made by a dreamer.

the lady silvia of las vegas

2012-02-19T21:05:00.000-08:00

i recently experienced a night out at lady silvia with my friends in downtown las vegas. what a gem! it's so hard to find casual unique bars like this in vegas, but when you do it's nice to be able to share with friends. this bar is hidden inside the soho lofts off of las vegas boulevard, down in the art district. the lounge room gave the impression i was sitting inside an old library, surrounded by televisions that played classic black and white movies. the bar was mostly locals, i did not meet any tourists while i was there which is very rare in vegas bars. we were there on a slow friday night, but they had a dj playing and burlesque dancers all around. i guess they have many themed nights there, and after reading about them the one i'd love to attend is the mad hatter's twisted tea party. i even mentioned to my friend while we were there, i felt like this bar would be something found in alice in wonderland with all the colorful couches, tall and short chairs, tables, and black and white tile floor. i fell in love with one set of chairs while we were there, which are the bright pink ones in photo below. to see more pics of bar and see their upcoming events, check out the lady silvia's website at http://theladysilvia.com. i will definitely be visiting this bar again soon.

love is in the air

2012-02-09T02:08:00.000-08:00

valentines day is coming up on us quickly. i haven't really thought about it much.. but planet blue's love is in the air lookbook just got me in the mood! hearts, candies, chocolates, roses, red, lace.. i feel the love.

the minnie mouse wink

2012-02-07T00:13:00.000-08:00

no matter what year it is, minnie mouse will never go out of style. no matter what kind of mood i'm in, i will always smile whenever i see minnie or mickey. their faces just make me so happy and now that i live so close to them, i plan on making lots of road trips to disneyland this spring!

i recently just bought my winking minnie tee and mickey wall art from target. they have so much disney merchandise now, i love it.

{tee/target, tank/victoria's secret pink, denim/bdg, hat/american apparel, necklace/gifted, ring/forever21, bracelets/madebyadreamer, watch/kenneth cole, boots/sam edelman, wall art/target}

7 simple things

2012-02-05T23:58:00.000-08:00

january was a very, very long month. so much happened in this month, i feel like a year went and it was only 31 days! all i can say is, thank god it's february. i'm feeling really good about this month, and all the things planned to look forward to. i'm headed to san francisco next week to visit one of my best friend's from boston. cannot wait to see her and visit san fran! i have not been back there in years, and i just love that city. i have another big surprise coming my way later this month. i feel like a little girl counting down the days until christmas..16 days to go!!

even though last month was very long and exhausting, i still kept note of the simple things in my week that made me happy. here's to the 7 simple things.

{antiquing in boulder city}

{making red velvet cupcakes}

{nordstrom rack steal on jeffrey campbell's}

{making arm candy}

{celebrating birthdays}

{weekly gossip with friends over fro-yo}

{morning yoga}

xo,

nikdreamer

diy skull cutout tights

2012-02-03T12:39:00.000-08:00

my sister is obsessed with skulls and recently bought a cutout skull tee from urban outfitters, which led her to this do it yourself project at home. all she used was a pair of tights and scissors and began cutting out a skull face in the top part of her tights. she only cut out a small hole for the face, and then ripped through the rest. i told her she's going to have to start making all sorts of cutout designs for me this spring! love this look.

visit her tumblr at http://wildchild-at-heart.tumblr.com/

also, if you like skulls check out the skull bracelets i made, now available on my etsy shop.

the immortal ring

2012-01-31T13:51:00.000-08:00

kind of obsessed with everything about this ring collection.. see the latest maniamania 2012 collection at http://themaniamania.com.

