The blue rabbit fur scarf is one of my own designs. I’ll be offering it to you very soon at NINI COLLECTION!!!!! Happy Holidays!!! xoxo NINI
Wearing: Comme des Garcons white skirt, Dolce & Gabbana black & white blouse, NINI rabbit fur scarf, Christian Louboutin Misfit shoes, vintage Chanel earrings, Barneys New York gloves ( similar here ), Norma Kamali sunnies ( similar here )
We all shop according to our budget and lifestyle. There are some shoppers who only invest in accessories and buy inexpensive clothes. There are some who only invest in expensive clothes and don’t care much about accessories. Still others buy ‘throw-away’ basics and spend the balance of their budget on buying and maintaining vintage clothing and accessories. But each type of shopper has priorities and knows what they want to invest money in. There is a balance for everything. We just need to know what’s worth investing in and what’s not. Although often this is based on your own style and wardrobe choices, I believe that there are some items we should all invest in.
Sometimes, saving money to buy an expensive item seems excessive but buying less items that cost more money each rather than buying more, cheaper items will save you a TON of money and space in the future. Our world is changing very quickly and although ‘fast fashion’ makes a large assortment of products available to the consumer at at lower price points, this can often be a trap that forces us to spend more money! Be careful about buying many items for cheap because you don’t know how long they will last and what the cut or quality is like. A less expensive piece can often shift or even come apart at the seams over time and although you didn’t spend much on the item, that money is still wasted. Instead of buying 4 different styles of dresses, save that money and buy yourself one nice dress that is guaranteed to fit well, to make you feel sexy and last several years.
Here are the top three items that I believe are worthy of investment and that will last you a lifetime if you take proper care of them.
1. A classic sheath dress that you can wear on any occasion – to a friends wedding, to a dinner date at your favorite restaurant or to meet up with friends for lunch. This item can be dressed up for formal occasions or dressed down for less formal ones. The accessories (sunglasses, jewelry, scarf, shoes and bag) change the look and other items (jackets, fur stoles, tights or leggings, sweaters or cardigans, etc.) can be added or removed to completely transform the outfit.
2. A classic pair of pumps. Look for a pair that has a significant heel but also has a visible or hidden platform. This way, you can use the shoes for all occasions: the heel makes any outfit pop and the platform will provide comfort so that you can wear the shoes anytime, anywhere. The pumps can be styled with jeans or worn with your favorite dress for a head turning outfit. In my opinion, a pair of shoes that can take any outfit from everyday chic to evening sparkle is something worth investing in!
3. A nice bag that can turn into a clutch. You want something that you wear during the day with jeans and T’s but still be able to dress up for evening outfits. I’ve written about this before but the main suggestion I have about buying a bag (new or vintage) is to make sure that the style and hardware is a good match for your other accessories. If your bags work with your shoe collection and your jewelry, you’ll be able to create more outfit options by rearranging what you already own.
What is your opinion? What items do you own that you consider as great investments?
Wearing: vintage Azzedine Alaia dress, Christian Louboutin Lady Daf, Hermes scarf, Chanel bag
American country pop singer, Leann Rimes, wore NINI green circle dress to attend the Trevor Project gala last night and she looks absolutely amazing!
PS: I did not style her look, credit to her stylist.
Since the the black & white circle dress got such a great response and was sold out super fast, I am offering it in another color as promised. Thank you so much to everyone for your love and support. It means the world to me. I couldn’t appreciate it more.
I have decided to offer the dress in a fun, new color so I created it in emerald green. This color makes such a big statement! Not only is it the perfect show stopper for the holiday season, but the color also looks amazing on almost every skin tone. Whether you plan to attend a holiday party at your friend’s house or a wedding in New York or the Cayman Islands, this is your dress. Just put on some fabulous jade or diamond earrings, add your favorite heels and you are set to go.
We are currently taking pre-orders. Please send your inquires to Nini@ninistyle.com. I’m so thankful to have such a supportive group of lovable family, friends, and readers. I’m also extremely grateful to have such a wonderful team that helps me execute my vision and bring it to life. They are all the best, kindest people! I’m blessed! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! xoxo Nini Nguyen
Wearing: NINI emerald green circle dress $595, Christian Louboutin Lady Daf, Chanel 2.55, vintage Chanel earrings and Melody Ehsani ring, Nars lipstick Schiap
I have always admired the way leather can drape. It has so much potential! Leather will keep you safe from wind during the winter and allow you to wear structured pieces, flowing pieces and geometric pieces without the winter bulk. Because I’ve been looking for a good lightweight leather top that will look flattering on the body without being so body conscious, I decided to create one. The clean, straight lines of this top were also inspired by the Vietnamese Aodai. It’s comfortable to wear and has a longer back hem that covers the rear end. So many women have been telling me that they want to wear tight skinny jeans but don’t feel comfortable showing their back side because it is too revealing. Sometimes super tight pants can make a great look and sometimes, they just aren’t appropriate. This top was created to show what you want to show and hide what you don’t.
This leather top has great movement and feels sexy at the same time, with the high side slits to show only a hint of skin. This top can be worn with a nude camisole for someone who doesn’t feel comfortable showing skin but will still have the same effect.
I’m really excited to have this top in my collection because it’s such a easy piece that looks amazing with wide legged jeans or skinny jeans. Also I love it with black wide leg trousers.
We are currently taking limited special orders for this leather top. You can send your inquiries to nini@ninistyle.com. Thanks for reading! xo Nini
Wearing: Super lightweight & soft leather top from N I N I collection, J Brand Bianca, Norma Kamali sunnies ( similar here ), Barneys New York long leather gloves ( similar here ) Alexander McQueen clutch
This purple burn-out silk top is part of the N I N I collection. I was inspired by this shade because purple is my mother’s favorite color. Of all the rich jewel tones available, purple is the color that looks great on everyone. This blouse is simple yet the point of the front edge makes it more interesting and the sheerness of the fabric adds sex appeal. I love how this blouse feels and I’m just obsessed with this. It looks amazing with wide legged jeans, leather leggings or even with a skinny trouser for office wear.
We’re taking special orders for this blouse. Feel free to send me an email at nini@ninistyle.com.
Wearing: purple blouse from my collection, Alexander Wang velvet & pearls jacket, Alexander McQueen clutch, vintage necklace, “Bianca” J Brand wide legged jeans.
Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day everyone! xoxo Nini
