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Chambray My Way

February 19, 2016

I was scrolling through Pinterest when I saw a fun white jeans and white stripes outfit that inspired this outfit; I did make mistake of not completely thinking this through and wore this on a day I had lasagna for lunch, but I’m happy to report that there were no accidents and my jeans are still white. {Talk about #winning}

What Nicole Wore: Chambray My Way — shop the post: striped long sleeve tee {similar | also seen here} + polka dot chambray shirt {old, similar | also seen here} + white skinny jeans {also seen here} + leopard print loafers {old, similar | also seen here} + mint bib necklace {old, linked in red} + watch + tote {thrift find | also seen here} + blush + foundation + bronzer + setting spray + eyeshadow + mascara + nail polish

I went on a major closet cleaning kick last weekend: I pulled every single clothing item out of my closet and then went through, decided if I really needed/wanted to keep it and then put back the items I did want to keep. I currently have a huge pile of donate/sell/Goodwill on my floor, but I’m happy to have cut out some of the items that needed to go. I honestly love this idea of “giving up” forty items of clothing for the forty days of Lent, but knew I’d be horrible about keeping track as the days went by. For me, a one time big purge was the effective way to hold myself accountable.

All white seemed a little “bleh” at first so I decided to go with a casual vibe by tying my chambray shirt around my waist. I love that this one has pin dots to add a fun print mix to the outfit.

I love how bright white is and have been trying to steer away from dark colors lately; brights make me happy and I feel like I’ve constantly needed to remind myself that spring is coming {one day}. I opted for colorful accessories with my mint bib necklace and Longchamp tote, and of course this week’s mani is one of the fun new colors from OPI’s new spring/summer collection.

My leopard loafers were the natural choice for this; I love how the pattern really stands out when worn with white jeans and it was the right print to add some character without being too crazy.

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Double Hooded

February 17, 2016

Currently listening to: Travis Garland’s cover of Love Yourself from the latest Bieber album. Seriously swoon worthy! What are some of your favorite cover artists?

What Nicole Wore: Double Hooded — shop the post: yellow beanie c/o modern and chic {also seen here} + striped sweatshirt c/o shein + blue skinny jeans + hunter boots {sized down to a 7} + stella and dot gold ring {also seen here} + nail polish + foundation + eyebrow filler + mascara + red lip {I filled in my lips with a nude liner to get a little extra staying power & keep the color from “running”} + blush

Serious confession time — I’ve been pretty much living in this sweatshirt since I got it last week. My friend Savannah actually called me out about it when we went out for drinks over the weekend which means that I’ve probably been overwearing it, oops. I feel pretty sorry not sorry about the whole thing because it’s just SO easy to throw on. Example: when my friends called me to see if I wanted to grab drinks, I was definitely still wearing lazy clothes. I threw on this outfit (sans beanie) with my go to red lip (only $6) and went from looking like a bum to a put together person.

Aside from being super comfy, I love that I don’t look like a huge slob in it like I do in most of my favorite comfs. While I love being dressed up, if you came to my house I’m almost always in sweatpants/leggings and a sweatshirt so finding a sweatshirt that is socially acceptable to wear outside of my house, to work and out to dinner and drinks is a huge win for me. At $18 with free shipping, it’s a total steal. I sized up to a small and find the fit comfortable, but if you want to wear this over anything bulkier than a tank top, I’d suggest going up two sizes.

SheIn has some really great comfy but cute pieces out right now that I’m crushing on all for under $20:

The double hooded and zipper detailing is super cute, it does come with strings to tighten (or loosen) the hood, but keeping them even drives me crazy so I just pulled mine out. It also looks super cute with leggings!

Thank you to SheIn for sponsoring this post! I love being able to work with brands to bring fresh, new content to What Nicole Wore. As always, all opinions are my own.

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IG Roundup

February 15, 2016

Currently: watching a re-run of Lip Sync Battle for the gazillionth time and cackling obnoxiously loud. Is anyone else seriously obsessed with this show?

What Nicole Wore: IG Roundup — shop the photo: black and white colorblock sweater {old, similar} + black skinny jeans + black tall boots via nordstrom rack {similar} + black gingham puffer vest {in baby blue} + michael kors watch + kate spade purse {thrift find, similar, on sale + free shipping}

Who celebrated National Pizza Day? I forgot, but this personal sized Red Vine from Blaze Pizza makes me want to chow down ASAP.

