tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58931664554842679082024-03-13T00:41:47.461-04:00dream in neonNikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-25998012709216519402014-07-15T11:42:00.001-04:002014-07-15T11:42:03.169-04:00dream in neon has moved!<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">
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a couple weekends ago anthony and i went to the smithsonian folklife festival at the national mall. they had a whole bunch of cool tents set up with music, crafts, and food! it was a hot day, so we just wandered around and tried to find shade to stay cool. the mall was absolutely packed with families, couples, and the usual bike riders. dc is definitely a city that is on the go. i know new york gets the rep for the city that never sleeps, but dc definitely wins the award for most active. </div>
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i wore my crazy printed maxi skirt and felt like i fit right in with all of the awesome colors that were at this place. so many pretty fabrics, bags, and knick knacks, it took all of my self restraint not to just buy everything in sight. i'm such a sucker for a good pattern. whether it's on a piece of clothing, artwork, or a blanket, i just can't stay away. wait til you see my apartment!! there's so many colors and prints and random things throughout it. i'm still working on some last minute finishing touches and then i'm gonna post the full apartment tour. yay!</div>
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i couldn't get over this crazy awesome colorful wall! they had the festival broken up by different countries and this was in the china section. all of the details were just so beautiful. i loved that i unintentionally matched in my yellow crop top. this little thrifted shirt is the comfiest thing in my closet. and it's yellow so it matches everything. cause everything goes with yellow right? (oh is that just me?) and the best part about this wall-- all of the tourists were taking pictures so anthony and i taking outfit photos fit right in :) </div>
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well i'm off to spend my saturday lounging by the pool with anthony and a good book. happy weekend!<br />
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this fourth of july was definitely my favorite one yet. my best best best friend brittany got into town on july first and we hung out around dc for a couple days. she grew up here, but it's been a while since she has visited this city. we spent a lot of time in chinatown, hit up some happy hours, and did a little too much shopping. but it wasn't long before we hit the road to visit anthony's family in pittsburgh! we had our own little roadtrip. the weather was perfect-- blue skies, a great breeze, we couldn't have asked for a better day.</div>
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we grabbed some outfit shots before we head out. my summer go-to outfit is a tank and a maxi skirt. you honestly can't get more comfortable than this. this floral skirt is one of my best thrifted finds to date. great length, great print-- you just can't beat it. brittany went for some cute denim cut-offs and a lacy tank. safe to say we were comfy and cool for our 6 hour drive! </div>
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once we arrived in ellwood city, we immediately went into holiday mode. we picked up plenty of beer, ordered some pizzas, and sat out on the front porch talking all night long. oh and there was a hot tub involved. lots and lots of hot tubbing! it had been <i>way</i> too long since i'd seen anthony's family so we had tons much fun just hanging out and catching up. they are truly my second family and i'm so lucky to have them. </div>
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on fourth of july we all donned our red, white, and blue and went to the <a href="http://www.ellwood-city-festival.net/" target="_blank">ellwood city festival</a>. i wore new skirt i picked up at <a href="http://www.hm.com/" target="_blank">h&m</a> recently with a giftcard i won through the lovely dylana of <a href="http://colormenana.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">color me nana</a>. i am obsessed with high wasited skirts right now! paired with this little crop top and red lips, i felt in the fourth of july spirit! anthony's town takes this holiday very seriously. there's tons of good food, booths with arts and crafts for sale, and live music. we wandered around for a bit and filled up on festival food (aka the greasiest and least healthy food ever and it's <i>awesome</i>). </div>
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fourth of july is such a fun holiday, and this one was even more special because i got to spend it with all of my favorite people. i love having both anthony <i>and </i>brittany by my side. we're the three best friends that anyone could have (hehe). check out last year's fourth of july <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/07/fourth-of-july.html" target="_blank">here</a>. i just love this holiday! i hope you all enjoyed celebrating. </div>
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happy july! the month is starting off better than most because my best friend in the whole entire world flies into town TONIGHT! there are not enough capital letters in the entire world that could show how excited i am to see this girl. i visited her in seattle <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/10/alley-cat.html" target="_blank">last october</a> for her birthday/halloween and we had the most incredible time. we are going on 8 years of friendship and 5 of those years we have lived on opposite sides of the country, but that hasn't stopped us. we save up for trips to see each other once or twice a year and keep in touch with a lot of long facebook messages and funny snapchats. she is the greatest of ever and i can't wait to hang out with her for seven whole days! no work, no stress, just eating good food, drinking beer, and having fun. be sure to follow along with our adventures <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nikkiwilliams11" target="_blank">here</a>! </div>
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1. beer that comes in cute packaging is my fave<br />
2. morning runs around the national mall<br />
3. true life: i'm addicted to jewelry<br />
4. not a bad view for fish tacos and margarita<br />
5. slices of zucchini + sauce + cheese = healthy pizza bites!<br />
6. smoothies and shopping with sister #1<br />
7. birthday shenanigans with sister #2 (she's 16. #ifeelold)<br />
8. natty boh, crabs, and good friends are the best way to celebrate summer<br />
9. am i the only one who's a sucker for these?<br />
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you can follow me on instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nikkiwilliams11">nikkiwilliams11</a> <3<br />
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nNikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-90311402141416653312014-06-28T13:30:00.000-04:002014-06-28T13:30:40.468-04:00dream in neon turns one!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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then one day i just did it. i had just moved in with my boyfriend anthony, was working an internship part-time and was honestly kinda bored. it was summer and i wanted a hobby. anthony had been encouraging me and said he would take my photos. i thought, what the hell? let's just do it! i put on a new dress and we met up for a date after work one day and he took a bunch of pictures of me and they turned out kinda dark and blurry, but i didn't care. i had outfit photos! i edited them and wrote a post about our <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/06/date-night-in-dc.html" target="_blank">night out in dc</a>. i clicked publish. it was scary but i did it. i didn't tell anyone about it at first. i just kept planning outfits and taking photos. i had so much more fun than i ever expected.<br />
