July 4th Packing List

Hey guys!  Spending the morning packing for our trip to the lake since we leave first thing tomorrow.  Here’s a little sneak peak of what I’m planning to take along.  You can follow along on Snapchat (@darlingnikiblog) to see what else ends up in my suitcase! Where are you all headed for the weekend? XO, […]

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July 4th – Pool Party

  You guys, I cannot believe 4th of July is a week away!  Where has the Summer gone???  I have been a busy little bee planning what to pack for our weekend in Lake Arrowhead and getting ready for my vacay from work (hooray!!!).  I am always a sucker for a tried and true Patriotic […]

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Summer Lovin’

I’m loving these balmy Summer evenings!  As much as I am looking forward to chunky sweaters and booties I love being able to wear shorts and heels for a night out!  With a top as bright as this one from Topshop I decided to keep the rest of the look very neutral.  I also seem […]

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Artistic

My discovery of the week: The Palm Springs Art Museum is FREE Thursday’s from 4 – 8pm!  Since it has been well over 100 degrees even in the evening the idea of culture and air conditioning intrigued me!  A friend and I started with happy hour at The Viceroy (see? I do have an addiction!) […]

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Day To Night.

First of all, I apologize for the cliché “selfie” shots in this post.  I was in San Diego for a few days after Christmas with no photographer nearby to help with my outfit shots. A few weeks ago I purchased an adorable full skirt mini from Paper Dolls Boutique in Palm Springs.  You can see […]

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B Is For Brunch!

A beautiful and sunny morning called for brunch at my fave Palm Springs eatery, Cheeky’s.  Another day meant another opportunity to show how to look pulled together in a hurry this time with a sheer kimono for my favorite OC boutique, No Rest For Bridget and sandals. Jeans: 7 For All Mankind (seen HERE), Tank: […]

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