Every woman needs a good “throw-it-on-and-go black dress” that they can use any time of the day. We’re all always reaching for something that would work for running errands, as a cover up after a yoga class, to meet up w/ a girlfriend for lunch or for picking up your kids up from school.
I’m wearing my Comme des Garcons Mickey dress that I absolutely love. It’s perfect for running around town to meet up with my clients but transitions seamlessly to a casual dinner. I love dresses that are easy to put on and go.
Here are my suggestions for what to look for when you are out shopping for a good little black dress:
1. Look for something that drapes well and feels effortless. The main point is that you don’t have to mess with it too much. It needs to be perfect from the second you put it on. Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang, Rick Owens and The Row all have a wonderful selection.
2. Look for something stretchy that hangs nicely on the body and doesn’t hug any areas that you aren’t comfortable with. Stay away from things that are too tight on the body because you might not always be able to wear them.
3. Look for a medium weight fabric. Sometimes the perfect little black dress is wool and can feel a little too warm. A medium weight fabric eliminates having to worry about what to wear inside.
4. Look for something that reflects your personal style, something you can wear with flats for the day and can be dressed up for evenings by switching out the accessories.
Hope everyone is doing well and thank you so much for reading my blog! xoxo NINI
“Yummy Yummy Cat, I want that cat!!”
And this is our dog, her name is Minie
Wearing: Comme des Garcons dress, Charlotte Olympia kitty cat wedges, Chanel sunnies, H & M hat, and vintage earrings
My dear readers, you are the greatest! As the holidays are approaching, I’m giving away 10 bottles of Butter London nail polish that value at $140. Butter London has been one of my favorite nail polish for a long time and I’d like to share what I have been using with you. The gift is not from Butter London for any endorsement. I purchased them myself to give it to all my fans and supporters for the holidays season. I thank you for your support and spreading out the words about my blog. This is a dream for me as I could share what I love to do with all of you. Thanks again to everyone from the bottom of my heart. Happy Holidays!!
Rosie Lee
HRH
All Hail The Queen
Chancer
HRH
PRIZE:
– 10 bottles of Butter London nail polish value $140 – HRH, Rosie Lee, Toff, Chancer, Primrose Hill Picnic, Henley Regatta, All Hail The Queen, Lady Muck, Macbeth, Teddy Girl
RULES:
– leave a random comment about anything that in your mind at the moment.
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TERMS & CONDITION:
– The deadline to enter is December 10th, 2011 at 11:59PM
– Entrants must enter using a valid email address
– The winner will be randomly selected and announce here within 48 hours of the deadline.
What a great response we have from the green circle dress!! Thanks everyone again from the bottom of my heart for your love and support.
Another great way to spice up your sweaters to make them more fun and interesting is to pair them with pants that have a fun pattern. The pant can be cut however you like best: they can be skinny leg or wide leg pants and still look great. Just know the proportions that make you feel best and find the pair of pants that look best on you.
I’m wearing a pair of wide legged silk pants from Dries Van Noten. Because the pants have such a loud print and are wide legged, I wanted to keep the top more fitted to keep the silhouette in balance. You don’t want to have loose pants and a loose sweater because that will make you appear shorter: choose one or the other.
This is what I wore to meet up with a friend for lunch. I spent the rest of the day running errands and enjoying the nice chilly weather in Dallas. I was focused on feeling comfortable & chic at the same time. I believe that it’s important for women to look good and feel good in what they’re wearing all the time. It doesn’t matter where or what your destination is. It can be picking up groceries or going to the doctor. Looking put together will always help you feel confident. Take a second out of your busy schedule and give yourself a little extra time for some personal pampering; to put on your make-up and get dressed in the morning, go get your nails done, do a home facial. It’s really important for us woman for take care of ourselves, especially during this busy and hectic holiday season time!
Wearing: Celine blue cashmere sweater, Dries Van Noten Pants, Chanel bag, Melody Ehsani earrings
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
Can you feel winter? The holiday spirit is in the air and I love this time of year. I enjoy wearing neutral colors as much as I enjoy wearing bright colors, fun prints & black. But lately I’ve been really obsessed with wearing all ivory. It is a way to embrace the winter and to me, ivory seems to feel cozy and fresh at once. I’m pretty well rounded when it comes to color but I often shy away from embellishment. I try to buy clothes that will last me for a long time that I can wear over and over again for years.
Embellishment is nice for the moment but over time it never fails to begin looking dated. I always recommend my clients to purchase clothes that don’t have an expiration date on them. I personally love a broad range of cuts: my clothes vary from clean lines to funky silhouettes. I’ve written about the value of accessories before and I love to buy clothing that can be jazzed up or dressed down by changing up the accessories.
I’m wearing a big vintage Escada sweater-jacket by that I recently found for my Timeless Chic boutique. It is super comfortable & warm. Great for traveling! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and this look would be perfect for to spending time with family while looking good and feeling comfortable at the same time.
I hope everyone’s holidays are getting off to a great start! XO Nini
Wearing: vintage YSL satin shorts, Maison Martin Margiela nude bodysuit, Christian Louboutin Decollete sequin pumps, vintage gold clip on earrings, Prada bag
Rosie Lee
Chancer
