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5 Things We Can Learn from Bachelor in Paradise

One of my favorite parts of Mondays this summer has been watching the Bachelorette.  And now, Monday and Tuesday evenings are dedicated to Bachelor in Paradise.  While these made for reality dating shows are over the top there’s still some good lessons that can be taken from them.  Plus, I’m sharing this navy, polka dot dress that’s perfect for the August heat.

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Editor’s Note: I will be referencing events that have occurred in already aired episodes of the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. If you’re behind and don’t want to be spoiled, bookmark this and come back.

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Popular lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares what we can learn about real life from Bachelor in Paradise and how to apply these lessons. // navy polka dot dress, wrap dress summer, polka dot dress outfit, navy blue and hot pink outfit, black girl fashion, black fashion bloggers, women of color makeup, hot pink earrings
featured | justfab: flutter sleeve chiffon dress c/o {ON SALE} + jcpenney: open toe mules c/o {ON SALE, under $10} + ten and two shop: beaded oval drop earrings c/o {use code NICOLE30 for 30% off and free shipping} + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + buxom cosmetics: lipliner + ofra: liquid lipstick

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Striped Sweater Two Ways + How to Give Back for BTS

Is my summer blogging schedule my best schedule? TBD.  I’m showing a striped sweater two ways for now and later.  Full transparency, the last couple weeks it felt a little frivolous for me to talk about clothes, makeup, love lessons from the Bachelorette, etc. when we’ve seen two mass shootings.

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There’s quite a few good posts and resources out there [1, 2, 3] on what you can do if you feel outraged, so today I wanted to share how to give back to your local community during the back to school season.

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Louisville blogger styles a striped sweater two ways that you can wear from summer to fall & how to give back to your community for back to school season. // summer to fall outfits, #evereveambassador headband trend 2019, lavender pants, work outfit ideas fall, striped sweater, sam edelman sandals, how to wear a jean jacket to work
featured | evereve: multi stripe pullover sweater c/o + evereve: relaxed mid roll short c/o {ON SALE} + j. crew: classic denim jacket + ny and company: modern fit ankle pant + retro twisted faux pearl headband {set of six for $17} + faux calf hair belt {under $15} + sam edelman: snakeskin sandals {similar} + leopard heels c/o macy’s backstage + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam eyeshadow palette + urban decay cosmetics: hi fi shine lip gloss

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14 Ways to Jump Onto the Hair Accessory Trend

The hair accessory trend is a hot one this summer.  Scrunchies? Yep.  Over the top headbands?  Check. Bows, pearls, and clips are all making the list right now too.  I’ve rounded up 14 different ways to embrace this trend in an affordable price range.

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Popular style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how to embrace the hair accessory trend with deals on scrunchies, headbands, and more. // best hair accessory deals, hair accessories, bow scrunchies, affordable style picks, affordably style tips
featured | faux pearl and velvet headbands, 2-pack {free shipping with prime} + nordstrom: pack of 5 scrunchies {under $20, free shipping} + charming charlie: dotted head wrap + forever21: girls bobby pin + pearl hair clips {free shipping with prime} + loft outlet: stripe knotted headband + forever21: cutie hair clip set + forever21: crepe bow scrunchie {UNDER $5} + loft outlet: striped chambray headscarf + nordstrom: 3-pack bow scrunchies + nordstrom: leopard knot headband + charming charlie: resin hair claws + forever21: tortoise shell rectangle barrette + nordstrom: set of 3 resin hair clips

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Evereve Opens in Louisville + 10 New Outfits

Happy Wednesday friends! Stopping by real quickly to share some exciting news; Evereve opens in Louisville today.  The new store is in Oxmoor Center right next to Kendra Scott.  I swung by today to check it out, but they’re having a grand opening party Saturday evening from 6-8PM and the whole store will be 15% through Sunday, July 21st.  I’m excited to be an Evereve Ambassador over the next year.  While all of my posts for that will be on Instagram, I’ll likely share some of my favorite finds here as well.

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Louisville style blogger, What Nicole Wore, celebrates when Evereve opens in Kentucky by sharing new arrivals, how to wear them, and summer to fall outfits. // striped sweater outfit, summer sweater outfits, sweater outfits casual, jean shorts outfit summer, casual outfits women, evereve summer
featured | multi stripe pullover sweater + 7 for all mankind: relaxed mid roll short {ON SALE} + work the metal: pink resin hoop earrings {similar} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + ysl: lip stain

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Sale Old Navy Pieces to Wear Now and Later

Happy Monday! Today’s post is all about a sale that I think a lot of you may be interested in shopping; Old Navy is offering 50% off their entire website.  I’ve rounded up sale Old Navy pieces that you can wear now for summer and later for fall.

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Popular style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares sale Old Navy pieces that can take your wardrobe from summer to fall outfits. // colorblock sweater outfit, jcrew factory outfit summer 2019, old navy outfits, affordable fall outfits
featured | old navy: cool stripe pullover {comes in more colors, 50% off} + j. crew factory: pull-on bow midi skirt {ON SALE} + old navy: gold and tortoise necklace {ON SALE} + baublebar: faidra resin drop earrings {comes in more colors} + nordstrom rack: straw zip clutch {ON SALE} + old navy: navy blue slide sandals {ON SALE} + target: snakeskin belt {UNDER $20} + old navy: utility jacket {ON SALE} + old navy: blue and teal hoop earrings {ON SALE} + old navy: distressed jeans {ON SALE} + j. crew factory: ryann crossbody bag + dsw: karsen bootie {UNDER $100}

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