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Stand Tall & Be Sweet Like a Pineapple

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Happy Monday! I hope you had a super relaxing weekend; it seemed like I was still recovering from the long weekend.  Quite honestly, it was so nice to just relax and not do a whole lot.  I did make it out Sunday morning to run some errands and threw on this pineapple cold shoulder shirt.

Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, styles a pineapple cold shoulder top with white jeans and the Madewell Transport Tote.
wearing | chicwish: tropical pineapple cold shoulder top c/o {UNDER $40} + white skinny jeans {old, similar} + j. crew factory: black sunglasses c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass + kendra scott: benning necklace {similar} + madewell: transport tote + vera bradley: pineapple espadrilles c/o {UNDER $100} + tarte cosmetics: amazonian clay foundation + lorac cosmetics: unzipped palette + stila cosmetics: stay all day liquid eyeliner + tarte cosmetics: amazonian clay blush + bobbi brown: smoky eye mascara c/o cosbar + anastasia beverly hills: bold brow kit + + colorescience: beauty on the go palette {wearing the highlighter} + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick {in breathing fire}

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What a Novel Idea; Best Novelty Prints

Hope everyone had the BEST 4th of July!  I took yesterday off {no blog post!} but I’m back in business today.  It’s the first Wednesday of the month, so I’m teaming up with my How I Style It ladies to share how each of us styles novelty prints.  Keep reading for some of my favorite whimsy looks & links to Becky, Della, and Tif‘s looks as well.

Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, rounds up her favorite novelty prints for summer and how she styles them.
wearing | draper james: cherry orchard love circle dress c/o + mix no. 6: lill plaid pump {under $30} + mirrored cat eye sunglasses c/o + vera bradley: sagebrush satchel c/o {on sale, comes in more colors, also available here!} + colourpop cosmetics: lippie stix + tarte cosmetics: matte blush {in tipsy}

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Between a Romp and a Hard Place

You might be surprised to see today’s blog post title and to be completely honest so am I.  Finding a romper that fits my top and bottom half can prove to be a challenge, but this one fit and was too cute to pass on.

Louisville fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the perfect yellow romper from Everly Clothing and how to wear it this summer.
featured | everly clothing: yellow romper via darling state of mind + nude sandal {similar linked and here} + ray ban: mirrored sunglasses {sale option} + shop adorabelles: silver druzy stud earrings {under $10, my black druzy Kendra studs are on sale!} + sugarfix by baublebar: seaglass necklace + sugarfix by baublebar: turquoise stretch bracelet + fossil: leather boyfriend watch + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass {similar linked and here} + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick {in d is for danger}

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Sparkle On: The Apple of My Eyelet

Ready for the best news ever?  My go-to red leather handbag is perfect for the 4th of July and is 50% off right now.  I paired it with a white eyelet top and jeans for a casual Americana look.

Getting dressed for 4th of July? Southern blogger, What Nicole Wore, styles a white eyelet blouse that's perfect for July 4 and beyond.
featured | darling state of mind: white eyelet top {keep reading for white eyelet blouses I’m loving! OR call to order} + loft: denim leggings {similar} + vera bradley: sagebrush satchel {ON MAJOR SALE, 50% OFF} + vera bradley: pineapple espadrilles c/o + karen walker: tortoise sunglasses {affordable dupe} + charming charlie: pom austin earrings c/o {JUST $10} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick in ruby woo {love this value lip kit too!}

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Right to Bare Arms: Fire Up Killer Summer Style & Fight Your Body Insecurities

Let me start this post by giving a HUGE thank you to everyone that entered the Kendra Scott giveaway last week!  I’m so glad to know that you all love Kendra as much as I do and definitely will keep that in mind for future giveaways.  Today’s post is all about the right to bare arms, how to embrace the one shoulder trend if you’re self-conscious about said arms, and why I’m crazy passionate about loving the skin you’re in.

Kentucky fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the importance of body positivity and the best way to fight body insecurities.
featured | loft: one shoulder tank {ON SALE for $20} + white skinny jeans {old, similar} + chinese laundry: blush block heel + baublebar: miffy clutch {sold out} + karen walker: number one sunglasses {DUPE} + kendra scott: brook stud earrings {ON SALE} + kendra scott: gold necklace {old, similar} + daniel wellington: classic petite watch + tarte cosmetics: matte blush {in tipsy} + colourpop cosmetics: ultra matte lipstick {in creeper} + opi products: nail polish {in gps i love you}

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