Shopping Tips and Tricks

When it comes to shopping I find, that having the right strategy can go a long way for your personal style and wardrobe.  I thought it would be fun to shake things up again, and give some tips to shopping that have helped me both financially and fashionably!

NEVER buy too much, When you decide to go out shopping, never go for an all out shopping spree.  I believe in shopping more frequently to get quality instead of shopping occasionally to get quantity.  Personally, I shop a a lot, whether its travel, online or just because I am bored but each time I only get 1 or 2 things that way I build my wardrobe and its ever changing year round, rather than changing it out every season.

It's OK to splurge, If you see something you like and it is a little pricey, GET IT!  I always fall in love with a piece and I will pass on it and after two weeks of thinking about it non-stop, I go back to get it and it's not available anymore.  This is the worst feeling, so don't hesitate, just get what you want if you really like it!

Stick to the basics, If you don't know what to get, get the basics.  You can never have enough white and black T-shirts, or jeans or what ever it is you can wear daily, no matter where you are going. 

-Nicole Unger


Here are a few dressing room photos from my recent trip to Topshop for Nordstrom.

SummerEssentials

I have lived in Florida my entire life, in a beachy town along the gulf coast.  Over the course of my life, all 21 years of it, I have learned a lot about the beach and what you will need while you're there.  

With that said here are my essential items and the reasons they are important...

Goggles and snorkels: there is so much life in the ocean it is important to me to explore it and plus it's a lot of fun and a nice way to cool off.

GoPro: it's water proof and it takes it takes the coolest pictures.

Life proof: it helps keep the sand out of my phone and if your can't afford or don't want a go pro it takes good pictures in the water.

Fish eye lens: I use this with the Lifeproof case for half underwater pictures. 

Sunscreen: this is the most important! I have very fair skin and a history of skin cancer so I always wear 80 spf or higher, I recommend this even if you don't have fair skin because sun damage is irreversible.

Book: reading on the beach is super relaxing and therapeutic.

Vita Coco: in my opinion this is better than water when your outside all day, it's very high in potassium and it helps keep you hydrated. 

Cliff bar: a fulfilling and delicious snack that doesn't take up much room in your beach bag.

Shoes: always sandals, never be the weirdo in tennis shoes or anything but sandals!

Surfboard: because surfboart and it's fun to lay on/in the water. Plus, we don't get good waves here in the gulf.

Last but not least towel: don't be that person in a raggedy beach towel, look stylish and simple. I always use this black and white number it's big, spacious, and soft!

-Nicole T Unger

P.S. no sea creatures were hurt or killed while obtaining these pictures!

MetGala

Met Gala recap of my favorite looks from the Met Gala this year! 

-Taylor Swift's, Oscar De La Renta is the most divine in my opinion.  The low cut back and long train are fit for a princess!

-Karolina's, Marchesa is so whimsical and looks like a dream! Also I just found out that this gown was hand painted by Patricia Chang, a young inspirational designer in NY,  who used to work there a few years ago! 

-Leighton is always so chic and yet again she kills it.

-Cara is the rebel in this Stella McCartney number, but it's edgy/classy/bondage look is perfect for her and she makes it work for a fashionable Met look.

I die over high fashion, and the Met Gala is the best place to appriciate it! What's your guys favorites?  

-Nicole T Unger 

NightLife/NoLife

Just some follow up shots from before Club LIV.  Miami has a lot of places to take phenomenal pictures, even on the corner of a street! (No pun intended).

Outfit:

Top: Zara

Skirt: Forever 21

Bag: H&M

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Earrings: Banana Republic

-Nicol T Unger

ClubLiv

Finally! The main reason we came to South Beach!  My friend turned 23 this past weekend and she had never been to Miami, it is safe to say she got the best experience!  My friend knows a promoter that got us into the VIP section at Club LIV.  This place is on fire,  there is very little time to get bored, weather its confetti falling, smoke blowing, dancers dancing, or glow sticks you always have something to be entertained but and the music never ends!  We had so much fun, I am so blessed with great friends that were able to get us into the best night club in town!  

Outfit:

Top: Zara

Skirt: Forever 21

Purse: H&M

Shoes: Sam Edelman

-Nicole T  Unger