Late Summer

I was deeply inspired last night when I went virtual window shopping at topshop.com. I have fall essentials on the brain, but some of their late summer pieces made it apparent that I am overdue for a shopping trip to the Soho location....like now.
Here are some pieces I'm loving.





1. Heart print coin purse.
2. Premium Applique Teddy.
3. Chiffon crop jacket.
4. Sleeveless bow neck blouse.
5. Metal trim sunglasses.
6. Heart print bandeau.
7. Flower print bralet.
8. Devon Lace-up Wellies .
9. Lipstick in 'vintage.'
10. The Knightsbridge bag by Mark B.
11. Lace A-line skirt.

Happy Monday! xx

Perfect Skippers Necklace

I've been searching for that statement necklace that I know I wont get tired of or want to take off. The search is over in this Perfect Skippers Necklace from Anthropologie. I can already think of endless outfits I would wear it with.
Going to check it out in store tonight.






Have a wonderful weekend!!

leather + feather

I'm not exactly in the market for a new handbag, but if I were I would definitely be debating one of these brilliant totes from J.Crew.
My favorite is the Exhibitor tote in Pine. Maybe for Christmas?











{Exhibitor tote}









{Mongolian lamb tote}

Back to School {part 1}

Here is the latest shipment of my kids designs exclusively for Barnes & Noble. Hoping to make Back to School a little more tolerable for those middle and high schoolers.

These are some of my favorites:)

xx

























Bestseller is this metallic messenger bag, although my personal favorite is the dollies. I use this pouch for makeup.

Second skin

There is something so romantic about a biege silk camisole, nude platform pumps and blush polished nails.
It's one of my favorite colors because it always feels stylish and timeless.
As I prepare for my ideal autumn "look", I wouldn't mind taking some of these ultra chic, skin-toned pieces into my possession.





1. The oversized Alexa by Mulberry
2. ASOS Rose Gold Watch
3. Nude Retro shades
4. Jean Yu chiffon triangle bra and brief
5. Essie Intimate nude nail
6. House of Holland off the shoulder dress
7. Miss Selfridge Nude embellished crop top
8. Badgley Mischka Eavan Nude satin pump
9. Nude Lurex scarf

Beauty Secrets

Happy Friday!
I came across this article in the archive of the LA Times, with an all-out guide to creating perfectly rimmed lids.
I thought it was fantastic and wanted to share. Can't wait to try it out this weekend!












xx
Nikki

Jelly

I haven't worn jellies since I was in the 6th grade. They were my favorite shoes, simply because they were bright colors and could be worn in the water or to school.
I have not thought much about jellies since then, until I saw this photo of Carrie Underwood wearing these perfectly sparkled clear plastic jellies by Melissa Shoes.
What I love most about the clear sparkle is that your foot and nail polish show through the open plastic weave.
They are impossible to find in clear, but believe me, I do not give up that easily.

Saving grace.

I'm welcoming August with an influx of new projects (a good thing) but not much time to do anything else.
There is one thing and one thing only keeping my head above water, and that is Starbucks on every surrounding corner of my apt.





swoon


photo via

Jewelry Box

If you are anything like me, you spend a fair amount of time thinking about jewels. Sometimes I even plan my outfits around which jewelry I feel like wearing.
Other than the sapphire ring I'm currently craving, mentioned here and here, these are a few baubles I think will compliment any late summer or autumn wardrobe. I especially love the Elsa Peretti earrings in yellow gold.








1. Kenneth Jay Lane crystal bib necklace.
2. Jamie Joseph oval green tourmaline ring.
3. Kendra Scott 'Carlone' earrings.
4. Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Round hook earrings in 18k gold.
5. Kendra Scott multi chain necklace.
6. VICTIM 'Embellished pearl and lace' necklace.
7. Irene Neuwirth 'Emerald cut pink opal ring' in rose gold.
8. Judith Ripka 'Eclipse' stone station ring.
9. Larkspur & Hawk 'Emma' ring.
10. Charriol 'Nautical Coil' Bangle.

Zucchini + Ricotta Galette

Let me start by saying that I've grown obsessed with each and every savory post of Smitten Kitchen. Each recipe is mouthwatering, with gorgeous photos and simple to follow directions. I invited my old work friends over for a girl's night on friday, to try out this recipe that I couldn't stop thinking about.
It is officially my new favorite meal, and I'm already thinking about new ways to fill my flaky, buttery galette pastry for next time.
















Note: Next time I would add more vegetables than recommended. Either double up on the zucchini serving or add a layer of spinach or mushrooms to make it fuller.