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GlamourTine’s Day

February 12, 2016

Y’all, what a week! I started a new job, tried to get back onto EST {still not there #hatemyself}, forgot about the sorority meeting I was advising {#hatemyself part 2}, and froze my tail off taking these pictures. Being such a crazy week, actual blogging got a little left behind, but I’m super excited about some of the things coming soon to What Nicole Wore!

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What Nicole Wore: GlamourTine's Day — shop the post: prada sunglasses c/o shop ditto {use code whatnicolewore to try a month of designer sunglass rentals for free!} + red plaid shirt {old, similar | also seen here} + j crew factory sequin tee {thrift find | also seen here} + black linen-cotton mini skirt c/o thredUP {on sale in different colors} + patterned tights + cognac riding boots {nordstrom rack find, similar on sale | also seen here} + michael kors watch + nail polish + foundation + blush {my very favorite!} + mascara + setting spray

I’ve wanted one of these skirts for forever; they’re super cute and go with a lot since they come in all kinds of solid colors, but every time I’d order one, the sizing would be way off and the skirt would look horrible on me. I ordered this one {brand new with tags for just $11.99!} from ThredUP and figured if it didn’t work, I could send it back and use the credit towards something else, but sizing way down turned out to be the way to go. I love the elastic waist on these skirts and know I’ll get a ton of wear out of them.

ThredUP is an online consignment store that buys and sells gently used and brand new items. You can request a bag from them, fill it up with your no longer wanted items and send it in where they’ll evaluate each piece before giving you a total. Buying from them is super easy and something I had actually done before they reached out to me. Want to try it out? Sign up here and you’ll get a $10 credit to start your shopping with, no strings attached!

I wanted to wear something super festive to kick off Valentine’s Day, so I grabbed my trusty sequin tee from J. Crew Factory, another awesome thrift find, and pulled it over my favorite red plaid button down.

I wanted to play around with texture and pattern so I paired my skirt with these grid print tights that I grabbed on super clearance from Old Navy {only 1.97} , my riding boots and my favorite watch. Lack of sleep led me to reach towards my statement sunglasses.

The bags under my eyes are never designer, but the good news is my sunglasses are! 😉 Have you heard of Shop Ditto? Think Netflix, just with designer eyewear. For $24 a month, you can swap out designer sunglasses as frequently as you wish from brands like Ray Ban, Dolce & Gabbana, Karen Walker, Dior, Prada and more. Ditto also has rental plans if you want to do prescription sunglasses or glasses too.

This is my first pair and I’m in love; you can try a free month with code WHATNICOLEWORE right now with the option to cancel at any time. Now if I could just decide which pair to put next on my wish list.

I hope however you may celebrate Valentine’s Day, with family, friends or a significant other, that you know how loved you are (and indulge in sweet treats!)

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All About That Lace

February 8, 2016

How was your Super Bowl weekend? As many times as I’ve tried, I’m just not a football kind of girl {which is pretty much a crime around these parts but whatever}. I did catch the Warriors-Thunder game which was just as insane as it was billed and managed to eat alllllll the snacks during the Puppy Bowl so overall, I’d call this weekend a success.

What Nicole Wore: All About That Lace — shop the post: hm blush blouse with black lace {dress worn as top, old| also seen here} + black skinny jeans + nude lace up flats {sold out, similar | also seen here} + gold tassel necklace {also seen here} + ring c/o the peach box {sold out, love this option!} + fitbit one + nail polish + eyebrows + foundation + blush + highlighter + mascara + matte lip + bronzer {I used this blender damp to blend my bronzer and highlighter}

This blush shift dress with black lace is an oldie but goodie in my closet that I grabbed off a sale rack a few years ago. Here are some current blush favorites:

I’m wearing another ColourPop liquid lipstick because they are everythinggggg. Their colors are super pigmented and look different on just about every skin tone, but I love wearing Beeper for those Kylie Jenner vibes. Speaking of which, I missed snagging a lip kit again on Friday – ugh. One day, I’ll get there I swear.

I’m still majorly crushing on this color from OPI’s newest collection; their polish names are always so entertaining to me and so it’s no surprise that this New Orleans themed collection really nails it (pun intended). I love red nails, but only had one “go to” bottle, so I ordered this one and love the red creme.

My nude lace ups seemed like the perfect shoes to complete this look; I love the way these neutrals come together especially with the gold tassel necklace.

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