

Sweater: Club Monaco, similar

Jeans: Current/Elliott

Necklace: Bauble Bar, similar

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Bracelets: Bauble Bar (here, here, here)

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Proenza Schouler

I hope you had a good weekend!  I love political dramas so I spent most of it watching House of Cards.  I only have 2 episodes left and can't wait to see how the season finishes. No spoilers please!

While my style can change depending on my mood, I often find myself coming back to outfits that are easy, yet polished.  For me, one of the easiest ways to achieve this look is to wear several pieces in the same color so I don't have to worry about matching several different colors (see here, here, here).  A little texture, like the leather patches on the jacket, can prevent monochromatic looks from being boring.  All black is always a safe classic choice and I love the edge the boyfriend jeans give the outfit (It's about as edgy as I get, lol).      

What are some of your go to tricks for an easy, polished look?

Thanks for reading and have a great day!  

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All Black (Almost) Everything

Fur Vest: Fabrik, similar, last seen here and here

Turtleneck: J. Crew

Jeans: Rag & Bone

Necklace: Bauble Bar

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Earrings: C. Wonder, similar, similar on sale!

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Purse: Old Navy, similar, similar

Lipstick: Nars

I hope you had a great weekend and a great Valentine's (or Galentine's Day)!  I had fun plans to have a Galentine's Day with one of best girl friends, but a "brief" nap at 8 killed those plans.  Let's just say I woke up around 1 AM.  Oops!  In some ways it was fitting to spend Valentine alone.  The last few years have thrown some curveballs (much of it stemming from a job where I was really unhappy)  at me that really knocked my confidence and made me doubt myself.  This year, I finally feel like I'm starting to find my groove and love the relationship I have with myself, not in a conceited way, but in a more confident way.  I know it will always be a work in process and I'm excited to keep working on my relationship with myself, but I'm really happy with where I am now.

How was your weekend?

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Valentine's Day Collaboration

I hope your week is going well!  I'd like to introduce you to Tugce from A Thread of Couture.  I love her fun, feminine style and we obviously share a love of a certain Clare V. leopard piece!  We thought it would be fun to show you our takes on a great Valentine's Day date outfit.  Make sure to visit her awesome blog here.

Here is what Tugce says about her look:

Hi everyone! I am Tugce Massey and I write the style blog A Thread of Couture. I am so excited to be collaborating with Nicole today for a fun V-Day look. I wouldn’t consider myself a big Valentine’s Day person, I usually like to stay home with my hubby or just have a nice and relaxing date night. My daily style is more casual than dressy but for a date night look I love to dress up and add feminine pieces to my outfits. I was so thrilled when I found this bright pink skirt online and so of course I bought it without a second thought. I have been on the hunt for a fun party skirt and I was so happy when I finally found one. This skirt is absolutely adorable and the hot pink color really makes your outfit stand out. I love high-waisted a-line skirts. They are so cute and can be timeless pieces in your wardrobe. I decided to dress it up with a cropped top and heels for date night. You can also wear this skirt with a t-shirt, sneakers or flats for a casual look. Thanks for reading! Don’t forget to come visit me at A Thread of Couture and follow along on Instagram @tugcemassey. Happy Wednesday!   XoXo 

Top: Forever21 / Skirt: Express / Shoes: Ann Taylor

Clutch: Clare Vivier / Necklace: Loft / Lips: Mac - Ruby Woo

Nails: Essie - Butler Please 

My "date night" look:

Hi, I’m Nicole from Nicole to the Nines, a fashion and style blog.  I normally spend Valentine’s Day with my friends, but I still like to incorporate a little red or pink into my outfit.  This red and leopard combo is a perfect flirty combo for dinner with friends or a date night.  I would probably replace the turtleneck with a silky top for a date night though especially if I liked my date ;).  What are you wearing on Valentine’s Day?

Top – J. Crew / Skirt – Tibi, old / Jacket – Zara, similar

Clutch – Clare V. / Shoes – Christian Louboutin

Bracelets – Bauble Bar (here, here, here)

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