by Amy | Jun 1, 2018 | Boutique, Trends
No more teachers, no more books! Whether you made the long grinding crawl through final exams, or the long grinding crawl through the carpool lines, you made it! Summer’s here and it’s time to celebrate all your accomplishments. We’ve got 5 ways to reward yourself in style.
Wrap it up with bracelets.
First, toss out the backpacks, notebook paper, and schedules. Log off the parent portals, and call it a year. An ideal way to wrap it up is with a new bracelet. We’ve got beads, charms, bangles and cuffs. We especially love this Kantha Coiled Bracelet. It gives you all the colors and textures of wearing layers of bling — all in a single piece. That means it’s a great look for less work. And work, dear friends, is over.
Bag it.
Seriously: The grades, the field trips, the permission slips. You survived them all. And now you can say, bag it. And by that we mean, with a new bag! Take off for the weekend (or anytime now!) with the Alem Cognac Weekender (Cognac not included).
Or toss out the old beat-up backpack and replace it with this one – it’s 100% paper. It looks cool, it reduces the environmental impact, and the material is sustainable (unlike your ability to pack one more lunch).
Show some leg.
Another way to treat yourself? Ditch the pencils for a pencil skirt. This look is classy, but with a little frayed detail that shows you appreciate school is out!
Or, embrace summer vacation with a frey edge denim skirt. It’s short and flattering, without being trashy. Wear it to end-of-year picnics or drinks on the patio. It’s perfect.
Hydrate.
Another thing: When school’s out it means the sun’s out. And heat exhaustion is just plain exhausting. It’s time for us bitches to keep drinking – water, kool-aid, wine, whatever you need. You deserve it. This great bottle will keep you hydrated, and make everyone afraid to steal it. It’s yours, damn it!
Now relax.
Finally, rejoice that it’s the end of the school year and the start of summer. Remember that the best thing you can do right now is to breath and be grateful. Another year is over, and the next one will be here in, say, 12 weeks. Slow down and enjoy it.
If you need help taking it all in stride, come in and grab yourself a Gratitude jar. Gratitude will change everything from a stressed schedule to a bad vacation. Practice it daily and see your mood lift. Fill it with snacks and you’ll feel even better.
There you have it. Summer’s here and you have 30 seconds before you see your first back-to-school ads. Don’t waste them. Come in today or shop online to celebrate your wonderful self. You did it, girlfriend!
by Amy | May 11, 2018 | Boutique, Hair, Holiday, Style, Trends
Moms! They’re the best things ever. Always there for you, putting their needs aside to take care of yours. That’s good news for you. But for them, all that wear and tear can start to show. Make this Mother’s Day the best by helping her regain that glow she once had. You know, that beauty that actually led to your birth. Give back already, will you? Nixon & Co can help!
New stuff
If your mom is like moms everywhere, she never buys things for herself. She buys crap for you. And what she doesn’t buy you, you flat out take from her. This is why mom drinks. On Mother’s Day, reverse this trend. We can help you with that.
Check out these beautiful Beljoy bracelets. They’re classic just like mom. They’re also a product of Beljoy, which creates jewelry-making jobs for the people of Haiti. Beljoy works to restore dignity and inspire change. That’s a cause mom would be proud of.
Another treasure she’ll love: These lovely leather clutches. Nothing thanks mom more for all her heavy lifting than giving her something nicer to carry. Check out the colors and styles. Want to make it even better: Enclose a gift certificate to the salon or boutique. Redeemable for a color, cut, or whatever she finds in store – it’s a gift that might just redeem you.
New excursion
What does mom want as much as cool stuff? She wants time with you. Although you’re needy and creating gray hairs, she loves your company. Show her you care by planning a shopping extravaganza. Make a day of it. South Denver ladies, take her to breakfast at the Egg & I, then stop by Nixon & Co – open Monday through Saturday – to look for treasures.
Check out all that’s in store here. Treat her to something special, and – whether you’re a mom or not yourself – get something for you too. You deserve it.
New surprises
But suppose mom lives far away. Or perhaps you’re just not up to seeing her in person. We get it. We’ll even drink to that. Regardless, you can shop Nixon & Co’s online boutique. Check out all these great gift ideas. Point, click and ship. Happy Mother’s Day: Done and done.
New do
Finally, after all the wrinkles you’ve caused her, you can give mom the gift of beauty. Schedule an appointment or get her a gift certificate for a cut or color. Don’t forget, Nixon & Co is full service, which means she can also opt for keratin treatments, extensions, waxing, or a brow or lash tint. We can rebuild her. We have the technology.
And you can restore all the damage you’ve caused. Ha Ha!
New you.
Alas, with so many options for Mother’s Day at Nixon & Co, you can be the new you – the kid mom always wanted. Be the favorite. Be the best. Make every one of those stretch marks worth it. As moms, we’re telling you: It’s the very least you can do. Really.
