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What’s In My Bag: Beach Edition

May 18, 2016

I picked up some fun new goodies for my trip to Florida this week from Vera Bradley and wanted to share how versatile their striped beach tote is as well as some of the items I keep throwing into said bag.

What Nicole Wore: What's in my Bag, Beach Edition — featured in this photo: vera bradley striped beach tote c/o

The bag is super lightweight, has a super fun double tassel charm and hangs from a 12″ drop strap that makes it easy to throw over your shoulder. As much as I love my leather bags, taking them near water never seems like the smartest idea, so it’s been nice to have this bag for anytime I’ve gone near water — like when we went on a river cruise to look for manatees.

I picked the natural stripe color because I thought it would give me more mix and match options, but the bag also comes in navy stripes and lilac stripes. Resisting the navy was super hard for me, but I’m trying to hold myself accountable and step outside my color comfort zone. So what are the essentials that you need in your bag?

I always carry one of my Vera Bradley beach towels with me when I go to the beach or pool, this trip I’ve been using my tassel beach towel, but I also have several of the printed towels too. They’re nice and thick and wash nicely too. I don’t usually need my full wallet and to cut back on weight, I’ve switched to a small card sized coin purse that I can stick my debit and credit cards into as well as my license and some cash.

I love my Instax camera to take fun snapshots with so I’ve been throwing that in my bag as well as my S’well bottle. I’ve told you all how much I love my S’well, but it has been a major key to this Florida trip. With the heat and humidity here, a refrigerated water bottle is room temperature in under an hour. The S’well keeps my water {or whatever I’m sipping on} cold all day.

One of the things that I love about Vera Bradley is that they have their classic styles {even for collections like Beach}, but they always work to incorporate the latest trends into said pieces. I love the fun double tassel charm on this bag.

Be sure to check out the rest of Vera Bradley‘s beach line here.

Thank you to Vera Bradley for partnering with me on this post. Working with brands I love allows me to continue to create fresh, new content for What Nicole Wore. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Beach Bike Cruiser

May 16, 2016

Happy Monday from the Sunshine State! I’m enjoying some R&R this week in southwest Florida and while it’s been absolutely beautiful so far, I can share that I was definitely not mentally prepared for the humidity. RIP straight hair, matte skin, dry bath towels, etc.

What Nicole Wore: Beach Bike Cruiser — featured in this post: old navy: high neck tank top + j crew: broken in boyfriend chino shorts {thrifted, similar | also seen here} + karen walker: sunglasses c/o DITTO {also seen here} + kohl’s: sandals {super old} + vera bradley: striped beach tote c/o {also seen here} + eBay: statement necklace + fossil: tan leather watch c/o {also seen here} + sage k and co: spiked bracelet {similar} + opi: nail polish + tarte: foundation + nyx: setting spray

As soon as we got to our rental on Marco Island, I immediately noticed these cute cruiser bikes and knew they’d have to make an appearance in a few photos this week. I’m looking forward to going for a few rides on this turquoise and white beauty as well.

I bought this high neck tank in this gray and white striped version as well as a solid and am really going to have to try hard to convince myself that I don’t need more. It’s a longer length, perfect for leggings, and very comfortable. I wore my fuchsia one on the ride down to Florida and it was comfortable enough to curl up and nap in the backseat in, but also was easy for me to throw my jean vest over and look presentable whenever we stopped.

I strategically planned my latest DITTO swap and opted to ask for something I knew I’d love versus a trendy pair of shades; I love the flexibility of trying a pair for two or three days, not liking them and sending them back. I also love that there’s no judgment when I ask for my tried and true pair again. You can try a free month trial of the subscription service right now when you sign up with code whatnicolewore; if you end up deciding the service isn’t worth $24/month, you can cancel at the end of your free trial.

