JACOBS

I have been lusting over this Marc Jacobs '63 LPD Jersey on Net-A-Porter for a while, however I am not a huge fan of t-shirt's.  Net-A-Porter finally did their big 50% off sale a few weeks back and this was one of the lucky items!  I figured while it was on sale and I was willing to test out "nice" T-shirts I may as well get it! I am very uncomfortable wearing T-shirt's with anything besides cheerleading shorts, because I always grew up wearing them for athletics or cheerleading, to me it was never a dress-up or a fashion look, they were to grungy! So I am cringing but also liking the white tee fashion bliss of this for a while!  Also Marc Jacobs has also been one of my favorite designer's so just representing!

Outfit: 

Top: LPD from Net-A-Porter

Pants: Leighs from Topshop

Shoes: Jeffery Campbell

Necklace: H&M

-Nicole T Unger

Picture credit: Patrick Moreau

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.

CentralPark

Woke up early and strolled through Times Square, this is a must for me.  In the morning time it is so quiet but everything is so big and you can really just take it all in and not get carried away in the hustle and bustle.  We got to Central Park and were breath taken with the snow and bare trees, atop of the rocks you really see how beautiful the park is!  Strolling through the park is the most serene thing for me in the City because its were you see everything!  Then we went to Laduree and got some macarons and then I window shopped the heck out of Oscar De La Renta because I adore his designs and the windows are so beautiful!
Always remember to appreciate designers, yea you may not buy out the store or anything at all but it is art in a more wearable setting, and are worth appreciating!

Outfit:
Top: H&M cream sweater
Pants: Topshop moto leighs
Coat: Sheinside coat
Boots: Target black leather combat boots
Scarf: H&M knit
Earrings: Banana Republic
Backpack: local Army and Navy Store

-Nicole Unger

DowntownNYC

Just got back from my trip to NYC! I feel the need to go there at least once a year or else my heart is sad.   As soon as me and my boyfriend got there we started walking south of our hotel (Hotel Pennsylvania)  and stopped as we wanted to do things.  We walked down through Chelsea, across to Washington Square Park and then I shopped my heart out in Soho.  We made it just in time for our reservation at the newly opened Laduree of W Broadway.  

This little piece of Paris in New York City is divine, it is very small though.  I would highly recommend this as a lunch spot with your girlfriends!  I got the Club Laduree which was fantastic and my boyfriend got the Mini Burger de Boeuf which were hands down the best!  We were do full and did not get desert,  with knowledge that we would be on the upper east side the next day.  

After our lunch we headed towards the Trade Center Memorial Tower and then over to the water to look at the Statue of Liberty in the distance.  It was so quiet out by the water and the trees were breathtaking I couldn't help myself but to look up and snap some shots.  We made our way back up through China town and Wall street before our last stop at Dean and Deluca to be swept away by their flowers and deserts!

So all in all I hurt so bad after this day!  We walked nearly 10 miles and just really did whatever we wanted and wanted to see the city from the streets and not from the inside of a taxicab,  I highly recommend this if your ever in the city, being on top of a tour bus gives you a marvelous vantage point to observe the architecture but walking lets you experience really NYC life and people.

Outfit: 

Pants: Topshop Leighs

Shirt: Cynthia Rowley long sleeve grey tee

Coat: Sheinside.com coat

Boots: black leather combat boots from Target

Scarf: H&M black knit scarf

Purse: Phillip Lim for Target Satchel

-Nicole Unger

PilottoTuesday

I decided to wear my Pilotto today! I love love love this crop top, especially with this high waisted skirt!  It is my favorite combo of black and white with a little twist with the design! Here in Florida, crop tops are actually appropriate because it is really hot, however there is a classy way to do it!   I have seen people wear crop tops with low waisted skirts or shorts and it looks beyond trashy.  I like this version because I only show a 2-3 inch span of the top of my abdomen that is the slimmest part, this gives for a more over all flattering look for your physique. 

Outfit: 

Top: Peter Pilotto for Target

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Bracelet: Third Eye from my local Greek Glendi 

-Nicole T Unger

NYFW Fall 14

Tory Burch

DKNY

Badgley Mischka

Vera Wang

Alice and Olivia

Nicole Miller

Jenny Packham

New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 was absolutely perfect this year! I am very excited for fall this year now! I know that I will never actually don one of these gorgeous pieces but these are a handful of my favorites that I would actually wear in every day life!  The plunges in the Tory Burch and DKNY are to die for and are seriously sexy.  The Mischka I would seriously consider getting married in. The Alice and Olivia coat is stunning and sleek while being stylish and warm.  Frankly I love peacocks to Nicole Millers skirt is fabulous and the rocker edge jacket is a wonderful contrast! Jenny Packham I haven't been too familiar with but I fell in love with her designs and this is my favorite from this collection, very chic and feminine!

A few more days left of Fashion Week, get on Instagram or Style.com and follow the action!

-Nicole Unger

Vintage

Tonight we had a party for my fathers 50th birthday! I broke out my vintage Nina Ricci beaded belt that I stumbled upon at an antique shop in Sarasota a couple of years back.  It's not very often I break her out because she is very special too me, as she is one of my only couture vintage pieces! Also it is kind of beaded and flashy so I dumbed it down with a jean jacket to air on the more casual side of fashion. I like contrast and jean and sparkles are a great contrast (if you do it right)!

Dress: H&M

Jean jacket: Belk

Sandals: Chinease Laundry 

Belt: Nina Ricci

-Nicole Unger 

NYFWSS14

New York Fashion Week SS14 last week was amazing keeping up with, on social networking of course.  My two favorite shows were Ralph Lauren and Oscar De La Renta (even though they were not part of Fashion Week, their presentation took place the same week).  Both presentations for SS14 were very different however they both stood out to me as the two bomb shells of the week.  Each designer had the same idea with the color schemes and went for the bright and neon theme.  However both had such different takes on the similar color scheme and to me that contrast is the beauty in fashion. I loved Ralph Lauren's soft fabrics, sleek looks, bold cuts and perfect fits. Oscar De La Renta line was pure magic although I am biased, he has always been a personal favorite. ODLR used such a variety of textures and patterns giving each design a certain edge while being so magically feminine.  The line of the skirts for each designer gave each outfit a wonderful flare with either keeping it simple and straight or adding a little ruffle or adding a high-low to a lace or snake skin resembling gown.   Everything was stand out look at me but then there are all of these minute characteristics that make every look just magical!

 I know it can be depressing to look at these shows because the realistic option of wearing any of it is slim, however most other company's pul their inspiration from these high scale designers, so it does effect your wardrobe inevitably.  Not to mention these people are creating art with every piece and are paving American Fashion History, it is definitely something to take notice of. 

Fashion week draws thousands and everyone is booming with glamour, fashion, trends, and unique outfits it is so much fun to just see the street style that revolves around Fashion Week. 

-Nicole Unger 

Empire State of Style

Went to the nicest steak house called Keens in NYC and then did a night viewing from the top of the Empire State building.  No matter how many times you go to the top, it never seems real how massive that city feels but from all the way up there you can see the rivers that surround it and how little everything seems. 

Outfit:

Top: black spandex cropped top from Top Shop

Skirt: preppy pleated skirt from Camilyn Beth

Shoes: Prabral Gurung for Target

-Nicole Unger