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now that i was planning posts, it gave anthony and i an excuse to get out and do cool stuff. we went on <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/06/picnic-in-park.html" target="_blank">picnics</a>, hung out at the <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/09/maryland-seafood-festival.html" target="_blank">maryland seafood festival</a>, had our <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/07/fourth-of-july.html" target="_blank">best friend visit</a>, went to an <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/10/wedding-weekend.html" target="_blank">awesome wedding</a>, hit up the <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/08/lawrence-county-fair.html" target="_blank">county fair</a> in anthony's hometown, visited <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/07/boardwalk-empire.html" target="_blank">emerald isle with my family</a> on vacation, went to <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-day-in-nyc.html" target="_blank">NYC for the day</a>, and so much more. it's so fun to be able to look back on all my posts in the past year and have a photo recap of all the fun things we did and all the cool places we went to.<br />
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i never knew how much i would fall in love with blogging. i got to meet a bunch of lovely ladies from the DMV area when we had a <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/07/bloggers-who-brunch.html" target="_blank">blogger bunch</a>, i've worked with some awesome brands such as <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/10/chloe-isabel-pop-up-shop.html" target="_blank">chloe + isabel</a> and <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2014/02/valentines-day-with-adore-me.html" target="_blank">adore me</a>, and i've created my two favorite kinds of posts-- <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/07/totally-thrifted.html" target="_blank">totally thrifted</a> and <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2013/07/nine-to-five.html" target="_blank">nine to five</a>, that showcase my favorite thrifted finds and what i wear to work.<br />
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starting this blog has been one of the coolest and most interesting adventures in my life thus far and i'm so excited for the next year! thank you to every single one of you who reads this. whether you're my friend, acquaintance, or a blogger yourself, <i>thank you. thank you. thank you. </i>sharing bits and pieces of your life on the internet might seem strange, but if you're out there with an idea for a blog of your own my only advice is-- just do it!<br />
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skirt + headband: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/" target="_blank">forever 21</a> (old)<br />
shirt: random store in the mall (similar <a href="http://www.10dollarmall.com/p/sleeveless-light-chambray-tie-front-shirt" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
shoes: <a href="http://www.buffaloexchange.com/" target="_blank">buffalo exchange</a>Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-32574508622300995002014-06-24T14:49:00.003-04:002014-06-24T16:29:18.531-04:00all dressed up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
well hello there! happy summer! i can't believe how fast june is flying by. summer is most definitely the greatest season of all and this summer is no doubt going to be a good one. we are 90% settled into our new apartment. pictures have been hung, furniture has been placed, bookshelves have been painted. i have had so much fun making our little one bedroom apartment feel like home. the next step is to get some pretty plants and flowers to bring some green to our balcony and spice the place up. we are having a "we just moved in so let's drink" party this weekend and i am really looking forward to showing the place off. i will be sharing photos soon!</div>
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<a href="http://www.matatraders.com/shop/clothing/dresses/moonrise-dress-blue.html" target="_blank">this dress</a> is officially the most beautifully crafted piece of clothing i own. i was lucky enough to win a giftcard to <a href="http://www.matatraders.com/index.php" target="_blank">mata traders</a> from the lovely rebecca of <a href="http://theclothes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">the clothes horse</a>. after browsing their site i realized i was in for a challenge because i was in love with every. single. dress. or almost all of them, anyway. <a href="http://www.matatraders.com/shop/clothing/dresses/fairweather-dress.html">this one</a> was my runner up. and <a href="http://www.matatraders.com/shop/clothing/dresses/foreign-exchange-dress.html" target="_blank"><span id="goog_1405877944"></span>this one<span id="goog_1405877945"></span></a> was the runner up to the runner up. yes, i was having a huge inner dilemma here people! in the end, the colors and the subtle pattern of this <a href="http://www.matatraders.com/shop/clothing/dresses/moonrise-dress-blue.html" target="_blank">blue beauty</a> won me over. the quality of this dress is unreal. and bonus-- it's a fair trade company that works with organizations that educate, employ, and empower women. i couldn't help but to fall in love with this brand. i will definitely be going back for more purchases. </div>
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it would probably be <i>very </i>un-style-blogger of me to admit how much i wear these sandals. but considering i don't take my title that seriously i will admit it-- pretty much every day. and by pretty much every day i mean i practically sleep in them. they are even ripping a little bit and that still won't stop me for reaching for them every morning! they are comfy, match everything, and are really, really comfy. i am just not a shoe person. yes, i have a decent shoe collection, but i still tend to wear the same pair over and over until they disintegrate. but shoes will never get me like a dress does! (i'm weird i know)</div>
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dress: <a href="http://www.matatraders.com/" target="_blank">mata traders</a><br />
sandals: <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/" target="_blank">old navy</a><br />
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Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-69063582383897914202014-06-15T23:42:00.000-04:002014-06-15T23:42:01.204-04:00shopping with modcloth<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">modcloth</a> recently reached out to me and asked if i'd be interested in putting together a little polyvore collage featuring their gorgeous <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/twirl-next-door-dress" target="_blank">twirl next door dress</a> and i couldn't help but jump on board. modcloth is such a fun brand, with so many amazing and unique pieces, and it doesn't hurt they are based in my all-time favorite city-- pittsburgh. i own a couple modcloth pieces (i just bought <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/2014/05/memorial-day.html" target="_blank">these saltwater sandals</a> a few weeks ago!) and whenever i'm in need of a fun new dress, i know right where to go to. this summer i'm all about the floral patterns (i <i>love </i><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/100-pure-loveliness-dress" target="_blank">this one</a>). i like a dress i can get a lot of use out of because i don't have the budget to have "fun" dresses and "work" dresses.<br />
