PS Style & Grace

The athleisure trend has sweatpants taking on a whole new look. What once was taboo any where other than the couch, we are now audaciously seeing everywhere but. I for one appreciate the relaxed off-duty, yet cool vibes this look inspires. Great at creating curves where they lack, as this style does add volume to the hip and derierre. *wink  I dressed these comfy pair up with a more refined crop top and strappy sandals, creating the perfect look for a night out with the girls. Although not for every body, denim joggers are a hip-craving girl's dream! 

Shop The Look: Denim Joggers here here / Crop Top / Heels

I've said it before, denim will always be "IN." It is a style staple fitting every closet. Sure, the core of great denim is all in the jeans, but now the classic blues have taken shape in multiple must-have modern style. On the spring 2015 runways, the textile was everywhere, from a dark-wash denim jumpsuit at Chloé to prairie-style dresses with a Western flair at Stella McCartney and elaborately blinged jeans at Dolce & Gabbana.

The Spring runways were awash with denim. This season, denim is about so much more than classic blue jeans.  Olive + Oak has plenty of refreshing ideas, like this Washed Up Denim Button Up and Stone Washed Chambray Shorts. 

And this material girl party doesn’t just stop at clothing. This durable fabric has shown up in everything from picnic perfect sandals to surprisingly fit for evening clutches. Here are 20 beyond basic denim pieces that you can wear now—and forever!

"Urban warrior." Embrace the day's challenges and conquer them head-on, was the advice Tracy Reese shared to inspired the Catwalk for her Fall 2015 Ready-to-Wear Collection shown at NYFW just a  over a week ago.  Reese focused on rich textures like marbles knits, rich patent leather, and lots of faux fur to translate a sense of power into the collection. She had me again at the bold sequins, fluffy fringe and tonal embroideries. "I didn't want it to be precious," Reese said. These are not the vintage furs we are use to seeing, Reese gave them an of the moment upgrade-including saturating them in vibrate hues. This was another Fall 2015 collection giving a nod to the 70's. "I love the '70s influence, but I didn't want it to feel retro," Reese said. "We really tried to think about how you might integrate a cool '70s-feeling piece into a modern wardrobe." This collection definitely has me excited to conquer Fall!  xx -Nikki

From runways to red carpets metallic is everywhere this season. Contrary to popular belief, metallic is not just for major events.  A shimmering piece can add a glamor to an "everyday" look. And with a little styling ingenuity, metallics can work for every body. 

The key to pairing a metallic piece for everyday is to keep it simple. Here I paired a high-waist midi metallic skirt, with a simple long-sleeve crop top and single strap heels for an effortlessly glam look. 

You can never go wrong adding a little sparkle to your everyday! xx -Nikki

Hello, loves! This look is a dream. Expressing the perfect balance of chic and comfort. Few things are more versitile than a shirtdress. With so many variations to this simple frock, the pairing possiblitiles are endless! I went a little more edgy with this look contrasting the soft nude color with the fierce studded nude pumps.

Shop The Look: Shirtdress, similar here or here / Shoes / Clutch

What do you think of the new site? I am so excited for all the possibilites here. Thank you for keeping up with me!

 Happy Friday, loves! Hope you all had a fabulous week. I’ve been anxiously waiting to do this Studded Collar DIY Style post. Embellishments definitely take your look to the next level, and with a studded collar there is no need to worry about a necklace. This camo and neon color mix is so fun! I found the studs at H&Mbut you can usually find them at most craft store, of course colors and styles…

Dr Martin Luther King Jr's Legacy of Love #loveforfree

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s amazing legacy of faith, peace and love today and everyday.

I purpose to love in words and actions. Realize something as simply as a smile can brighten someone else’s day, and sharing what we have with others lets them know they are loved and valued. We can all stand to give and receive more love!

What are you doing for others? #loveforfree

xx -Nikki

Linnea Velvet Dress

My favorite store on the planet is having a MAJOR sale-a sale on top of a sale actually! Anthropologie is hosting an additional 40% off all sale items, in-store and online. Enter the code “extraextra” at anthropologie.com to take advantage of this amazing extra savings online!

Just visiting the Anthropologie store is a delightful experience in itself. It always makes me think…

  Give Free Love Away

As promised, I’m starting 2015 off by sharing the love! I’ve partnered with the graciously chic brand 2live2love to give away this fabulous “Free Love” tee. The barcode number “6151861855” is the actual shopping barcode of “free,” as in $0.00 at checkout.  Brilliant, right! Share with us how you give love for free. Maybe you volunteer because you love kids, donate clothes…

My only New Year’s Resolution is to live my best life everyday. So excited for all the sparkling possibilities 2015 holds and I look forward to sharing them with you!

