Nikki Merrick/Style

How to dress like Nikki Merrick. 
==Who is Nikki Merrick==
When we first met Nikki Merrick, she was strutting down the hallways of Silver Hills High like she owned the place… that is, when she wasn’t shoplifting from ritzy department stores at the Silver Hills Mall. Not exactly the best start for the fab four’s sole blonde. But there’s more to Nikki’s story than just that of a poor little rich girl who rules the school.
In the All About Middle School series, Nikki was a fashion-obsessed, boy-crazy pre-teen that attraced every attention at Silver Hills Middle School. Her popularity and her love of fashion made her a target for the popular, Julie Wilcox to steal her alway from her best friends, but during her middle school days, she had to wear a uniform as a rule. Fast-forward to high school, Nikki is still fashion-obsessed and still boy-crazy but, has reinvented herself: She’s wears crop tops and bustiers, become besties with fellow outcast-turned-It-girl Mona, swapped sweats for designer duds and snagged the boyfriend of her dreams.
But, of course, nothing’s as perfect as it seems. Her parents’ divorce left a strain on her household, particularly in the financial department. While her mother begs for mortgage extensions and can barely afford to keep the fridge stocked, Hanna struggles to keep up the illusion of perfection she’s worked so hard to create. As she barters her designer bags for cash, forms a flirty bond with the school nerd and spends less time with her best friend Mona, Hanna begins to feel her It-girl status slipping away… The question is whether she still cares.
==How to dress like Nikki==
Each of the All About Us girls has a unique style… Alicia dresses casual California girl apparel, Sierra’s the prep and Kristy prefers a sporty look, but what about Nikki?
Her style is trickier to pinpoint because her ensembles are eclectic. She borrows elements of everyone’s wardrobe to create looks that are strikingly chic with a touch of trend, femininity and glamor. Nikki looks like she’s heading to a hip soiree everyday rather than just trekking to class. Her look is very young Hollywood: It’s flirty and girly with a trendy edge.
Here are some tips for getting Nikki’s eclectic aesthetic for yourself:
*The hallway is a runway. In Nikki’s world, there’s no such thing as dressing down. School — despite what moms usually say about it “not being a fashion show” — is her place to shine, and she wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to show off her style regardless of  impracticality or discomfort. To dress like Nikki, you have to approach dressing for everyday activities as an exciting chance to create something to be seen and make yourself stand out.
*Balance girly frills with pieces borrowed from the boys. Nikki frequently mixes contrasting styles in one ensemble, pairing flirty dresses and ruffled tops with menswear-inspired structured blazers. To do this yourself, try putting a fitted jacket or boyfriend blazer over your favorite frilly dress.
*Go blue. (Or find your signature hue.) Nikki wears so much blue! Sometimes her entire outfit is composed of blue garments, but it never looks dull because she’s knows how to work the monotone look. The trick? Mix up the shades! You can wear an outfit in all one color if you wear items in different shades of the hue. Just pick a color you love that flatters your skin and hair. Nikki's eye color is blue.
*Define your waist. Nikki utilizes belts to define her natural waist, particularly when she’s wearing lots of layers. Wear a skinny belt over a blazer or buckle a thick one over your favorite fit-n-flare dress.
*Enhance your outfit with eye-catching jewelry. Unlike Kristy, Nikki doesn’t go minimal on the jewelry front: You’ll often seeing her layering long necklaces, reading texts from A with big cocktail rings on her fingers, or sporting big gold hoops in her ears.
*Look luxe without spending big bucks. Nikki was accustomed to shopping at the pricey stores and wearing the hippest designer labels but now, like us college students, she finds herself adjusting to life in a “one paycheck family.” Fortunately, budget shopping doesn’t mean you have to let go of looking luxurious. Seek out designer collaboration lines at inexpensive retailers (like the Go International collections at Target, I Heart Ronson and Olsenboye at JCPenney or Vera Wang and Lauren Conrad’s collections for Kohl’s) and don’t settle for fabrics that look cheaply made or shabby. Splurge on wardrobe investments like a nice coat, a pair of jeans that fit like a dream or a versatile leather bag.
*Be put-together, polished and poised. If you want to steal Nikki’s style, you’ve got to master looking perfectly polished. On any given day, whether she’s just doing homework in her kitchen or scouting out A in the woods, Hanna looks put-together and walks with poise.
==Nikki's Outfits==
Nikki Merrick Pretty in Blue.jpg|Nikki Merrick Pretty in Blue
Nikki Merrick.jpg|Nikki Merrick's outfit from the first chapter of All About Us
Nikki Merrick's outfit from Crossing the Line.jpg|Nikki Merrick's outfit from chapter 4 of Crossing the Line
Nikki Merrick's outfit from Give Your Uncle a Kiss.jpg|Nikki Merrick's outfit from Give Your Uncle a Kiss
Nikki Merrick's outfit from Mystery Guy.jpg|Nikki Merrick's outfit from Mystery Guy
Nikki Merrick's Outfit from All About Us.jpg|Nikki Merrick's outfit from chapter 1 of Earthquake
==Nikki's Pretty Beauty==
opi_nail_color_Nikki Style.jpg|Pretty in Pink
Nikki-Merrick-Beauty.jpg|Nikki Merrick Beauty
long curly hairstyle.jpg|Nikki's super curly hair
mac_veronicasblush009 for Nikki.jpg|Nikki Merrick Makeup Tutorial
MAC-Archies-Girls-5666 for Nikki.jpg|Makeup to get the Nikki Merrick look
mac-betty-bright-swatches for Nikki.jpg|Nikki's Lipstick
MAC-Cosmetics-Archies-Girls-NailLacquer-PepPepPep for Nikki.jpg|Betty Pep Pep Pep Pink for Nikki
==Middle School==
When Nikki was required to wear school uniforms throughout the three years of middle school, her keen sense of style enabled her to customize her uniform to suit her personality. She typically accessorized three polo shirts and black skirts with coloured or patterned tights, cute heels, brooches, and different color blazers and cardigans. It was also around this time that she began experimenting with make-up, and wore stylish headbands and headwraps, and jewelry, no doubt to add more colour to her dull school ensemble.