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<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/twirl-next-door-dress" target="_blank">this</a> dress is perfect because it could easily be styled in a <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/p/9-5.html" target="_blank">9-5 look</a> for work or dressed up for a night out. you could pair it with these <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/earrings/from-gear-to-ear-earrings" target="_blank">gorgeous earrings</a> and these <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-flats/just-feels-right-flat-in-coral" target="_blank">bright colored flats</a> for the office, and then throw on your <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/sunglasses/the-music-seen-sunglasses" target="_blank">sunnies</a> and grab this <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/small-bags-clutches/chic-to-chic-clutch" target="_blank">girly clutch</a> as you head out the door to meet your girlfriends for happy hour. what do you think? how would you style this black + white beauty?<br />
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1// <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/earrings/from-gear-to-ear-earrings" target="_blank">From Gear to Ear Earrings</a></div>
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2//<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/sunglasses/the-music-seen-sunglasses" target="_blank">The Music Seen Sunglasses</a></div>
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3//<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-flats/just-feels-right-flat-in-coral" target="_blank">Just Feels Right Flat in Coral</a></div>
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4//<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/twirl-next-door-dress" target="_blank">Twirl Next Door Dress</a></div>
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5//<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/small-bags-clutches/chic-to-chic-clutch" target="_blank">Chic to Chic Clutch</a><br />
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xxoo,</div>
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Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-91058688378802795992014-06-09T21:33:00.000-04:002014-06-09T21:33:13.100-04:00totally thrifted<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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hello! i finally have internet!!! this may not seem like a big deal, but alas, anthony and i have been living in the stone age this week because our apartment has not had wi-fi for <i>10. whole. days. </i>as soon as we moved in we were supposed to be able to set everything up, but after many, many problems with comcast we were told there was something wrong with our connection or box or something. i am not aware all of the details here people, i am no rocket scientist. all i know is that i have not been able to watch orange is the new black on netflix and i don't know what i did to deserve this cruel and unusual punishment. they finally sent someone out today to fix it. so praise baby jesus i can finally see what happened in the piper/pensatuckey brawl at the end of last season. (no spoilers, please!)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-biFFKjSAoT8/U5ZQVHt8BYI/AAAAAAAAFw4/YwtoBqcgjUs/s1600/totally+thrifted.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-biFFKjSAoT8/U5ZQVHt8BYI/AAAAAAAAFw4/YwtoBqcgjUs/s1600/totally+thrifted.png" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
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our first week in dc has been incredible. in between unpacking and decorating, we've been eating fro yo, drinking beer, going to the movies, etc. basically it's the same stuff that we usually do except now it requires a lot more walking and we are constantly surrounded by tourists asking us to take their photograph in front of the [insert whatever monument is closest to us here.] but honestly, i love it! there's just something about the hustle and bustle of the city that makes me feel more awake and more alive. it sounds cliche, but it couldn't be more true.</div>
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i can already tell this little denim dress is going to get <i>a lot </i>of use this summer. it's comfy, lightweight, and bonus-- it has little studs on the pockets. i paired it with a slouchy bag, a skinny belt, and my trusty brown sandals and i was all set to walk around and explore our new neighborhood. you can easily recreate this look at <a href="http://www.hm.com/" target="_blank">h&m</a>. i linked to some cute and affordable items that will help you master the comfy + chic look this summer!</div>
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Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-51014320002489897402014-06-01T13:42:00.000-04:002014-06-01T13:42:05.514-04:00may in instagram<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
well hellooo, june! how ya doinn? not only does today mark the beginning of a new month, it's also the beginning of our new life in dc! we are officially all moved in-- and by that i mean all of our belongings are physically inside the walls of apartment, not that we're unpacked. because yeah, not even close. i thought i hated the packing park, but it turns out that <i>un</i>packing is actually a hundred thousand million times worse. i just want to fast forward to the fun part where i get to hang up pretty pictures and make crafts. but anthony keeps telling me that unpacking our toothbrushes and pots and pans is more important. yeah, i know, he's crazy right? strategically placing my knickknacks throughout the apartment seems like a much better thing to do. i'm just so excited to get this place set up! i have been craigslisting (yes, that is a verb) a whole lot lately and have found so many wonderful things from various individuals in the area. there's nothing like walking into a strangers home and giving them cash for a gold, vintage mirror and never seeing them again. i'm going to be posting my decorating adventures on here because it's something i enjoy and i think a lot of people could use some realistic tips for making a small, rented apartment feel like home. be sure to keep reading! </div>
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1. cinco de mayo is officially one of my favorite holidays because there's pitchers of margaritas and queso involved (obvi).<br />
2. my first 5k went great! i managed to run the entire time and have tons of colored powder thrown in my face. yay!<br />
3. lana del rey live + budweiser = happy nikki<br />
4. anthony finished his master's and i bought him a cupcake. (yes, i ate most of it but it's the thought that counts, right?<br />
5. his + hers beers.<br />
6. a bagel with cream cheese is my weakness. and black coffee. lots + lots of black coffee.<br />
7. mexican food calls for mexican drinks.<br />
8. spring essentials.<br />
9. memorial day feast for two.<br />
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xxoo,<br />
nNikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-28489476004964560872014-05-30T10:59:00.001-04:002014-06-09T15:01:30.796-04:00date night in baltimore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