So, to all the moms out there – you, us, yours, and ours – Happy Mother’s Day. Make it a new day. Treat yourself. You’re beautiful. You got this.
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by Amy | May 4, 2018 | Boutique, Holiday, Style, Trends
We recently came across the line: “May is like the Friday of summer.” OMG! Why are we just now hearing this? Of course it is! The whole season stands before us, and May is just the beginning. And what kicks off May better than Cinco de Mayo? It’s time to fiesta, ladies, and we have cinco hot dresses to rock any Cinco de Mayo celebration and start the summer like it’s Friday night!
Numero Uno: Come fly away
In addition to its promise of three more months of sun, another thing we love about May is its ease. Schedules wind down, weather warms up. It’s the perfect time to show your true colors with this adorable Butterfly Off Shoulder number. This dress is so perfect for dress-up occasions, you’ll want to go to graduation parties of people you don’t even know.
Fear it’s too much, too soon? Cover the shoulders underneath with a sexy bralette, or add skinny jeans or leggings. Just bare what you dare!
Get a dose of ruffles with Numero Dos
Another favorite is the Lilac Ruffle Dress. This look has us rolling our R’s with relish. It’s soft and feminine, but with the sex appeal that creates a ripple effect of rave reviews. The line is flattering, the bottom is flared, and the ruffles tell the world you’re ready to make waves.
Numero Tres is style and grace
No mom, we don’t need lady bug patches or rick-rack down our sleeves. Dress number three is sophisticated embroidery! This stitchin’ is bitchen’ with fine detailed patterns along both arms. The look is hip, and the needlework is so sharp your mother will approve. Pair it with leggings or with some amazing shoes, and you’ll be ready for any Cinco Celebration.
We are loco for Numero Quatro
Bare or with leggings, this Patterned Pink Lace dress is adorable. Picture yourself sipping a cervesa or mixing the guac in this fun, flowing frock. It’s forgiving but not engulfing, light-hearted but not girlish, and easy but not sloppy. This dress has us lifting our margarita glasses! Or maybe we were doing that anyway.
Numero Cinco is a definite go go
Last but not least is the Must Have Navy Bohemian dress. By Bohemian, we don’t mean sex and drugs. Although this dress could attract both. Instead we mean informal. Unconventional. Artistic. And creative. All great virtues that thrive in this great frock. It’s perfect for pursuing your life of music, art, and literature. Or just relaxing at your favorite wine bar. This dress lets U B U.
So ladies, start your summer. May is here with Cinco de Mayo, annoying “May the Fourth” jokes, Mother’s Day, and the opening of patio bars everywhere. And Nixon & Co has all the looks to celebrate every event in style. Shop today!
by Amy | Apr 25, 2018 | Awareness, Boutique, Style, Trends
Denim is always in fashion, and we’ll never stop showing you the cool looks we have in store and online. But on this day, it’s extra important for us to promote our denim wares.
It’s because April 25 is Denim Day. What’s Denim Day? Well, it’s not like National Hug Day or Wear Your Clothes Backward Day. This day’s about to get real. Denim Day is a nationwide call to wear jeans in support of rape prevention and ending misconceptions surrounding sexual assault.
True story: According to DenimDayInfo.org, almost 20 years ago in Italy, a rapist was convicted. Then the Italian Supreme Court overturned the conviction saying that the victim was wearing tight jeans and therefore would have had to help the rapist rape her. WTF??
The next day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work in jeans in support of the victim. Cheers sisters!
So, yes, the story is dark, and it’s not our favorite. But it does compel us to act and, by all means, don our jeans. Fortunately, we’re Nixon & Co, and we have the styles you’ll love.
Check out the released hem wide-leg crop. These great jeans let you go from casual to classy with just a change in shoes. Dress them up or dress them down – we love them!
We also love the Stud Slim Crop. The mid-rise waist is flattering to every figure and the texture is as soft as a summer breeze.
And check out the casual comfort of the Super Wide Leg. (We’re talking the jeans – not you.)
Yoo-hoo, men!
Another thing to know about Denim Day – it’s about challenging patriarchy. This is the political structure in which men feel they are entitled to sexually harass people and perpetrate sexual violence. Oh, the male privilege!
This is where style and women’s empowerment can meet. We must recognize that women have the right to be as sexy as they want and still be safe. Like in these great skirts!
The fun and funky Frey Edge Skirt:
And the perfect-for-the-office Denim Pencil Skirt:
Up to the Task
So, Denim Day. It’s fun to say and a chance to wear all the great denim we have at Nixon & Co. But it’s so much more. It’s a chance to raise awareness about just what is “acceptable.” It’s about what we tell our ourselves, our sisters, and our daughters. Sexual assault, patriarchy, rape culture: It’s all happening, and it’s all wrong.
Join us in speaking out. Wear your jeans, and check out 10 more things you can do. Remember, you can get right to work in this awesome Double Hem Jacket.
Or this flattering but comfy Plaid Oversized Shirt.
