Daily Wear: That was like the best diet ever.

Michele: Remember the prom? You got so thin by then.

Romy: Oh, I know. I was so lucky getting mono. That was like the best diet ever.

Ah, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion!

Such a classic, but oh-so-true statement made in part by Romy.

All I'm getting at here, is that being sick DOES have a plus side.

And while I do not condone throwing up your guts to be some impossible size we see in magazines, one must admit it feels pretty darn good to put on an outfit only to find that you're looking/feeling a bit leaner than the last time.

And to this, I can only chalk it up to being sickly over the weekend.

So ok, now that I'm back to decent health, I am not going to lie, I kinda like that my clothes are a bit looser. So maybe I managed to lose all of 1-2lbs over the course of 2 days; I'll take it.

I'll take it, and proceed to gain lost poundage by end of the week-just watch me.

On another note, I think I touched on this last time I wore the skirt (I wore it only one other time, oddly enough, it was right after I got sick the last time. Maybe it's my "Hey I'm not sick anymore" skirt?), its a wee bit-ok a way bit-on the short side, especially for work.

So it could be called "inappropriate" for the workplace.

But here's my rationale for wearing something @ guestimation to be 6-7" above my knee:

1. I work in a creative field-and dressing as I please to look "trendy" is appropriate

2. Tempering the look/length with all black keeps it from looking vulgar.

(Bare legs, then we got a problem)

3. And I like that it makes me look wayyyyyy taller than I really am.

So until these legs give-way due to old(er) age, I'm gonna keep on wearing my miniskirts.

So double fisted-middle finger-up to "office appropriate".

Wear what you like, appropriate or not, keep it in good taste/don't do anything "inappropriate" and you're good to go.

And my new little t-shirt. With the puffed lace sleeve, I can't help but think its a bit reminiscent of a bodysuit I'd probably try to stuff my 13 year old body into back in junior high.

(funny story on me, bodysuits, and my so called "guy pals" thinking it was goodtimes to tell others that I "stuffed". Little did they know I was just really really awkwardly "growing" if you will! Story of my life! Better yet, these same boys, also thought it was fun to change my initials around and transform my full name into something of the likes of "Sticky Nads" Yes, seriously--they called me "Sticky Nads"!! So just stick it out thru junior high kids, I promise you'll turn out ok...or as OK as I turned out. Hey, I make my parents "proud" so I can't be that bad)

And yes...this was once a "style-blog",

not an account of my "not-so-traumatizing, yet hilarious, early teen years",

so let's get on with what I was wearing (after the sickness diet I swear by!):

*Black lace puff t-shirt-H&M

*Fuchsia wool miniskirt-Express (via Marshalls)

*Black tights-HUE

*Black necklace-Forever 21

*Black boots-Jessica Simpson

(Oh, and I'm sooooo eyeing a pair of J. Simpson platforms for summertime--I'm addicted to that girl's shoes, what can I say?

I now hang my head in shame--oh sheesh!)

Daily Wear

Excuse my short post--but the Olympics are on!

OH they're SOOOO ON!

(We just snatched back the medal lead from Germany...woohoo USA-leading the way with 12!)

Just a quick outfit post-what I wore today.

Looking a bit haggard, as is the usual case come a Wednesday.

-The daily grind takes it's toll, what can I say?

Bought a new chambray shirt the other day. While I cannot wait for spring to get here so I can wear it as I see properly fit, today I had to give it a go.

I'm not really sure what I put together, looks like I got dressed in the dark!

(wait, that's exactly what I do everyday...seriously, no lights on, just grab and go!)

Wearing:

*Chambray button-up, Forever 21

*Houndstooth miniskirt, Express

*Leggings, Uniqlo

*Striped socks-lovely aren't they?

*Ankle boots, Nine West

*necklaces, H&M and vintage (via thrift store)

Now excuse me, I've got some snowboarding to watch.

Oh and my little Apollo Ono in speedskating relays.

So who here, besides myself and SewMeSomeLove, gets psyched up for the Olympics??

