It’s been three weeks since my last Friday Favorites post {I know, I know} so I had to jump in and update y’all on life lately! I’m sharing all the details on family visiting, the new Tory Burch outlet store, and a sleepover with my blogger bestie.
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Friday Favorites | Life Lately:
- My aunt and cousin visited from California! My heart was so full guys. We stayed up way too late multiple times, caught up, told stories and explored Louisville. {PS. A What to do in Lou post is coming soon!} I felt so lucky to have everyone in town for my birthday and already miss them. One of the places we went is Yew Dell Gardens which is where I snapped the photo of this frog!
- Draper James x Kentucky Bride Shoot | Kentucky Bride shot a fun editorial for their October issue and I got to be apart of it. Since I had a 7:35 am makeup appointment, Tif let me crash at her house Monday night {you’re a blessing girlfriend} so that I didn’t have to wake up any earlier than necessary. While I talk to Tif daily {seriously…}, it’s always awesome to be face to face to talk about life, blogging and…the Backstreet Boys. I can’t wait to share the photos with y’all!
- The new Tory Burch outlet opened! Wednesday, I met with Amy from the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and checked out the TB outlet on opening day. While I behaved myself and didn’t buy anything, I do have my eyes on a new purse and wallet! I’m hoping they’ll run a percentage off the whole store soon like they do at some of the other outlet stores.
- Sleep Deprived | If you’re keeping track, I went from having my family here for a week to driving to Lexington, driving back and a few business meetings. Your girl is TIRED haha. I have every intention of sleeping in all weekend and knocking out some school stuff.
- Shopping | And yet, despite being exhausted, I still managed to sneak in some shopping this week. What can I say? I’m very talented. I stopped by Ulta to pick up my free birthday gift — be sure to sign up for rewards to get some freebies! While I was there I finally picked up a lipstick that Tif and Lindsay have both raved about & then stopped into DSW to try on some booties. DSW sent me a gift card after I posted about a pair of OTK boots I snagged last year & I had $10 off for my birthday; I ordered these booties in olive! Be sure to go down half a size.
Friday Favorites | What I’m Reading:
- How to Migrate from Blogger to WordPress | Tif and her husband did the big switch themselves earlier this year and it went so well. {Seriously, I know because I was the person Tif would message to check things haha} Fun fact: my very first blog before WNW was actually through Blogger. I probably would have used that again but wasn’t able to get ‘What Nicole Wore’ through Blogger as someone had already used the name. However two and a half years later, I’m really glad I went with a self-hosted WordPress blog as it has allowed me a lot of freedom with design, layout, etc. I’m still using the exact same theme I launched with but have been able to make MANY adjustments.
- Any and everything about Charlottesville | Growing up in Virginia, I know a lot of people that went and are at UVA. I struggled with how to address what was going on and whether I should before seeing this tweet from Alicia. You can read my thoughts about the state of our country and how it relates to the why behind What Nicole Wore here.
- How to Become a Twitter Pro | I’ve hinted at it but I’ve been changing up how I prioritize social media {less focus on Instagram!} and so I’ve finally made Twitter a priority. Summer’s post came right on time for me because I read it just as I was finalizing setting up Twitter lists. While I’m still perfecting my Twitter game, I think that mixing things up by sharing others’ content, mixing in retweets and sharing real life has made my feed more interesting.
Friday Favorites | Currently Crushing On:
I just updated the New Arrivals tab and added an Under $50 tab so be sure to check those out for more!
- Bright fuchsia bow mules
- This office appropriate, bodysuit {on sale!}
- Striped, scoop neck tee
- Double ruffle sleeve top
- Green, striped A-line skirt
Friday Favorites | Here’s What You May Have Missed:
Why You Need to Experience Your Own Blogging Journey
How to Eat Like a Local in Louisville
Get Results: Best Face Masks for Oily Skin
Be the Hostess with the Mostest: 5 Ways to be a Better Host
The Velvet Tee You Need to Transition into Fall
Complete the Look! Finishing Touches You Need for Fall
Back to School to Prove I’m Not a Fool: Must Haves & First Day Outfit
Create a Practical and Personal Housewarming Gift
Thank you so much for including me, Nicole! Twitter is so underrated and it makes me happy to see more bloggers branching out to use it. It’s an awesome platform! ALSO totally loved your post on having your own blogging experience – I’m actually going to link that in my post from today, as it’s similar! <3
You’re welcome, you had so many great tips! And thank you for sharing my post — I loved reading your thoughts on that topic too 🙂
I am glad to have caught up a bit. I am happy for you to have been part of the bridal shoot. The current events are so sad, so tragic, it is hard to focus on everyday things. I am not on twitter at this point and may consider it, I am interested to read your opinions and promise to tonight as my bedtime reading, hang in there beauty,
Love, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com
Aww thank you! Hope you had a great weekend!
OMG a Tory Burch outlet? I need this in my life!
Right?! It’s so exciting!