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50 Holiday Gifts I Love + Top Black Friday Sales

It’s HERE!  First off, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Now let’s get down to business.  I’m rounding up the top Black Friday sales and sharing fifty holiday gifts.  I own ALL of these so I can personally vouch that they are well loved, useful, and GREAT to give to a loved one.

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Amazon: Shop Amazon’s Black Friday deals here

Ann Taylor: 50% off site wide with code: BLACKFRIDAY

Baublebar: 30% off + free shipping | No code needed

Bearpaw: Free gift with $99+ & free shipping, save with code BPAMBWNW

Draper James: 25% off with code: GATHERROUND

Express: 50% off everything + free shipping | No code needed

francesca’s: Buy one, get one 70% off + free shipping $60+ | No code needed

GAP: 50% off everything with code: BLKFRIDAY & extra 10% with code TREAT

J. Crew: 50% off with code: TGIF

J. Crew Factory: 40-50% off sitewide with code: ADD2CART

Kendra Scott: Buy more, save more 20% off all purchases, 25% off $100+, 30% off $200 or more + free shipping | no code needed

Lauren James | 10% off everything, 20% off order over $49, $30% off orders over $100, 30% off + free shipping for orders over $125 | Use code NICOLEG15 for an extra 15% off!

LOFT: 50% off with code: FRIYAY

LOFT Outlet: 50-70% off everything + extra 10% off with BLACKFRIDAY

Madewell: 25% off with DEALWITHIT

Nordstrom: 60% off styles

Nordstrom Rack: Extra 30% off clearance + free shipping through Monday

NY & Company: Everything up to 75% off + an extra 10% with code: 113100

Old Navy: 50% off site wide | No code needed

Pink Blush: 60% off everything + free sh

Pottery Barn: 25% off everything + free shipping with code: BLACKFRIDAY

Target: Hundreds of doorbuster & over 1,000 deals | No code needed

Vera Bradley: 30% off all items + free shipping | No code needed

Walmart: All Black Friday deals here | No code needed

Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, rounds up the BEST Black Friday 2018 sales + 50 gift ideas that everyone on your list will love! // instant pot sale, best gifts for mom, gift guide ideas, black friday sales, black friday gifts
featured | Instant Pot Lux 6-In-1, 8 Qt. {ON SALE} + Tervis Tumbler 4-Pack + Bath Tub Caddy + Microfiber Cleaning Cloths + Corgi Heated Slippers + Satin Pillowcases + Clipboard Padfolio + Garment Rack + Personal Steamer {ON SALE} + 10-Tier Shoe Rack {ON SALE} + Letterboard + S’well Bottle

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The Art of Giving a Damn

Have you ever been so run down (emotionally, physically, mentally) that you didn’t want to keep showing up?  While I’m sharing a fall outfit today, I’m also talking about the art of giving a damn, why you should keep showing up and caring, and the importance of finding those things that you are genuinely excited about.

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Kentucky lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, talks about the art of giving a damn, why you should keep showing up to what matters, and why being lukewarm isn't okay. // southern style blogger, finding your passion, don't be lukewarm, dooney and bourke satchel, leather satchel purse, draper james outfit
featured | draper james: bell sleeve tee c/o + draper james: mid rise skinny jean c/o + baublebar for target: mod hoop earrings c/o + kendra scott: necklace c/o {similar} + dooney & bourke: emerson naomi satchel c/o + bearpaw: aracelli wedge c/o {use promo code BPAMBWNW} + avon: eyeshadow quad c/o + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick

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Tackling the Second Louisville Food Truck Festival

This weekend was one that’s been circled on my calendar for a while now: it was the second annual Louisville food truck festival!  I went to the very first one last year and had such a blast that I knew I had to go back.  I’m here today to report on my favorite eats; many of the food trucks are based in Louisville so be sure to check them out and support local!

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Southern lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, recaps the second annual Louisville food truck festival & shares tips for attending food festivals. // food truck festivals, foodie events, best food trucks louisville, louisville kentucky events, things to do 502, pretzel bun hot dog
louisville dog from red top gourmet hotdogs // grass fed beef hotdog on a pretzel bun with cheddar beer cheese, flint style coney sauce, and organic yellow mustard

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How to Thrive in Busy Seasons with Shell Select

September has been insane.  To be honest, 2018 has been a year where I’ve had SO much going on that figuring out when I’ll get things done can be intimidating.  Work-life balance is something I struggle with but add in a social and personal life and it feels like I’m barely hanging on.  Enter Shell Select.  The very first Shell Select is in my hometown of Louisville and is a game changer.

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares why Shell Select is an asset for millenials and busy young professionals in creating work-life balance. // shell stations, louisville kentucky, louisville blogger, kentucky blogger, midwest blogger

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Currently Coveting, New In + This Week

What a week! Bringing you Friday Favorites a day late because I had an event yesterday in Lexington and wanted to be able to share about that as well.  Let’s hop right into what I’m currently coveting & the highlights of this week.

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Kentucky blogger, Nicole Green, rounds up the latest trendy items she's currently coveting and the best blog posts from this week. // best new arrivals, sale picks, kentucky boutique, fall closet inspiration
featured | 1. patterned top {under $20, comes in more patterns} + 2. rebecca minkoff: leather crossbody bag {ON SALE} + 3. striped wrap dress {under $50} + 4. spotted silk scarf {40% off with HELLONEW} + 5. long cardigan {20% off with HEAT} + 6. dotted layered cuff tee {ON SALE with SUMMER4EVER} + 7. bell sleeve lace top {comes in more colors} + 8. black stripe midi dress + 9. nike free form sneaker {UNDER $60}

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