TROPICANA

Designers hit the Waikiki coast for inspiration this season, and I couldn't wait to dive into the tropical trend! I picked up this Hawaiian-print top and skirt from Zara a month or so ago, and now the weather is warm enough to wear them! Hello summer!

Photos by Kia Tavernier

Zara top & skirt ● Thrifted sunglasses (Beacon's Closet) ● Topshop necklace ● Aldo belt & pumps

BACK IN THE NEW YORK GROOVE

Hey dolls! After nearly a one year hiatus, I am back at LIVE GLAM. I should probably begin this post with a plethora of apologies outling my abrupt abandonment, but honestly the past nine months have been a whirlwind! I moved into a new apartment downtown, landed my dream job, and have been living it up since - I just needed a break to soak it all in! That said, I've missed blogging and photography and all the amazing people I've come to know and love through LIVE GLAM - so I prepared to relaunch. I'm still making final adjustments to the layout (an amazing new banner coming soon) but am ready to dip back into the blogosphere! I hope you're all well - leave some love, I've missed you! xo Nia 

Photos by Ryann Foulke 

Topshop necklace, sweater & jeans ● H&M sunglasses ● Aldo sandals ● Cambridge satchel 

DIY friendship bracelet ● Comme des Garçons wallet

THE BOX

A few random photos of me and my friends Ryann (of but according to fashion) and Kia at The Box on the Lower East Side last Wednesday. Having so much fun already this summer - expect very irregular posts x_x

SUMMER CHANGES

 Hey everyone! Sorry for the serious lack of posts - I've been very busy finishing up summer classes, apartment hunting, and even fitting
in some vacationing between all the madness! A quick post: I cut and colored my hair! I was ready for a change and I'm ecstatic with the
results! Hope your summers are off to a great start xo Nia

P.S: Congrats to Catherine for winning the $100 Shopbop giveaway!

LIVE GLAM & SHOPBOP GIVEAWAY

Hey everyone, I have an exciting treat for you all! I've teamed up with Shopbop to give my fabulous readers the chance to win a $100 giftcard

to Shopbop.com! Above are some of my fave picks available at Shopbop right now; a blouse from Equipment, Markus Lupfer shorts, Karen

Walker sunnies, and a classic Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress. You guys all know I'm a fan of DVF, and right now Shopbop has a

great selection of DVF bags, including DVF hobos and fantastic totes for summer.

The contest is open internationally; to enter, you must be a subscriber of LIVE GLAM OR DIE. Leave your name, blog URL, and an

e-mail address you can be reached at in the comments below. Don't forget to Fan Shopbop on Facebook! Good luck everyone! xo Nia

Contest ends June 30, 2011; the winner will be selected via a random number generator and contacted at the e-mail address

provided in their comment. One entry per person; any spam comments will be removed.