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Crème da la Crème: Best Outfits of the Year

Can y’all believe we have reached the end of 2017? As we’re in the last couple of days of the year, I wanted to round up some of my favorite posts and blog accomplishments from this past year. Thank you all SO much for reading and for all of your likes, Facebook shares, tweets, comments and repins; your support is what makes What Nicole Wore possible.

2017: Favorite Blog Posts & Photos Click To Tweet

It’s crazy each year to see how much my blog progresses; this year I can see a huge difference in my beginning of the year photography and end, but I also note a huge in my writing and exploring different topics like beauty, lifestyle, and even a little travel. So without further ado, here are some of my favorite posts and photos from this year!

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Another year in the books! Southern blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the crème da la crème in blog posts and outfits in time for the new year. // how to wear a waterfall cardigan, loft cardigan, how to wear a choker, turtleneck outfit ideas for women

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Advice to My 18 Year Old Self: What I Learned & $700 Giveaway

I spent the weekend with some of my younger sorority sisters for their recruitment weekend.  As always, it was wonderful to connect with them and to hear what’s in their hearts as they prepare to welcome new members to our sisterhood.  While it was refreshing and inspiring, it also got me to think about what I was like at 18 so I wanted to share some of the great pieces of advice to my 18 year old self.  Plus, be sure to scroll to the bottom for a chance to win a $700 Target gift card!

What advice would you give to your 18 year old self? The good & bad: Click To Tweet

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What advice would you give to your 18 year old self? Read What Nicole Wore's college freshman tips! // 18th birthday advice, college freshman advice, sorority recruitment, sorority preference dress
featured | charming charlie: little black dress {old, similar} + vera bradley: mallory crossbody + bcbg: pumps {thrifted} + ray-ban: sunglasses + gold metallic ball drop earrings + daniel wellington: rose gold and black watch + matte lipstick

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Closet Workhorse: Why You Need a Little Black Dress

A few weeks ago I got a panicked text from one of the women I advise. My younger sorority sister wanted to know what she could wear to a job interview that was already in her closet. {Mind you, I’ve never gone through Anne’s closet so making a quick choice should’ve been a challenge.} Instead, I almost immediately was able to tell her the closet workhorse that would be perfect for the occasion: the little black dress.

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Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her number on closet workhorse: the little black dress.
featured | little black dress {old, similar} + embroidered clutch c/o {under $100} + scalloped black heels c/o + gold ball drop earrings + tortoise sunglasses + rose gold watch + matte liquid lipstick + nail polish

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Affordable Sleeveless Sweater & Setting Boundaries for Personal Growth

I don’t know about you, but life lately has felt nonstop!  I’m getting real and talking about setting boundaries in your personal life & sharing a piece that’s been on repeat lately.  This affordable sleeveless sweater has that chunky knit look without turning you into a puddle of sweat.

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An affordable sleeveless sweater for summer to fall transition plus six tips for getting better at setting boundaries in your personal & professional life.
featured | sleeveless turtleneck sweater + distressed jeans {similar} + leather crossbody purse c/o + calf hair slide sandals + oversized tortoise sunglasses + druzy stud earrings {love these glitter ones too!} + rose gold watch + matte lipstick + nail polish c/o

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Why You Need to Experience Your Own Blogging Journey

Last week, I tweeted out a hot take that’s been on my mind for awhile.  “New bloggers, please stop sending messages to bloggers you don’t know expecting them to consult with you for free. It’s taken a lot of trial and error to get to this point on my own, you need to experience that journey too.”  I expected to immediately see some backlash, but everyone’s responses were in agreement.  Your business and blogging journey should be unique to you!

Your business and blogging journey should be unique to you! Here's why: Click To Tweet

This post is all about why its important to have your own blogging journey PLUS I’m sharing a video recap of the blogger meet up I went to this weekend!

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares why you need to experience your own blogging journey and stop asking other bloggers to create one for you.
featured | sleeveless turtleneck sweater + pleated maxi skirt {sold out, similar} + fringe wedge sandals {similar} + mini tote crossbody + eyebrow kit + eyeshadow + eyeliner + lipstick {in d is for danger}

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