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What a Darling State of Mind

Happy, happy Monday! This weekend, it finally felt like spring and it was amazing.  I am 100% a warm weather lover so getting back to sunshiney, 70 degree days is an actual dream come true.  Last week, I had the chance to stop by Darling State of Mind, a local boutique here in Louisville that’s in Westport Village.  I picked out a couple of different pieces including the tie waist shorts and chambray and linen top that I’m wearing in today’s post.  Read on for more information on how they’re celebrating their one year anniversary!

That's Darling: Tie Waist Shorts
featured: darling state of mind: chambray fray edge tank c/o + darling state of ming: chambray tie waist shorts c/o {wearing a medium!} + forever21: fringe suede wedges {old, similar, UNDER $75} + j crew factory: oversized sunglasses c/o {UNDER $20} + sugarfix by baublebar: star drop earrings c/o {UNDER $15} + red bandana {snagged mine at hobby lobby!, linked one is under $5} + vera bradley: mini saddle bag c/o {also available here} + darling state of mind: tortoise stretch bracelet c/o + wristology watches: lilly watch {UNDER $20} + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick {over this lip liner} + nars: blush + opi products: nail polish c/o {used with this base and top coat}

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That's Darling: Tie Waist Shorts

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Ivory Floral Dress for Spring

I hope y’all aren’t tired of Derby looks! Today’s look features a super cute ivory floral dress that also would be perfect for Easter.  I wanted to share it this week in case you haven’t gotten to pick out a dress yet because there’s still time to order.  Read on to get all the details plus me confessing my love for The Hat Girls & Impromptu Boutique, two local businesses that have teamed up to get you Derby ready.

All photos courtesy of Jordan Mannel of Impromptu Boutique.

Ivory Floral Dress
featured: impromptu boutique: always on vacation ivory floral dress c/o {UNDER $50} + the hat girls: blue fascinator c/o {available to order – shoot the Girls an email and ask for style THG0155} + kelly & katie: coderno pump {UNDER $40} + eBay: turquoise statement necklace {similar linked, here and here} + kendra scott: brook stud earrings c/o {UNDER $75} + opi products: infinite shine nail polish c/o + nars cosmetics: blush + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick + urban decay: eyeshadow

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Ivory Floral Dress

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How I Style It: Minty Fresh for Derby

This month for How I Style It, all of us ladies are showing our Easter Egg Pastels.  I am one of those people that loves pastels year round but am always thrilled when they make a return to all of my favorite retailers in the spring!  I’m sharing some Kentucky Derby pastels with another dress from Lavish & Luxe Boutique that’s perfect for Easter.  Keep reading for a promo code!

Kentucky Derby Pastels
featured: lavish and luxe: ariana ruffle dress c/o {UNDER $50, use code NICOLE15 for 15% off} + palm beach sandals: classic flat sandal c/o {UNDER $75} + vera bradley: straw beach wristlet c/o {ON SALE, UNDER $40} + julia bee fascinators: the taylor fascinator c/o {ONLY $50} + kendra scott: bexley drop earrings c/o {rent them for free from rocksbox with code whatnicoleworexoxo} + wristology watches: lilly watch {UNDER $25} + ray ban: clubmaster sunglasses c/o + kayla weber art: “kentucky races” print c/o + colourpop cosmetics: ultra matte lipstick

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Kentucky Derby Pastels

You’ve seen my Kentucky Derby pastels — now check out everyone else’s Easter Egg pastel looks:

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Ice Cream Paint Job

Y’all I’m serving up the sweetest scoop today with this brand new ice cream sweatshirt.  As soon as I saw this I knew I had to have it because of the adorable pom pom detail used to make a whimsical and cute shirt.  I’ve mentioned it before but I love a good whimsical piece — as seen in this post featuring my brand new watermelon crossbody.  Keep reading for all the details, a promo code and a big announcement!

Ice Cream Sweatshirt
featured: romwe: ice cream sweatshirt c/o {UNDER $20, wearing a small!} + sts blue: distressed jean {similar} + cat footwear: cheyenne ankle boots c/o + elizabeth and james: watt aviator sunglasses c/o + leslie francesca designs: circle druzy studs c/o + baublebar: cinco beaded bracelet {on wait list, love this similar set from the sugarfix collection!} + things remembered: personalized leather tassel clutch c/o {ON SALE, ONLY $41} + kendra scott: kensey rings c/o + vera bradley: iPhone 7 case c/o + anastasia beverly hills: bold brow kit + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick + opi polish: nail polish c/o

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Green Lace Dress

I’ll be sharing a few different looks featuring pieces from Impromptu Boutique over the next month, but had to show y’all this pretty green lace dress.  This dress is the perfect little number for date night, super flattering on and incredibly easy to style.

Green Lace Dress
featured: impromptu boutique: green with envy lace dress c/o + groopdealz: necklace {old, similar} + rebecca minkoff: leo clutch {UNDER $75, exact sold out} + j. crew: pave link bracelet + kelly & katie: coderno pump {UNDER $40} + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick + opi nail polish: infinite shine nail polish c/o

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