ripped out of a good dream and into the day

2012-01-30T16:17:00.000-08:00

{shirt/daydreamer l.a., leggings/top shop, tank/forever 21, boots/h&m, watch/michael kors, bag/vintage gucci, sunglasses/vintage, bracelets/made by a dreamer, necklace/alisa michelle, hat/american apparel}

adventures, love, and dreams

2012-01-30T00:10:00.000-08:00

i try and keep my blog as honest and real to me, for this is the space i've created over the years that shares a lot of my personal life. this space is very special to me and i thank all who come and visit. those of you who know me, and from what i've shared throughout my adventure, you know this move has not been the easiest. i am still that 20 something year old running wild, learning so much about myself every day and trying to figure this "life" thing out. i truly believe you have to take chances in this life and never be afraid of adventures or change. everyday people ask me, why vegas?? my reply is always the same, why not? i'm still young.. who knows what's next or what tomorrow will bring, but living in the adventure is so much better than doing nothing. i hope my story inspires all to always follow your heart and dreams. i am very much looking forward to the upcoming months, and what they will bring. i can only hope for the best and at the end of the day.. at least i can always say my heart is true and full of love.

xo,
nikdreamer

photo credit: weheartit.com

city of sin

2012-01-22T20:28:00.000-08:00

photos taken in the desert land of las vegas, nv

me {dress/betsey johnson, jacket/michael kors, boots/sam edelman, hat/h&m, sunglasses/ray ban, bag/sister's balenciaga, necklace/urban outfitters, bracelets/madebyadreamer&forever 21, watch/michael kors, ring/metropark}

sister {dress/gypsy junkies, jacket/free people, leggings/forever 21, shoes/jeffrey campbell, sunglasses/versace, necklace/handmade, bracelets/madebyadreamer&tory burch, watch/michael kors}

previous sister outfit posts: here and here

elle france 2012

2012-01-20T22:54:00.000-08:00

sheila marquez and christian brylle, the cutest model couple.. ever.

photographer: kayt jones.

stylist: jeanne le bault.

7 simple things

2012-01-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

it has been a minute since doing a 7 simple things post, and sometimes i feel we all need that little reminder in our week of those things that make us smile. i feel like every week in vegas is a constant roller coaster for me, full of surprises, adventures, and unexpected turns. some good, some bad. i know we are only two weeks in to january 2012, and already it has been full of surprises and unexpected turns that i could never have imagined. i cannot even begin to describe my month in words, i guess that's life in vegas for you. i'm just hoping for some clarity soon.. but the things that keep me going are all those little moments. here's a peak at 7 things that made me happy this past week.

{finished decorating my sister and my inspriation room}

{completed a new project that challenged me, acting}

{gifted new vinyl toys}

{new wall decor}

{treating myself}

{r&r sundays}

{finding a new favorite cafe spot, and enjoying a coffee solo}

photos taken on instagram: nrosano

the love bracelet

2012-01-16T14:28:00.000-08:00

just in time for valentines day, i added a new addition to my bracelet collection, called "the love bracelet." you can find them on my etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/nikdreamer. there are many more sets to come soon on my shop, including new color beads, turquoise, skulls, crosses, evil eyes, and the rebel bracelet!! i've also made customized name bracelets, for my friend's three year old girls. the girls love em! <3 see spring preview below.

{the love bracelet}

{the lil custom bracelets}

spring preview:

see previous post about "the dreamer bracelet"

photos taken on instagram: nrosano

even cowgirls get the blues

2012-01-15T23:10:00.000-08:00

she was 16.
she fell in love with a cowboy.
she had a palmino pony.
they lived for adventure.
he broke her heart.
she went west.
she broke the law.

-wildfox

{wildfox spring collection}

photo credit: http://www.wildfoxcouture.com/SPRING-at-Wildfox-Couture-CID315.aspx

bon appétit: food lover's cleanse

2012-01-11T00:24:00.001-08:00

my mouth is watering looking at all the photos and recipes to bon appétit's 2012 two-week healthy cooking challenge. there's no better way to start off the new year than a healthy diet and home cooking. the best thing about these recipes is that they include the full two-week grocery list. i'm so ready to start food shopping tomorrow.. bon appétit!

http://www.bonappetit.com/magazine/2012-food-lovers-cleanse

breakfast

{10-grain hot cereal}

{omelet with caramelized onions}

lunch

{bean and spinach salad}

dinner

{broccoli rabe}

{steak, sweet potatoes, and beet salad}

dessert

{citrus salad}

photo credit: bon appetit

so this is winter in vegas

2012-01-07T03:37:00.000-08:00

photos taken at antique mall of america in las vegas, nv

{sweater/free people, skirt/vintage, boots/sam edelman, bag/parcel, necklace/gifted, bracelets/madebyadreamer, sunglasses/ray ban, watch/michael kors, ring/ollipop}

