In this “No One Asked But…” Nicole opens up about the eternal style debate: luxury vs. fast fashion. Is that designer bag really worth it—or are high-quality dupes and smart basics the better move? She shares what she’ll splurge on (timeless handbags, great denim, comfortable shoes) and where she saves (trendy pieces, everyday jewelry), calling out brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Rag & Bone, Reformation, Zara, Mango, and more.

Then we pivot to guilty-pleasure TV: Nicole’s reality-show rotation (hello, Real Housewives) and a spicy take on the latest Love Is Blind—from “is love really blind?” to red flags, fame-chasing contestants, and why so many storylines feel manufactured. If you’ve ever wrestled with buying “the real thing” or needed a brain-break TV binge, this one’s for you.

• How Nicole decides when to invest vs. when to find a dupe

• The case for timeless handbags and great denim (and the brands that last)

• Where fast fashion still makes sense—and where it doesn’t

• Comfort tradeoffs with budget shoes & everyday jewelry tips

• Why Love Is Blind is chaos…and why we still watch

• Old-school RHONY nostalgia vs. today’s engineered drama