Girls Pique Uniform Polos White.jpg|Nikki's 6th grade short-sleeve white uniform top
Girls Pique Uniform Polos Navy.jpg|Nikki's 7th grade short-sleeve navy polo uniform top
SHMS Uniform Black pants.jpg|Black Uniform Pants
SHMS Uniform Black Skirt for either Alicia Nikki or Sierra.jpg|Black Pleated Skirt
SHMS Uniform 8th grade Burgundy Short Sleeve top.jpg|Nikki's 8th grade short-sleeve burgundy uniform top
SHMS Uniform 8th grade Burgundy top.jpg|Nikki's 8th grade long-sleeve burgundy polo uniform top
SHMS Uniform 6th grade White top.jpg|Nikki's 6th grade white long-sleeve polo uniform top
SHMS Uniform 7th grade Navy Short Sleeve top.jpg|Nikki's 7th grade short-sleeve navy polo uniform top (different brand)
SHMS Uniform 6th grade White Short Sleeve top.jpg|Nikki's 6th grade short-sleeve white polo uniform top
SHMS Uniform 7th grade Navy top.jpg|Nikk's 7th grade long-sleeve navy polo uniform top
Abstract Floral Scarf.jpg|Abstract Floral Scarf
Burgundy-Black Classic Ruffled Socks.jpg|Burgundy-Black Classic Ruffled Socks
Burgundy Cable Knit Socks.jpg|Burgundy Cable Knit Socks
Burgundy Cable Knit Knee High Socks.jpg|Burgundy Cable Knit Knee High Socks
Blue Classic Bow Headband.jpg|Blue Classic Bow Headband
Cozy Pink Open-Knit Scarf.jpg|Cozy Pink Open-Knit Scarf
Dear by Amanda Bynes Earrings Gold Round Filagree w Bead on FH NEW.jpg|Dear by Amanda Bynes Earrings Gold Round Filagree w Bead on FH NEW
Pink-Gold Rhinestoned Color Burst Pin.jpg|Pink-Gold Rhinestoned Color Burst Pin
Girls Sparkle Cardis.jpg|Girls Sparkle Cardis
Patent Leather Mary Janes.jpg|Patent Leather Mary Janes
Opulent Cross Bracelet.jpg|Opulent Cross Bracelet
Ivory Cozy Open-Knit Scarf.jpg|Ivory Cozy Open-Knit Scarf
Pastel Glitter Initial Pendant Necklace - N (for Nikki).jpg|Pastel Glitter Initial Pendant Necklace - N (for Nikki)
A Stone To Call My Own Gold Ring.jpg|A Stone To Call My Own Gold Ring
8mm Wrapped in Pearls Necklace.jpg|8mm Wrapped in Pearls Necklace
Long Pearl Necklace with Bow.jpg|Long Pearl Necklace with Bow
Beautiful Bow Handbag.jpg|Beautiful Bow Handbag
Love Charm and Locket Pendant Necklace.jpg|Love Charm and Locket Pendant Necklace
Pearl Bow Statement Necklace.jpg|Pearl Bow Statement Necklace
Stacked Pearl Bracelet.jpg|Stacked Pearl Bracelet
Lock and Key Charm Pendant Necklace.jpg|Lock and Key Charm Pendant Necklace
Pearl and Black Bead Double Strand Necklace with Satin Bow.jpg|Pearl and Black Bead Double Strand Necklace with Satin Bow
Black Classic Bow Headband.jpg|Black Classic Bow Headband
Crossbody Bag with Flap and Tassel.jpg|Crossbody Bag with Flap and Tassel
Pearl Bracelet with Crystal Heart Charm.jpg|Pearl Bracelet with Crystal Heart Charm
Girls Stuff by Hilary Duff Black Faux Fur Cropped Jacket Shrug Size 14-16.jpg|Girls Stuff by Hilary Duff Black Faux Fur Cropped Jacket Shrug Size 14-16
Floral Ruffle Top.jpg|Floral Ruffle Top
Paris Inspired Gold Charm Bracelet.jpg|Paris Inspired Gold Charm Bracelet
Forever 21 Bow Print Top.jpg|Forever 21 Bow Print Top
Cabbage Lace Peplum Top.jpg|Cabbage Lace Peplum Top
Gem Heart Stretch Bracelet - Pink.jpg|Gem Heart Stretch Bracelet - Pink
Nikki's Heart-Print Tunic Top.jpg|Nikki's Heart-Print Tunic Top
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