Top 10 Must Have Summer Accessories

This summer is coming faster than you think, it's time to start updating your accessory collection. Here are my top 10 must-haves that you should add to upgrade your accessory game!

1. Body Chains: (shoulder, back, full body, thigh) So many options and so many different looks! Have fun with it.

2.  Chokers (Layering chokers): From quarter moons to flower charms, ribbon chokers with these charms are a cute and simple way to add some flare to any outfit. 

3. Statment necklaces: From inspirational words to your personal name/ initial, these necklaces are fun and unique for anyone. 

4. Initial rings: Something little, inexpensive, and simple to add to your jewelry collection. 

5. Crocheted shoulder bags: Adds some texture to your overall outfit and look. Not your average bag. 

6. Small face/ thinner watches: Out with the big in with the small, smaller is better lately when it comes to watches. Fun prints and colors, or even if neutrals are more your style, small watches are a great addition to anyones jewelry box. 

7. Fun Fedoras: Try something different with a black or brown fedora. Some are plain or some have some bows or texture to them. Whichever you prefer for your wardrobe, there are plenty of options to choose from.

8. Flash tattoos: Silver and gold, whichever you prefer. Pick some out and show them off.

9. Round sunglasses: Round glasses are coming out to play and there looking better than ever before.

10. Thick-heeled shoes: Sick of wanting to go out and wear fun heels, fear no more! Now you can actually walk easier and look fabulous with thick heeled shoes this summer. 

Oh Hollywood

Today I decided to go for a hike on this beautiful day in LA. The sun is out, I'm driving down sunset boulevard with my sun roof open, looking in the distance at endless palm trees and the hollywood sign. I sometimes forget how beautiful this city is because I don't always have the time to truly enjoy the scenery, but today I did. Driving around LA, there are so many beautiful sights, street art, people, architecture, etc. In this city of dreams, we sometimes are so busy living our lives, we forgot about the dreams we came here to accomplish. We get caught up in our daily routines and don't let our minds and imagination wander. We let our imaginations go stale, but today opened my eyes again, I need to really look around and appreciate where I am. I truly need to experience everything I can that California and LA have to offer me, today is the start of a new day in my fashion journey.

Sunglasses:Ray Ban

 Lakers tank/sports bra:Forever 21

 Leggings:Victoria's Secret Pink/Sneakers:Nike

Xo Nik

From FIDM to Reality

Happy Monday Everyone! I hope everyone has been enjoying their time off for "Spring Break" from school or work! I was in desperate need for a vacation after I finished my classes at FIDM in March!  I am proud to say I am finished with my marketing degree & am apart of the FIDM ALUMNI! Receiving another fashion degree from the NUMBER 1 fashion school on the West Coast is  beyond exciting and is such a rewarding experience. I am so beyond proud of my successes and the obstacles I overcame during this fashion journey. I can't wait to see what my future in the fashion industry brings. I went home to NY for two weeks to visit close friends & family for my spring break and it was exactly what I needed to relax, celebrate, and get my head back on straight for what I need to do now. It's now that time to put away those bikinis and flip flops, and get back to reality. Fortunately for me, I live in California, so I only have to put mine away until the weekends.. for now..:) (Sorry to rub it in guys!)

Sunday Funday was yesterday, to "celebrate" my first weekend back to California I figured it was a good time to enjoy a beach day since I don't know what my schedule will be like for me in my near future. I want to enjoy the sun, palm trees, people around me, and really experience Los Angeles in a different way than I have been. I am more open to opportunities and adventures now that I have more time in my schedule for it. Don't get me wrong though, I have time for play, but my mind is on work most of the time. I am currently looking for jobs in the fashion industry, and I am excited to see where I will end up. Being in the fashion world is brutal, it is very competitive and you need to be one step ahead in this fashion game. Being creative, unique, and fun is also a must, you need to open your eyes to what is going on around you, what are people doing, what's trending, what are people hating on, what do people love, etc. Paying attention to whats around you daily and keeping up with social media is crucial to keeping your head above water in the fashion industry.

Don't lose track of your goals, don't lose track of who you are or your individuality. Appreciate the uniqueness in fashion and style, soak in all the knowledge you can about what you love. If your a fashion enthusiast like myself, or your passionate about something else,  never lose track of what you truly want. Have goals for yourself, you will accomplish them in time! Give yourself time, timing, hard work, and knowledge are crucial to succeeding in any area of life. Know that their is a plan for you, you will get to where you want to be when your meant to get there, don't rush experiences! Take every opportunity thrown at you, deal with every obstacle with grace, and don't lose who you are in the process. Life is a struggle, but without struggle there is no progress right?

Some images from my trip home/my weekend beach adventure!

Xo Nik

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