Wishing all the best for 2015!

‘Life is too short to wear boring clothes.’ 

xx – Nikki

Being a bit of a wordsmith, the witty expressions on everything from tees to stilettos-especially with a little thoughtful sarcasm was right up my alley of expression. Glitter and metallic ruled this year popping up on walls and tiny tech accessories. Bold graphic prints were not to be missed either, fearlessly creating show stopping looks for 2014. Looking forward to sharing more smile inducing favorites in 2015!

Coffee Break Marquee / Back Me Up Charger / Dope Lucite Box / Happy Elephant iPhone 6 Case / Written in the Stars Notebook / Idiom Bracelet / Glitter Box Studs / Candles / Eiffel Scissors / Fringe Shoulder Bag / Jersey Top / Patterned Skirt / Suede Love Pumps

Wishing you a Fabulous New Year!

xx -Nikki

Wishing you a season filled with love, peace, style and grace!

xx -Nikki

In the Spirit of the Season, I -along with a great team of volunteers, Platform Scottsdale and a few of the Kansas City Royals, hosted a Winter Wonderland for all the clients of the Changing Lives Center. Gingerbread houses were built, Christmas Cookies were decorated and Reindeer Rings were tossed in true Winter Wonderland style. The women were also able to “shop” donated new toys for their little ones. And the kiddos were able to “shop” donated fancy gifts for their moms. Mrs. Clause read The Night Before Christmas and gave cozy blanket’s donated by Natalia, a very special girl who used her Make a Wish to give blankets to the homeless. You can see more on her inspirational story here. Santa was even able to stop by and hand out special gifts to the children!

It’s tough to say what my favorite moment from the day was, but hearing one of the mom’s tearful “thank yous,” as she did not think she would be able to get gifts for her kids this year, is one that ranks pretty high. And the cozy blankets from Natalia; when I heard her story I was in tears, but my heart was encouraged. May Natalia’s beautiful legacy of giving live on and may we all realize how much we have to share with others this season and throughout the new year.

Receiving the amazing gift of grace inspires sharing the gift of grace with others.

Have a Very Merry Christmas, Loves! -Nikki

Photos: Patricia Harrison Photography

Shop the Look: Metallic Shorts / Necklace / Box Clutch sold out similar here / Gold Cuff Bracelet / Pumps

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May your holiday season be filled with love, sprinkled with style and abound in grace & peace!

Happy Holidays, loves! xx – Nikki

On Beauty: Find Your Signature Lip Gloss

  Let’s have a bit of beauty fun today. I found this highly “scientific” beauty quiz on Pinterest to help us find our signature lip color. Share your signature color in a comment section below, and stay tuned for mine!

1. On a Saturday night, you’ll most likely be found:

A) Getting cocktails at your favorite spot B) Relaxing on the couch with a glass of wine and magazine C) Shopping with…

Most people are aware of breast cancer, but raising awareness includes encouraging women and men (yes, men can get breast cancer) to take steps to detect the disease early. The sobering statistic is that *1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Visit http://www.earlydetectionplan.org to learn more about the steps you and your loved ones should take for early detetion.

Now, who says we can’t this fight in style? I’ve teamed up with Stella & Dot to offer you a chance to win a Strength is Beautiful or Inspire bracelet! Here’s how you can win:

Leave a comment on how you are raising awareness about Breast Cancer this month on this post or on Instagram, include your email address so we can contact the winner.

One winner will be selected at random on Monday, October 6 at noon PST.

Inspire Bracelet

Strength Bracelet

Inspire Bracelet (left) Inspired by the strength and design of a braided rope. Shiny rose gold plating on a malleable brass bar with cutout rope detail sits atop a neutral metallic leather band. Easily adjusts to fit SM-LG wrists with buckle closure. Strength Bracelet (right) Strength is beautiful. Inspired by the power and loyalty of the elephant. Shiny gold plating on a malleable brass bar with cutout elephant detail sits atop a hot pink leather band. Easily adjusts to fit SM-LG wrists with buckle closure. 100% of net proceeds through October benefit the Noreen Fraser Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for women’s cancer research and creating awareness of the importance of early detection.

Get your breasts checked!

xx -Nikki

*National Breast Cancer Foundation