Last Post for 2009!

Hey Everyone,

My last post for 2009! Wow , I am really excited for what 2010 has in store for us all!. I am just thankful that everyone I know or have met this year is alive and healthy! That alone is a reason to praise the Lord! I am so grateful!!

Looking thru the stores and online because of the crazy sales going on , I noticed a lot of spring coats in resort. Love it! Because I'm a big trench coat person and they are sweeping in , in style. I checked out a couple of designers to see what is going to eventually inspire all other brands lol to make their coats this Spring. Enjoy some of my favs below , if you would like to check out some more www.instyle.com is an excellent resource.

Respectively we have Alexander Wang who sliced the sleeves off ,Cloud cover at Sacaci , Marc by Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior , Purple haze from Burberry ( I love) and Aquascutum, Michael Herz added feminine ruffles.

(all iamges from Instlye.com)

Loveee the Ruffle Trench n Purple Burberry one my favs!!! :)

I also wanted you guys to head over to Theta Mom if you have a chance to check out her post on 3 things she needs in 2010 , I that it was so deep. She said she needs 3 things in 2010 , Bread , Salt and Wine ! Check it out to see why and to see why I need the exact same things!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway HERE to start off your fab New Year!!!

Thanks to everyone who has entered so far GOOD LUCK!

I will be back on Monday , see you in 2010!

So from my family to you and yours Wishing everyone Joy , Peace , Love and Prosperity!

(stylist:La Mode)

xoxoNik

Fabulousness! :) + 2nd GIVEAWAY!!!!!!! -CLOSED!!!

Hey Everyone!

How was everyone's Christmas ? I had fun with my family n friends , it was also nice to take a small breather and get myself re-engerized and ready to go for the New Yr! . I have caught up on all my readers blogs and its been interesting to read everyones plans for the New Year or their resolutions...I must say I will not put mines down on paper till NYE :) , I have so many areas that I want to improve on personally and with La Mode.

Moving on I was thinking of some dresses that have really wowed me ( since the later part of this year.) I have to say though that I love Marchesa hands down! Marchesa has graced the hottest red carpets and major events this year and for 2009 I would say Marchesa is my fav designer this year! Over at the Red Carpet Fashion Awards they agreed! :)

(all pics from redcarpet-fashionawards.com)

Diane Kruger & Olivia Wilde my personal favs!

Now on to my GIVEAWAY! :)

So as mentioned in my 20 gifts under$100 post , I said I would have a giveaway and one lucky reader will be able to choose something for the gift guide :) This includes a gas or target giftcard ( if you choose) up to $65 value!!!

This contest is opened to all :) , the contest will be open for 3 weeks! So more than enough time to get the entries in :)

These are the rules:

Required Entry: Follow my blog publicly and leave an entry telling me your name :)

Extra Entries: (You may leave a separate comment for each entry. For each extra entry to count the required entry has to be done or you can put all your entries in one comment)

1. Follow La Mode on Twitter and leave me your twitter name. (1 entry)

2. Become a fan of La Mode on Facebook and leave me your FB name. (1 entry)

3. Subscribe to La Mode's Mailing List . (4 entries)

4. Tweet this giveaway! Just copy/paste the following: Enter to win a gift under$100 of your choice!! http://la-mode-at.blogspot.com @lamode10 please RT (1 entry per daily tweet)

5. Post about this giveaway on your blog and link back to me. Leave me your link to show the post. (2 entries)

6. Add La Mode to your blogroll. (2 entries)

(rules structure was gotten from ThetaMom -A fab blogger.)

I am so excited about this giveaway as there are some fab things on the gift guide! To check out some of the fab gifts you will be winning check 20 gifts under $100

Best of Luck Everyone!

xoxoNik



GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Wishing all my fabulous readers and supporters the very best this Holiday Season!! I am so Happy n blessed for all the goodness in my life! My fabulous twins n hubby , La Mode , family n my loved friends!

