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Currently: watching a re-run of Lip Sync Battle for the gazillionth time and cackling obnoxiously loud. Is anyone else seriously obsessed with this show?
Who celebrated National Pizza Day? I forgot, but this personal sized Red Vine from Blaze Pizza makes me want to chow down ASAP.
It’s Wednesday, it’s snowing and the roads are bad here so let’s talk about something a bit more exciting, like me going to warm{er} weather next week!
I try to travel with just a carry on and “purse” when possible to give myself room to bring things back, pack gifts at times, and have extra room for medicine, beauty products, chargers, etc. I’ve been on quite a few trips in the past year and have come home every single time with more than I left with.
I always get very excited (and a little worked up) for a trip, so I’ve found it super useful to use packing lists to ensure I don’t forget any essentials and can look everything over leading up to my trip. I love this one from Jenny over at Traveling Chic! She has two different, printable packing lists that are available for free download, but if these aren’t up your alley there are hundreds upon hundreds of options to find through Pinterest.
Anyone else in disbelief that we’re already halfway through January?! I’m all about it if it means the snow will be gone soon, though. I’m rounding up Instagram today; hopefully you already follow me but if not here’s where you need to go 
It’s the last week of 2015 and it seemed like a great time to do an Instagram recap. Lots of these items are included in post Christmas sales {the ones I keep going back to are Ulta, 3x points for platinum members?! I’m about to have a whole new stash of makeup possibly, and Nordstrom – I really want to buy some new winter appropriate activewear since it’s been slowly starting to cool off here.} What sales are tempting you right now?
This sequin blouse from J Crew Factory is one of my favorite pieces to wear during the holidays; I bought mine off eBay two years ago. While it’s not currently available, it does get brought back from time to time.
It’s strange to think that you’d never catch me in a watch four to five years ago, especially considering that I feel naked without one on my wrist now. For me, a watch is the perfect center to any arm party. Lately, I’ve been into letting my watch be my lone wrist adornment.
This week’s been all about running around and finishing up all of the last minute Christmas errands as well as taking daily trips to the post office. Comfort’s been key, so a pullover sweater over a button down has been the perfect style equation. The other perfect companion, my new Jord watch! Jord offers free worldwide shipping and if you’re in the continental US, you can still get your order before Christmas as long as you order by Sunday!
When my watch first arrived, I was blown away by the gorgeous wood storage box it came in. Of course, before I could even pull the watch out of the box, my mom swooped right in to ooh and ahhh over the craftsmanship. To be fair, how often do you see someone wearing a wood watch? It’s for sure one of the most unique statement pieces you could wear or gift to someone. On top of being highly detailed and unique, the watch also smells phenomenal; this one is made of zebrawood and maple and the combination makes the coloring one that could be worn by anyone, male or female.
I love the Delmar series of watches for the men that may be still lingering on your list; my uncle and dad are always ridiculously hard to shop for and I think this one would suit both of them. (I love this coloring of the watch too.) For the ladies, I really like the Frankie and Cora options as well as the Fieldcrest that I’m wearing.
These watches are available in a variety of colors and finishes and they can size the watch for you. Mine arrived a little too snug, so I took the watch to my local fast fix jeweler and had them add a link back into the watch. My watch came in the beautiful wood box, pictured above, that is part of Jord’s unique signature and tucked away inside were three extra links. I love the embroidered, herringbone pillow that the watch is on; the wood really pops against it.
Want to try one out? In the spirit of the season, I’ve teamed up with Jord to offer $20 off to my readers. Simply click here and follow the instructions. Let me know what you end up getting!
Watches Made From 100% Natural Wood by JORD
Thank you Jord Wood Watches for sponsoring this post! I love being able to work with brands that help me keep What Nicole Wore filled with fresh, new content. As always, all opinions are my own.