I was originally in jeans on this day and quickly realized that if I didn’t want to continue to slowly boil, I should probably switch to shorts. Of course, I still needed something to complete the look so I threw on this orange and blue statement necklace that I snagged off of eBay. It’s a great dupe for this necklace from Stella & Dot and a fraction of the price — always a win in my book.

As much as I love swapping out my accessories, I knew for this trip that I wanted to try to minimize how many accessories I brought so that I could bring more swimsuits + beach towels. I own a few different watches, but I love that the tan leather strap on this one makes it so versatile. Want to bring more bold color in? Go with a colorful statement necklace like I did here or throw on a couple of your colorful bracelets.

This beach bag from Vera Bradley’s latest collection has me swooning. Not only is it super cute, it’s also very lightweight while still being sturdy enough to load up with towels and all your other beach or pool essentials. I own quite a few of their different beach items, but couldn’t resist this super cute striped tote {it comes in two other color options!} and I love the tassel charm that’s on the bag.

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Derby Days: Shabby Apple Nutcracker Dress

May 6, 2016

Happy Friday and if you’re a Louisvillian/Kentuckian, Happy Oaks Day! I’ve had this dress for awhile now, but hadn’t had a chance to style it here for the blog, but it seemed like the perfect dress for Oaks.

Derby Days: Shabby Apple Nutcracker Dress — featured in this post: shabby apple: nutcracker dress c/o {on sale!} + amazon: cream fascinator {also seen here} + old navy: nude lace up flats {similar | also seen here} + groopdealz: white rose necklace {also seen here} + j. crew: pavé link bracelet {similar under $30 | also seen here} + sage k and co: spiked bracelet {also seen here} + versona: pink bracelet {old} + charming charlie: oversized cocktail ring {old, similar | also seen here} + colourpop: matte lipstick + nars: blush + tarte: blush

The first thing that pulled me towards this dress from Shabby Apple was the fun bow sleeves and bright color; as I’ve said before I’m not a huge pink person but am trying to get better this year about adding a wider variety of color to my closet. As much as I tease my mom about constantly wearing black, I have a big tendency to reach towards a navy or blue option when it’s available in anything.

I love how bold the color is here and wanted to really play it up by letting it be the main focus of this look. I decided to do so by pairing this up with neutral pieces like my nude lace up flats and a slightly blingy, but mostly gold arm party.

I love this simple cream fascinator; this one sits on a headband versus the clip in option and then has tulle and feathers. I don’t like to go too oversized with hats or fascinators and this one stays on the daintier side.

And since it’s Friday, here’s some Friday Favorites:

Erin gave me major skirt envy with this flowy, pleated pink number!
My bedroom is in major need of an overhaul and if I ever get around to it, I definitely want to make these DIY gold foil pillows!
Kelly’s super personal post on miscarriages and infertility is extremely well written and personable. While I’ve never dealt with either, I felt very choked up just reading her experience and knowing now that she’s super close to bringing a sweet babe into the world.
Lifeguard Press has Kate Spade 2017 agendas available for pre-order and I’m LOVING the Caning option and that they have spiral options too this year! I said that this was the year that I was going to use my planner all the way through, but I had a terrible accident where my Vitamin Water accidentally opened while in my Longchamp and soaked said agenda….
I loved the Kentucky Derby themed LIKEtoKNOW.it takeover that was hosted this week by Shelby and Beth!
These pom pom sandals have me feeling some type of way, but I might try my hand at a DIY.

This is the very last Derby Days post {ahhhh!}; hope you have a great weekend, whether it be spent in the infield sipping on Mint Juleps or at home watching the races!

Thank you to Shabby Apple for partnering with me on this post! All opinions are my own.

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Celebrating May Flowers with the Kentucky Derby Shep Shirt

May 4, 2016

Welcome to the How I Style It blog hop; each month I join up with four other bloggers to show how we each created a look based upon one theme. Last month was April Showers so fittingly, this month we’re celebrating May Flowers!

