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Closet Envy: Nina Flowers

Closet Envy: Nina Flowers
By · March 25, 2011October 29, 2020
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Colorful Flowers

“This dress I am trying to lose weight so instead of rewarding myself by eating. I actually just lost 12 lbs, so I brought this dress as a present to myself as a motivation.”

TAHARI Dress
STEVE MADDEN T-Strap Platform Sandal
*Clutch, Hosiery & Earrings by Unknown Designer

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Colorful Flowers

“I try to avoid animal skins and fur, but I can’t resist this crocodile bag. It’s simple and pretty and convenient – it holds all your essentials.”

*Clutch by Unknown Designer

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Colorful Flowers

“My ears split a few months ago, so I had to have surgery. I’m not allowed to wear earrings, so I’ve hooked some on to clip-on’s. I love earrings too much to let them go. They complete a look.”

*Earring by Unknown Designer

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Colorful Flowers

“I don’t always buy from street vendors, but sometimes they have stand out pieces that compliment an outfit, and that’s more important to me than who designs a product.”

*Snake Cuff by Unknown Designer

05
Colorful Flowers

“This ring is just fun and represents a fun night with friends to me!”

*Ring by Unknown Designer

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Colorful Flowers

“The heel is really high, but I live in high heels. At my desk, I have flats and will throw them on if it gets too much. But I’m like 5’3, so I love a high heel.”

STEVE MADDEN T-Strap Platform Sandals

07
Colorful Flowers

“I found this jacket at an off the beaten path at a store in the Bronx. It’s a vintage piece and I scored it for almost nothing. It’s good for work or an event after work.”

ADRIENNE BENNEDDINI Dress
BLOOMINGDALES Belt
VINTAGE Leather Shrug and Bomber Jacket

08
Colorful Flowers

“This bag is almost $450. I got this when I was in Los Angeles. I love that you can dress it up or different down.”

*Bag by Unknown Designer

09
Colorful Flowers

“I love belts, they are my signature! I’m known in the office to throw a belt onto anything!”

BLOOMINGDALES Belt

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Colorful Flowers

“I wore these bracelets for a birthday celebration and took the snakeskin bangle off and set on the table. A few minutes later my friend noticed it and said, ’That’s a really pretty ashtray!’”

BCBG “True Love” Bracelet
ALDO Snakeskin Bangle

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Colorful Flowers

“Eighty percent of my job is events, so I really have to be ready to switch it around – and so shoes like this are perfect. I don’t have time to go home and change.”

BCBG Sandals

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Colorful Flowers

“I call my style a little schizophrenic, depending on how I’m feeling. But that’s how fashion should be. It should personify how you feel.”

COLLECTIVE Dress
JESSICA SIMPSON Hosiery
DITTO Shoes

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Colorful Flowers

“This was a present from a co-worker it was a gift. She didn’t even know how much I loved earrings, when I opened them I almost passed.”

*Earring by Unknown Designer

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Colorful Flowers

“I mostly wear this with a black and white outfit. I just love that pop of color.”

*Bangle by Unknown Designer

15
Colorful Flowers

“Funky stocking really add to any outfit. And these have flowers – which remind me of my last name! I like them so much, I bought three of them!”

JESSICA SIMPSON Flowered Fishnets

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Colorful Flowers

“I bought a simple black dress from Le Chateau or French Connection and then got it customized at a boutique in New York City.”

CUSTOM MADE Black Dress
BESTEY JOHNSON Shoes
*Clutch by Unknown Designer

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Colorful Flowers

“This ring is part of a necklace and bracelet set that I received from Miss Gladys Knight. She rode the Apollo float and I was her contact, the next day she came in with this little package for me and she said this is for you. I cherish it so.”

Ring Gladys Knight (GK) Jewelry

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Colorful Flowers

“I love big bags because I carry my entire life in there. I leave my house at 6 a.m in the morning and I’m not home till 1 a.m, so I have to have my whole life in there!”

*Over-sized Clutch by Unknown Designer

19
Colorful Flowers

“I wanted details with an extra oomph to it and I sketched it out and took it to a boutique in New York City and they helped me by adding jeweled accents to the neckline and cuff.”

CUSTOM Black Dress

20
Colorful Flowers

“Betsey Johnson is one the designers that really speaks to me. I couldn’t wear a whole Betsey Johnson outfit, but her shoes really bring out the rest of an outfit!”

BETSEY JOHNSON Peep Toe Pumps

21
Colorful Flowers

“I love jewelry because you can wear a simple outfit and the jewelry instantly gives it sparkle.”

*Bracelet by Unknown Designer

22
Colorful Flowers

“This is a Nina Flowers Moment. This is totally me. It’s fun, it’s sassy and it reflects my personality. This is a totally me!”

PATRICIA FIELD Leggings
ROCK & REPUBLIC Platform Sling Backs
LOUIS VUITTON Purse
VERSACE SHADES
*Ruffled Tunic and Embellished Belt from Unknown Designer

23
Colorful Flowers

“These were a present from my aunt who passed away. I remember loving them right away when she bought them for me!”

VINTAGE Earrings

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Colorful Flowers

"I"m totally not a label whore, it’s about what speaks to me and fits my personality. Before I even knew they were Versace the crystals caught my eye!But a little Versace never hurt anybody."

VERSACE Shades

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Colorful Flowers

“I love this bag! It almost looks like I’m traveling instead of going to the club. I bought this as a present to myself a year ago and bought a matching wallet this year.”

LOUIS VUITTON Purse

26
Colorful Flowers

“I love jewelry because you can wear a simple outfit and the jewelry instantly gives it sparkle.”

BCBG Bangles

27
Colorful Flowers

“These are just sexy, they bring out my ‘rocker-chic’ side. I’ve worn these just three times in the three months I’ve owned them. I have to take them for a drive in the summer.”

ROCK & REPUBLIC Platform Sandals
PATRICIA FIELD Leggings

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Colorful Flowers

“These are from my second trip to Paris. I had too many items in my carry-on and it didn’t fit, so I had to fly with these in my lap! That was two years ago now and I still love these shoes.”

CHRISTIAN DIOR Pumps

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Colorful Flowers

“These shoes are perfect for a fun party moment. Whenever I break them out, people are like ‘Oh, I didn’t know you had it in you!’”

BETSEY JOHNSON Pumps
PATRICIA FIELD Leggings

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