tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76021746000628953352024-03-13T13:46:31.585-04:00Style and CharmA wish list of all things stylishNikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-70490212461764689732011-06-03T06:00:00.001-04:002011-06-03T06:00:04.047-04:00TotesHighest 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?<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">xx</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5777701446/" title="Summer-totes by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5303/5777701446_36be95fb04_b.jpg" width="662" height="893" alt="Summer-totes" /></a></div></div></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-73798610196032807312011-06-02T06:00:00.001-04:002011-06-02T06:00:03.658-04:00Summer Dressing<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">How amazing are these fabulous summer dresses?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I love the silver metallic pleats and the salmon colored cape!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5777104109/" title="summer1 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5777104109_bd2077aabc_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="summer1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5777645490/" title="summer2 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/5777645490_fa671863c3_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="summer2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5777105101/" title="summer3 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/5777105101_46c6bd68ec_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="summer3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5777103645/" title="summer4 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/5777103645_0ac45b9166_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="summer4" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://carolinesmode.com/stockholmstreetstyle/">via</a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-3280242867740745442011-05-31T06:00:00.002-04:002011-05-31T06:00:01.437-04:00Have a beautiful day!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5777072969/" title="CAPPUCCINO by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5777072969_9ec61ed9c9_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="CAPPUCCINO" /></a><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">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!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.9722px;">Hope you all have a wonderful day! <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">and short week!</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nikki</div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-78462079010432251202011-05-09T06:00:00.000-04:002011-05-09T06:00:09.544-04:00Citrus Summer<div>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.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are some of my favorites, all in the boldest of citrusy hues.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5696447632/" title="CITRUS by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5696447632_0b529a5f7b_b.jpg" width="681" height="1024" alt="CITRUS" /></a></div><div><br /></div>1. Jonathan Adler <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Enamel-Brackets-Frames/?cat=0&initial=7767">Enamel Brackets Frame</a>, $68<div>2. <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=2245517&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=278997&parent_categoryId=208586&pageSize=20">Tangerine Belted Paperbag Skirt</a>, Topshop, $70</div><div>3. <a href="http://www.katespade.com/iphone-4-hard-cover/01990-0,default,pd.html?dwvar_01990-0_color=899&start=15&q=orange&navid=search">Kate Spade iPhone4 hard case</a>, $40</div><div>4. <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Ferragamo-red-circular-floral-print-silk-scarf/cat20386/313996301/detail.fly?referer=ca_shopping&cm_mmc=ca_shopping-_-na-_-womens_wraps-_-313996301&mr:referralID=aad15b27-78ba-11e0-9a92-001b2166c2c0">Ferragamo Floral Silk Scarf</a>, $147</div><div>5. <a href="http://www.katespade.com/pop-art-large-safari-bangle/WBRU3209,default,pd.html?dwvar_WBRU3209_color=991&start=2&q=orange&navid=search">Kate Spade Large Pop Art Safari Bangle,</a> $128</div><div>6. Essie "Bright Tights" Polish, $8</div><div>7. <a href="http://www.shirtsinbulk.com/product/Hyp-16-oz-Beach-Tote-Bag_52_969">Canvas Tote</a>, $10</div><div>8. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&id=20750246&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS&color=000">Anthropologie Citrus Twist Necklace</a>, $38</div><div>9. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&id=873308&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS&color=ora">Anthropologie Owl Cookie Jar</a>, $128</div><div>10. <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/sunburst-tea-towel-c243/?pkey=e%7Corange%7C60%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C7&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Common%20Rule%20Top%20Wide%20Kitchen-_-">Sunburst Tea Towels, West Elm</a>, $9 </div><div>11. <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/kitchen-and-food/grills-and-grill-tools/bodum-fyrkat-grill/s180419">Bodum Frykat Grill</a>, $50 </div><div>12. <a href="http://www.toryburch.com/TORY-BURCH-FOUNDATION-TOWEL/50007904,default,pd.html?dwvar_50007904_size=OS&dwvar_50007904_color=805&start=9&q=orange">Tory Burch Foundation Towel</a>, $95 </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!</span></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-74681979397314465312011-05-02T06:00:00.001-04:002011-05-02T06:00:09.657-04:00Snake Charmer<div style="text-align: center;">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!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">On a more fashionable note, this is definitely one of the coolest bags I've ever seen. </span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/105731#"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Marc Jacobs clutch is adorned with a pink crystal embellished python, raspberry suede flap and orange leather bottom. love!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5665483541/" title="MJ-1 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5665483541_a3d0109149_z.jpg" width="539" height="406" alt="MJ-1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5665483825/" title="Mj-2 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5665483825_61958d7357_z.jpg" width="275" height="640" alt="Mj-2" /></a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-80059774335705612462011-04-28T06:00:00.000-04:002011-04-28T06:00:06.144-04:00pink toes<div style="text-align: center;">Good Morning!</div><div style="text-align: center;">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.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you guys think?