Let everyone know we’ll wear denim and we’ll wear what we want. Without getting hurt.
Even in this super sexy Denim Long Shirt Jacket.
by Amy | Apr 18, 2018 | Boutique, Style, Trends
Is this you?
Baby, we know how it is. Now that tax day’s over, we welcome you to come in and add to your look. If you’ve gotten a refund, reward yourself with something new. And if you owe, invest in some retail therapy. You’ll find the best returns are always at Nixon & Co.
Revenue… Or a new you
They say only two things in life are certain: Death and taxes. While revenue, filings, and you know – the law – are out of your control, there are things that are entirely up to you. Like choosing a great new dress. Check out this Charcoal & Cream Lace. You can be cool and stylish in a look so hot your accountant will even notice.
No more withholding
This week, withholdings were the name of the game. And while they can be good, they also hold back everything we’re entitled to. In this case, it’s our witty insights and banter. With Nixon & Co, you can say what you wanna say with our fun graphic tees. Champagne for breakfast? Heck yeah! We call that Saturday.
Give yourself credit
Also at Nixon & Co, if you can’t reduce your tax bill, you can increase your self-esteem. Raise your value with looks that highlight your assets. We love this sexy 50 Shades Bralette. Let it peak out from under sweaters and tops, and let them wonder what else you’re hiding.
Another hot look: The Charcoal Racerback Lace Flowy Vest. Throw it over a bralette or tank, and pair it with a skirt or jeans. This racerback will expedite your form, if you know what we’re talking about.
And, get even more happy returns with the super sexy Eyelet Open Shoulder Blouse. The cold shoulder is still hot, and we love how this top is both comfy and suggestive – all at the same time.
The Edge of the Wedge
Of course, at tax time, nothing reminds you more of the fact that you’ve been pounding the payment all year long. Girl, you deserve a break. And so do your feet. Reward them with these incredible Slate Woven Leather Wedge Sandals. The cut-out patterns will add pizazz to any outfit. And the cushioned insoles will cushion the blow of anything the IRS tells you.
It’s all in the wrist
Finally, imagine how great you would have looked writing a check to Uncle Sam if you were wearing an Agate Silk Wrap Bracelet. These bracelets are not only beautiful, they’re also versatile. Sport one as a choker, in your hair, or even as a belt. You’ll love to get all tied up. No judging here.
Ladies, as we celebrate the end of tax season, trust that the only thing that needs an audit is your wardrobe. Whether you owe, or whether America owes you, you owe yourself something beautiful. Come in or shop online today!
by Amy | Apr 14, 2018 | Boutique, Style, Trends
April showers bring May flowers. But, ladies, too often spring also brings bad decisions. A little rain falls from the sky, and people’s brains go down the drain. As modern women who can bring home the bacon (and fry it up in a pan), we’re forgetting that we can indeed stay dry and stay fashionable. Let’s have a look at common spring weather mistakes – and some great new looks at Nixon & Co that won’t leave you all wet.
LUUUUKKEEE: I AM YOUR RAIN GEAR.
First off, ladies you are fighting the rain. Not the Jedis. There’s no room for these jackets in the galaxy. If this look is yours when it pours, you may be the worst Sith Lord ever. And if these references make sense to you, please step away from Amazon Prime.
Which day does the trash come?
Oh dear. Don’t get us wrong. We appreciate spontaneity, creativity and a good budget. We also don’t mind a “trashy” look, although we prefer the term expressive. But trash bags as a way to ward off the rain take it too far. If the only second looks you’re getting are from men who ride on the backs of trucks once a week, please rethink this hefty mistake.
Ladies, be ladies
Another mistake we see: Unisex footwear. As women we have come so far. We wear pink hats. We march. We make up almost 47% of the workforce. Let’s celebrate being women by wearing rain gear designed for women. We can share the kid duties, share the bank account, and share our lives. But we don’t have to share our boots. Learn more ways to empower women here.
Finally, the eyes are the windows to the soul
Not the rain gear. This spring, keep in mind that your coat doesn’t have to be bulky or oversized. And it certainly doesn’t need to be see-through. Although we always love showing a little leg.
Do rain right
At this point, now that we’ve covered the mistakes, it’s time to illustrate how to look your best even if the sky is coming down.
Like in this 100% water-resistant Ciao Milano rain jacket.
We love it!
Another hot look at Nixon & Co: Boots! It’s time to move over grandma and take your galoshes with you.
In stock now are Roma Boots, for people who care about being cool and care about the world. They come in a ton of colors and in both short and tall sizes (the boots and the people). And Roma means love, which means Roma Boots donates a pair of boots to a child in need for every pair sold. They are literally giving poverty the boot. We wish we wrote that ourselves.
Nixon & Co has these looks and more – both in store and online.
In conclusion, my friends: April showers are a good thing, and rain is great (some people even dance for it). Embrace the precipitation and come in today. Unless you’re looking for these boots. In that case, head back to the lab.
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