Daily Wear/Rent-the-Runway

Everyone thought I was wearing a dress.

Really it's two pieces: a Top and a Skirt.

Paired with one of my fave pairs of tights.

I wore my silver owl necklace-as usual

(although I have several of them, I always gravitate toward this little guy in particular)

And a MOOD RING!

(not shown for the shallow fact it was an ugly amber color at the time of these photos-not such a great "reading" according to the charts. Had it been a beautiful azure or lovely green, then you might've got a peek. Maybe next time.)

Wearing:

*Black knit top-Forever 21

*Black body-con bandage skirt-Express

*Burgandy lace tights-H&M

*Black knee-high boots-Jessica Simpson

*Silver vintage owl necklace-Thrift Store

*Mood Ring (not shown)-West Village street festival vendor

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So today I saw something freakishly awesome,

(well the stuff that makes my day entertaining, maybe it wasn't "awesome" to the two involved)

Two grown women, certainly not ladies of moral or class, (not with their actions) got into a tift on the subway commute home. The one woman, about my age got all pissy with this little old woman. Then the lil' old woman- not being so sweet like most grannies are, got back in the younger woman's face. In fact, the younger one claims the older one touched her face

(I don't know what exactly she means by "touched", like a slap? a jab? Wish I didn't miss that part)

And it escalated from there. Just as the old woman was walking off the train, she decided to go back to the younger woman for some more. She mouthed off as one should not, and then the younger girl just pulled her by her coat and the old woman fell on the ground.

Then, the old woman finally proceeded to get up and walk off for real this time around.

At this same time, the younger woman's husband about got into it with some other man, because the other man was yelling at the younger woman telling her how ridiculous she was due to the fact that the older woman was elderly enough to be her mother! However, at this, I must say the younger woman's husband was being a big wus!

By that time, my train conductor got to the scene and the other commuters convinced him that the young woman was in the wrong and therefore he should call the police.

To which the younger woman decided it was high time she book it off the subway before she got into any lawful issues, maybe assualt? I don't know, I don't get into trouble w/the law.

And then the train doors closed and we were on our merry way.

Good times!

(It was the highlight of my day-made me realize that even at my worst behavior, I've never stooped to that level and never plan to do so.

In comparison to them, I'm A-OK!)

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On another note, remember when I told you I won a contest on the stylesite: Fashism?

My prize was a $50 credit to Rent-the-Runway

(an invite only site that allows its patrons to rent designer garments at upwards of 90% off the retail price.

It's set-up very similar to netflix, so rental and return is made easy)

Unfortunately my prize expires at the end of this month.

Being the procrastinator I am, and one with a severe lack of free time, I waited much too long to browse around to see what was available.

In the end, (the end-being tonight), they didn't have too many options left for the event I have in mind. And no Balmain up for grabs as I originally hoped; so I went with this instead:

an Optical Illusion dress from Robert Rodriguez Collection

(Picture courtesy of renttherunway.com)

I figure I can spice it up a bit with a jacket and some accessories.

We'll see what I do with it if all goes well.

Of course I'll be sure to post the pics and blog all about it.

Until then, if you're interested in joining, as I said it's invite only.

However, once "IN", there's a wide variety of dresses to choose from, something for everyone!

-Starting at 4-day rental rates of only $50.

-A second size can be shipped (free of charge) for first time rentals of that particular designer

-You can also add a back-up style for a few dollars more...

Seriously, can it get anymore brilliantly genius than this??

So if you've got a wedding, a sweet Valentine's Date, a night out on the town, and you want something fun and on-trend that otherwise our wallets would not allow us to wear,

Rent-the-Runway is the perfect solution!

Simply click HERE,

and voila--you've officially been invited!

(if for some reason clicking "HERE" does not let you join, let me know!)

Daily Wear

Just a few quick things...

And my past two days' outfits.

Monday, I opted to go the easy route--JEANS, of course.

However, I "jazzed" it up by pulling out a velvet jacket I had only worn once prior.

It's yet again a little something-something from the thrift stores in Ohio.

