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The Oversized Cardigan is Your New Travel BFF

Happy Halloween! With November starting tomorrow — where did October go y’all? — I wanted to share one of my go to outfits for traveling.  I always try to layer up since I get cold easily and to choose something super comfortable too.  Enter, the oversized cardigan.

Travel season is here and you're going to need this travel outfit. Click To Tweet

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featured | oversized cardigan c/o {ONLY $24} + loft: striped swing tee {old, similar} + mott & bow: midrise jeans c/o + black over the knee boots {old, similar} + karen walker: oversized tortoise sunglasses {DUPE} + charming charlie: amina celestial necklace c/o {UNDER $20} + vera bradley: gallatin tote c/o + tom ford: matte lipstick c/o {in velvet violet}

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A Spooky Good Weekend: Friday Favorites

I can’t believe that the last weekend of October is here!  It only makes sense to round up some of my favorites and share what’s been going on behind the scenes lately.

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Trend Worth Trying: 2 Ways to Wear a Moto Jacket

Moto jackets have been one of the hottest trends this fall; recently I picked up this lilac faux suede one and I was pleasantly surprised with how versatile it is for fall. Keep reading to see two ways to casually wear a moto jacket and I’ve rounded up some of my favorite moto jackets available for purchase right now.

Who knew a lilac moto jacket could be so versatile?! Click To Tweet

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Who else is loving this moto jacket? See two ways to casually style a lilac moto jacket plus some of the best moto jackets for fall from style blogger, What Nicole Wore. // best jacket outfits for fall, best moto jacket outfits, statement earrings for fall, how to wear a suede moto jacket for the weekend
featured look one | shein: lilac faux suede jacket c/o {similar option with quicker shipping} + floral criss cross tee c/o {UNDER $10} + distressed jeans {similar} + lucky brand: ankle boots c/o + sugarfix by baublebar: statement earrings c/o + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass {similar} + anastasia beverly hills: brow powder duo {UNDER $25} + giorgio armani: luminous skin foundation c/o cos bar {UNDER $75} + bobbi brown: highlighting powder c/o cos bar + tom ford: matte lip color c/o cos bar {in velvet violet} + opi products: infinite shine nail polish c/o {in princesses rule!}

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Best Lessons My Parents Taught Me

Happy Monday, y’all! Today’s post is all about the best lessons I’ve learned from my parents that I still carry with me and how I styled a patterned blazer I recently picked up.

The best lessons my parents taught me and living by them. Click To Tweet

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Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the best lessons from her parents, how to live by this life advice, plus style tips for wearing statement pieces this fall. // easy fall outfits to recreate, best ways to wear a printed jacket, tom ford velvet violet lipstick
featured | romwe: printed blazer c/o {UNDER $20} + white tank {old, similar} + express: high waisted mini skirt + lucky brand: larise booties c/o DSW {UNDER $100} + karen walker: number one sunglasses {DUPE} + charming charlie: pendant necklace c/o {similar} + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass + giorgio armani: luminous silk foundation c/o cos bar {in shade 9} + bareMinerals: bronzer {in the high dive} + nars: blush {in orgasm} + bobbi brown: highlighting powder c/o cos bar {UNDER $50} + nyx cosmetics: eyeshadow + nyx cosmetics: la amoureux mascara c/o goody’s + tom ford: lip color matte c/o cos bar {in velvet violet} + opi products: infinite shine nail polish c/o {in princesses rule!}

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Why I’m Not Sweating the Instagram Algorithm Anymore

Let’s talk about a hot button issue for bloggers, brands, and influencers: Instagram! Between the unpopular algorithm replacing chronological order, Stories and other new features, Instagram remains one of the most talked about topics for many businesses. Today I’m sharing the frustrations I’ve had and the things I’ve started to do instead of just being annoyed by it.

I’ll admit it, when the algorithm first got introduced I was super frustrated. Over time, I’ve accepted that this is the new way and learned to better prioritize my time when it comes to growing my following and strengthening my online presence.

When the Instagram algorithm was introduced I was frustrated. Click To Tweet

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featured | shein: blue peplum knit tee c/o {UNDER $15} + yellow skinny pants {similar, UNDER $50} + lucky brand: booties c/o dsw {UNDER $100} + sugarfix by baublebar: mint statement earrings c/o {UNDER $15} + leopard calf hair clutch {similar linked and here} + billion dollar brows: universal brow pencil c/o goody’s + billion dollar brows: eyebrow duo pencil c/o goody’s + colourpop: ultra satin lip {in cozy}

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