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

Current Obsessions

1. Madewell Lace Top $148 and Madewell Striped Skirt $68. 2. Thakoon + Nars Nail Polishes  $18 each. 3. Shashi Skull Necklace $132. 4. Madewell Dotty Skirt $98. 5. Rebecca Minkoff iPhone Case $58. 6. Isabel Marant Dress $915. 7. Phillip Lim Croc-Embossed Tote $975. 8. St. Topez Tanning Mousse $40. 9. Alexander McQueen Skull Card Holder $160. 10. Emilio Pucci + Guerlain Illuminating Pearls $59 {matching brush here}. 11. Joise Maran Limited Edition Argan Oil $48. 12. Elizabeth and James Sandals $325 {but 50% off here!}.

I hope everyone had a great weekend! I surprised one of my girlfriends in Chicago on Friday for her bridal shower and got to be reunited with my SMU besties.  Can't wait to share some photos with you! Quick reminder to enter the Glam Grab Accessory Auctions giveaway by Wednesday.  XOXO 

Shop Now: Australian Designer Dion Lee

Blue Cut Out Dress $1360. Yellow & Black Dress $2200. Pleat Front Dress $1360. Printed Blouse $722. Mini Skirt $617. Sheer Panel Dress $1800. Mint Blazer $1152. Loop Shirt $687. Mint Miniskirt $500.

How cute is this line from promising Australian designer Dion Lee? Dion hosted his first presentation during London Fashion Week in February {which featured a black, red and white color palette} and his spring pieces are currently for sale on Shopbop and Net-a-Porter. His price point is on the pricey side {comparable to Preen or Carven} but if you feel like splurging on some bold investment pieces then this collection is one to consider.  Thoughts? 

P.S. Sign up for my giveaway with Glam Grab Accessory Auctions by May 2nd here. XOXO

Fabulous Friday

The current contents of my Tilly Maison tray: Chanel Nail Polishes {my favorite colors are Black Pearl, Particuliere, Tenderesse and Nouvelle Vague}, Voluspa Saijo Persimmon Candle, Tom Ford Lip Stick in Pink Dusk, Tom Ford Lip Stick in True Coral, Tom Ford Lip Gloss in Naked and a mercury glass Pottery Barn votive used as a mini vase.

White and pink roses from Matt.

Mini review of Tom Ford Blush in Frantic Pink: this blush has excellent pigmentation, great staying power and it looks like a mix of Nars Orgasm and Benefit Dandelion- would highly recommend if you like either of those blushes.

Have a wonderful weekend!  I'm hoping to have some great weekend photos and a Lucky Fabb recap post to share with you all next week!

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway with Glam Grab Accessory Auctions by Wednesday, May 2nd here. XOXO

Styling Solutions: Sex & The City Inspired

Charlotte: J.Crew Polka Dot Dress $160. Topshop Pearl Earrings $12. Charlotte Olympia Pumps $875. Carrie: Preen Dress $1440. Christian Louboutin Clutch $895. YSL Cocktail Ring $795. Christian Louboutin Pumps $1195. Samantha: Callula Lillibelle Peplum Dress $480. Oscar De La Renta Earrings $395. Christian Louboutin Slingbacks {cheaper alternative here}. Miranda: Marc by Marc Jacobs Dress $630 {skirt version here}. Alexander McQueen Clutch {cheaper alternative here}. By Malene Birger Suede Pumps $560.

The ladies of Sex & The City will always be near and dear to my heart.  I've seen every episode {more than once} and used to watch rerun marathons with my best girlfriends in college.  The stylist behind the TV show and movies, Patrica Field, created such distinct and inspiring looks for the girls that I often times find myself saying "this is such a Charlotte dress" or "this is such a Carrie shoe." I think my favorite episode is a tie between The Real Me {when Carrie trips in the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show} and the series finale An American Girl In Paris. Which episode was your favorite?

P.S. Don't miss my giveaway with Glam Grab Accessory Auctions. Sign up by May 2nd here. XOXO

Giveaway: Ring c/o Glam Grab Accessory Auctions

I'm so excited to team up with Glam Grab for this giveaway! Glam Grab Accessory Auctions presents an exciting, new way to shop online for designer-inspired contemporary jewelry and accessories. In step with the latest, fashion-forward trends, Glam Grab features its limited collections every Monday evening on its Facebook page. Here, style-conscious fans have the opportunity to bid on fixed-price treasures. Don't miss an auction, 'Like' Glam Grab on Facebook to catch previews of their accessories and to bid in their auctions held every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Central/ 5:30 p.m. Pacific.

This giveaway is for the beautiful Ippolita-inspired ring seen on the model above and in the photo below {adjustable ring size}

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 Glam Grab Accessory Auctions.

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

Extra Entries: add Nicole's Guide To Style on Twitter, Bloglovin', Currently Obsessed and/or tweet about the giveaway {be sure to include @nsguidetostyle in your tweet}. You'll get one point for each so you can get up to 4 extra entries if you do all for a total of 5 chances to win!

Be sure to check out glamgrab.com and their Facebook page for the latest auctions and updates!  This giveaway will end at 11:59pm on Wednesday, May 2nd and the winner will be announced on Thursday, May 3rd.  Best of luck!  XOXO

Sales & Steals: MadeByGirl Promo Code

All items available at MadeByGirl: Hand Painted Cards $11. Pink Leopard Match Boxes $7. Gold LOVE Print $35. Gold Embossed Match Boxes $7.

One of my favorite bloggers, Jen of MadeByGirl, is having a great Mother's Day promo starting today.  Check out her post {here} to get the discount code for 20% off.  I picked up the beautiful hand painted cards and matches {not included in the promo} for some special ladies in my life.  XOXO

Images via MadeByGirl.com.

How I Spent My... Weekend

{clockwise from top left}

Urth Caffé treats on Saturday {their honey vanilla latte with almond milk is my favorite!}. Pretty Orchids at the Chris McMillian Salon. How Nala Riggins spends her weekend mornings. Surprise white and pink roses from Matt.

{clockwise from top left}

Sushi date on Saturday night. Strawberry Spice cocktail: Grey Goose + strawberries + Martini & Rossi Rosato + club soda. Sunday Brunch mimosas at Central Park. Crispy Rice + Spicy Tuna at Sushi Roku.

{clockwise from top left}

Magazines from last week. Overnight Oats: combine equal parts oatmeal + Greek yogurt + almond milk with a bit of cinnamon and agave + leave in the fridge overnight + top with fresh fruit before enjoying. True statement on my Starbucks mug. Quinoa Mediterranean Greek Salad inspired by this Pinterest recipe.

P.S. Don't forget to use the Saks 20% off code, FRIENDS7, by April 29th! XOXO

Sales & Steals: Saks 20% Off Code

Nicole's Picks: Suno Dress $285. Current/Elliot for DVF Dress $398. Tibi Tank $198. Tibi Skirt $495. Tibi Strapless Dress $420. Elizabeth & James Dress $395. Rebecca Taylor Dress $375. Rag & Bone Harrow Booties $495. Dior Sunglasses $295. YSL Arty Ring $290. Alexander McQueen Bracelet $495.

Uh oh, another major sale right after the Shopbop code last week?! Use code FRIENDS7 for 20% off at Saks now until April 29th online and from April 25th-29th in stores.  Start shopping here. XOXO