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Networking in Real Life: Personal Branding & What Not to Post

Let me start by saying, happy International Women’s Day! I hope you’ll take the time today to think about the women in your life that inspire you & be sure to let them know. Onto blogging — One of the questions I’ve been getting a ton lately is how I nabbed a feature in Southern Living Magazine. It’s a great question but the answer is pretty simple; it was all networking. This topic can be intimidating for many so I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned about personal branding and social media etiquette when it comes to networking. Be sure to keep reading because I’ll also share some real life examples!

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, breaks down how to make the most out of networking opportunities, protect your personal brand in the social media age, what questions to ask, and what you shouldn't be posting on social media. // lucky brand shoes, baublebar clutch, karen walker number one sunglasses, how to network for beginners
featured | shop pink blush: teal bell sleeve dress c/o + lucky brand: larise booties c/o + ny & company: seed bead drop earrings in mint c/o {old, similar on major sale!} + karen walker: number one sunglasses {$11 DUPE} + charlotte russe: mint statement necklace {old, similar} + baublebar: beaded clutch {sold out, similar} + urban decay cosmetics: vice lipstick c/o

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How to Impact Young Women: Being Active as a Sorority Alumna

Happy Monday! Today’s post is a little different than my usual, but in honor of it being International Badge Day for sorority women, I wanted to talk about why I’m actively involved with my sorority, Sigma Kappa, as an alumna & how grateful I am for the opportunity to impact young women. Bonus: I’m showing off an outfit that’s appropriate badge attire too {for my non Greek friends, that just means its business meeting appropriate!}

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Southern fashion and beauty blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how being engaged with your sorority after college can impact young women and the benefits of volunteering. // sigma kappa badge, international badge day, sorority formal meeting outfit, how to rock mustard yellow, work wear blouse
featured | pleated cuff blouse + black plaid skirt {old, similar} + dillards: mary jane block heel c/o {also available in nude} + baublebar: piñata tassel earrings c/o {on sale, save 25% off all Baublebar with FF25} + sugarfix by baublebar: bold beaded statement necklace c/o {comes in more colors} + leopard calf hair clutch {under $50} + fenty beauty: foundation + colourpop: element of surprise shadow palette {under $20!} + urban decay: disco stick highlighter c/o + urban decay: vice lipstick c/o {in backtalk}

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First Date Behavior + Go To Date Night Look

Before February began, I did a quick and informal survey on Instagram to see what kind of content people wanted to see more of; date night looks was a popular response. So today, I’m sharing my first date “uniform” plus some real talk about the first date behavior I’m always on the look out for.

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Southern lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the first date behavior she always looks out for that act as warning signs + an easy date night outfit! // millenial blogger, first date outfit ideas casual, distressed jeans outfit for her, dating tips, online dating advice, black fashion blogger, casual chic outfits
featured | floral appliqué top c/o + sts blue: distressed jeans {similar} + embroidered block heel mule c/o + brynn hudson: earrings c/o + vera bradley: square scarf c/o {on sale} + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass + wristology watches: lilly watch {under $50} + darling state of mind: bracelet c/o + urban decay: naked palette + anastasia beverly hills: bold brow kit + neutrogena: hydro boost lip shine c/o

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What a Day of Blogging Looks Like + Biggest Misconceptions

I get a lot of questions about what working from home is like, how I manage my time as a blogger, etc. If you joined my Instagram Live last week, you may have caught a couple of the misconceptions that Tomi and I discussed but I wanted to talk a little more in depth about the amount of work that goes into a blog plus what a day of blogging looks like for me.

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BTW, if you missed the big news on Facebook or Instagram over the weekend; I’m in the March issue of Southern Living! I’m so excited to have a three-page feature in the magazine where I started What Nicole Wore, why I continue to blog, the importance of encouraging women as well as some of my fashion and beauty favorites. The issue is on newsstands now & you can also check out the article here!

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Affordable fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares what blogging looks like day to day and how to conquer the work from home/self-employed grind. // blush and mint outfit ideas, white jeans for spring, easy outfit ideas spring, accordion pleat bell sleeves, kate spade handbag, southern style blogger
featured | pink blush: solid layered pleated sleeve top c/o {ON SALE} + white skinny jeans {similar} + chinese laundry: biz sandals {on sale} + work the metal: blush drop earrings c/o {similar} + sugarfix by baublebar: seaglass necklace {sold out} + kate spade new york: coconut drink purse c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass {sold out} + anastasia beverly hills: brow powder duo + urban decay: naked palette + elf cosmetics: intense ink eyeliner + neutrogena: hydro boost mascara c/o + tarte cosmetics: lip liner + neutrogena: hydro boost lip shine c/o + dermablend: flawless creator foundation drops c/o + bobbi brown: highlighting powder c/o cosbar + tarte cosmetics: amazonian clay blush + colorescience cosmetics: beauty on the go palette c/o {for bronzer!} + opi products: infinite shine nail polish

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The Rainiest February & Life Lately: Friday Update

Y’all, what a week. {Well what a couple of weeks} Currently living through what feels like the rainiest February ever in Louisville and counting down the days to spring. Keep reading to hear more about life lately, some great weekend sales, and my favorite new arrivals!

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the best weekend sales, new arrivals and events to attend in Louisville, Kentucky this weekend. // velvet bodysuit, date night outfit ideas, affordable makeup for women of color, neutrogena lip shine
featured | velvet bodysuit with shoulder embellishments c/o + neutrogena: hydro boost hydrating lip shine c/o + mac cosmetics: lip pencil + it cosmetics: brow power eyebrow pencil c/o + colourpop cosmetics: element of surprise eyeshadow palette + dermablend: flawless creator foundation drops c/o + bobbi brown: highlighting powder c/o

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