Summer is in full effect here in Jacksonville! Thanks to my bicycle crash a few months ago, I like to stay low to the ground, so my sweetheart and I take walks around our neighborhood to soak up the sun. This adorable photo was taken at Memorial Park here in Riverside.
I was slightly afraid that these giant sunflowers were going to come alive and eat me, but I got away just in time. Happy summer! <3 Miss Nicki
My recent purchase of a Penny skateboard has gotten me super excited for summer! I took it out for the first time this week and had so much fun. It rides really smooth, and comes in tons of awesome color combinations. It also comes in a slightly larger "Nickel" version for all you Bigfoots!
Most famously worn by Keith Moon of The Who, the simple target is the undeniable symbol of all things "mod", whether the mods like it or not. I don't care if it's over-used, I still love it! Here's how to make your own mod target gear.
1. I used a plain off-white shift dress from Forever 21 and basic fabric paint from my local art store Reddi Arts. Using a dinner plate, a salad plate, and a coffee can lid, I stenciled my circles directly onto the dress. Try to use pens the same color as your paint so it will blend. 2. Paint your first circle in blue for the traditional look, or whatever color you choose! 3. Paint in the big dot with red (or whatever). You may have to let it dry and then do another coat or two, to make sure the color is saturated evenly. 4. Ta-da! You now have your very own Mod gear. Iron the back of the fabric to set the color!
Have fun! <3 Miss Nicki
Back in February, my sweetheart and I took a little day-trip down to Orlando. We had such a great time, so I wanted to share it with you!
Our main reason for the trip was to visit Rock n Roll Heaven, a record store where we hoped to trade in some of my old junk records for some great tunes. Unfortunately, they found my records to be junk, too. Oh well!
The best part was that Fred Schnieder of the B-52's was shopping there, and he signed this record for me! Look closely, it says "wooo Nicki"!
We had a lovely lunch at White Wolf Cafe, right across the street from the record store. Steven got the most mouth-watering delicious veggie burger ever made!
That little trip was just what I needed to take my mind off the crazy arm surgery that I'd just had! I can't wait for our New York adventure this summer! <3 Miss Nicki
Today I was feeling super girly so I went for a Peter Pan collar and a cute little bow in my hair. It was unseasonably chilly for Florida today, so I was a little cold!
Outfit details: Everything/Forever 21. Seriously.
I was so sad to hear about the death of the pop culture icon, Mr. Dick Clark. Every year of my life, I have looked forward to watching the ball drop on his Rockin' New Years Eve. I even had the chance to be there in the NYC crowd once, when 2000 became 2001. It was the most exciting moment of my life up to that point. I was 17. When he came back to the show after his stroke in 2004, it brought tears to my eyes to see him in the fragile state he was in, unable to speak the way he once did. I grew up watching American Bandstand, new episodes for the few years it ran after I was born, and re-runs whenever they were on. I can clearly remember watching hours of Pyramid with both of my Grandmothers. Dick was a man who truly understood the power of music, saw it as the art that it is, and recognized it's ability to bring people together. Mr. Clark, you will be missed. <3 Miss Nicki
This is not a fancy outfit, nor a fancy updo, but this was the first time I have been physically able to put my hair up since I broke my arm back in December! It's quite a milestone for me. I used this simple hair tutorial from A Cup of Jo. I was so excited to get my hair off my neck, and it's such a cute casual look for a spring day. <3 Miss Nicki
Outfit details: Dress, belt/Anthropologie; Sunglasses, bag, shoes/ Forever 21; Nail polish/ turquoise & caicos by Essie
Here is a really simple photo-art project that takes no time at all, and looks really awesome! It's slightly Warhol-inspired, using a repetion technique.
1. Pick a photo you want to use that won't look weird if it's repeated one or more times. Decide what size and how many times you want to repeat the photo, and print them or have them printed. I used two 8x10 prints.
2. Prep your canvas by painting it your background color. I chose basic black, because it complemented my photo, but you can use whatever color you want, or even paint a patterned background. I was also stingy by not painting the spaces that I knew would be covered by the photos!
3. Use Mod Podge or your favorite adhesive to stick your photos where you want them.
4. Brush your favorite medium or sealer over the entire thing to seal the deal. This may take more than one coat to get the finish you want.
5. Finished product: a rad repetative photo piece. Enjoy! <3 Miss Nicki
This is a fantastic idea I got from Elsie at A Beautiful Mess! It's super simple, and you can choose any song lyric, quote, or saying that you like.
1. Pick up an old painting from your local thrift store. Trust me, they always have one.
2. Cut out your song lyric in vinyl letters, available at most craft stores and hardware stores.
3. Once your letters are where you want them, stick the vinyl letters to the painting. Then, spray several coats of white spray paint over the entire painting.
4. Once the paint is dry, peel off the stickers and voila! Your lyrics will shine through.
5. Place your art anywhere you choose! Optional: Have your sweetheart (and in this case, the artist responsible for the chosen song lyrics) pose with your work. Have fun! <3 Miss Nicki
Song lyric from "For Lovers Only" by The Lifeforms
I just got LASIK on my eyeballs this past Monday, so my posts will be a bit short for a few days until I can stare at the computer for longer. Yesterday, my sweetheart and I took a little trip to the music store. I fell in love with this pink ukulele! <3 Miss Nicki
Outfit details: Sunglasses, dress, sandals/ Forever 21; Matchstick scarf/vintage