a few nights ago, anthony and i got all dolled up for a night out on the town. we decided that since our time in baltimore is coming to an end, we should have one last shabang. while baltimore isn't my favorite city in the world (pittsburgh very clearly has my heart), it's been a fun place to live the past year. even though our apartment is a few miles outside of the city, we visited every so often. there are so many great restaurants at the inner harbor and never a shortage of yummy seafood. but it's safe to say i am more than ecstatic to be moving to dc. i'm such a city girl and can't wait to be living back downtown again. </div>
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we decided to go to <a href="http://www.alemarys.com/" target="_blank">ale mary's</a> for dinner because we just wanted some drinks and appetizers. they had a great draft menu (big plus for us) and a huge menu. they seemed to be all about the tator tots. like they had a whole section of the menu dedicated to just tots (!!) so we figured that we pretty much had to order some. we got the sweet potato ones and <i>omg</i> they were so amazing! we also ordered the crab dip and yes, i was in heaven. crab in any and all forms is my jam. </div>
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i wore this new <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-lace-dress/-/A-15077450#prodSlot=medium_1_34&term=dresses" target="_blank">lacey coral dress</a> i recently purchased from <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">target.</a> and i felt <i>awesome</i>. you know how there are just certain items in your closet that make you feel like your best self? well that's how i felt the minute i put on this dress. i love the bright orange color and fit is just right. it has a cute little belt that cinches at the waist and it paired great with my favorite nude heels and a pink necklace. i knew that simple accessories were the best way to go because i wanted the dress to be the main focal point of this look.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">random and spontaneous date nights are the best. and i'm sure they are going to happen a lot more often this summer. living downtown combined with the fact that neither anthony and i will be in school for the first time since we started dated (hello, free time!) i know that we are going to have so much fun getting out and exploring dc. i can't believe that tomorrow is finally move in day!! wish us luck. i'm thankful to have my whole family coming to help out. hopefully we can make it at least a little bit fun ;)</span></div>
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happy friday, all! enjoy your weekend.</div>
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dress: <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">target</a> (it comes it so many <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-lace-dress/-/A-15077450#prodSlot=medium_1_34&term=dresses" target="_blank">colors</a>!)</div>
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heels: <a href="http://www.famousfootwear.com/" target="_blank">famous footwear</a></div>
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necklace: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/" target="_blank">forever 21</a></div>
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Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-40053360550391136522014-05-27T10:32:00.000-04:002014-06-09T15:01:20.596-04:00memorial day <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! gotta love when it feels like monday, but it's actually tuesday! (it's the little things that make me happy). the weekend was great--equal parts fun and productive. we were very successful on the packing front. i'm talking all my clothes are packed, people! this is a huge deal considering most of my apartment consists of clothes (oops). <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oyFs-eIDCHs/U4Px76jRLPI/AAAAAAAAFu0/gURjZnrmkt0/s1600/memorialday.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oyFs-eIDCHs/U4Px76jRLPI/AAAAAAAAFu0/gURjZnrmkt0/s1600/memorialday.png" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
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in order to make said packing easier, on sunday, anthony and i headed to <a href="http://www.buffaloexchange.com/" target="_blank">buffalo exchange</a> in dc to sell some of our clothes. i had a huge bin full of all of the items i cleaned out of my closet. some of it was older stuff, but i managed to sell over $100 worth of clothing! in exchange for what they buy from you, you can get either 50% of it in store credit or 30% of it in cash. i took the store credit (duh) cause i do <i>so</i> much shopping there anyway. it was a very successful reverse shopping trip. on the way home, we donated all of the leftover clothing to goodwill. feels great to have a downsized closet and a giftcard to do some more shopping! :)</div>
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yesterday, we spent the day relaxing and eating a lot of good food. we had chick fil a for lunch, my favorite. and then we headed over to the movie theater to see neighbors. i was so surprised by how funny it was! we were cracking up almost the entire time. plus, zac efron is just so darn cute. celebrity crush all the way! after that, we did some packing. i hope you're noticing a trend here. there was a lot of packing happening. packing sucks. and it takes forever. the end. </div>
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we made a small feast for dinner that could have easily fed a family of 5 but nope, it was just for us! safe to say we will be eating bbq food leftovers all week. i made some pasta salad and egg salad, while anthony cooked up some chili dogs and baked beans. there's just something about cook out food that gets me! i love it. we cracked a few beers and enjoyed our day off. i have no complaints! well except for the whole packing thing. did i mention i hate packing?<br />
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i wore my new shoes all day and i can already tell these bad boys are going to be my new summer obsession. i ordered them on sale <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-sandals/outer-bank-on-it-sandal-in-floral?new_pdp_layout=true" target="_blank">(only 30 bucks) </a>at <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">modcloth</a> and was so happy when they arrived! i feel slightly like a 5 year when i wear them but that's okay. why should 5 year olds be the only ones allowed to wear bright + comfy flower print sandals?! i also threw on a green tee that i easily made into a DIY crop top by tying the front in a little knot and paired it with a cool skirt. it was the perfect outfit for a very summer-like weekend.</div>
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thanks for checking in! happy tuesday, folks.<br />
xxoo,<br />
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tee: <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">target</a><br />
skirt: <a href="http://www.tjmaxx.com/" target="_blank">tj maxx</a><br />
sandals: <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-sandals/outer-bank-on-it-sandal-in-floral?new_pdp_layout=true" target="_blank">saltwater</a> via <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">modcloth</a><br />
purse: <a href="http://www.hm.com/" target="_blank">h&m</a>Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-7438249786734048382014-05-24T13:37:00.000-04:002014-06-09T15:02:02.966-04:00totally thrifted<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