(aaaah! I've got to stop wearing these items because it's KILLING me not to be able to just hop in my car and whiz off down the street to get my "thrift on".)

Wearing:

*Vintage Velvet jacket-thrift store

*Silk blouse-Forever 21

*Skinny jeans-Uniqlo

*Suede boots-Carlos Santana

*Necklace-street jeweler in Soho

Today, I opted for a skirt I got a little over a year ago. It wasn't something I found myself wanting to wear; but after seeing the same skirt in blue on The Bargainhunter Extraordinaire,

I remembered it's high time I give it a whirl myself.

After the fact, I realize I probably could've used a pop of color in here somewhere.

Oh well, next time I suppose.

Wearing:

*Turtleneck sweater-H&M

*Scarf-Target

*Houndstooth mini skirt-Express

*Opaque tights-HUE

*Booties-Nine West

-After work I got a manicure; yippee! I brought my own fave color, Darkroom (Sephora by O.P.I.), basically because nail salons do not carry Sephora nail polishes.

-I also came to realize its about time I get my mop trimmed up...so add that to my "to-do" list.

(maybe this weekend, I'll call tomorrow for an appointment on Saturday)

-And I considered calling home to ask my mom to dig out some old pics of me as a small child--for hair reasons. I read that your best hair hue is whatever you had as a small kid.

In my case that means dirty blonde, much moreso than the light brown I've got now.

(I don't know about this yet--hair dye issues might have to wait. My mind is not fully there just yet--

no need to rush into something I'm not willing to upkeep you know?)

Anyhow, off to watch a little Conan, then off to bed.

tootles!

Weekend Rewind: November 28th-29th, 2009

Yea! The Weekend,

and my regular REWIND is here!

Saturday: November 28, 2009--

I finally had that hair appointment I had been talking about for a while.  Thank Goodness!

Just look at my haphazard self, the haggard look in my face, and the overgrown bang...not to mention the microscopic split ends that were driving me crazy!

Now, when I say this--it might all be in my head, but seriously--lately I was feeling so intensely bitchy looking, very unapproachable, and very much my age.  And I attribute this to the HAIR.  I think it was just doing something to my appearance that made me look like a "not so nice" person.  (Although I will admit, I usually like it that way--the less approachable I appear, the less annoyed with others I have to be).

I chose to go with a very basic, all-American getup for the day.  Knowing I would be doing some more shopping and jaunting around the city after the hair appt. I figured a plain-white-tee would be the perfect backdrop for a shiny new 'do.

Wearing:

*Black bomber jacket-H&M

*White V-neck T-shirt-Uniqlo

*Dark Denim straight leg jeans-DKNY

*Black leather booties-Daffy's

*Silver vintage necklaces-Leproust Vintage and Thrift Store

*Black leather purse (new purchase!!)-Giani Berninni

--The purse, I've been dying to get a black Across-Body bag for schlepping around on the weekends.  And alas, I purchased one on my "after work Black Friday shopping excursion"--

After the hair appointment, I found myself in Soho (mainly because I thought I was meeting BF at the Best Buy there later in the day) where I continued on with some weekend shopping.

Side Note: I found a great bandage skirt at Express.  It's Black and very what I was looking for!

(I had a coupon/reward for $10 off...thankfully a jackass manager rang me up.  Being that he was too busy worrying and concerning himself with who was going to help him on registers, he did not realize he swiped the $10 reward TWICE!  Yea--I saved $20, SCORE FOR ME-LOSS FOR EXPRESS!  I'm sure they'll get over it.)

And I took a moment in the dressing room to snap a shot of my new hair!  (gone is the assymetry, back to my old look of heavy bang, and two matching sides--or as much as possible at this growing out state I'm experiencing)

Honestly, again maybe in my head, but I look so much more refreshed, nicer, and dare I jinx it--but perhaps a year or two younger? (could  this my first mid-life crisis I'm going through?)

Back to shopping...

Turns out I was NOT supposed to meet BF at the Soho Best Buy.  WHOOPS!

