TUESDAY SOPHISTICATION

One thing I love to wear is a great mini skirt. To think of it, mini ANYTHING has always caught my eye. I've always been an advocate of exposing my legs, may it be a dressy look or a causal one, I love it all. Since I have a ton of mini bottoms, it only makes sense to spice things up with intricate details. I can't deny that my favorite colors to wear is black & white, so any short of eye catching detail become my ultimate must have.


Ralph Lauren shirt (similar)
H&M skirt
Fendi sunglasses
 Mango oxfords (similar)
Chanel bag

READY FOR SPRING

 
 

It's finally April and it's safe to say that spring is ready for us. Lighter hues and fresh flowers are in stored for us and I'm quite excited. Even though I love to layer my clothes, it would be a nice change for more opened toe shoes and more minis!


I'm wearing:
Ralph Lauren dress shirt (similar)
H&M skirt (similar)
Zara sandals (similar)
Chanel bag
Fendi sunglasses

SHORT SUIT & OXFORDS

The other day I decided to do a well needed spring cleaning and in the process I found some great gems. I discovered a variety of great finds, such as, short and pant over-alls, beachwear, and some fabulous belts. Belts that my mom wore in the 80s and this in particular was a real delight. Black and white with leather and fur, and silver hardware. I believe that, that alone was enough said. It's one of those universal belts that could be paired with practically ANYTHING! This piece quickly became my frequent go-to, to add a touch of texture and character to an ordinary look. 

I'm wearing:

Zara shorts

DKNY blazer (similar)

La Perla lace bra

Fendi gold chain necklace

Mango oxfords (similar)

Ray-ban sunglasses

Concord watch

Chanel bag

BLACK AND WHITE

By now I've been overly obsessed with menswear that I, myself can't turn down a fabulous piece that screams out, "Nicoleee...Niccooolleeeeee...Nicoleeeeeee!!" I believe that it's one of my top weaknesses and I probably should get help. In my mind, I'm thinking that guys can wear all of these fabulous pieces and why not me? Female. Woman. Lady. Wear the same thing. I saw these cuff links and this mens tuxedo shirt and thought, why not? So I paired it with one of my favorite oxfords that I bought when I was 18. These Gucci leather and metal darlings were tucked away in my closet collecting dust and it was extremely unfair for them to not come out on a cold and cloudy day.

Now on to the WOC (wallet-on-chain), I've had a post awhile back on making your wallets into something that you would want to wear. I had a larger wallet that was just impossible to put into my tiny bags, and now this smaller wallet I could proudly add to the list of wallet to WOC in my closet. It's actually quite nice, I don't have to worry about it and you could have fun with it. Carry another clutch or even wear it by itself. With a cute WOC that looks like it's part of your outfit, it's not as heart breaking when you ditch the clutch.

I'm wearing:
David Donahue mens tuxedo shirt
Zara shorts (similar)
H&M rings
Gucci wallet (similar)
Gotham Decay clutch
Gucci oxfords
Fendi sunglasses

DENIM ON DENIM & LEATHER

The denim bandwagon is here and it's going to stay for awhile. The fabulous denim trend have come and gone, but it's making a comeback. Denim with leather, denim with denim, and even denim with couture. It does make one fabulous concoction and the best part is that the "it can be paired with everything and anything and it's working" is absolutely WORKIN'. I've seen fabulous guys pairing a denim jacket with their suit (dress shirt under a sweater, under a denim jacket, under a suit jacket). Oh it's happening, AND WORKING! There's a quality that denim possesses that we're going crazy over. Maybe because it's versatile and you can pair it with absolutely everything. Or maybe because there's shades from the rainbow (and more) that you can choose from, mix and match with, and rock like denim is the only thing in your closet. Not only am I an advocate but I encourage it. Rock your denim which ever way you can and have fun with it! 

On a side note, this fabulous leather coat, I KNOW! It's sort of beat up (because, I've worn this since I was in middle school), sort of fabulous and kind of perfect. I love pieces that can stay in my closet and it will still stay in style or will eventually go back into style. There's no wonder I always gravitate towards those go-to staple pieces in my wardrobe. And it doesn't hurt that it's black AND leather.

I'm wearing:
7 for All Mankind jeans (similar)
Forever 21 denim button up
Zara heels (similar)
Fendi sunglasses
Gucci wallet