I know its been a while since I last blogged but its been a busy few weeks. Now that labor day is over, fashion week is approaching and there is almost a chill in the air I made my first of many fall purchases. I know it seems crazy to buy a winter coat in 80 degree weather but if you don’t jump now, you miss the best pieces! 

I was trying on clothes at Topshop with my favorite personal shopper Sharon when we came across this amazing shearling coat. It was perfect, a great piece reflective of Burberry  Prorsum’s Fall 2010 collection. I was hesitant to commit to a winter coat so quickly so I put it on hold for two days with Sharon. Thank god I did, by the time I went back to get it all of the small sizes were gone! 

Now I can’t wait for the cold weather!

Faux Sheepskin Flying Jacket, Topshop

Doesn’t Kristin Cavallari look gorgeous!!!

I made my first real trip to Brooklyn this weekend with Jessie.  We started our adventure on the L train to Bedford St. en route to Williamsburg’s Artists and Fleas. First we checked out the jewelry. I found a few pairs of earrings I was drawn to but nothing new or inspiring. I also tried on a gold skull ring that was very reminiscent of Alexander Mcqueen’s jewelry collection from this season (Mcqueen’s skull head knucklebusters are amazing).

Finally, we came across Ricky. He had the most insane vintage clothing!!! I’ve tried to calm down on the shopping recently, but with him I had NO restraint. I bought a 1970’s YSL Blazer, a ysl swing top, a late 80’s striped Missoni sweater, a super sexy dress from the 1960’s (very Mad Men), a black silk cami from the 70’s and a long white sweater dress for the fall. 

After scouring through Artists and Fleas, Jessie and I walked around Williamsburg but we had to cut our day short because of the insane heatwave that will not leave NY.

I have always loved the punk style of Vivienne Westwood. I carried her Anglomania line at the boutique and wore her pieces at every opportunity I could find. Recently, All Saints another British company has exploded in NY, but this time much more affordable! 

I attended the Phoenix House Summer Gala in the Hamptons this weekend, wearing a SICK white dress from All Saints. The draping of the dress was reminiscent of Vivienne Westwood in the 90’s. The fact that Shallon and I look a little queasy was due to the intense food poisoning we had from dinner the night before.

I always see street fairs in NY during the summer and avoid them like the plague but this weekend I attended my first. Colin and I strolled the fair to get some nasty food and I found the most amazing vintage jewelry. 



I wore one of the pieces last night to the New York Magazine party at the opening of Upstairs at the Kimberly Hotel. Its a double strand gold chain with a big vintage pendent on the top strand. I absolutely love it!

I’ve had a few people ask me for jean suggestions for curvy girls since my earlier post claiming my love of my luscious butt.

Here are a few tips for looking your best if you’ve got tush:

1. Make sure the rise is above 8 inches (from the seam underneath the crotch to the top button) If the rise is too low it will cut you off at your hips. Jeans should come up closer to your waist to draw the attention away from your hips.
2. A slight bootcut looks best on curvy girls. It gives the illusion of thinner thighs and waist.
3. There should be atleast 2% of elastic in the fabric.
4. Choose dark clean washes rather than any with dyes or whiskering.
5. For skinny jeans, choose a legging jean. 

Here are some of my favorites for under $100!!!!!

Madewell- Bootlegger Jean $89.50

Topshop- Jamie Skinny Legging $80

On episode 3 of Downtown Girls, in the first scene I am wearing a long silk pink dress. Maxi dresses in the summer are always an easy go to outfit as they are super comfortable and sexy.

STYLE TIP- Curvy girls, belt your maxi dress to create a small, defined waist. Wearing a plain silk long dress can begin to look drab and force hippy girls to look too bottom heavy or girls with larger chests to look like they have a belly. If I don’t belt loose dresses, I look like a pear!

Waist belts are my favorite accessory for making any loose top or dress a little more form fitting and sexy!

Check out the deleted scene of Klo and I picking out her wedding dress and discussing my fear of never-ending singledom!

Trying On Dresses:

“Nikki reveals her fear of never getting married as she helps Klo pick out her wedding dress.”

Let’s face it, all girls have insecurities, mine is about my “tushie”. I was either blessed or cursed depending on who you ask with a large, round derriere. Growing up I always hated my shape because I was too curvy. Being a fashion addict my whole life, I always wished for a tall, lanky body like the models, so all the clothing I loved would look good on me! 

As I’ve grown into my curves I have become more aware of what shapes look good on my body. My fashion icons are all super straight, tall women and that is definitely not my body. I would love to wear mini shorts and oversize T-shirts like Erin Wasson or skinny leather pants and crop tops like Alexa Chung, however I have to embrace my own figure and wear what flatters me.

I look at celebs like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez. They have beautiful, curvaceous bodies and love to show them off. I am proud to follow in their footsteps!

Some fashion tips for curvy women:
1. Always have a well fitting bra and underwear to help accentuate your assets.
2. Cinch baggier clothes at the waist to add shape.
3. Wear the size you actually are, not the size you want to be. When clothes are too tight they bunch in all the wrong places.

Resort collections are always small and specific, but none stood out more than Burberry Prorsum’s 2011 collection. Creative director Christopher Bailey took the collection to a new shade of sexy. The trenches are more streamlined this season and their collars frame the face in an ever-so-seductive way. I die for the Leopard Jacket and the silk dresses belted at the waist. A must for the Fall! The ruching details on the skirt gives a new texture to a basic military look. 

Which is your favorite look?