12 things

2012-01-04T01:06:00.000-08:00

some of the biggest things i've learned this past year is to cherish the simple things, chase your dreams, enjoy and live in every moment, and most of all be thankful for all the people you have in your life to spend those moments with. last year i kept up with my blog more than any of my previous years, and it makes me so happy now that i can click to previous posts from 2011 and see exactly what happened and when. each one of them has a special memory for me, especially my 7 things posts. i want to thank everyone for following me on this wild adventure. i hope 2012 brings great things to you all.. never stop dreaming/believing. xo, nikdreamer.

12 things i'd like to do in 2012..

explore the west coast.

adopt a pet.

go to coachella music festival.

take a cooking class.

learn more about my camera.

get back into event planning.

attend a florence and the machine and feist concert.

visit friends in other cities.

italy.
get a new tattoo.

surprise my grandma for her 90th birthday.

take a break from social networks.

ringing in the NEW YEAR!

2012-01-02T14:37:00.000-08:00

HAPPY 2012!!

xo, nikdreamer.

{party dresses/betsey johnson}

vogue japan 2012

2011-12-26T23:38:00.000-08:00

model: karlie kloss.

photo: hedi slimane.

styling: mika mizutani.

christmas decor

2011-12-22T00:51:00.000-08:00

i just love christmas time! my sister and i finally finished decorating for christmas this past week. below are some photos of our apartment holiday decor. we ended up buying our tree at a nursery down the street from us..so for all you asking, yes they do have real trees in vegas! it's the perfect size for our living room, and smells so good when you walk in! it came out looking full and beautiful with the combination of my sister and my ornaments that we've collected over the years. we also put up the department 56 dickens village for the first time ever, that was passed down to us from our grandparents. the little houses are all so cute! my favorites are the bakery and elf spa (pictured below). this year we will be doing a small christmas celebration at our apartment with my parents. this will be my second christmas celebrating in vegas.. i'm going to miss all my friends and family on the east coast so much this christmas, but i will be back soon after the holiday for a visit. i cannot believe it's almost here!

hope everyone has a wonderful and merry christmas this year!! click here to see my pics from last year's holiday decor.

xo,

nikdreamer

not all those who wander are lost

2011-12-19T16:09:00.000-08:00

not all those who wander are lost -J.R.R. Tolkien

holiday dress

2011-12-15T12:00:00.000-08:00

dear santa,

all i want for xmas.

reiss & christian louboutin & chanel

xo, nikdreamer.

all american girl

2011-12-13T09:08:00.000-08:00

i went back to boulder city to go antiquing this past week, and found some more gems to add to my collection. antique mall is one of my favorites in boulder city. i have seen the best prices on antique furniture there. this time i came home with the most beautiful piece of all, a gold/cream colored victorian love seat. pics to come soon! it's exactly what my sister and i were looking for to fill in a gap upstairs in our common room. i also came out with this vintage gold anchor necklace pictured below. i've decided antiquing is probably one of my favorite things to do on my days off in Vegas. LOVE.xo.

photos taken at antique mall in boulder city, nv

{shirtdress/maison scotch, scarf/lucky brand, leggings/zara, boots/sam edelman, watch/michael kors, buckle ring/michael kors, sunglasses/ray ban, bag/tory burch, anchor necklace/vintage}

dreamer's holiday wish list ~2011

2011-12-11T23:46:00.001-08:00

dreamer's holiday wish list ~2011 by nikdreamer featuring betsey johnson jewelry

still wishing for a few things off last year's list... dreamer's holiday wish list 2010

xo,
nikdreamer.

red rocks

2011-12-11T11:52:00.000-08:00

photos taken at red rock canyon national park, nv

{top/forever 21, boots/durango, jeans/bdg, sweater/kensie, jacket/boxfresh, bag/r&r, necklace/metropark, sunglasses/vintage, bracelet/madebyadreamer}

click here for previous outfit posts.

xo,
nikdreamer.

first friday las vegas

2011-12-05T00:33:00.000-08:00

photo diary from first friday las vegas: