Bright Plaid

Vest: Trina Turk, Shirt: Forever 21, Jeans: Shop Frankie's, Booties: Rag & Bone, Necklace: Ralph Lauren, Sunnies: Gap

Quick post for today!

Hope everyone has a great Thursday.

xo

Nicole

Black + Camel

Jacket: BB Dakota, Sweater: Hand-knitted by husband's Nana, Jeans: J Brand (need these!),

 Heels: Louboutin, Bag: Chanel, Sunnies: Celine

So like.....Black + Camel? 

It's what I'm feeling right now. 

I must say that in my younger years I would have never 

worn this color combo, BUT the older polished me 

absolutely loves it! 

(*note the "polished" me only makes an appearance on select dates) 

please inquire within. :)

What's your favorite color to pair with black?

xo

Nicole

Pieces of me: Instagram Edition

Delicious macaron and raspberry sandwiches (I'm sure there is a fancier name but I like mine better. Ha!)

from Bottega Louie. 

My favorite sweater from Shop Frankie's and the outfit from this post.

An incredible sunset by the lake.

So, what would you do?

Way up in the sky looking at this view. Nuff Said.

Brunch at The Penthouse. Every time I eat there I want to move in! Obsessed with the decor.

new favorite necklace...such a thoughtful gift from my sister.

Casual Sunday

Jacket: Shop Frankies, Jeans: Blank NYC, Shoes: Converse, Bag: Givenchy, Sunnies: Celine, Necklace: Alisa Michelle

Yesterday was a casual running errands kind of day, 

much like most of my Sundays! The dark clouds were looming

and I just wanted to be comfy and cozy so.....I threw on my fur letterman 

jacket and some leather Chucks and went on my merry way!

Simple. As. That.

On another note, who else feels like they close their eyes on Friday and 

wake up on Monday?! Weekends are moving faster!

All I have to say is.....

Monday, I'm ready for you. I've got my game face on.

Goat Cheese Crostini

Not sure what has gotten into me, but this rainy weather has
me feeling all domestic and thangs! So naturally I stepped into my
apron (ha! who am I kidding, I don't own one of those) and got
down to business.

I love me a good app and I have been making this one
for years. It's deliciously simple even for the most
challenged of cooks!

Goat Cheese Crostini

Walnut Pesto

*2 cups of fresh basil

*2 cloves of garlic (you can use more if you'd like!)

*1/3 C. Chopped walnuts

*1/2 C. Parmigiano Reggiano

*Salt to taste

*1/2 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

For Crostini
*French Baguette
*4 or 5 Roma tomatoes
*Small basil leaves for garnish

To start: Place basil and walnuts in food processor and pulse a few times. Next, add the garlic and parmigiano reggiano and pulse again. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Add salt to taste.

Slice baguette on a bias and place in oven at 350 degrees to slightly toast bread. Next, using dental floss, slice log of goat cheese for thin even slices.

Assembly: Spread pesto mixture on baguette, add slice of goat cheese, slice of tomato and top with small basil leaf!

Happy weekending!

xo

Color Love: Green

1  //  2  //  3  //  4  //  5  //  6  //  7  //  8

Greeeeeen moment!

Wild West

Shirt: Zara, Dress: StyleMint, Booties: Rag and Bone, Bag: Pour La Victoire, Sunnies: H&M, Necklaces: Treasure Blue, BaubleBar

It's obvious that I'm wearing this spring-y dress in January
because of the weather...so no need to go on about that!

I've had this western-esque denim shirt for a bit and have
yet to wear it, but once I slipped on this dress it was the
perfect addition! And naturally, the hair was not cooperating
so I opted for the ever popular side braid.
I'm so Pinterest.

Craving: One Blouse. Two Ways.

Equipment Blouse

Rag Bone Pants  //  Giuseppe Zanotti Pumps  //  Rebecca Minkoff Ring

Just Cavalli Shorts  //  Jenni Kayne Flats  //  Max & Chloe Bangles 

Shop Frankie's Crossbody/Clutch Bag

Bolt

Sweater: Shop Frankie's, Jeans: Machine (similar here), Shoes: Chanel, Bag: Zara, Sunnies: Ray Ban

Annnnnnd its back to my jeans and sweater routine.
I just couldn't resist this lightning bolt though!
How was everyone's weekend?

xo
N

Dots + Stripes

Jacket: old, Top: Shop Frankie's, Skirt: Alice & Olivia, Boots: Charlotte Olympia, Bag: Givenchy, Necklace: Vintage, Sunnies: Ray Ban (on sale!)

Frisky Friday!

The weather reached the 70's yesterday and it certainly got me 

to branch out from my jeans and sweater routine (probably not for long).

 But bare legs and arms felt very freeeeeeee....

On another note, every time I look at these pics and see my 

colored bra I think of Maid in Manhattan. Yes, that's what I said.

"Besides, that whole see-through blouse, colored-bra thing... 

reads a little, you know, desperate, older gal, trying too hard. Don't you think?"

Yes I did just quote a line from that movie and you know you've watched that

shit before too! Don't judge.

Happy Friday kids!

xo

Nicole

Color Love: Black + White

{Column 1} Miss Selfridge |  Theysken's Theory  |  Helmut Lang

{Column 2} Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent  | T by Alexander Wang  |  Topshop

{Column 3} Tibi  |  Wayne  | Elizabeth & James

Yearning for springtime dresses, beach days,

dining al fresco, and wait for it....BLACK & WHITE!

Real adventurous, right?

Deal with it. It's a comin'!

Meltgiela

Sweatshirt: UNIF, Pants: SL8 (love these!), Shoes: Isabel Marant, Bag: Chanel, Sunnies: Celine, Necklace: Chanel earring as Necklace

It's pretty safe to say that comfy and cozy outfits
have been my theme as of late. Sometimes I get into
a funky funk where all I want to wear are jeans, tee's, and
sweatshirts. Who says you can't be chic AND comfy at
the same time?! Anything is possible.
On another note, been livin' in this sweatshirt...
oh and bonus? It glows in the freaking dark!
Win.

Mint Delight

Jacket: Zara, Shirt: H&M (similar one here), Jeans: Shop Frankie's, Booties: Rag & Bone, Sunnies: Ray Ban, Necklace: BaubleBar

After being in 5 degree weather over the weekend I was

happy to put on a little jacket and jeans yesterday!

It's actually quite comical how dramatic 

L.A. gets when the temps drop.

This video sums up L.A. in a most hilarious way!

You east coasters are sure to appreciate this one.

Pieces of Me: Winter Wonderland

 Spent a beautiful and relaxing weekend in the mountains with

all of my favorite people...my fam! I have to say I'm not a big snow person but 

just being able to look out on the lake, read a book, spend time with the fam, go tubing and disconnect from everything felt so good. Was obsessed with how the cabin was decorated so naturally I 

snapped my little heart out and shot some of my favorite things!

Hope you all had a great weekend!
xo,
Nicole