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Race Day Ready with Macy’s for Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is officially less than a month away so it’s time to get race day ready!  In this post, I’m sharing a pastel look from Macy’s that’s perfect for Churchill Downs or even Easter.  A couple weeks ago, I got to attend the Kentucky Derby Fashion Show presented by Macy’s and left inspired.

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Time to get race day ready! Follow along with Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, as she shares why Macy's is the perfect store to get ready head to toe. // louisville style what to wear, fascinator outfit kentucky derby, coral lipstick dark skin, macys dresses wedding, easter outfits for women
featured | laundry by shelli: regal embroidered button a-line dress c/o + call it spring: block heel sandals c/o + august hat company: fascinator c/o {available in store} + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + laura mercier: blush colour infusion {in rosé} + laura mercier: rouge essential silky creme lipstick {in nu préféré) + too faced: better than sex mascara

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Mint Julep Month and the Derby Drink I Like Better

April means it’s Mint Julep Month which is a time to celebrate in Louisville!  Sharing a cute, Derby inspired mint julep outfit plus a Derby drink that I’ve been loving lately.  And if you’re not sure what’s in a mint julep, fear not — I’ll share that too.

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Kentucky blogger, Nicole Green of What Nicole Wore, shares her favorite Derby drink and how to make it plus a casual Kentucky Derby outfit. // ways to wear a jean jacket, mint julep recipe, louisville murals, spring sweater outfit for women, breathing fire lipstick
featured | haley and the hound: mint julep sweater c/o + jean jacket c/o gordmans {similar} + levi’s: skinny jeans + gingham block heels + kendra scott: astoria earrings + karen walker: number one sunglasses + kate spade new york: coconut drink purse {old} + fenty beauty: pro filt’r foundation + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick {in breathing fire}

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Two Ways to Wear Your White Tee this Weekend

Spring has spring in Louisville!  I’m getting excited to start changing my wardrobe over to more warm weather options, but let’s talk staples.  One piece that we all love is a good white tee.  Truthfully, I’ve been pretty much living in mine the past couple weeks.  Today I’m sharing two ways to wear this wardrobe staple.

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Louisville fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, styles a white tee two ways for spring weekends. This look is perfect for Thunder over Louisville! // dooney bourke handbag, white tee outfit women, heart sunglasses red, white tee and jeans outfit, casual friday work outfits, leopard loafers
featured | madewell: v neck tee shirt + gordmans: plaid blazer {similar} + loft: denim leggings + leopard loafers {similar} + red heart sunglasses {similar} + dooney & bourke: emerson satchel + vera bradley: carryall rfid all in one crossbody c/o + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + mac: retro matte lipstick {in ruby woo}

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8 Pairs of Sunglasses on Sale

With spring comes more daylight and with more sunshine means time to break out the sunglasses!  I’m rounding up some of my favorite pairs of sunglasses that are on sale right now.  Considering the fact that my eyesight is AWFUL, I try to do everything I can do protect it.  Like…wearing sunglasses when I’m outside.

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares 8 pairs of sunglasses on sale, how she'd wear them, and tips for accessorizing with shades. // heart sunglasses red, heart sunglasses aesthetic, jcrew sunglasses j crew, karen walker number one sunglasses, ray ban clubmaster sunglasses, mirrored sunglasses rayban, tortoise sunglasses women
featured | red heart sunglasses c/o gordmans {similar} + j. crew factory: black oversized sunglasses {similar} + karen walker: number one sunglasses + ray ban: clubmaster sunglasses

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Exactly As You Are, You Are Enough

Have you ever dealt with feelings of self-doubt?  I wanted to take this opportunity today to remind you that you are enough.   Consider this your pep talk to start the week.

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Louisville lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares why you are enough and tips for learning to get rid of self doubt and believe in yourself. // spring outfit ideas, kentucky derby what to wear, kentucky derby hats and dresses, easter outfit ideas
featured | floral dress c/o darling state of mind + fascinator c/o darling state of mind

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