Review: West Avenue Jewelry Monogram Necklace

This weekend I received my West Avenue Jewelry Monogram Necklace from Max & Chloe and I absolutely love it! After some debate on sizing, I ended up getting the large size in gold fill and am so happy with the decision.  It's the perfect amount of pop to an outfit!  I'll try to get some photos of it on this weekend {in the meantime, check out Blair from Atlantic-Pacific wearing her monogram necklace here}.

Get your own West Avenue Jewelry Monogram necklace here {also available in classic, medium and small sizes}.  XOXO

Current Obsessions

1. Emilio Pucci Sarong $430. 2. Proenza Schouler Clutch $1175. 3. Markus Lupfer Shorts $220. 4. Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings $450. 5. La Mer The Mist $55. 6. Josie Maran Lip & Cheek Sticks Set $32. 7. Alice & Olivia Skirt $485. 8. Bop Basics Hair Tie Set $45. 9. Tibi Shorts $200. 10. Dara Ettingner Earrings $330. 11. Klorane Dry Shampoo $18. 12. Boutique 9 Rose Gold Pumps  $84.

Hope everyone's week is off to a great start! Today, I'm packing for our 4 day trip to Charlotte for a wedding and preparing for our anniversary on Monday... can't believe it's been a year already! XOXO

Sales & Steals: Shopbop Code

Another Shopbop code just in time for summer!  Some of my favorite picks are the Boutique 9 Mirrored Pumps in rose gold {as seen on Cheetah Is The New Black}, this Tibi Sleeveless Gown in canary yellow {great for a wedding}, the 10 Crosby Derek Lam Cutout Dress, these peach Alice and Olivia Arthur Pants {also love the lavender} and Elizabeth and James' Sam Sandals.

Use code BIGEVENT at checkout and start shopping here. XOXO

Fabulous Friday

Happy Friday!  As promised, here are a few of my favorite photos from interior designer Kishani Perera's new decor book Vintage Remix.  I love how all of her rooms incorporate glamour in a cozy and welcoming way.  Plus, what girl wouldn't want a chandelier in every room?

To see more of my home decor favorites, check out my Dream Home Pinterest board here.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! XOXO

Recent Outfits

Outfit 1 Jacket: Current/Elliot. Dress: Joie {old but love this and this}. Shoes: Shoemint Janice {similar $ here and $$ here}. Outfit 2 Dress: Soft Joie. Scarf: Zara. Shoes: Shoemint Bridget. Outfit 3 Dress: Juicy Couture {old but love this}. Shoes: Shoemint Bridget.

These past few weeks I've pretty much been living in sun dresses accented with a cozy scarf or this denim jacket that I've had for a few years.  The weather has been so nice out and now I'm starting to get excited for our summer vacations {Charlotte, NC for a wedding next week, Connecticut + New York for a Bachelorette party in July, Hayward, WI to see the hubby's extended family in August and Santa Barbara for Labor Day}!  XOXO

Current Obsessions

1. Isabel Marant Shorts $500 {pant version here}. 2. Michael Kors Watch $250. 3. Vintage Remix Book $24. 4. Equipment Silk Pajama Set $455. 5. Zimmermann Swim Suit $260. 6. Tom Ford Bronzing Powder $90. 7. Roksanda Ilincic Dress $1535. 8. Bliss Fabulips Sugar Scrub $18. 9. Steve Madden Grettta Sandals $110. 10. Ann Taylor Earrings $48. 11. Josie Maran Makeup Wipes $12. 12. J.Crew Skinny Jeans $125. 13. A.L.C. Dress $595. 

Hope everyone is having a great week so far, it's halfway done, yippee!  I recently purchased the Vintage Remix book pictured above and am SO obsessed with all of the decor photos inside.  I'll post a little review of it later this week!

FYI, prices reduced on my Closet Clean Out Sale post... check it out here! XOXO

Giveaway: Tilly | Maison Tray Winner

Congratulations to Kasey of preppylove for winning the tilly | maison giveaway!  Please check your email later today for details on how to claim your prize.  

