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Advice to My 18 Year Old Self: What I Learned & $700 Giveaway

I spent the weekend with some of my younger sorority sisters for their recruitment weekend.  As always, it was wonderful to connect with them and to hear what’s in their hearts as they prepare to welcome new members to our sisterhood.  While it was refreshing and inspiring, it also got me to think about what I was like at 18 so I wanted to share some of the great pieces of advice to my 18 year old self.  Plus, be sure to scroll to the bottom for a chance to win a $700 Target gift card!

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featured | charming charlie: little black dress {old, similar} + vera bradley: mallory crossbody + bcbg: pumps {thrifted} + ray-ban: sunglasses + gold metallic ball drop earrings + daniel wellington: rose gold and black watch + matte lipstick

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Closet Workhorse: Why You Need a Little Black Dress

A few weeks ago I got a panicked text from one of the women I advise. My younger sorority sister wanted to know what she could wear to a job interview that was already in her closet. {Mind you, I’ve never gone through Anne’s closet so making a quick choice should’ve been a challenge.} Instead, I almost immediately was able to tell her the closet workhorse that would be perfect for the occasion: the little black dress.

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Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her number on closet workhorse: the little black dress.
featured | little black dress {old, similar} + embroidered clutch c/o {under $100} + scalloped black heels c/o + gold ball drop earrings + tortoise sunglasses + rose gold watch + matte liquid lipstick + nail polish

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If You Like Piña Coladas & Getting Caught in the Rain

I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday!  I’m sharing my go to summer outfit for this month’s How I Style It which is all about tropical prints.  During the summer months, I love to throw on a summer dress with my jean vest.  I just snagged this palm print dress that’s a perfect dupe for the Topshop one from last year and it was calling for my jean vest.

Palm Print Dress for Summer
featured // shein: palm print dress c/o {only $21, love this palm print frock too!} + jean vest + nude pumps + mirrored sunglasses c/o {on sale for $13!, love this pair too!} + sugarfix by baublebar: beaded choker necklace + kendra scott: morris statement necklace c/o rocksbox + charming charlie: toucan crossbody c/o + lancome: matte shaker lipstick c/o + opi polish: nail polish c/o

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Made My Day, Chambray; Toucan Do It!

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While I know lots of people hate the heat of summer, I’ve always loved the bold colors, fun textures and embellishments that come with summer fashion.  And that’s why this off the shoulder, pom pom dress from Adorabelles was a no brainer for me.  I mean rainbow pom poms? Sign a girl up STAT.

Shake Your Pom Poms
featured | adorabelles: pom pom off the shoulder dress c/o {UNDER $40} + low block heel {similar on sale} + tortoise sunglasses {$10 DUPE} + charming charlie: yellow pom pom earrings c/o {only $10} + baublebar: pom pom necklace {love this under $15 option!} + charming charlie: toucan crossbody c/o {UNDER $25} + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick c/o {in ruby woo} + opi products: nail polish c/o {in malibu pier pressure}

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Check Yes or Be Green with Envy

It’s no secret that I have a thing for gingham; I blame it on being a summer baby and gingham being the unofficial print of summer fashion.  So it came as no surprise that I fell in love with this green gingham top after seeing it in Charming Charlie.  This off the shoulder blouse is super affordable at just $25 AND I have a code below that gets you $10 off a purchase of $60+.

Green Gingham & White Jeans
featured | charming charlie: green gingham off the shoulder shirt c/o {$25, wearing a small} + white skinny jeans {old, similar under $75} + block heel sandal {old, similar} + sunglasses c/o {similar} + sugarfix by baublebar: fringe tassel earrings c/o {UNDER $15} + sugarfix by baublebar: turquoise bib necklace c/o {UNDER $30} + daniel wellington: classic petite watch c/o {save with NICOLEWORE} + vera bradley: mini saddle bag c/o {also comes in lemon slice!} + kylie cosmetics: matte lipstick + opi products: nail polish c/o

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