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As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

old navy gingham button down + loren hope necklace c/o rocksbox + kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox + target skirt + target leopard print loafers
old navy gingham button down {similar} + loren hope necklace c/o rocksbox {sold out} + kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox + target skirt {old} + target leopard print loafers {similar}

This outfit might be too busy for some people, but I love to play with patterns and thought this orange and gray zig zag skirt was a fun way to tie in the orange on my Loren Hope necklace. This outfit is a huge mix of everything since I have black and brown on as well as silver and gold jewelry — spice up your life, people!

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H&M pink houndstooth dress worn as blouse + NY & Co pants + Charming Charlie necklace
H&M pink houndstooth dress worn as blouse {old — similar, similar} + NY & Co pants {similar, on sale} + Charming Charlie necklace {old, similar} + colorblock flats {similar, on sale}

This whole outfit is old but loved. The pink houndstooth dress (worn here as a blouse) is an old find that I picked up off the sale rack at H&M in Cincinnati before the store in Louisville opened (or they had online shopping — dark days, my friends), the black pants are a sale rack find and the necklace is a Charming Charlie clearance pick. [Read more…]

What’s in My Bag: Tote-ing Around Europe

What's in my Tote

 

There will definitely be a few more items in my bag — but these are some of the essentials, I for sure know I’ll be traveling with next week.
I received the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 as a gift from Dressbarn and am super excited to use it in conjunction with my travel journal. I do think I’ll stick to mostly taking pictures with my PowerShot and iPhone but am excited to play with my new toy!
I took a microfiber Vera before and love the convenience of the pockets inside and outside. I’m boring and chose black because it’s easy to match and I don’t necessarily have to worry so much about clashing between my clothes and a patterned purse.
I do know that I for sure will be toting a small cross body purse with me again, I just haven’t completely narrowed it down to which one. I snagged a set of Kate Spade mini notebooks from my local HomeGoods and think they’re the perfect size to keep in my purse. I keep a small one in my bag here at home along with a Target dollar spot pen and find it’s nice to have when I think of something important or need to make a quick list.
Sharpie pens are my absolute fave, I can’t live without my Kindle and I’ve found that a mobile power bank is such a necessity when traveling.
What items do you always travel with?
xo, Nicole

Must Have Monday: Current Makeup Faves

Makeup Monday

 

Preface: I’m by no means a beauty blogger.
These are the current items that have become part of my beauty routine.
The Naked palette was my first eye shadow palette and really can create just about any look — which it should at it’s price. I don’t use the silvery blue shade (Gunmetal) at the end, but pretty much every other shade has been touched. I like to use the glittery black (Creep) with a wet, angled brush to line my eyes.

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As seen on Instagram: What I Wore

 

charlotte russe lace dress worn as blouse + j crew factory pencil skirt + very jane necklace + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop + versona accessories' drusy cuff + diy bracelet
charlotte russe lace dress worn as blouse + j crew factory pencil skirt {old} + very jane j. crew inspired necklace {similar} + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop + versona accessories’ drusy cuff + diy bracelet + essie polish

The lovely Carrie Grace opened up some spots in her necklace club — join in April and you’ll receive a gold ampersand necklace like the one I’m wearing above in addition to your monthly necklace. Score!

I’m not sure when layering necklaces became a thing that I do, but I don’t hate it and it’s made me branch out a little with some dainty pieces that I’m currently loving. I hemmed and hawed about purchasing my drusy wrap cuff but am so glad I did – I wear it all the time and always get compliments on it. It’s not currently available online (Versona just launched online shopping *insert praise hands emoji*) but is available in stores in two colors. This navy lace dress is something I picked up with a Charlotte Russe gift card I got for Christmas — I love that the sleeves and very bottom of the hem are open lace but it’s a little short for work or church so I slipped my J. Crew Factory geometric pencil skirt on over it.  I think the mix of texture and pattern is kind of fun but still subtle.

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Must Have Monday: What’s in My Gym Bag

What's in My Gym Bag

 

I made a big decision on Friday….I joined a gym!
I’ve gone back and forth on it forever! I’ve always been blessed with an awesome metabolism (thank you Lord!), so every other time I’ve gotten on a health kick it hasn’t really stuck because I typically don’t lose weight. I’ve had a lot of life changes in the past year from “breaking up” with my best friends since high school, being diagnosed with anxiety and losing several members of my family.