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How to Make the Best Charcuterie Board

Hope y’all had a great 4th of July! My parents always host my brother and I for BBQ and this year I decided to put together a grazing board.  Keep reading for tips for creating the best charcuterie board for summer gatherings.

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Grazing boards are all the rage right now! Lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, takes you through how to assemble the best charcuterie board. // salami appetizer, appetizer board, charcuterie board tips, grazing board ideas, cheese and crackers
featured | red square tray {similar} + sauce dish {similar} + snack serving bowl {similar} + small glass jar

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How I Choose Blog Collaborations That Fit My Brand

I’ve been blogging here at What Nicole Wore for over four years now and have definitely grown since my very first post.  Along the way I’ve learned all kinds of skills, but a big lesson has been how to choose blog collaborations.  I wanted to share some of the thought process that goes into this and the behind the scenes portion of blog partnerships.

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Lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares tip on how to choose blog collaborations plus an affordable 4th of July outfit. // striped skirt outfit work, striped shirt outfit, 4th of july ideas, blogger tips, blog collaborations tips, kylie lipkit, mary jo k on medium skin, double stripes outfit
featured | long sleeve roll-tab pleat pocket blouse c/o jcpenney {ON SALE} + soft women’s mid rise midi skirt c/o jcpenney {ON SALE} + heeled sandals c/o jcpenney {ON SALE, more colors available} + work the metal: blue resin statement earrings {similar} + initial necklace {similar} + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody + kylie cosmetics: mary jo k lip kit + urban decay: naked reloaded palette c/o

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How to Be Your Own Sunshine on a Rainy Day

Feeling VERY Beyoncé in this yellow maxi dress and not at all mad at it.  The past month or so has been a real rollercoaster of emotions.  Lots of highs and lows and in a humbling way, it’s been a great reminder that you should be your own sunshine.  Entrusting your happiness in someone else can be exciting but at the end of the day if you’re not happy with who you are and what you’re doing, you’re setting yourself up for failure.

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares tips for being your own sunshine, practicing self-care, and a pleated yellow maxi dress from Chicwish. // yellow pleated dress outfit, summer dress sundresses, yellow dress summer
featured | chicwish: dancing til dawn off the shoulder pleated maxi dress c/o + ten and two shop: tropical leaf earrings c/o {use code NICOLE30 for 30% off and free shipping} + straw circle bag + alamar cosmetics: reina del caribe palette + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette + it cosmetics: superhero mascara c/o + colourpop: ultra satin lipstick + buxom cosmetics: lip liner c/o {in infrared}

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24 Hour Challenge + What to Do in Nashville

Last week, I got to spend just shy of 24 hours in Nashville.  I actually was there for the last stop of Michelle Obama’s book tour, but obviously had to sneak in a couple meals too.  While I’m hoping to get back to Nashville for a whole weekend soon, I still wanted to share where I stayed and where we ate.

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Looking to take a road trip from Louisville? Lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a weekend guide of what to do in Nashville.// nashville tennessee travel guide, nashville where to eat, nashville city guide, nashville restaurants, nashville weekend trip

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5 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health

With May being Mental Health Awareness month, I wanted to share a few things you can do to protect your mental health.  While these are things we should do every single day, it’s a good time to think about what we can do better for our own mental health.  Plus, I’m sharing a spring work wear look that’s perfect for the office.

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If you’re new around here I try to be very open because I think it’s important to end the stigma around talking about mental health.  Six years ago, I was first diagnosed with anxiety and depression & being able to get mental healthcare has made me a better person.

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It's Mental Health Awareness Month and Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, is sharing ways to protect your mental health in all aspects of your life. // vera bradley tote bags, jcrew work outfit spring, resin earrings, pearl heels outfit, gordmans clothing
featured | j. crew: polka dot bow top c/o {available in more colors} + ny and co: black pants {ON SALE} + betsey johnson: pearl embellished block heels + karen walker: number one sunglasses + work the metal: black and white resin earrings {similar} + vera bradley: vera tote + urban decay: born to run palette

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