So upwards I trekked to meet him at another Best Buy.  (Remember folks--he kept me from posting all last week because he was researching flat screens.  Well he purchased one and needed help carrying it.)

At Best Buy, not only did we purchase a tv, but I was a lucky girlfriend who snagged (on BF's wallet)

a new Wii game!

Side Note: You know what I'll be doing in my free time for the next 1-2weeks

And, a LAN ADAPTER so I can do things on the internet via the Wii (like showing BF the blog-reading capabilities on the new tv at 1:00am)

If you've got one kind ounce in your soul--you'll forgive my pajama ensemble and late night make-up and hairdo mistakes.  

Side Note: this is SOOOOO a typical "Christmas at Nickie's house" photo--which indeed it felt like with all of BF's tech purchases, I mean...who doesn't love an X-mas in November?

Sunday: November 29, 2009--

Laundry Day....Boo!  I skipped out on it last weekend though, so I had an overly large amount of clothing needing a good wash.  I hate when I wait 3wks to do laundry, it's the pits!

And that's also about the time where I stare blankly into my closet and utter those familiar words,

"I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR"

And yeah--not quite sure what I chose to wear today, a total mish-mash of nonsense for sure!

Wearing:

*Pink vintage Jordache blouse-Beacon's Closet

*Camel scarf-H&M

*Brown braided belt-Thrift Store

*Blue straight leg jeans (cuffed)-DKNY

*Brown booties-Steve Madden

BF also set out to purchase more items all revolving around his new tv.  Soooo, I came home and helped him put together the new stand.  It cleaned up clutter, hid some ugly wires, and overall just made our space a bit more livable--Thank Goodness!

So.....lots of shopping, lots of Wii fun, and a new haircut....that was my weekend.

Now excuse me, I'm in desperate NEED of a Mario Bros. FIX before I go to bed.

Daily Wear: THE SKIRT

Remember in my Weekend Rewind,

I was saying I bought a skirt for $7.99?

Yeah, I did....at Marshall's.  And here it is!

For $7.99, how could I leave it behind?  Even if I'm suspicious that it's from last year.

I think it's last year's Fall season because at that time last year, where I work, we made jumpers and other such dresses in the same color and with big black buttons.  This could be a sister to the ones I bought at work last year.

Whatever the case, it was rather exciting to come across it.  You know how Marshall's just has long racks and racks full of random shit; rarely do you ever come across the same piece twice, that's how this was.  So when I saw it was in my size, I snagged it--even if I wear it only once (which is doubtful), it was a deal!

Luckily, this week is supposed to be pretty mild, easy to deal with weather-wise...just like today.  All I needed was a little jacket and I was out the door.

I chose my favorite black bomber jacket of course!

Wearing: 

*Black bomber jacket-H&M 

*Black t-shirt-Target 

*Black chiffon beaded necklace-Forever 21

*Black wool scarf-Target 

*Fuchsia wool skirt (Express)-Marshall's 

*Black opaque tights-HUE 

*Black leather boots-Anne Klein

And that's how I do my first day back to work after a 4-day hiatus....lucky me I was so busy playing catch up and trying to be on top of things; well there was just no time for a "Case of the Mondays".

Although, is it wrong for me to admit I'm excited for the weekend to get here already? 

Sticky-Nickie

August 10, 2009:

Some might agree with me, this was the hottest, grossest, most humid day so far this summer!

Wearing to her usual workday locale:

*Black v-neck tee-Target

*Yellow a-line skirt-Express (like 4yrs ago)

*Red sash (from a vintage 70's blouse)-Thrift Store

*Black strappy wooden heeled sandals-Miss Sixty

*Red beaded necklace-Forever 21

Boo!

I'm what gives your children nightmares at night!

Really though, this is the best way I wash away the dirty grime from a hot NYC summer's day.

First I cleanse my face, then I put on this wonderfully cooling clay mask--you'd swear there's peppermint in it or something; really it's a magic concoction of other such plants and things.

Seriously, it makes a world of difference and feels so refreshing when you come home to an apartment that feels like an oven (no A.C. at my place).

Try it:  St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask