Meet Niki
I started this blog as a recovering burnout queen and Enneagram 2 (“The Giver”) who needed a gentle nudge to start giving back to herself.

About Chic Mom Guide
I hope I can empower you to prioritize yourself without the mom guilt!
Hey, I’m Niki. Wife, mom, style lover, and the voice behind Chic Mom Guide!
This space is for regular moms (like me!) who want to feel good in what they wear, make time for themselves without guilt, and live life with a little more intention and a lot more fun.
Around here, “chic” doesn’t mean designer bags or picture-perfect everything. I chose the word chic because I wanted to reclaim it, to push back on the idea that chicness was reserved for a select few. To me, chic is a mindset. It’s about feeling amazing in what you wear, no matter your size, shape, or budget. It’s about showing up with intention, not perfection, and owning your confidence, even in the middle of mom-life chaos.
I started this blog as a recovering burnout queen and Enneagram 2 (“The Giver”) who needed a gentle nudge to start giving back to herself. After going into remission from Grave’s disease, my body changed a lot but I’m learning to love this version of me while also working on my health from a place of care, not punishment.
Most importantly, I’m a wife and mom who’s obsessed with her family. They’re my whole world but I’ve learned that I show up better for them when I take care of myself too.
If you’re looking for real-life outfit inspo, simple beauty tips, and relatable mom-life content that makes you feel seen, you’re in the right place.
the pop quiz
coffee order
Spanish latte
favorite Season
Happy fall y’all!
Currently obsessed with
My copper balayage
always in my Bag
Chapstick & a kid snacks
On my bucket list
Traveling to Europe as a family of 4
Guilty pleasure
Love is Blind (& other Netflix reality shows)
Couldn’t Live Without
My cats, Milo & Wasabi
Go-To comfort show
Friends or Beat Bobby Flay