Thank you to everyone that participated, there was so much interest in this piece! Be sure to check out tilly | maison's etsy store if you'd like to purchase a tray of your own. XOXO

Fabulous Friday

New Ann Taylor neon + crystal earrings. 

{lust versions in citrus yellow here and here}

Gold Zara sandals for summer.
{luxe Miu Miu version here}

Pretty gold + pink MadeByGirl hand painted notecards to give as gifts.

Tropical print + studded Zara shirt purchased in Chicago.

Ingredients for kale + brussel sprout salad as seen on Pinterest.

Madewell citrus + floral bikini from the new Pasadena store.

Happy Friday! I hope you all have a relaxing and fun filled weekend celebrating Mother's Day! Also, I updated my Closet Clean Out Sale post to remove what has been sold so it's easier to look through and I also reduced prices on remaining items. Happy shopping!

P.S. Be sure to enter my tilly | maison tray giveaway by May 14th. XOXO

Closet Clean Out Sale

* UPDATED: reduced prices on all remaining items!

ABS Lace Dress With Nude Lining. Size 0. Worn Once. $100

Nanette Lepore Embroidered Detail Dress. Size 0. Worn Once. $100

Alice & Olivia Black Dress with Silver Beaded Neck. Size Small. Worn Once. $115

Emilio Pucci Flats w/ Pucci Shoe Bags. Size 39. Gently Used. $160

Steve Madden "Grettta" Sandals. Size 8. Worn Once. $65 

{as seen on Song of Style in black here}

Etro Makeup Pouch. Never used. $45

All prices include USPS shipping within the USA. International shipping will be the responsibility of the buyer.  If you would like to purchase anything or if you have questions regarding an item please email me at nicole.guidetostyle@gmail.com. Thanks so much for looking! XOXO

Sales & Steals: New Markdowns At Shopbop

Nicole's Picks: Free People Dress $117.60.  Haute Hippie Dress $318.50. Rachel Pally Caftan  $172.50. Juicy Couture Dress $208.60. Theodora & Callum Clutch $278.60. Missoni Espadrilles $137.50. Ash Booties $164.50. Madison Harding Booties $165.

New markdowns at Shopbop were posted yesterday ranging from 30%-70% off... here are some of my favorite picks! I'm also loving this Rag & Bone Trench Dress and this pretty coral striped Karina Grimaldi Maxi.  If your still searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift than be sure to check out this amazing spring sale here {fyi, they have free 3 day shipping!}.

P.S. Be sure to enter my tilly | maison tray giveaway by May 14th. XOXO

Giveaway: Tilly | Maison Tray

I'm so excited to announce my next giveaway! Carolyn, the lovely lady behind tilly | maison, is offering one of her amazing lucite trays in wildcat blush/gold to a Nicole's Guide To Style reader!  This is one of my favorite pieces purchased from Etsy and I've featured my own tilly | maison tray here, here and here on the blog.

To enter please do the following:

- Become a follower of Nicole's Guide To Style via "Google Friend Connect" at right.

- Become a Facebook fan of Nicole's Guide to Style and tilly | maison.

- Leave me a comment letting me know you've done the above along with your email.

Extra Entries: add @nsguidetostyle and @tillymaison on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. This is worth 2 extra entries for a total of 3 chances to win!

This giveaway will end Monday, May 14th at 11:59pm and the winner will be announced Tuesday, May 15th.  In the meantime, check out all of the great products tilly | maison has to offer here.  Good luck! XOXO

Best Dressed: 2012 Met Gala

Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada. Diane Kruger in Prada. Emma Stone in custom Lanvin. Solange Knowles in Rachel Roy. 

Kate Bosworth in Prada. Eva Mendes in Prada. Carey Mulligan in Prada. Cate Blanchett in Alexander McQueen. 

Gisele Bundchen in Givenchy. Jessica Biel in Prada. Emma Roberts in Escada. Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren.