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5663013050/" title="coralee-2 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5663013050_634d3b21a0_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="coralee-2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5663013134/" title="coralee-1 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5663013134_cf9bae3a21_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="coralee-1" /></a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-2899768761866785002011-04-26T06:00:00.003-04:002011-04-26T06:00:09.887-04:00Itty Bitty Initials<div style="text-align: center;">How cute are <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71827446/classic-single-initial-droplet-14k-gold?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_query=initial+charm+necklace&ga_page=6&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">these</a> delicate gold filled initial charms? I'd love them worn alone or layered with other necklaces.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5644386410/" title="il_570xN.234620335 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5644386410_b36acc9806_z.jpg" width="570" height="589" alt="il_570xN.234620335" /></a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-59008997269417518522011-04-25T06:00:00.000-04:002011-04-25T06:00:06.373-04:00Inspiring Things<div style="text-align: center;">How amazing are these items for Spring? I love the idea of oversized statement accessories in bright hues.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a happy monday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecorner.com/item/YOOX/FERRAGAMO'S%20CREATIONS/dept/tcshoesw/tskay/7B4C1203/rr/1/cod10/44298521OK/sts/sr_tcshoesw3">Ferragamo's Creations Platforms</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5644376152/" title="platform by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5644376152_829af54a37_z.jpg" width="600" height="534" alt="platform" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/product/114134?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-ProductFeed-_-Kenneth_Jay_Lane-_-Jewelry&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-XTnXd6ER_YT1yzfqDqV6bA#">Kenneth Jay Lane Ring</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5644365208/" title="ring by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5644365208_52b0d5a81f_z.jpg" width="582" height="640" alt="ring" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/105688?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-Custom-_-Link-_-Builder&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-2juX25hzNCPNjvQmuU79Tg#">Gucci Python Bag</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5644365200/" title="gucci bag by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5644365200_8306160651_b.jpg" width="600" height="661" alt="gucci bag" /></a></div></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-35479271083567957322011-04-20T06:00:00.001-04:002011-04-21T12:39:24.441-04:00Summer TotesI 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 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sidneyandsons?ref=top_trail">Sidney & Sons</a> brand.<div>The bags are oversized, which I love and include cool details like toolbag openings and soft leather handles.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out Lucy's Etsy Shop for more info!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5599120848/" title="S&S-2 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5599120848_641a67fc40_z.jpg" width="570" height="427" alt="S&S-2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5598539919/" title="S&S-3 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5150/5598539919_be004806e7_z.jpg" width="570" height="427" alt="S&S-3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5599125396/" title="S&S-4 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5599125396_e69f198381_z.jpg" width="570" height="427" alt="S&S-4" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-41356882510835338382011-04-18T06:00:00.000-04:002011-04-18T06:00:15.848-04:00Bill Cunningham, New York<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunday afternoon we decided to pop into the IFC theater to see the <a href="http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/behind-38/">Bill Cunningham New York</a> documentary. My husband and I are both fans of his photos and short commentaries on <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/pages/fashion/index.html">NYTimes.com</a>. This film was so touching (especially if you live in New York) and we left the theater feeling totally inspired.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Has anyone seen it yet?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5629125870/" title="bill-ny by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5629125870_847f47e57f_z.jpg" width="640" height="523" alt="bill-ny" /></a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-85932746192253652712011-04-15T06:00:00.000-04:002011-04-15T06:00:00.795-04:00Have a beautiful weekend!<div style="text-align: center;">What is everyone doing this weekend?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">My fingers are crossed for warmer weather!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nikki</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5613933083/" title="nyc fog by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5147/5613933083_16818a0cc7_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="nyc fog" /></a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-66004412809846810762011-04-13T06:00:00.001-04:002011-04-13T06:00:06.358-04:00Dressing the BumpDressing 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...<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nicole Richie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5613878653/" title="Nicole Richie by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5613878653_4e84ff681b_b.jpg" width="600" height="888" alt="Nicole Richie" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kourtney Kardashian</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5613900005/" title="Kourtney Kardashian by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5613900005_55a23702b5_b.jpg" width="550" height="1024" alt="Kourtney Kardashian" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Camila Alves</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5613879041/" title="Camila Alves by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5613879041_03c14733bb_b.jpg" width="600" height="900" alt="Camila Alves" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jessica Alba</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5613878741/" title="Jessica Alba by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5613878741_768c656a9b_b.jpg" width="600" height="840" alt="Jessica Alba" /></a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-90657366024406820412011-04-11T06:00:00.000-04:002011-04-11T06:00:18.763-04:00Spring Wishlist<div>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.