What Nicole Wore

style + beauty blog in the dc metro area

You are here: Home / Archives for Style / Winter

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!

{This post may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through a link in this post. Thank you for your support of What Nicole Wore.}

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

READ THE POST: Striped Cardigan

[Read more…]

Gift Guide: For the Girl Who Has Everything

I can’t believe we’re just a week and half out from Christmas and so it only felt right to show what’s on MY wish list. My family regularly complains that I’m the girl that has everything {admittedly not that far from the truth!} so these gifts are perfect for the ladies in your life that may be tough to shop for.

Gifts that are perfect for the 'hard to shop for' ladies in your life! Click To Tweet

{This post may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through a link in this post. Thank you for your support of What Nicole Wore.}

Southern lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her holiday 2017 wish list -- perfect for those ladies that are hard to shop for. // holiday outfits for women, glitter pumps under $50, how to wear sequins for the holidays, christmas card outfit, hobby lobby wrapping paper, mac ruby woo lipstick
featured | red tartain plaid shirt {similar} + j. crew factory: sequin blouse {old} + navy pleated midi skirt c/o + glitter pumps {similar linked and here} + retro matte lipstick {in ruby woo} + cnd polish: vinylux nail polish c/o

While I don’t need anything {seriously so blessed}, these are some of the items currently on my wish list that I’m likely to buy for myself if they don’t show up under the tree!

The items currently on my wish list! Click To Tweet
Southern lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her holiday 2017 wish list -- perfect for those ladies that are hard to shop for. // sugarfina gummy bears, gifts for her 2017, christmas 2017 wish list, speedy boots on sale, rebecca minkoff bag on sale
champagne and bubbly bear gift set + personalized leather business card holder + frenchie leather strap watch + stemless wine glass {similar, under $10} + camp socks + ban.do agenda + marble s’well bottle + jaclyn hill eyeshadow palette {ON SALE} + you were my cup of tea pouch + laura mercier setting powder + velvet love crossbody {ON SALE} + saltwater duck boot {ON SALE} + cozy slippers + satin pillow case + 35mm lens for canon

[Read more…]

Weekend Please: Comfy Winter Outfit + Holiday To Do List

Happy Monday, y’all! I’m bringing you what has to be one of the easiest and most comfortable outfits I’ve shared lately. I snagged this Weekend sweatshirt from Shop the Mint a few weeks ago and it’s been on repeat ever since. The oversized fit is perfectly cozy and easy to throw on whether you’re running errands or curling up on the couch.

The Weekend Outfit You'll Wear Friday-Sunday: Click To Tweet

{This post may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through a link in this post. Thank you for your support of What Nicole Wore.}

The cutest and easiest weekend outfit from southern style blogger, What Nicole Wore! Snag this Shop the Mint sweatshirt while it's on major sale! // weekend outfit, the mint julep boutique, hunter boots on sale, fossil patchwork crossbody
featured | shop the mint: weekend sweatshirt c/o {ON SALE for $33} + distressed jeans {under $50} + hunter: original rain boots {glossy on sale for $90 here!} + fossil: campbell crossbody c/o {25% off with HOLIYAY} + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick {in ruby woo}

Featured | Weekend Please: Comfy Winter Outfit + Holiday To Do List:

[Read more…]

I Got a Crush On…Velvet: Holiday Party Outfit

It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means I’m teaming up with my How I Style It friends! For December’s blog hop, we’re all sharing holiday inspired looks. I pulled out this dress from Pink Blush; I’ve been having a MAJOR moment with all things velvet. Keep reading for more about this dress plus the must have bag for this holiday season.

How to wear velvet this winter! Click To Tweet

{This post may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through a link in this post. Thank you for your support of What Nicole Wore.}

Southern style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a holiday party outfit that wows for all your 2017 end of year shindigs with PinkBlush. // prettyinpinkblush, velvet clutch, affordable dress for the holidays, christmas party outfit ideas, how to wear a white blazer
featured | PinkBlush: floral crushed velvet dress c/o + white blazer {similar} + nude pumps + gold pendant necklace c/o + velvet crossbody {carried as clutch} c/o {similar linked in red} + black druzy double ring + lipstick c/o + highlighter c/o + nail polish c/o

Featured | I Got a Crush On…Velvet: Holiday Party Outfit:

[Read more…]

What to Wear to a College Basketball Game: Kentucky for Kentucky

Okay, so I know I said last week was the end of fall posts, but I found these photos on my computer and realized I forgot to share this post! It does fit into the holiday theme {kind of} because I’m talking about a local small business that has some great gift options for the Kentuckian and/or the Southerner in your life. Kentucky for Kentucky started to tell the world how much the beloved Commonwealth rocks and also creates a ton of original gear.

Looking for Southern or Kentucky inspired gear? @KYforKY has you covered: Click To Tweet

I was lucky enough to snag this B’ALL tee just in time for my favorite season: basketball season! I’m sharing two ways to wear your favorite school spirited tee to take in college hoops.

{This post may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through a link in this post. Thank you for your support of What Nicole Wore.}

Southern lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares two ways to wear your favorite school spirited tee for basketball season with Kentucky for Kentucky. // bobbi brown highlighting powder on dark skin, fossil crossbody purse, how to knot a graphic tee, kendra scott elisa necklace, black druzy necklace, cute gameday outfit
featured look one | b’all tee c/o kentucky for kentucky + loft: denim leggings + dansko: cozette slip-on sneaker c/o + fossil: kendall crossbody c/o {under $100} + work the metal: pom pom statement earrings + kendra scott: elisa necklace in black druzy + bobbi brown: highlighting powder c/o + colourpop cosmetics: eyeshadow palette + colourpop cosmetics: ultra satin lipstick

Featured | Kentucky for Kentucky:

[Read more…]