Slightly conservative.

     Some outfits I just wish I had in multiple colors. I love when I find outfits that are so easy to wear and are understated but still make a bit of a statement. Denim and nude combos are one of my favorites. This outfit is appropriate for me to wear to most functions and all though conservative, its still contemporary. I feel like thats my true style summed up.

blazer: Express, top: Cotton On skirt: Ross, shoes: Steve Madden, earrings: Accessory Queen (direct link to exact pair) Links to similar items also linked below.

Slightly conservative. by nikol1004 featuring a red blazer jacket

Shirts top
$35 - target.com.au

Red blazer jacket
beautifulhalo.com

Ally Fashion mid calf skirt
$18 - allyfashion.com

Steve Madden high heel pumps
shopakira.com

State of mind.

        December and winter make me think of New York. Honestly, my mind has thought of NYC since I visited two months ago, that city truly has a "pulse". 

       I was so enchanted with the culture, how it flowed so busy all the time but everything had a place so it felt strangely calm. 

        My favorite thing about the city, was the style. Everything from the clothes, hair, shoes and that " be who you are" attitude. It felt like without ever living there, I came away seeing the true beauty of what NYC had to offer and felt a undeniable connection. 

hat: handmade gift sweater: H&M joggers: Express shoes: BCBG watch: Michael Kors

Links to exact and similar items down below

 

State of mind. by nikol1004 featuring black pointy-toe pumps

H m sweater
$23 - hm.com

Abercrombie & Fitch relaxed pants
abercrombie.com

Steve Madden black pointy-toe pumps
lordandtaylor.com

Michael Kors yellow gold watch
bloomingdales.com

Yea Nice black pom beanie
tillys.com

Simplicity.

         A White button up, distressed denim, and my go to fall/winter booties all sound like a recipe to a look that is simple and always a win in my book. I'm such a sucker for this, because its pretty timeless, and transitions so well from season to season, the sleeves can easily be rolled up ( as well as the jeans) the booties can be replaced with a strappy sandal and truly the combinations to dress this look up or down are endless. 

          My go to boot this season are these Western fringe leather booties that have made my simple looks "pop" just a bit more. 

shirt: Zara jeans: Gap booties: Steve Madden sunnies: Juicy Couture watch: Michael Kors

Simplicity. by nikol1004 featuring a white shirt

River Island white shirt
riverisland.com

Zara ripped jeans
zara.com

Steve Madden ankle boots
nordstrom.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors stainless steel jewelry
nordstrom.com

Quay round sunglasses
urbanoutfitters.com

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

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

leather jacket: Levis, leather knee high boots: Steve Madden

handbag: Louis Vuitton Damier Speedy, blouse: Calvin Klien

 Low-heel option

pants: urban outfitters BDG, ankle booties: Steve Madden, watch: Michael Kors

List of similar items all below to shop the look!

Cocoa is nude by nikol1004 featuring short boots

Shirts blouse
yoins.com

Vero Moda jacket
$74 - veromoda.com

ASOS ripped legging
asos.com

Steve Madden short boots
stevemadden.com

Knee high boots
lulus.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors Michael kor
$205 - nordstrom.com