Nikki Ogunnaike

New York

Editor-in-Chief at Marie Claire

Host at Nice Talk

senior digital director, harper’s bazaar| Insta/Snap/TikTok:@NikkiOgun

Articles

4 Spring Shoe Trends My Entire Wardrobe Revolves Around Right Now

1 week ago | marieclaire.com | Nikki Ogunnaike

Friends! I’m so excited to dig into this week’s topic—something I can’t stop thinking about and, unfortunately, shop, shop, shopping—shoe trends. Similarly to watches, I love to go deep on all things footwear. This week, I’m inspired by something I quite literally have to do, which is make space in my closet (especially in the sneaker department). Ahead, I’m sharing the four categories that are top of mind as I overhaul my personal shoe edit.
I've Been Collecting Watches for Years—These 16 Are Actually Worth the Splurge | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Nikki Ogunnaike

NowBrands hope the models debuting at Watches and Wonders Geneva will recharge their lackluster sales. During the past seven days, about 50,000 visitors — industry representatives, members of the public, reporters and influencers — had been expected to walk the carpeted corridors of Watches and Wonders …
16 Investment-Worthy Watches at Every Price Point

2 weeks ago | marieclaire.com | Nikki Ogunnaike

Friends! I’m writing to you bright and early from my kitchen table, fresh off a few days in Geneva at Watches and Wonders with the wonderful folks from Hermès. As I’ve mentioned before, I got into watches during the pandemic and have picked up a few of my own over the years.
Self Checkout | Marie Claire

2 weeks ago | marieclaire.com | Nikki Ogunnaike

In Nikki Ogunnaike's weekly newsletter Self Checkout, the 'Marie Claire' editor-in-chief shares the pieces she's coveting. The 5 Best Things I Bought, Tried, and Tested Throughout MarchFrom hydrating lip oils to cult-classic sneakers. 4 Easy Spring Outfits That Always Get ComplimentsSteal these streamlined looks for your own warm-weather wardrobe. 4 Essentials That Are the Backbone of My Spring WardrobeFrom cropped coats to durable boots.
The 5 Best Things I Bought, Tried, and Tested Throughout March

3 weeks ago | marieclaire.com | Nikki Ogunnaike

Friends! As March wraps up, I’m feeling reflective. I started this month still very much in the thick of fashion week (and by week, I mean month)—zipping from Milan to Paris and back to New York in the span of two weeks. But now that things have calmed down, I’m thinking back on products I loved and sharing them with y’all today.
4 Easy Spring Outfits That Always Get Compliments

1 month ago | marieclaire.com | Nikki Ogunnaike

Friends! Early morning temperatures have been in the 30s and 40s in New York this week. But as far as I’m concerned, spring has sprung and I’m ready for the new season. I’m going to hop right into our topic of discussion this week, so if you’re coming, c’mon—here are my go-to outfit formulas for these not-so-hot, not-so-cold weather moments. Over the next few months, this is most likely what I’m wearing under my Sézane trench, Burberry car coat, or Barbour waxed jacket.
4 Essentials That Are the Backbone of My Spring Wardrobe

1 month ago | marieclaire.com | Nikki Ogunnaike

Friends! Hello, hello, hello! I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be writing this from my couch, fresh off an incredibly hectic fashion month. Sorry for leaving you hanging last week. Were you following along while we were at the shows? If not, you may have missed Doechii having the time of her life, the easy and chic French girl style hack MC style director Sara Holzman spotted everywhere, and, of course, the Sézane trench coat I couldn’t stop wearing.
Katie Holmes Cinches the Belt Buckle Trend With a Chocolate Brown Bucket Bag

1 month ago | marieclaire.com | Hanna Lustig |Nikki Ogunnaike

The only thing Katie Holmes loves more than a great winter coat is a fabulous leather bag. She's dabbled in classic silhouettes like Bevza's slim white tote bag, Khaite's camel brown carryall, and Mansur Gavriel's slouchy black shopper as well as trendier options like 11 Juliet's bejeweled crossbody and Freja's ivory east-west shoulder bag. But lately, her favorites all have one thing in common: belt-inspired details. On Mar.
3 Milan Fashion Week Packing Hacks You'll Want to Save Immediately

1 month ago | marieclaire.com | Nikki Ogunnaike

Friends! Ciao from Milano. I’m currently writing this from the back of a moving vehicle, which can only mean one thing: We’re so back at fashion month. I landed in Milan on Tuesday after furiously packing two checked bags and a carry-on. I’ve been doing this trip off and on for the past ten-plus years, so I thought I’d share the three packing rules I swear by when traveling for two weeks during the spring in Europe. Dressing during this time is a specific, unique sort of task.
I’m Traveling Nonstop-These 15+ Picks Took Me from Jamaica to Paris

1 month ago | marieclaire.com | Nikki Ogunnaike

Friends! I’m back from holiday in Jamaica and ready to take on the rest of fashion month, hitting the road for Milan and Paris on Monday night. As such, this week’s newsletter is going to tackle all things traveling. I’ve got a few updates to share about a new favorite carry-on bag, a steamer my good friend swears by, plus what else I’m packing to make this time on the road feel more like home.