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old navy gingham button down + loren hope necklace c/o rocksbox + kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox + target skirt + target leopard print loafers
old navy gingham button down {similar} + loren hope necklace c/o rocksbox {sold out} + kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox + target skirt {old} + target leopard print loafers {similar}

This outfit might be too busy for some people, but I love to play with patterns and thought this orange and gray zig zag skirt was a fun way to tie in the orange on my Loren Hope necklace. This outfit is a huge mix of everything since I have black and brown on as well as silver and gold jewelry — spice up your life, people!

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H&M pink houndstooth dress worn as blouse + NY & Co pants + Charming Charlie necklace
H&M pink houndstooth dress worn as blouse {old — similar, similar} + NY & Co pants {similar, on sale} + Charming Charlie necklace {old, similar} + colorblock flats {similar, on sale}

This whole outfit is old but loved. The pink houndstooth dress (worn here as a blouse) is an old find that I picked up off the sale rack at H&M in Cincinnati before the store in Louisville opened (or they had online shopping — dark days, my friends), the black pants are a sale rack find and the necklace is a Charming Charlie clearance pick. [Read more…]

As seen on Instagram: What I Wore

 

charlotte russe lace dress worn as blouse + j crew factory pencil skirt + very jane necklace + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop + versona accessories' drusy cuff + diy bracelet
charlotte russe lace dress worn as blouse + j crew factory pencil skirt {old} + very jane j. crew inspired necklace {similar} + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop + versona accessories’ drusy cuff + diy bracelet + essie polish

The lovely Carrie Grace opened up some spots in her necklace club — join in April and you’ll receive a gold ampersand necklace like the one I’m wearing above in addition to your monthly necklace. Score!

I’m not sure when layering necklaces became a thing that I do, but I don’t hate it and it’s made me branch out a little with some dainty pieces that I’m currently loving. I hemmed and hawed about purchasing my drusy wrap cuff but am so glad I did – I wear it all the time and always get compliments on it. It’s not currently available online (Versona just launched online shopping *insert praise hands emoji*) but is available in stores in two colors. This navy lace dress is something I picked up with a Charlotte Russe gift card I got for Christmas — I love that the sleeves and very bottom of the hem are open lace but it’s a little short for work or church so I slipped my J. Crew Factory geometric pencil skirt on over it.  I think the mix of texture and pattern is kind of fun but still subtle.

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What Nicole Wore: Yellow Stripes
Forever 21 Yellow Striped Boatneck {old, similar in navy} + Vera Bradley Travel Organizer + Toms Black Glitter Slip Ons + Roz & ALI stretch denim via Dressbarn + Perry Street necklace c/o Rocksbox {similar} + Monroe Necklace via GroopDealz {old} + OPI nail polish

1. This Vera travel wallet has 11 card slots, a slot for cash, a place for a boarding pass and a place for your passport. I’ve mentally started the countdown until I’m on vacation and I can’t wait! 2. People (including myself) complain about the quality of Forever21 clothing but I’ve had this shirt for 4 years. 3. I got to keep this necklace for $0 thanks to Rocksbox — have you signed up yet? If not, use code whatnicoleworexoxo at checkout for a sweet surprise (cough cough a free month).

What Nicole Wore: Burgundy Blazer
INC Clothing Burgundy Blazer {thrifted, similar} + 6 Degrees striped turtleneck dress via Macy’s {old, similar} + Loren Hope necklace c/o Rocksbox {sold out} + kate spade new york Gold Coast Quilted Maryanne {thrifted} + Target gold glitter loafers {similar in navy, on sale}

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As seen on Instagram: What I Wore

I picked out outfits this week based around four different IG style challenges: #wearwhatwhereapril hosted by @wearwhatwhere, #springbreakstylechallenge hosted by @ruffletuesday @alyssakmartinez & @teachinspirechange, #AccessorizeMeApril hosted by @jcrewismyfavestore and @jiataedaley_ , #shannonsastylechallenge14 hosted by @shannonsa.

Style Challenges
Last week’s style challenges

I’ve found I don’t always want to participate every single day in a style challenge but I enjoy seeing how other people style similar colors, items, etc.  It definitely helps on days when you’re just not sure what you really want to wear.

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