The Met Gala is hands down my favorite night of the year for fashion. People aren't afraid to take risks and true fashionistas rock looks straight from the runway or custom creations from the hottest designers.  Who was your best dressed of the night? XOXO
images via justjared.com

Current Obsessions

1. Equipment Playsuit $280. 2. Charlotte Olympia Pumps $1250. 3. West Avenue Jewelry Monogram Necklace $210. 4. Madewell Tote $23. 5. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment $22.50 6. Equipment Top $210. 7. Honeydew Bralette $34. 8. Joie Lunaria Dress $384.  9. Tom Binns Earrings $355. 10. Belle by Sigerson Morrison Flats $195. 11. J.Crew Scalloped Shorts $120. 12. Too Faced Better Than False Lashes $35. 13. Polder Booties $358. 14. J.Crew Animal Print Shorts $65.

Looks like this week's current obsessions are animal prints and neutral hues with some pops of red!  I think my favorite picks of the week are the colorful Tom Binns Earrings and the snakeskin printed Belle by Sigerson Morrison Flats. While most of these are just items on my wishlist, I did finally purchase the West Avenue Jewelry Monogram Necklace from Max & Chloe after seeing it on Blair from Atlantic-Pacific so many times! Can't wait to share a pic when it arrives in a few weeks.  XOXO

Styling Solutions: Kentucky Derby

{hats top to bottom} David & Young Hat $24. Eric Javits Stripe Hat $198. Nordstrom Collection Hat $68. Forever21 Hat $14.80. {dresses} 1. BB Dakota Dress $75. 2. Diane Von Furstenberg Dress $345. 3. Alice & Olivia Dress $396. 4. Dallin Chase Dress $285. 

Fridays usually call for a Fabulous Friday post but with the Kentucky Derby this weekend I couldn't pass up the opportunity to put together some festive looks. Ever since I saw the Newlyweds episode when Nick and Jessica go to the Kentucky Derby I have {not so} secretly been dying to go! What a fun excuse to channel your inner Kate Middleton and wear a fabulous hat with a prim and proper dress? Have a wonderful weekend! XOXO

Gift Guide: Mother's Day

1. Tory Burch Cosmetic Case $55. 2. Clarisonic + Fresh Cleansing System $235. 3. Diane Von Furstenberg Notebooks $29. 4. L'Occitane Hand Indulgences $28. 5. Diptyque Candle $65. 6. Shemergency Survival Kit $25. 7. Guerlain Hydrating Lip Shine $35. 8. Valentino Animal Print Scarf $365.  9. Kate Spade Bangle $58. 10. Tory Burch iPhone Case $40. 

Mother's Day is next Sunday and I've put together a list of fashionable picks that I think any mom would love {with items at all price points!}. Tory Burch, Nordstrom, Saks, Sephora and Kate Spade are always great places to get gift cards from if that's more mom's gift receiving style!

P.S. Congrats to Courtney of Keeping Up With Court for winning the Glam Grab Accessory Auctions Giveaway!  Check your email later today for details on your fabulous new ring! Want another chance to win? I'll have a new giveaway up next week... XOXO

Inspiration: Pinterest

Fashion icon Miroslava Duma.

Arm candy to the max. 

Thakoon FW 2012.

Classy and comfy.

Rainbow sprinkled nails for spring.

Kale + brussel sprout salad.

Double chocolate chip cookies.

Just some recent sources of inspiration via my Pinterest boards {you can follow me at nsguidetostyle}.  I just bought all the ingredients for the kale + brussel sprout salad... I'll post a review after I make it!  

Be sure to enter the Glam Grab Accessory Auctions Giveaway before the winner is announced tomorrow, good luck! XOXO

How I Spent My... Weekend

This past weekend I traveled to Chicago with my college girlfriends for a much overdue reunion.  We had so much fun relaxing, touring the city, wining and dining and we were also able to attend the bridal shower of one of our best friends out in the suburbs.  I can't wait to plan our next trip to the windy city!

Some recommendations from our time there: Chicago From The Lake Boat Tour, dinner + drinks at Hub 51, popcorn from Garrett's, tapas style bites at Moe's Catina {we saw Ed from Jillian's season of the Bachelorette while there}, shopping on Michigan Avenue and causal brunch food at Yolk.

Happy May Day! Outfit posts, a new closet clean out sale and the Glam Grab Accessory Auctions winner coming up this week.  XOXO