praise the lord for three day weekends! while everyone else is heading out of town, anthony and i are staying in. we started off this morning with a nice 4 mile run followed by some yummy watermelon. we have so much to do in order to get ready to move next weekend. only 7 days!!! i can't believe it. packing is probably one of my most hated things ever, but we can't procrastinate much longer! this weekend we are cracking down starting to get things boxed up. wish us luck!</div>
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this <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/p/outfits.html" target="_blank">totally thrifted</a> post is one of my favorites. i found these jeans at goodwill a few weeks ago and fell in love. the lose + baggy fit screamed boyfriend jeans to me and i couldn't resist. all i had to do was cuff the bottoms a few times (they aren't skinny jeans so the width was a little awkward) and i loved the way they turned out. paired with my favorite summer sandals i scored last year, i was one happy camper.</div>
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you can easily recreate this look at urban outfitters. while i am a <i>huge</i> fan of this store (i mean i practically start drooling upon my entrance) it's just a bit out of my price range. i usually try to close my eyes and head straight to the sales rack. i've learned that they have some awesome stuff in the clearance section and the prices are even better. i've linked to some similar items in <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?id=SALE&cm_sp=TOP_NAV-_-SALE-_-SALE" target="_blank">sale section</a> of their website. let me know what you think!</div>
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i hope everyone enjoys their three day weekend (for those who have it)! get out and enjoy some sunshine.<br />
xxoo,<br />
nNikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-64866190471557123212014-05-19T16:39:00.000-04:002014-06-09T15:01:06.156-04:00white hot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
i honestly don't think this weekend could have been any more eventful. thursday night, anthony had his last final for grad school!! so he's officially done with his master's degree. i couldn't be more proud. i threw him a little mini grad party with dollar store decorations and a <a href="https://www.crumbs.com/" target="_blank">crumbs</a> cupcake. it was fun and i am so happy for him! now we have the whole summer to enjoy not being students before i start grad school in the fall, ha!</div>
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the weather here has been magical lately. sunny, warm, and <i>perfect.</i> i love bringing out all of my summer skirts and dresses. this skirt is one of my favorites because the fit and length are just right. it's thrifted (as is this shirt) and i thought it made a great outfit for work. so this look is half <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/p/outfits.html" target="_blank">totally thrifted</a> and half <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/p/9-5.html" target="_blank">9-5</a>. i couldn't decide which to pick, so we will say it's both. :)</div>
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with this simple look, i continued the trend with some simple accessories. i usually prefer gold over silver, but this vintage silver bracelet is too pretty not to wear. and my two biggest spring staples so far this season have been my nude <a href="http://ww.oldnavy.com/" target="_blank">old navy</a> sandals and my trusty <a href="http://www.hm.com/" target="_blank">h&m</a> bag. you can catch me wearing at least one of these two items 99% of the time. you can never go wrong with the basics. what is your spring staple right now? </div>
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in other news, anthony and i officially signed the lease for our new apartment (!!!!!!) and i couldn't be more excited. we are moving in on may 31st and i can't even put it into words how wonderful our little apartment community is. great location, nice neighborhood, and a pool! i can't wait to do some swimmin' and sunnin' this summer. it's going to be <i>amaazinnggg</i>. we've already started furniture shopping and scored an awesome couch at an antique store on saturday. things are really falling into place! </div>
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i hope every had a fabulous monday. thanks for stopping by!<br />
xxoo,<br />
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shirt + skirt: thrifted<br />
bag: <a href="http://www.hm.com/" target="_blank">h&m</a><br />
shoes: <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/" target="_blank">old navy</a><br />
bracelet: vintageNikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-82733445616725207922014-05-14T13:57:00.001-04:002014-06-09T15:00:49.868-04:00sweetlife festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
over the weekend anthony and i went to the <a href="http://sweetlifefestival.com/" target="_blank">sweetlife music festival</a> in columbia, md. sweetlife festival is sponsored by <a href="http://sweetgreen.com/" target="_blank">sweetgreen</a>, a restaurant chain that features healthy and local options. i heard about this festival because it's at one of our local venues (only about 10 minutes from our apartment) and lana del rey was one of the headliners. she is one of my absolute favorites of all time and i couldn't resist seeing her so close to home. as much as we'd like to-- we can't all go to coachella, now can we? </div>
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we didn't get there until later in the afternoon, and almost immediately after our arrival it started<i> pouring</i>. we prayed that it would blow over, and eventually it did, but i was most definitely soaking wet for a large majority of the day, haha. i decided to keep it comfy in high waisted shorts and a simple top, but piled on the accessories. there was so much great fashion inspiration it was hard to not just go up to every girl in a flower crown and ask to take her picture (i resisted because, hello, creeeepy).</div>
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festival fashion is definitely one of my favorite types of outfit inspiration. i love the bohemian vibe that everyone gives off and the fact that most people aren't afraid to go a little bit out of their comfort zone. if there is ever a time to rock something a tad bit more on the dramatic side, it's at a summer music festival, and <a href="http://sweetlifefestival.com/" target="_blank">sweetlife</a> definitely didn't disappoint. it's like a flashback to the seventies and allows us all to pretend that we're hippies for a day. and who could argue with that?</div>
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we ate yummy food and drank lots of budweiser. we're not even going to talk about how much <i>one can</i> costs. okay, we are. $9! WHAT. it's like they knew how desperate i was to sing along to lana del rey with a red, white, and blue beer can in my hand that they knew i would pay the price no matter what it was. the sun eventually came out and dried us all off just in time for lana to come on stage. i had so much fun dancing and singing along to some of my most favorite songs. it was the perfect (almost) summer night. i've had this song stuck in my head ever since:</div>
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<i>red, white, blue is in the sky </i></div>
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have you been to any music festivals so far this year? i'd love to hear your go-to festival style tips!<br />