I will be taking a break to have fun with my family and engerize myself :)

I will be back Shortly before the New Yr with a fab giveaway to start 2010!!!


Thank you to all my readers & supporters , I pray 2010 will be an amazing year for us all !!!

xoxoNikki!!!

B! It's getting HOT in here !

Hey Everyone!

I was catching up on my daily does of in style when I came across Beyonce!! :) Now I will be the first to admit , I wasn't a HUGE Beyonce fan in terms of her singing cos all her songs were very commercial but extremely catchy. However, after seeing her in concert with 2 of my very close girlfriends that all changed I am pretty sure I will be going to see her again!. I mean omg her FIRE & PASSION on the stage was electrifying , what I call O.O.C out-of-control which is why I am not surprised the name of her new fragrance is none other but "HEAT" . The fragrance is inspired from her very "hot" performances. The scent according to In Style is "the scent has notes of red vanilla orchid, magnolia, neroli and blush peach". I probably use like the same fragrance every day which is Miracle by Lancome which I LOVE!!!... So when this hits the departmental stores in Februauy I must admit I will try the sampler out of curiosty to see how it smells. :)

One week to Christmas everyone have you finished your shopping ? If not I have 20 fab gifts under $100 for you to see :) My giveaway will start after Christmas woo woo! :) so stay tuned, I of my readers will win the chance to choose anything they want on my 20 under$100 list and depending on how Christmas goes hehehe it might be two lucky readers :).

For all my readers expecting heavy weather this weekend PLS drive safe!!!

Have a safe weekend!

xoxoxNikki

Rachel McAdams

Hey Everyone,

Is it just me or does London get the first dibs on movies nowadays ? Rachel McAdams looked so simply elegant in her Andrew Gn gown she wore at the London premiere of Sherlock Holmes which she starred in and is coming out Christmas Day I believe. I love how her gown is one arm and has just a tad bit if sparkle to it!

This steel gray goddess dress is powerful in that although its simple its just so elegant. The color isn't something we normally see everywhere but I think it works for her!

(image from instyle.com)

I definitely want to see Sherlock Holmes , it looks like something I would enjoy. I might not see it opening day but pretty soon though.What do you guys think of the lovely Ms Rachel McAdams ?

Don't forget to check out my gift favs below , it has information on my upcoming giveaway which i have decided to start after Christmas and will end sometime in Jan :) Another nice gift for a lucky reader to start the new year!

xoxoNikki

20 gifts under $100

Hey Everyone,

I figured I'd put together 20 things I think would make nice lil gifts for your family ,friends or mb even co workers for the holidays or beyond! I also wanted to post this is by the weekend , as I will be working all weekend. I have several fabulous stuff thats fun and will be appreciated I threw in a 1 or 2 wildcards that have nothing to do with fashion. I must admit some of this stuff I own ;) , some have been a gift and others I will probably purchase at some point in the near future.

The items that I choose that are from In style you get an extra %20 off when you buy the item n mention In Style or go to their holiday shopping ideas and print the ad now thru Dec 30th ( I try to look out for the best deals :) )

Kenneth Cole cufflinks! very sharp looking. $60

( they are %50 off at the moment.) www.kennethcole.com

Every girl needs at least 1 overside bag! Melie Bianco $75

I think this shoe is very sharp! Bought the Brown and Black for the hubby. Borreli $29.99 @Rackroom shoes, they are also doing buy one get one free right now! Sweet :)

I bought this for me and so far I love it! get it for the fashion forward person in your life! Amazon has great used ones from $6 !! :)

I can never get enough of Yankee candles, I love the fresh and sometimes yummy scents! :) $24

This cute lil wristwatch is a nice gift for anyone :) just an everyday wear. $22.95 NY&CO.

For the makeup guru in your life lol... this cute M.A.C number is filled with great eyeshadow palette for day or night.

$36

For the make up JUNKIE! :) this will be a fabulous gift. Nordstrom offers this fab set @$30. If you mention In Style from till Dec 30th you will receive an additional %20!!

