Thrift Store finds

Happy Saturday guys! Today i just wanted to share a little thrift store find that i picked up the other day. They are these wedged heels from Forever21 ,which originally retail for about $24.00.  I found them for $6.99 they were gently used and had  a few stains on them that i got out with apple cider vinegar, water, and little dish detergent. When thrift shopping try and go when you don't have anything else to do so that you are able to really take your time because you can find some really nice pieces. Like these shoes! they look practically new and the best part I saved money of course!

Happy Thrifting and Good Luck

xoxo, Nik

Edgey Denim

Denim has become my new love/obsession this year. You cant go anywhere without seeing highwaisted denim shorts and vests. I've looked online and seen them sold for like 50 bucks but of course me being the penny pinching college student that I am I decided to make my own. I got a pair of men's jeans from the thrift store for about 3 bucks (Size 29x30) and went to town with a pair of scissors. Of course you can watch Youtube to figure out how to correctly cut them but I just eyed them (Probably not the best idea). Next on my list of things I love this year are cropped fringed shirts. I think its really cool to use a printed tee with your favorite celebrity or music artisit. (I used Marilyn Monroe) Shirts like this are probably best worn when you want to go for a edgier night time look. Finally add a bold red lip and you're ready to go! Remember your personal style is your chance to express yourself and be creative so have fun and happy styling!

xoxo, Nik

Black with gold accents

Black is my favorite color! Most of my wardrobe is black it's so fresh and classic, black never goes out of style and always makes me feel nice and sophisticated. I Paired a sheer black top with favorite leggings a black and gold waist belt and my black and gold sandals

Shirt: From Ross $7.00
Leggings: Marshalls $12.00

WaitBelt: Forever21 $4.00
Sandals: Ross

Bracelets: All given to me as well as the ring

I like to keep my accessories nice and simple most times i wont wear them but when I do l like to wear ban-gals and waits belts.

Happy Styling xoxo, Nik

Spring Make up Tutorial

                                                                       

The best thing about spring makeup is being able to play  around with fresh vibrant colors. I like to start with a freshly washed faced and my favorite moisturizer. Next I apply my liquid foundation and concealer, followed by my eye shadow primer and the eye shadows of my choice. I usually go for a more gold or bronze look but for spring I like to use browns and light maroon and pinks. After mascara and eyeliner have been apply i lightly dust my cheeks with my blush. To give this look more jazz I finish off with my Victoria's secret lipstick in the shade intensity.
                                                                     

Victoria's Secert Lipstick in Intensity $15 (featured in the picture above)

From Wet and Wild $1.95 each Surpizingly these each have long lasting color and do not flake

Blush from Cover Girl in PlumBerry Glow about  $4.95 at Walmart

Eye Shadow pallet by ELF

I Hope this gives you all some inspiration for spring!
Good Luck and Happy Styling

XoXo Nik

My Experience With Miami Fashion Week

I had the chance in March to participate in Miami Fashion week with a group of students from My college. There were seven of us total, and it was a great experience. Here are a few photos

                                                                   

                                                                                 

There aren't too many photos of the behind the scenes  stuff because we actually were not allowed to take pictures inside the venue out of respect for the designers. They wanted nothing to be revealed until the day of the show, but of course there were a few people who still took pictures behind the scene hehe. Miami Fashion week was a great experience because we got to do hands on stuff such as fittings with the designers and the models! We got to see how this event is set  up from start to finish and all the hardwork that it takes to produce a show of this magnitude. 

Among the designers this year were 

Carlos Miele 

Roberto Cavali 

 Stella McCartney 

Moschino 

 Carlos Vigil Couture

Mike Sylla

(I got to work with him ^^^^  ^_^)

And whats a trip to Miami without going to the beach?

This was probably one of the best weeks of my life! If you're into fashion I definitely recommend trying Miami Fashion week for a wonderful experience.

(All photos from the runway are courtesy of www.miamifashionweek.com)

Mix and match Jean and Floral

Mix up your spring wardrobe by matching your floral prints with denim. Heres alittle inspiration to get you started! Happy Styling!

XOXO, Nik

                        Jean vest: Thrifted
                        Shirt: Wet Seal
                        Floral Skirt: Forever21
                        Sandals: Journey's                    

Lazy Day out fit

                                                   
                                              Today is just a lazy day look.... I just went to run a few errands and didn't feel like dressing up so i just put on this cool but casual outfit. The Bandu is from Forever21 I got it for about $3 bucks, the shirt is from a surf store that i went into while i was in Miami it was about $12.99 the jeans are from the VF Factory that I got from the VF outlet in Calhoun, Georgia, I paid about $16.00 for them the sandals are from wet seal they were about 12 dollars the sunglasses are from wet seal also and they were $7.50, lastly the little black bag is from my mom it was an old bag she wasn't carrying and i thought it looked cute!

More posts will be coming soon!!

xoxo, Nik