xxoo,<br />
n<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">outfit details</span><br />
shorts + shirt: thrifted<br />
bag: vintage<br />
boots: <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">target</a><br />
jewelry: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/" target="_blank">forever 21</a>Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-12362346664405147312014-05-09T10:57:00.000-04:002014-06-09T15:00:38.190-04:00denim days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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it's friiidaayy! i'm so excited for this weekend for two reasons. one: i run my first 5k tomorrow! i've been stepping up my running game for the past month or so in preparation. completing this 3.1 miles without walking is one of my personal goals for this year and i know that i am totally ready for this. i'm heading to visit my sister at school tonight and me, her, and her roomies are running the race tomorrow morning! after the race, i'm heading back to baltimore for the number two reason i'm excited-- anthony and i are going to the <a href="http://sweetlifefestival.com/" target="_blank">sweetlife festival!</a> and lana del rey is performing. so. I'M SEEING LANA DEL REY TOMORROW! i could not be more excited because she is my absolute favorite. be prepared for lots of <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nikkiwilliams11" target="_blank">instagram</a> photos and videos documenting the concert because it's going to be <i>amazing. </i>cause i mean duh. it's lana.</div>
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i took these photos while in pittsburgh last weekend and holy cow, it felt so wonderful to be back in that city. spending three and a half years living downtown while going to college was one of the best experiences of my entire life. it was so good to see some friends and catch up before heading back to maryland. i miss those people!! it's sad having friends you're used to seeing everyday and then everyone grows up, gets jobs, and moves their separate ways. but that's life. and it's awesome to see everyone graduating and going on to do awesome things. :)</div>
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i wore my new all time number one favorite pair of jeans ever on saturday. and i'm wearing them again today. i am officially obsessed. i got them at <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/" target="_blank">old navy</a> last week. it was pretty much a miracle because they were on the clearance rack-- someone bought them online and returned them. they were exactly my size <i>and</i> 50% off! i mean it just doesn't get better than that. total, they cost me like 20 bucks. i snatched them up so fast and almost wore them out of the store. haa! they are just the perfect spring jeans. light wash and comfy fit. is it possible to be in love with denim? </div>
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well, i hope everyone has fun plans this weekend! TGIF <3</div>
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xxoo,</div>
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jeans + sandals: <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/" target="_blank">old navy</a><br />
top: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/" target="_blank">urban outfitters</a><br />
purse: vintageNikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-25485219888908845132014-05-06T13:15:00.003-04:002014-06-09T15:00:23.036-04:00totally thrifted<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
it's time for another <a href="http://dreaminneon.blogspot.com/p/outfits.html" target="_blank">totally thrifted</a> post! my favorite outfits tend to consist of a majority of thrift store items and this one isn't any different. i didn't even plan it-- i just looked down before leaving the house and realized this entire look probably cost me less than $30, and that's including these amazing chunky sandals. you just can't beat stores like <a href="http://www.buffaloexchange.com/%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">buffalo exchange</a> (where i got the skirt + shoes). the variety of amazing and unique pieces that are under one roof just seems too good to be true. see if there's one near you <a href="http://www.buffaloexchange.com/locations" target="_blank">here</a>!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CA7gVKGqWjY/U2hAdwfFBKI/AAAAAAAAFjU/P31o69o23zU/s1600/totally+thrifted.png" imageanchor="1"><span style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CA7gVKGqWjY/U2hAdwfFBKI/AAAAAAAAFjU/P31o69o23zU/s1600/totally+thrifted.png" height="480" width="640" /></span></a><span style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">it's tuesday and this week couldn't be off to a better start. after work yesterday, a bunch of girls and i headed over to <a href="http://www.guaposrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">guapos</a> for mexican food</span>and <a href="http://instagram.com/p/noYD9hCMDE/" target="_blank">margaritas</a> to celebrate (a belated) cinco de mayo. who can resist a holiday that encourages chips + salsa and tequila? not i! we had so much fun just talking and hanging out. it's so nice to have a great group of ladies at my office. everyone needs a girls night every once in a while!<span style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D3b7XYMDtEA/U2N6LM38R7I/AAAAAAAAFiI/m0t_DvNhIsg/s1600/collage+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D3b7XYMDtEA/U2N6LM38R7I/AAAAAAAAFiI/m0t_DvNhIsg/s1600/collage+2.png" height="442" width="640" /></a></div>
this look can easily be recreated at target! i'm all about the long + flowy skirts right now and this one from target is super cute (and comes in a bunch of different colors). plus, you can't beat a cute floral tee for under 10 bucks. i have a feeling my love affair with target won't be ending any time in the near future. :)<br />
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Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-30406986529807421592014-05-03T09:15:00.003-04:002014-06-09T15:00:08.497-04:00florals forever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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happy weekend! i couldn't be more excited to be in pittsburgh this weekend. it had been months since i'd seen anthony's family and we decided it was a perfect weekend for a road trip. i left work a bit early yesterday afternoon so we could get on the road (and not hit any treacherous dc traffic) and we were able to make it into town just in time to order some pizza, drink a few beers, and relax + catch up. i love me some good ol PA :)</div>
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our plans for this weekend include lots and lots of thrifting. for some unknown reason, anthony's hometown has the best thrift stores, like, <i>ever.</i> i always plan to spend allll of my shopping funds when we come here to visit. his mom and i do can do some serious damage when you put us in a goodwill together. she's even picked me out some good pieces before! i love that she has instilled in anthony the beauty of thrifting-- he's one of my fave shopping buddies as well. wish us luck as we hit up some awesome shops today!</div>
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sometimes, all you need in life is a good floral dress. when spring time rolls around, it's <i>very </i>difficult for me not to buy every single flowery dress that i come in contact with. while reorganizing my closet the past week, (attempting to put away winter clothes, bring out spring clothes, get rid of thing i don't wear anymore, etc) i've realized that the total number of dresses i have is insane!! and compared to the amount of pants i own, it's just laughable. i definitely am in need of some downsizing. i would seriously pay someone to come and secretly take a bunch of items to goodwill for me haha! any takers? ;)<br />
