WHITNEY NICOLE: 2014

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Aviation Trending: Fresh Look

Aviation jackets have made their mark on fashion this fall. Something is always cool and refreshing to see ladies sporting menswear or a "boyfriend" look. Not to mention being draped in over-sized garments can be cozy and comfortable, so adding chic to the list is a bonus. The base of this out fit is all black, which is a favorite of mine and the aviation jacket is my Husband's and was a gift to him from his Dad who was in the Navy. Total score on my end because I get to rock the "aviation trend" for less and when its over it will go back in his closet as a keep sake.

shoes: Chinese Laundry purchased at Nordstrom's

jacket: original military aviation jacket

pants: Tjmaxx

black bodysuit: Tjmaxx

If you like the look shop similar items below!( I even added a lust worthy handbag)

BKE Red scoop neck top
buckle.com

Green flight jacket
alphaindustries.com

Monsoon black trousers
monsoon.co.uk

Chinese Laundry lace-up heel sandals
nordstromrack.com

Alexander Wang leather zipper tote
alducadaosta.com

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Fresh Look: Shopped his closet

Sometimes I go into hubby's closet just to "check" the inventory.... Which usually means see what I can incorporate in my wardrobe at a later date. I catalog in my head the shirts I can use, hats, and even the occasional jacket. His closet has been perfect for me because my closet is mostly ultra feminine and not always as relaxed. This plaid shirt has been in his closet for years. He stopped wearing it a while back but keeps it around, and I have worn it countless times throughout the years. Well like they say, "Whats his is mine". Right?!

plaid "flannel" shirt: old navy (old)

black t-shirt: Gap/ watch: Michael Kors/ bracelet: Juicy Couture

jeans: Gap/ combat boots: Steve Madden

handbag: Michael Kors "Hamilton"

Shop the look below! ( List of similar items and links to find them)

shop his closet by nikol1004 featuring blue jeans

Abercrombie Fitch vintage plaid shirt
abercrombie.com

Gap tall t shirt
gap.com

Gap blue jeans
gap.com

Steve Madden black booties
$120 - gravitypope.com

Michael Kors messenger bag
michaelkors.com

Michael kors jewelry
jomashop.com

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Blowout Routine

Every girl needs a good straight hair routine right?! Believe it or not this routine takes me 45mins!! ( ok... the blow-dry and flatiron part lol) Now I know my straight hair beauties may not be impressed but my Curly girls know that this is a small accomplishment. This style last me for TEN WHOLE days no touchups with heat in between which helps to keep my strands healthy. (I DO give my hair breaks from heat in between and sport my natural curls also) See all steps and products below!

I always start by shampooing and deep conditioning, I prefer to use a professional quality especially before I blow-dry and flat iron. I like to deep condition for at least one hour, so I always like to make sure I have the time just for that.The deep conditioning really aids in keeping my curls intact.

After rinsing my conditioner with cool water ( seals cuticle and adds shine), then towel drying, I section my hair in half and apply a dime size of each Aveda Smooth Infusion product to each side right before I blow dry. These products are for All HAIR Types, my hair loves both styling products! ( I have been using each for two years)

shampoo and conditioner: Chi Keratin shampoo and conditioner ( I change my shampoos and conditioners all the time, I'm using these at the moment) / styler: Aveda Smooth Infusion style prep and glossing straightener ( each product smooths and protects from heat! / heat protectant: Chi Iron Guard ( I change heat protectants from time to time too). Purchase products at Aveda stores or website and Chi products at Ulta stores or website

I use a large paddle brush to blow dry each side. It takes about 15mins total ( DONT get scared this is how it looks after i blow-dry lol)

Before flat ironing I mist my whole head with heat protectant ( used Chi 44 Iron Guard) I flat iron with my Ghd ceramic iron, ( purchase at Sephora ) it gets about 360 degrees. This time I went for body and volume so I smoothed and curled 4inch sections by giving my iron a half turn and ribboning my hair through. I Then use a wide tooth comb and rake through my hair to loosen the curls and done! Takes about 30mins to complete

My Results!! (To maintain I wrap with a silk scarf at night and take down in the morning)

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Natural Hair Blow Out

Its amazing how versatile natural hair can be! One minute it can be rocked in a fro, or even in a style to show off its natural curls and kinks, or it can be smoothed and tamed with heat to give the illusion of hair that is straight and curl free. My beautiful sister in law Erika wears her hair in many different ways and it had been a few months since her hair was blown out smooth and given a healthy trim.

Blowout on natural hair (chemical-free)

Beautiful natural hair ( lush pre-poo applied and sat 20mins before shampooing)

blow-dried with a round brush

Flat ironed smooth

Trimmed 3/4inch throughout and given slight curl to ends for extra body and movement

shampoo and conditioner: matrix sleek

before blow dry apply Aveda Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener and style prep

Cocoa Is My Nude: Fresh Look

Everyone has their own shade of "nude" right? Well Cocoa is mine! I have always loved classic colors ( blacks, creams, browns, blues, grey, etc) I know to some it can seem like the boring side of the color wheel, but these colors have always served as a good base for my wardrobe. So with the shade Cocoa being a skin tone match its always a go to for me. Ive made investments in some of my favorite "nude" wardrobe staples and made sure to pick things that will last through each trend.

High-heel option