Knight of Style: Nashville Day 1

Hi Guys!! I am back from a wonderful birthday vacation with the favorite. We had a wonderful time and did lots of amazing things!!!

Where: First night in Nashville...our for a dinner at Brewhouse 100 and then out in Opryland.

What: Dress-f21

Flower-self made

shoes-ussa

earrings-gift from mommy

This was our first night in Nashville. We arrived around four and checked into the wonderful Hyatt Place. We had a beautiful room with a beautiful view. We got dressed and went to eat and Brewhouse 100. Anyone visiting or living in Nashville, I highly recommend this place. The food was amazing and the beet selection was even better. We sampled tons of great beet. Then we relocated to an irish pub on 12th street. Our bartender was amazing and we had a great first night.

XoXo-

Nik

Knight of Style 8-10-10

Today was so hot here. I ran errands, made beer marinated pork loin (well techinically its still roasting), and am sitting having a beer with The Favorite. I do not think there is anything better then relaxing after a productive hot day with a good cold beer. Our beer of choice tonight is Blue Moon. We are going on vacation in 5 days and are so excited! We are going to Nashville, TN. We have a lot of great things planned so look forward to those pictures! I also have some DYI planned for when we get back, I am going to try to get one in before we go, but we will see how that goes.

Occasion: Errands, dinner, meeting with friends later

Top: Racer back Victoria's Secret

Slub Vest:Charlotte Ruse

Shorts: Abercrombie

Shoes: Penny Loves Kenny

Accessories: My puppy dog Baby

I really love the detail on the back of this vest. You can throw it over any tank and it makes it an instant outfit. My Babydog decided to join me today, she precious. I Love her with my whole heart. Again since it is so hot I am trying to keep my outfits minimal, it was well over 100 today. These vest and bright colored tank tops have become a regular in my wardrobe right now!

XoXo-

Nik

30 days of abs-first 5 days

5 Days down-25 more to go.
For the first 5 days I have done 100 plain crunches (legs on the couch and raise until you feel abs contract), 50 side crunches (abs on couch and touch left elbow to right leg when you are crunching, and the repeat for the right elbow to left leg), and 50 butterflies (where you make a v with your body, you hold in the spot where you feel your abs contracting and pump your arms up and down to make your abs contract and work to keep you stabilized). I will continue to this for two more days, then I will up it to 100 side crunches and 100 butter flies, 100 crunches, and will add 50 planks. I will take demo picture of all the moves I am doing in the next couple of days. I want to emphasize that this regimen, as well as what I'm doing with my legs and arms was a routine made for my by a personal trainer and a close friend of mine. It is also mixed with 45- to an hour of cardio each day. I take one day off a week from everything.
Here is my first progress picture....WARNING: Bare belly in the following picture.

Not bad for the first weak, I already feel stronger and can tell that my stomach is becoming a little flatter. The goal of the thirty days of abs is to build tone, definition, and strength in a short time. We will see how it goes!!! I am very excited for it. 2010 was the year for fitness so I am trying to achieve that goal.

Knight of Style- 8-6-2010

IT IS FINALLY THE WEEKEND! I had an amazing Friday, went out with the Favorite for a night on the town. We had a great time, even though it is as hot as hades around here right now!

Where: A night on the town

Sunnies: Vintage Ray-Bans

Top: Old Navy

Shorts: Abercrombie

Sandals: Impo

It was a glorious night, full of friends and pool. I feel like this outfit was very dressed down. I let the sandals and beading on the shirt be the standout of this outfit. It has been hot down here so I like to wear as little as possible. I am getting very excited about vacay, we are going to Nashville for the favorites birthday. We have lots of exciting things planned! T-minus seven days until we are on our way!

Knight of Style- 8-5-2010

I hurt my leg working out this week. So for the first of the week I did not get dressed, tried my best not to walk, and did everything I had to do from my couch or bed. I did however keep up with my ab routine....so look forward to that post in just a little bit! When I was finally feeling better the Favorite took me out to eat and for a few beers! Best ending to the week!

Where: Fox and the Hound for dinner and beer

Top: SuperStar clothing

Shorts: Forever 21

Bracelets: Forever 21

Shoes: Usaa

I absolutely adore this shirt. It can be worn in so many different ways. You can wear it on your arm, off your arm, you can wear the sleeve or not wear the sleeve, belt it, let it flow. I am totally in love. The colors, the cut, everything just spoke to me. I still highly recommend you check SuperStar clothing out!  The Favorite took me to eat at Fox and the Hound, which is a local pub here. We shared a great dinner and had some great beer. It was a fantastic night.

P.S.- Sorry for the lack luster photos.

Etsy Spotlight: Superstar Clothing

Etsy Spotlight: Superstar Clothing

I am enamored by this girls creativity, quality, and clothing. Everything in her store is handmade by her. She is 24 and has been highlighted in fashion week for the past three years. Right now she is having a back to school sale so check her out!

My most recent purchase from her!

I immediately feel in love with this blouse. The flowy and drapey nature of it, and it's perfect placement across the collar bone. I can not wait for it to arrive!

Seriously considering buying this dress! It is impeccably tailored and could be styled in fantastic ways.The perfect dress for a party or school!

Incredibly fun skirt! The detail and craftsmanship is amazing! Think of all the fun ways you could style this!

This dress is perfect for the fall!!

So cute! Perfect for school or a party!Such a fun little dress! Would make a statement!

 This is just a small sampling of options off her etsy site. She has many more fantastic pieces so be sure to check her out!

                XOXO

                       -Nik

Renewed, Relaxed, Rejuvinated

       Sorry for my absence! I hope you all will forgive me. I am back now and better then ever. I had some unexpected blessings happen in my life and I needed some personal time to readjust and take them all in. I think we all have been there before at one point in time.
       I have spent a lot of time thinking about where I would like to go with my blog. I think some beautiful ideas have come to fruition. To give you a sneak peak....
           
             ♥ Starting tomorrow I will be doing thirty days of abs and posting my
                 progress. My dear friend is a trainer and has set this up for me.
                 The idea is the most amount of definition in a short amount of time.
             ♥ monthly sewing project(s)
             ♥ daily style post (school permitting)
             ♥ fantastic DIY's (tons and tons of ideas ladies!!!)
             ♥ Weekly recipes or out and about post
  
       I am very excited about all of this. I want to assure you that I am dedicated to committing to this! Check back in too see more!

-XOXO
      Nik