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Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-20576667753151852932014-05-01T11:00:00.000-04:002014-05-01T11:00:02.973-04:00april in instagram<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
guys. it's may! like it's almost summer. WHAT. i can't believe how fast time flies sometimes. as each month goes by, i fall more and more in love with 2014. this year has been just amazing and keeps getting better and better. as you can tell by all of the pastels in the following photos, april was perfection. my days were full of (mostly) blue skies and blooming flowers. it finally started to feel like spring and the tights got put away for good. i spent lots of time with friends and family and i couldn't feel more grateful than i already do. may is going to be full of lots of running outside and packing up our apartment. we have to be ready to move into our new place on june 1st and are nowhere near ready (hellooo procrastination). but i'm excited none the less. here we come, city living. :) check out some of my favorite snapshots from last month! how did april treat you?</div>
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3. cherry blossoms FTW.<br />
4. dc has the prettiest trees in the all the land.<br />
5. found this bad boy on side of the road. it was love at first sight.<br />
6. there is no such thing as brunch without a bloody mary.<br />
7. strawberry + raspberry + blackberry smoothie. my new favorite.<br />
8. can you ever be too old to dye easter eggs? i think not.<br />
9. tulips for dayz.<br />
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hello everyone! i hope your week is off to a great start. i've definitely had better tuesdays considering i had a dentist appointment at <i>7 am this morning. </i>it's just not right to have someone looking at your teeth before the sun comes up. i'm on my third cup of coffee today so that should tell you how much i am not a morning person. but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. yay for being a grown up (insert sarcasm here).</div>
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this weekend was one of my favorites. my grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on saturday. <i>50 years.</i> it's crazy! all of my family and their friends threw them a big surprise party and it was so much fun. there was food, wine, and lots of dancing. i should've gotten a video of the two of them on the dance floor because i don't think i've ever seen anything cuter in my entire life. it's such a special thing, especially in this day and age, to stay married for so long. i feel privileged to have witnessed their love for my entire life. </div>
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i wore my <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/28138?article=28138-B" target="_blank">new maxi dress</a> from h&m to the party. i'm not kidding when i say i've been on the hunt for the perfect black maxi for <i>over a year.</i> i'm not sure why but i just had the worst luck finding one that i loved. then bam! i saw this one hanging in one of my fave stores the other day (for 18 bucks, no less) and i snatched it right up. paired with my fave chunky sandals and turquoise accents (typical me) i was good to go for a fun night with my family. </div>
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thanks for checking in. enjoy the rest of your day, folks.<br />
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necklace: c/o <a href="http://www.chicnova.com/" target="_blank">chicnova</a><br />
wristlet: <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">target</a>Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-7553948152141247802014-04-23T09:30:00.000-04:002014-04-23T10:49:56.008-04:0090s chickhappy hump day, folks! i hope everyone is doing well. this month has been jam packed full of fun things and i can't believe april is already nearing the end. last friday i got to go out with a bunch of my coworkers and celebrate everyone who has an april birthday. we got pizza and my dad made a cake and it was so fun! working with people that you love definitely makes your job more enjoyable.<br />
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this lace dress is one of my favorites. i got it from tj maxx a while back and it stays in constant rotation in my wardrobe during the warmer months. i usually pair it with a belt, but i decided to switch it up and tie this thrifted plaid (men's) shirt around my waist. it's a great way to layer for in between temps when it's not quite hot out yet. also, who doesn't love a good 90s vibe, amiright?<br />
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Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-22488927189566551602014-04-17T12:54:00.004-04:002014-06-09T14:59:54.772-04:009-5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
this week is officially the three month mark at my new job! it's so exciting to think that i've been working full-time for three whole months. it's honestly gone by <i>so</i> fast and i've enjoyed this "adult" life more than i ever thought i would. yes, i loved college and roommates and eating pizza all the time and going to bars on weeknights, but i've found there's something so awesome about getting into a routine and focusing on myself. </div>
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one of my fave work combos is layering a dress and a cardigan with a belt cinching the waist. i'll take any excuse to wear more accessories and sometimes just a dress seems a little plain to me. nothing spices up a gray dress like a highlighter orange (neon, if you will) sweater. it's light and breezy and added just the right amount of <i>oomph</i> to this office outfit. plus, it's thrifted! <i>woot woot.</i><br />
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bag: <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/13277?article=13277-B" target="_blank">h&m (only $35)</a><br />
necklace: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/" target="_blank">forever 21</a>Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-23422252907815578132014-04-14T10:00:00.000-04:002014-06-09T14:59:41.800-04:00walking on sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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this weekend was positively perfect. the weather was in the 70s everyday which automatically makes me a happy camper. plus, anthony couldn't have made my birthday any more special if he tried. when i walked into our apartment friday after work, he had all my <a href="http://instagram.com/p/mqs0ahCMMA/" target="_blank">favorite things</a> sitting out on the table. i'm talking mint chocolate chip ice cream, a bottle of merlot, some gorgeous flowers, AND he vacuumed the apartment. i think i just about died and went to heaven. he is the best. we spent the rest of the night eating some delicious seafood in downtown baltimore and coming back and popping some champagne! ha. there's never a celebration too small for champagne ;)</div>
