Summer of Love!

“Summer romances begin for all kinds of reasons, but when all is said and done, they have one thing in common. They’re shooting stars, a spectacular moment of light in the heavens, a fleeting glimpse of eternity” (The Notebook, 2004).

We all love a good summer romance, and whether we like to admit it or not, we all love The Notebook! Nica’s high summer collection sees a range inspired by the charm and magic of a head-over-heels summer romance. Featuring stunning feminine floral patterns, soft blush pastels and vibrant pops of colour, along with relaxed casual shapes, the high summer collection perfectly encompasses all the excitement and charisma of a hot summer romance, whilst being perfectly practical for all your everyday requirements when you are busy being romanced!

So get carried away this summer and click here to view the full high summer collection!

A Royal Affair at Nica HQ!

Here at Nica HQ we went stir crazy for the Royal Wedding! With half the office taking advantage of the 11 day break for 3 days holiday, it was unusually quite at Nica HQ, so we thought we should organize a little party to celebrate the forthcoming nuptials of our favourite future King and Queen.



The Nica showroom at HQ is transformed into a fabulous vintage-themed British tea party!



We think our bags sit rather well with the Union Jack!



Adding a sprinkling of Nica magic to the Union Jack



We really got into the spirit of things, all contributing something different to the party, from flags to champagne to union jack fairy cakes! We decorated our showroom with all things British and sat down to enjoy a feast of tea-party delights, including sausage rolls, scotch eggs, trifle, cheesecake, muffins and Royal Wedding themed jazzies to name but a few!



Where to start?!

Royal Wedding themed cupcakes! How posh!

After nibbling away on all our delicious treats we played a game of pin the tail on the corgi, and after close analysis our Graphics assistant, Komal, was announced as the winner - by a few millimeters! We all made our guess at who would design ‘the dress’, with a handful of us successfully guessing Sarah Burton for McQueen! Big pat on the back for us!

We're sure the Queen played this at the reception...

Nica gets patriotic!

It was the perfect way to get us in the mood for the Royal Wedding and using our Royal Wedding Oyster cards we headed home to prepare for the wedding of the decade!

Our Royal Wedding Oyster card - we love it so much we have bought a spare just in case we lose it!

It was a momentous day, with both Kate and Pippa Middleton looking absolutely stunning – we all have new girl crushes!

Some of the girls went down to the Mall to watch the procession and two were right at the front for the Royal Kiss! Were you there? Do you have an amazing Royal Wedding story to share?

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The Nica girls show off their Nica collection!

Working at Nica HQ is the dream job for most girls! Surrounded by handbags all day, everyday is the perfect way to pass the day! There’s nothing us Nica girls love more than wearing our bags on a daily basis. Whether it’s at work or casually, we always manage to find the perfect Nica accessory to suit the occasion!

We thought it would be nice to show you, our lovely Nica followers, how we wear our Nica bags, so Holly and Georgie, our Marketing Manager and Ecommerce Editor chose their favourite Nica bags from their personal collection and headed out to Islington to some of their favourite places.

According to Holly and Georgie, the hardest part of the day was limiting the number of bags they chose to take with them. Both openly admitting to a serious handbag addiction, the girls have built up an enviable collection over the years!

Take a look through the photos below – which is your favourite bag? Do you have any of the same bags? How do you wear yours?

Nica HQ x



Shoreditch E1 - Georgie wears her Caroline satchel in denim.
"I love this take on the infamous satchel bag. The denim finish is perfect for summer and looks great at work or casually at the weekend!"

 


Brick Lane E1 - Holly wears Aretha slouch in bone.
"The gorgeous Nica flower print of Aretha is so perfect for summer. The colours are stunning and I love the vintage feel. I can't wait to take this on holiday with me to India, it will be the perfect holiday accessory - big enough for shopping in the markets and chilling on the beach!"

 



Chance Street E1 - Holly wears Getta tote in tan.
"This is a brilliant work bag  - it fits everything in it, but it still classic enough to sit perfectly in the work place. The versatile tan colour is great for summer or winter"

 

Spitalfields Market E1 - Georgie wears Emilia shoulder in white
"This cute bag is spot on for summer. The striking weave pattern is a great way to make a statement. I love the chain detail strap, especially because you can remove it and hey presto you've got an evening clutch bag!"

Vote for Nica in the Prima High Street Fashion Awards!

We’ve got some great news here at Nica HQ! We’ve been nominated for two awards in the Prima High Street Fashion awards! The best-selling magazine hold an amazing awards ceremony each year, attended by celebrities and high-street brands who are all ready for a night of celebrations and partying! Nica is up for Best Accessories and Best Online Retailer, and as all winners are determined by public votes, we need you to help us get to the top!

All you have to do is click here to vote, and as an added bonus, you will be entered into a competition to win £500 to spend on the Great British High Street, courtesy of Prima. We know how wonderfully loyal our fans are so we thank you in advance for your support!

Fingers crossed!

Nica HQ x

Luxe Leather - Introducing Nica London!

Here at Nica HQ we have BIG news for you! We are thrilled to announce that our first ever leather collection, Nica London, has arrived! We couldn’t be more excited about the launch of Nica London. The idea to offer a stunning leather collection came to us a few years ago, and we have been working day and night since then to bring you the perfect collection!

Inspiration for Nica London

The inspiration for introducing leather to the Nica brand was to add a touch of high-end luxury full of vintage heritage. Sophisticated classics have been worked with a vintage twist to present a collection that encompasses the elegance of classic 1970’s structure. Nica has effortlessly designed shapes that are simple and minimal yet retain that much-loved Nica charm thanks to playful hardware and Nica detailing.



'Bunty' Shoulder Bag £169



'Bunty' Large Shoulder Bag £145

The colour palette features a range of luxurious colours that will look sensational in all seasons and in years to come. Contemporary earthy colours of rustic browns, cherry reds and pine green will compliment any outfit and age gracefully. Using heavy grain cow leather and exotic skin features such as embossed crocodile, a Nica London bag is designed to be cherished and will only look better with time.



We are so very proud of our first leather collection, and would love to hear your feedback! After all, we design it for you!




'Bunty' Grab Bag £125

 



'Bunty' Satchel £135



As we speak, Nica is working hard on the next collection so be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to hear all the latest snippets of information about Nica London!