Totes

Highest on my shopping list right now is a versatile, lightweight tote that can carry all my belongings, and will double as a baby bag this summer. Suggestions are highly welcome! Do you guys have any of these bags?

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

xx

Summer Dressing

How amazing are these fabulous summer dresses?

I love the silver metallic pleats and the salmon colored cape!

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Have a beautiful day!

I hope you all had a great weekend. The weather here in NY has finally reached summer temperatures, which makes me both happy and exhausted (being in my 8th month of pregnancy.) It was fun to relax, sleep late and go to some yummy brunches around the city this weekend, and now I am on to a crazzzzzy work week!

Hope you all have a wonderful day! and short week!

xx

Nikki

Citrus Summer

The beautiful weather we have been experiencing the last few days has been totally inspiring to me. I'm spending as much time outdoors as possible, and purchasing cute summer essentials along the way.

These are some of my favorites, all in the boldest of citrusy hues.

1. Jonathan Adler Enamel Brackets Frame, $68

2. Tangerine Belted Paperbag Skirt, Topshop, $70

3. Kate Spade iPhone4 hard case, $40

4. Ferragamo Floral Silk Scarf, $147

5. Kate Spade Large Pop Art Safari Bangle, $128

6. Essie "Bright Tights" Polish, $8

7. Canvas Tote, $10

8. Anthropologie Citrus Twist Necklace, $38

9. Anthropologie Owl Cookie Jar, $128

10. Sunburst Tea Towels, West Elm, $9

11. Bodum Frykat Grill, $50

12. Tory Burch Foundation Towel, $95

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Snake Charmer

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We are in full on baby mode over here, buying furniture, organizing rooms and making room for our new addition!

On a more fashionable note, this is definitely one of the coolest bags I've ever seen. This Marc Jacobs clutch is adorned with a pink crystal embellished python, raspberry suede flap and orange leather bottom. love!

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Good Morning!

I saw these Tory Burch "Coralee" flats on a woman in my building the other night, and haven't stopped dreaming about them since. I live in my TB Reva flats, and I'm dangerously close to pulling the trigger on these beauties.

What do you guys think?

Itty Bitty Initials

How cute are these delicate gold filled initial charms? I'd love them worn alone or layered with other necklaces.

Inspiring Things

How amazing are these items for Spring? I love the idea of oversized statement accessories in bright hues.

Have a happy monday!

Ferragamo's Creations Platforms

Kenneth Jay Lane Ring

Gucci Python Bag

Summer Totes

I recently had the pleasure of modeling handbags for my very dear friend's new line and wanted to share the gorgeous construction and versatility of the Sidney & Sons brand.

The bags are oversized, which I love and include cool details like toolbag openings and soft leather handles.

Check out Lucy's Etsy Shop for more info!

Bill Cunningham, New York

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Sunday afternoon we decided to pop into the IFC theater to see the Bill Cunningham New York documentary. My husband and I are both fans of his photos and short commentaries on NYTimes.com. This film was so touching (especially if you live in New York) and we left the theater feeling totally inspired.

Has anyone seen it yet?

Have a beautiful weekend!

What is everyone doing this weekend?!

My fingers are crossed for warmer weather!

xx

Nikki

Dressing the Bump

Dressing up my baby bump has been one of the funnest parts of my pregnancy so far. I'm holding out on maternity clothes for as long as possible, and so wearing my regular dresses and tanks in creative new ways has been both challenging and fun. I also love looking to pregnant celebrities for style ideas and new ways to accessorize. Here are a few of my favorites...

Nicole Richie

Kourtney Kardashian

Camila Alves

Jessica Alba

Spring Wishlist

Spring is slowly creeping up on us, despite the unpredictable weather we've been experiencing here in New York. I've committed to moving ahead with my spring wardrobe, even if that means being uncomfortably chilly when I leave the house. Here are a few items on my wish list this season.

Have you started shopping for Spring?

1. F21 Mosaic Clutch, $14

2. F21 Feather Fringe necklace, $11

3. Topshop crochet collar dress, $75

4. Anthropologie crystal drop earrings, $28

5. Straw picnic bag, $30

6. Anthropologie 'Balanced Ring', $58

7. Asos floppy hat, $45

8. Essie 'Clambake', $8

9. Topshop Patchwork Sun Top, $56

10. Cole Haan 'Air Tali' flat sandals, $128

Crazy for Spring {Bag Edition}

Valentino flower appliqued canvas tote, $2150

DKNY Python printed leather tote, $325

Miu Miu Perforated glossed leather tote, $1350

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Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs.

My first taste of Italian wedding soup came in high school when I worked in a Cafe after school and sampled all the soups constantly. I was fascinated by eating tiny meatballs in a soup. I always order Italian wedding when out, but never thought to make my own until last week when I was hit with a horrible sore throat. I made several changes to this recipe, including substituting spinach with kale, pasta with white navy beans, adding 2 small chopped potatoes, generous sprinkles of cayenne pepper and replacing 1/2 the chicken stock with water. I've been eating leftovers all week and it's officially my new "feel better" meal.

Winter Looks

Three winter looks that I absolutely love.

Tailored, polished and chic.

Luxurious and Fab.

Bohemian details.

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It's in the details

Good Morning!

We are back from Florida and had a really glorious time down there.

It wasn't easy coming back to the cold, but I'm slowly getting back to normal life here in NY. I've missed you all TONS these past few weeks and can't wait to get all caught up.

In the meantime, this what I wish I was wearing...

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Pretty Petals

My best friend Annie sent me this photo last week and we are both so in love with this look on Mila Kunis.

top by Temperly London.

debutante

happy monday all!

I love these debutante clutches from Henri Bendel and the fun array of colors and textures they offer.

happy weekend!

... and more for my wish list.

Adding this watch and this purse to my Spring wish list was a very easy decision, as I cannot get either out of my head at the moment.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I'll be trying extra hard to make mine linger since it's our last one in Florida for a while.

xx

White Out

There are few looks I like better than white in springtime. Although my favorite is an oversized white bag, I could easily go for some chunky clear or white baubles to accompany my favorite summer dresses.

1. Valentino Studded T-straps, $695

2. Miu Miu Pleated Double Zip Tote, $1395

3. Kenneth Kay Jane Wrapped Pearl Necklace, $300

4. Ippolita teardrop Quartz Earrings, $275

5. Ippolita lollipop Quartz Ring, $395

6. Fendi Peekaboo bag, $3400

to my valentine ...

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Spring Shoes

Happy Friday!

Hope you all had a wonderful week!

I would love any version of these neutral sandals for Spring, and I can't wait to start shopping and searching for the perfect pair.

xx

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Dressing the part

I've been searching my closet for days now, trying to find some warm weather clothes to pack for our extended stay in florida (which is quickly approaching) and I'm coming up with nada. It's as if I didn't shop at all last summer !

I'm thinking of hitting the stores to pick up a few new dresses and skirts, and here is what I'm after...

long and breezy

soft prints

bold solids and long silhouettes

Any stores you think I should check out?

xx

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