Dress like no one is watching!!!

Hi! It has been awhile.....haven't had anything on my mind to write about honestly, but last night while doing laundry I couldn't help but think about all the clothes I am lucky enough to own.....I recently went thru a forced clothing purge that left me with only a few staples....at first this made me worried....I mean not to brag but I had a huge closet filled with beautiful clothes, purses, and shoes.....the kind of closet you smiled at when you walked in.....but in an effort to keep a smile on my face everyday this closet and the clothes within it had to be left behind....which brings me to current day.

When I first started replenishing my wardrobe I told myself "this time around be simple" In my head simple was more jeans and t-shirts and less dresses, pantsuits, and silk. For the first month I did pretty well I bought clothes that made me "fit in" more.....I bought clothes that made me feel the "hipster" kinda trendy which in my head it was lace up black boots from H&M....lol

To tell ya the truth, getting dresses became much easier....less options gave me less choices which in return made me get out the door faster and not have five outfits to hang up when I got home! But then NYE came around.....and I was ready to really stand out! I purchased a couple of dresses online and when they arrived I did a fashion show for my friends...who were as displeased as I was in them....and I thought to myself.....if only I had my old closet back! That thought had crept into my mind a time or two before but nothing like it did in that moment...For the first time I realized my "dressing down" was me masking myself to better "fit in" with what I thought everyone wanted....

The reality is that I didn't change back to the "old me" right away....but how can I sell myself, my brand, and my vision without dressing myself in what makes me happiest. So, about a month ago I went out and splurged on my favorite pants of all time....they are from Alice and Olivia and they are high-waist silk masterpieces! Every time I wear them I feel beautiful....I bought a couple other things too...then a couple weeks ago I bought this amazing Robert Graham dress....and before I knew it...my closet was making me smile again....it isn't as big, there are not as many options....but everything in it is a reflection of me and somehow shows the World a little bit of who I am...

I look forward to my shop opening in late April....it too is a reflection of me....something I hope ya'll like....cause if not....I'll be broke! lol JK...maybe

Till Next Time,
N

www.nicandkat.com

Champagne Looks on a Beer Budget

There are so many options when it comes to buying an outfit....and nothing makes me more crazy then finding something I love and not being able to afford it....having it go on sale once I have splurged....or the worst, finding it somewhere else cheaper! While it sucks to have any of the above scenarios happen to you the best closets have a little mix of champagne and beer that evens out to a nice Cab Blend....you know the ones on the top shelf at Walgreens...so how does one accomplish that??

I don't want to be the only place my customers shop...Nic & Kat will do our best to provide clothing that will last as long as the style does... at a price that is right around that Walgreens top shelf wine range.....we won't be Forever 21....we won't be Alice & Olivia....we will be that somewhere in between that feels good when you buy it because you know you are going to feel amazing in it and still be able to afford to go some place in it!

How will we do it? By  seeking out the best quality, style, and price points.....we travel to over 4 live shows per year, go to Fashion Week to see up and coming trends, .and have several international vendors...we buy clothing and accessories that we are proud to attach our name to....and items that will boost your confidence without breaking your wallet!

I'm not a beer drinking girl...but I never say never and will try anything twice....so, should the day come where beer is the only thing in my budget.....you can bet that I will find a way to look damn good drinking it!

Till Next Time,

N

Keep his attention...in your clothes!

Keep his attention...in your clothes

It's not exactly easy being single these days...and dressing to be just the right amount of class and trash is hard! If we are honest we all love to feel sexy at times....and how we feel that way is dependant on what we have defined it in  our own mind and is based on what we have seen projected by society....that being said feeling sexy and confident in your clothes doesn't always mean you attract the man you want.

For years I dressed too sexy....In my mind that is what I felt I was prettiest in...or maybe better said what I felt made me most attractive to men...and to tell the truth I had a ton of men attracted to me....but none I wanted to undress for or be in a long term relationship with...my clothing didn't represent me...it represented what I thought the World wanted from me...then one day I without realizing it starting dressing more reflective to who I am...a little bit sexy, a little conservative, and alot of trouble! lol - while my personality didn't change my pool of prospects did dramatically....all of a sudden I was attracting men I could see as a potential life partner instead of men that I felt I needed to convince myself having them as a life partner was okay. The reality is that I was probably growing up a bit too....and with growing up comes less skin tight mini skirts and more A-line dresses...

Starting Nic & Kat has really made me focus in on my fashion choices over the years.....why I made them, who influenced them, how they have changed, and so on....and I can honestly say I am most comfortable and most happy in my current fashion choices....not only do I feel confident and comfortable....I feel respected by others and respect myself. Clothes don't define who we are but they do play a huge part in how the World defines us.....so keep your clothes on, take them off for the right guy (or girl) if ya want....and remember wear it like you stole it!

Till Next Time,

N

www.nicandkat.com

Get a girl that can do both! Style, Comfort, and the Art of Travel

Travel in style and in comfort....

What ever happened to "dressing up" to fly? Years ago women and men alike dressed to the 10's when flying....it was considered a luxury and a privilege and people would put on their "Sunday Best" just to plop their butt down in a seat. Nowadays when you walk through the airport you will be lucky to find more than 50% of the people in something other than pajamas....and while I am an advocate of comfort I do wish I had lived in a time where personal appearance was held to a higher standard and more folks wanted to make an effort.

I am a firm believer in comfort, my outfit choices might not always appear that way but shockingly I have secured a wardrobe that I find 90% comfortable, classy, and fashionable. So, my constant question is: Why hasn't everyone else? I want people to have pride in their appearance again....especially when traveling....sweat pants shouldn't be acceptable in my opinion...then again it's an opinion and well, we all have plenty of those! lol

I recently had an ideal....one that I am not at liberty to share just yet but one that I believe will be a game changer in the work-transitional fashion World and one that will help my fellow flyers experience comfort while exuding class....I look forward to sharing it with you guys and look forward to bringing you plenty of fashionable, affordable, and comfortable clothing options come April when Nic & Kat officially launches.

 Go to my website www.nicandkat.com before April and sign up on our email list to receive a discount code and a special gift that only subscribes will receive when we officially launch!

Till Next Time,
N