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Have you started shopping for Spring?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5603399644/" title="spring-11-wishlist by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5603399644_7a9ece2bb2_b.jpg" width="762" height="1024" alt="spring-11-wishlist" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>1. F21 Mosaic Clutch, $14<div>2. F21 Feather Fringe necklace, $11</div><div>3. Topshop crochet collar dress, $75</div><div>4. Anthropologie crystal drop earrings, $28</div><div>5. Straw picnic bag, $30</div><div>6. Anthropologie 'Balanced Ring', $58 </div><div>7. Asos floppy hat, $45</div><div>8. Essie 'Clambake', $8</div><div>9. Topshop Patchwork Sun Top, $56</div><div>10. Cole Haan 'Air Tali' flat sandals, $128</div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-2619533379682020722011-03-21T11:31:00.003-04:002011-03-21T11:45:29.073-04:00Crazy for Spring {Bag Edition}<div style="text-align: center;">Valentino flower appliqued canvas tote, $2150</div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5547201116/" title="valentino by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5547201116_40797f2226_z.jpg" width="570" height="640" alt="valentino" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">DKNY Python printed leather tote, $325</div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5547201736/" title="dkny by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5547201736_53be1d0362_z.jpg" width="512" height="640" alt="dkny" /></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Miu Miu Perforated glossed leather tote, $1350</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5547202286/" title="miu miu by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5547202286_acd2e376bb_z.jpg" width="587" height="640" alt="miu miu" /></a></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">via</a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-7855252775500712572011-03-16T06:00:00.001-04:002011-03-16T06:00:04.894-04:00Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs.<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';font-size:medium;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5521280360/" title="italian wedding-1 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5521280360_3fcaaf883e_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="italian wedding-1" /></a></span></div>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 <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/italian-wedding-soup-recipe/index.html">this recipe</a>, 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.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5521280080/" title="italian wedding-5 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5521280080_23b4971ecb_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="italian wedding-5" /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5520688677/" title="italian wedding-4 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5520688677_4398a7fbf3_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="italian wedding-4" /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5521280260/" title="italian wedding-3 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5521280260_5b51975fcb_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="italian wedding-3" /></a></span></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-4422074318603862482011-03-14T06:00:00.000-04:002011-03-14T06:00:05.780-04:00Winter Looks<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Three winter looks that I absolutely love.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tailored, polished and chic.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5513144308/" title="pea coat by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5513144308_dd1343cc8d_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="pea coat" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Luxurious and Fab.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5513144590/" title="white fur by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5513144590_c473ce2cc5_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="white fur" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bohemian details.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5512548063/" title="boho scarf by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5512548063_2df03a4dd0_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="boho scarf" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://carolinesmode.com/stockholmstreetstyle/">via</a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-87128129765370486232011-03-10T06:00:00.001-05:002011-03-10T06:00:14.642-05:00It's in the details<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Good Morning!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are back from Florida and had a really glorious time down there.</div><div style="text-align: center;">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.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the meantime, this what I wish I was wearing...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5512550101/" title="studs by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5512550101_a8cc95151b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="studs" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5513144762/" title="camel by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5513144762_861d3d8c92_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="camel" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5513145666/" title="fedora by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5513145666_a2c38c8bfe_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="fedora" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5512549307/" title="style by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5512549307_82bbd864cd_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="style" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://carolinesmode.com/stockholmstreetstyle/">via</a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-23699570981525761792011-03-01T06:00:00.000-05:002011-03-01T06:00:09.983-05:00Pretty Petals<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">My best friend <a href="http://allnaturalannie.com/">Annie</a> sent me this photo last week and we are both so in love with this look on Mila Kunis.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5487093216/" title="pretty petals by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5487093216_a2575dd514_z.jpg" width="465" height="640" alt="pretty petals" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>top by </i><a href="http://www.temperleylondon.com/"><i>Temperly London</i></a><i>.