Perfume by one and only Marc Jacobs!! :) get Lola @$42 at any departmental store.

Love these flimsy Ann Taylor slippers so comfortable yet stylish lol :) $24.50

I think this is so cute! Avon offers this cute sequin coin purse with a 4 different lip glosses at$13!! I personally plan on checking this out :)

These hand stamped keychains etc are so cute and since they are custom made you can get anything put on them . I have another below. $31

can be found on Etsy made by Klacustom Creations.

LOVE the George Forman grill for my wildcard. At first me and the hubby were a bit skeptical lol but since we got one we have been enjoying a many a dishes lol. $60 , can be found at Target or any departmental store.

cute little Betsy Johnson lip earrings :) $25

Love this bracelet from Banana Republic $45 mention In Style and receive an %20

Another Klacustom Creation! $39.99

Check her out on her Etsy store ( link above.)

Another Ann Taylor rossette cardigan $90 mention In Style or print the page off their holiday guide and receive an additional %20

Statement making necklaces add an "it" factor to any ensemble :) Beach black $38 can be found on Rachel Zoe holiday guide :)

This is a satchel is great look and gift for the loved man or men in your life. ASOS $48

(all images from the internet)

For the last 2 gifts on my list is a GAS & Target gift card! These are super gifts and always so appreciated. I love target and everyone once in a while a friend or family member will get me one as target has everything! :). As for the GAS card I have never gotten one but boy would I love one lol! I know everyone could do with a lil free gas! :)

Now as for my GIVEAWAY coming up! :) One lucky reader will have the choice to choose any of these fabulous items including a target or gas card ( value under $75) for themselves or opt to give it to a loved one :) so stay tuned for the details.

xoxoxNikki

Intermission :)

Hey Everyone ,

Time for my Intermission post! :) So were do I start ? So much has been going on but I'm grateful. La Mode got it's first official intern woo woo! She will be starting Jan 21st for the spring semester , I hope she will be able to learn about small businesses firsthand from this experience. I also received another applicant this evening so , so far so good. Yesterday I had the opportunity to work the first White House Black Market fashion which was very interesting. I learned quite a few things :) I will post pics in a separate post later . I have been working on my short and long term goals for La Mode and I am extremely excited of some events to come in the new year. I'm very passionate about cancer awareness and even more cancer in children , La Mode is going to be doing something special for the kids affected by this horrid battle. Although ( and thankfully) I have never lost anyone dear to me from Cancer , it breaks my heart.

My mom is coming from Nigeria for the Christmas holidays so that is very exciting!!! :) . I should be in MD for the Christmas holidays with my brothers , her and the rest of my family. We plan to take professional pictures of me , her & the twins so that will be fun.

I have been stumbling on some fabulous blogs that pertain to all sorts of areas. I especially love the wifey & mommy ones that I have read lately. It's amazing how this blogging world has changed my perception on certain things or made me realize people go thru the same exact triumphs and struggles as I do. On another note there are also some other fab fab fashion blogs that I love. I appreciate all my readers and new readers , I am so grateful that you take the time to stop by and see whats happening on my blog. I make sure I visit and comment on everyones blog that passes thru here on mines or is a reader :).

I can't believe 2009 is rolling to an end! It has been an amazing year and I thank God for EVERYTHING I feel soooo blessed , I am looking fwd to bigger n better things for husband, my twins , my loved ones , my fellow entrepreneurs and all of my readers! I am ready for 2010.

I will be having a Fabulous giveaway very soon , I am not sure if I want it towards the end of the year or the beginning of the new yr :) So stay tuned!!.

I took a pic with me and my girls today!

Please don't mind my appearance lol , we were playing around. So that's about all I have been up too.

So I have been compiling a list of 20 gifts under $100 fab fab stuff :) . To help you guys out with any last min shopping.

xoxoxNikki

p.s I saw this link on CNN its pictures from the top 10 everything of 09! Amazing and touching. Click here or CNN

Enjoy.