Nickified: Living Positively Fabulous
About Me
- Nickie Mackoway
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Fashion Stylist/Coach,Kingsway Mall Style Council Member, Mrs Canada 2006, Hairstylist and Makeup artist to the best clients, Mother of 2, and Wife to the #1 husband in the world!
Monday 20 June 2011
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Beautiful Bloggers at Bamboo Ballroom
Before I begin telling you about the fun I had last night...let me just say that the ladies at Bamboo Ballroom embody all the things that make up a great retailer. Style, pizazz, kindness, generosity, adventure, grace and enthusiasm! And it all shows clearly in the design and function of their great store! Thank you Kyla and Anastasia for a great evening!
So last night they hosted an event specially for Edmonton Fashion Bloggers! What great fun was had as we had our hair done by Ponytails + Horseshoes, enjoyed checking out hot spring color trends for makeup by Nicola Gavins, sipped on delish lemony drinks, and perused the stylings of the store! Once we found the drapings of our choice we donned our sassy outfits and had our photos taken by the sweet Ashley Champagne! So much fun packed into one night! 
Of course I had my turn at trying on some new frocks... This Alex dress by Valerie Dumaine(a Canadian designer), is so much fun! It has such great detailing with the crossing ribbons and like I've always said...all dresses should have pockets! The other notable thing about this dress was it's perfect length, not too short... and the great comfort with the stretchy fabric!
Some of the Edmonton bloggers in attendance included http://mariealamode.blogspot.com/
It was also great to see http://dressmedearly.com/ again
and meet http://highglosswhite.com/
and http://www.rotatingcompass.blogspot.com/ ! (Let me know who I missed!)
Thank you Bamboo Ballroom for a great event!
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Hypnotic Robotic
As soon as I saw this adorable robot necklace on www.ellanora.com I knew that not only did he need to find his way to my jewelry collection, but that robot accessories were about be be a big hit.
(Meet Robert...I had just had to give him a name!)
There's something both nostalgic and childlike about these little guys that make even the most simple outfit playful and fun. Perfect to perk up a rainy day or a sweet addition to a casual summer day's styling.
Wednesday 8 June 2011
Fairly Feathered Friends
I have always been in love with Peacocks...to me they are the most beautiful creatures God created! One of the things I love about them is that they sometimes keep their look toned down, and then other times they glam it up and show it off, but they are ALWAYS regal and beautiful no matter what mode they are in. If you've ever watched a peacock walk, they walk with such authority and confidence. I think looking good does that for a creature!
So channel the peacock and strut your stuff in some fabulous feathered finds!
Friday 3 June 2011
Rompin' Around The Christmas Tree!
I'm so glad the snow is gone... (Or is it?)! Now this cute little romper by Per Se can be worn without the leggings and over the knee boots! Not that this ensemble isn't "cool" too! Rompers are a fun new summer must have and can be a really simple item to wear. The most important thing with a romper is to find one that fits you well. If you are long torso'd you may find it more challenging to find a good fit. Also, pay attention to how loose the short is and also the length. If you want to make your leg appear thinner it should not fit too snug. If you want long legs, go for a shorter length and pair with wedges. And my number one rule...if you're showing a lot of leg...cover up on top! A lot of skin is not always a good thing!
(Boots: Steve Madden, Belt: JACOB, Bracelet: can be found at Groove Stone, Earrings: Urban Planet)
Model: Stephanie Esak
Photographer: Sara Tetz
Hair, Makeup, and Styling by: Me!
Want to play with the romper look and are more inclined towards covering up your legs? Here's a cute romper from Forever21
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