</i></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-1065333143214995942011-02-28T06:00:00.000-05:002011-02-28T06:00:03.636-05:00debutante<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">happy monday all!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love <a href="http://www.henribendel.com/shop/designer-handbags/debutante_asymmetric_clutch">these</a> debutante clutches from Henri Bendel and the fun array of colors and textures they offer. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5474395720/ " title="debutante by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5474395720_1bc28d270d_z.jpg" width="640" height="413" alt="debutante" /></a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-61678709338017844472011-02-25T06:00:00.000-05:002011-02-25T06:00:02.679-05:00happy weekend!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">... and more for my wish list.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Adding <a href="http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/-accessories_watches-10551-10051-5000000000000013516-en?t1Id=68&t2Id=5000000000000013516&tier=2&LOC=LN">this</a> watch and <a href="http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/-handbags_features_newarrivals_1-10551-10051-5000000000000015027-en?t1Id=62&t2Id=5000000000000015027&tier=2&LOC=LN">this</a> purse to my Spring wish list was a very easy decision, as I cannot get either out of my head at the moment.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">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.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">xx</span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5473887174/" title="watch by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5473887174_4231763d4f_z.jpg" width="417" height="640" alt="watch" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5473887918/" title="purse by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5473887918_053d118246_z.jpg" width="637" height="640" alt="purse" /></a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-79596936887075470382011-02-22T10:56:00.006-05:002011-02-23T08:29:17.371-05:00White Out<div>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.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5468027451/" title="White-Out by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5468027451_f9e64b56e6_b.jpg" width="586" height="1024" alt="White-Out" /></a> </div><div><br />1. Valentino Studded T-straps, $695</div><div>2. Miu Miu Pleated Double Zip Tote, $1395</div><div>3. Kenneth Kay Jane Wrapped Pearl Necklace, $300</div><div>4. Ippolita teardrop Quartz Earrings, $275</div><div>5. Ippolita lollipop Quartz Ring, $395</div><div>6. Fendi Peekaboo bag, $3400</div><div><br /></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-58475490473337297152011-02-14T06:00:00.001-05:002011-02-14T06:00:09.611-05:00to my valentine ...<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5426356439/" title="LOVE by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5426356439_e2a845f473_z.jpg" width="640" height="555" alt="LOVE" /></a><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://weheartit.com/">via</a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-79892780521503032692011-02-11T06:00:00.000-05:002011-02-11T06:00:00.321-05:00Spring Shoes<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Friday!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you all had a wonderful week!</div><div style="text-align: center;">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.</div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5433577449/" title="shoes-2 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5433577449_b64539c5bd_z.jpg" width="417" height="640" alt="shoes-2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/born-bindi-platform-wedge-sandal/3169933?origin=category&resultback=5772">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5433577369/" title="shoes-3 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5433577369_172bf75629_z.jpg" width="417" height="640" alt="shoes-3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/boutique-9-illy-espadrille-sandal/3142471?origin=category&resultback=2703">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5433577299/" title="shoes-4 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5433577299_69f702ecea_z.jpg" width="417" height="640" alt="shoes-4" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trouve-lavont-caged-sandal/3132348?origin=category&resultback=1042">via</a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-46195168219362979712011-02-08T06:00:00.001-05:002011-02-08T15:20:52.836-05:00Dressing the part<div>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 !</div><div>I'm thinking of hitting the stores to pick up a few new dresses and skirts, and here is what I'm after...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">long and breezy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5426951218/" title="dress-1 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5426951218_bbe2684eb8_z.jpg" width="417" height="640" alt="dress-1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">soft prints</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5426951230/" title="dress-2 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5426951230_1ff95a6c33_z.jpg" width="511" height="640" alt="dress-2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">bold solids and long silhouettes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5426951232/" title="dress-3 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5426951232_e64dd1740f_z.jpg" width="429" height="640" alt="dress-3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Any stores you think I should check out?</div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/free-people-voile-maxi-dress/3152466?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=52">via</a>, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&id=20703278&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS">via</a>, <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=509615&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results">via</a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602174600062895335.post-45652115676340501762011-01-27T06:00:00.001-05:002011-01-28T09:42:35.573-05:00weekend is here<div style="text-align: center;">It's only Thursday, but all week I've had this hopeful feeling that "tomorrow is Saturday." </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank goodness we are one day closer to the weekend! have a great day xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20258970@N02/5392111626/" title="street80 by loveNikkiJ, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5392111626_670e4358d4_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="street80" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://carolinesmode.com/stockholmstreetstyle/?p=1">via</a></div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015043872903529123noreply@blogger.com10