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saturday morning i met up with my lovely friend katie for brunch in dc. i wanted to check out an apartment complex in the area, and it was a good excuse to eat waffles and catch up. it was the cutest little neighborhood right downtown and i fell in love. the apartment was great and we're all crossing our fingers over here everything falls into place. living in the heart of dc would be amazing! a summer in the city sounds like just what i need. being in the middle of downtown pittsburgh for four years in college were some of the best times in my life. nothing beats walking to your favorite restaurants and bars, being close to work, and having easy access to fun things to do all the time.</div>
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i couldn't help but bust out my new favorite shoes for some brunching. i got this sandals at buffalo exchange in georgetown last weekend and i think i'm in love. i would first like to point out the fact that they were only $24 (!!!) because OMG what an amazing deal. i'm also wondering who in their right mind would ever give these shoes away. i'm trying not to dwell on that too much because i don't like the thought of wearing the shoes of a crazy person, but that's the point of thrifting. someone's trash is someone else's treasure. ps. just look at them again because they're so pretty.</div>
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sunnies: <a href="http://www.doubledutchboutique.com/" target="_blank">doubledutch boutique</a></div>
Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-5438388489930720562014-04-11T13:08:00.001-04:002014-04-11T13:08:24.653-04:00birthday wishlist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
it's my birthday! i'm 22 today and am celebrating by spending my day at the office, as usual! ha. my coworkers left me some cute little signs on my desk and i've been getting sweet messages from friends and family all morning. i feel loved :) anthony is taking me out to dinner tonight for some seafood (my fave) and i can't wait to get all dressed up! i put together a little wishlist featuring some items that are on my to-buy list this spring. my birthday always rolls around at the perfect time to do a little bit of a closet revamp for the new season and i couldn't be more ready to incorporate some more florals and pastels into my wardrobe. check it out!</div>
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birthdays are a perfect time to treat yourself, and that's just what i plan on doing. happy birthday to me!</div>
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Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-77047433437703593842014-04-08T12:45:00.002-04:002014-06-09T14:59:16.998-04:00cherry blossoms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
this past weekend was one of the best weekends i've had in a while! we had some friends in town and on sunday we hit up the cherry blossom festival in DC. this is usually the peak time of the season, but (i'm assuming) since it's been such a cold winter, the blossoms are a bit behind schedule this year. you could tell they were <i>thisclose</i> to looking their best. but oh well, we still had so much fun walking around the tidal basin, snapping some pics, and enjoying the sunshine. </div>
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we had the most picturesque day in the city. the blue sky set the perfect backdrop for the beautiful monuments and it was a great day for lots of walking around. all you needed was a light jacket and you were good to go. i can already tell that them denim number is going to be a closet staple this spring. i got it for steal from <a href="http://www.avalonexchange.com/" target="_blank">avalon exchange</a> in pittsburgh last fall. i'm so glad i was thinking ahead!</div>
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besides visiting some big monuments, we also went to the botanical gardens. i don't know if i'm a huge nerd or what, but i <i>love </i>that place. a huge greenhouse full of every kind of plant you could imagine. the theme this month is orchids, so they had what seemed like hundreds different variations of orchids all more beautiful than the next. but the cacti were still my faves. i wanted to steal one of these little guys for my apartment!!<br />
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visiting the botanical gardens and seeing the cherry blossoms seemed like the perfect opportunity to wear one of my favorite floral dresses. i got this one from h&m a while ago and it's just so pretty. i swear, i could live in floral dresses alone. they're so feminine, yet can be dressed super casual as well. as spring continues to slowly enter the picture, i see many more floral dresses in my future. and moccasins. lots and lots of moccasins.<br />
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thanks for stopping by, y'all! i'll be back later in the week with a fun birthday wishlist. i turn 22 on friday! woot woot.</div>
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sunnies: <a href="http://www.doubledutchboutique.com/" target="_blank">doubledutch boutique </a></div>
Nikki Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05262344453430733499noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893166455484267908.post-78070564185053929282014-04-04T12:59:00.000-04:002014-06-09T14:59:03.240-04:00open spaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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it's friday and it's spring and life doesn't get much better than that! this month is off to a good start. i'm trying to stay motivated with my healthy eating and exercising. it's been a few months and this is usually when i start to fall off the wagon and slip into my bad habits. but i'm starting to think this is the most important time to stick with it. i've always been one that's constantly trying to lose weight, but i'm working on changing my perspective from being on a diet to living a healthy lifestyle. it's much more important to focus on <i>what</i> you're eating than <i>how much. </i></div>
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this month, my best friend brittany and i decided to challenge ourselves to give something up for the month. she came up with the idea of tweaking something about our daily lives that puts us in a more healthy mindset. i, obviously, decided to do without candy for this month. and considering april includes easter <i>and </i>my birthday, it's going to be even more difficult than usual (but also more necessary!). i have no idea why i was cursed with the sweet tooth of a 6-year-old, but i just can't resist a handful (or whole bag) of sour patch kids. so wish me luck with this challenge!! and feel free to join in if you're thinking about getting healthy! comment below with what you plan to give up :)</div>
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so, back to the clothes. mixing prints is where it's at everybody! when i miraculously saw this dress hanging next to this shirt in my closet it was like i had an epiphany. i put them on immediately. they're complementary without being too similar-- which i believe is the key to mixing and matching two different patterns. plus, the weather here isn't quite ready for short sleeves (not by a long shot) so throwing a long sleeve tee under a dress is the perfect layering technique for spring!<br />
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this weekend we have some of our favorite friends coming to town! i love having people come and stay with us (if you haven't noticed) so i can't wait for them to get here tomorrow afternoon. we have a fun night out in baltimore planned for saturday and a day of sight seeing in DC on sunday! i'm looking forward to warm weather, good food, and great conversation. oh, and maybe some shopping too ;)</div>
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