Derby Days: Kentucky Derby Shep Shirt — featured in this post: vineyard vines: run for the roses shep shirt c/o {also seen here} + dressbarn: blue skinny jeans {also seen here} + hunter boots: original tall rain boot {also seen here} + lucie’s locket: pearl ring c/o {similar | also seen here} + michael kors: watch {similar | also seen here} + five below: purple mirrored aviators {similar} + old navy: mini saddle bag {old, similar | also seen here} + vineyard vines: kentucky derby croakies c/o + vineyard vines: kentucky derby coozie c/o + nars: blush

Be sure to check out all of these sweet ladies and give them a follow!

Derby week is here! It’s been gross and rainy so far this week, but I’m crossing my fingers for nice weather on Oaks and Derby days. While the two biggest days of the season are still to come, Louisville’s been pretty busy with hosting Thunder, the Derby Marathon and all the other annual events that are apart of the Kentucky Derby Festival.

Today, I’m sharing a much more casual Derby outfit that’s perfect for roaming Waterfront or heading to Chow Wagon!

Each year, Vineyard Vines creates a number of items for Kentucky Derby and they always perfectly encompass the spirit of Derby: bold, colorful and fun. This Shep Shirt has been perfect for the late April, early May season; I never know what the weather will be like so the fact that it’s lightweight and easy to layer over a basic tee or button down is the best.

I love the rose print that they chose for several of this year’s items, including my Shep Shirt, sunglass strap and {not pictured here} coozie, and it felt like it would be perfect for the May Flowers theme of today’s blog hop!

With all of the rain we’ve had lately, my Hunter boots have been getting quite the workout. These are still my favorite for keeping my feet completely dry during the gross, muddy weather that comes with spring.

PS. Have you checked out Shopbop’s Surprise Sale yet? Here are my favorites:

Huge thank you to Vineyard Vines for partnering with me on this post; working with brands to create fresh, colorful content is the best! All opinions expressed are my own.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas + Jord Wood Watches

May 2, 2016

With Mother’s Day coming next Sunday, the hunt for a great gift is getting serious. For my mom, I knew I wanted to come up with some unique gift ideas since my mom is the perfect unique mom. I mean who else would voluntarily listen to me cry and rant about boys, school, friends, bad bosses, car problems and so on? Getting to go all out and shower my mom with gifts I know she’ll love always makes me truly happy.

And what’s more unique than a wood watch? My mom fell in love with mine over the holidays and still months later, looks wistfully at it. JORD offers a wide variety of models and colors, free sizing {use code whatnicoleworeFS}, and guaranteed delivery by Mother’s Day if you order by this Wednesday! Even better…I’ve teamed up with JORD to offer instant discounts to a few followers and my watch is 20% off right now with code 4MOMFIELDCREST6 — who can pass up that kind of deal?

What Nicole Wore: Mother's Day Gift Ideas + Jord Wood Watches — featured in this post: old navy: striped split hem tank {on sale} + target: utility vest {similar | also seen here} + see thru soul: distressed jeans {also seen here} + clarks: sandals {old} + jord wood watches: fieldcrest watch c/o {also seen here} + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody {exact sold out, available in blush and black | also seen here} + elizabeth and james: sunglasses c/o + stella and dot: ring {also seen here} + the peach box: nail ring c/o + kendra scott: silver druzy necklace {also seen here} + francesca’s: marble necklace {similar long version | also seen here} + colourpop: lipstick + tarte: blush

I love the Fieldcrest because of how neutral it is; I have a lot of inexpensive, printed watches so having one that is an instant classic is something I love. My mom is a huge lover of classics {mom, if you’re reading this please stop wearing so much black} so an accessory like this one, that’s a conversation starting, statement piece, is right up her alley.

I styled my wood watch very casually in this look; while it’s easy to include this one of a kind watch alongside other bangles, I also enjoy wearing it on it’s own. The watch is on the chunkier side and stands out without any sidekicks, making it super ideal for the lady in your life that’s always on the go {or always running late!}

I love this new Old Navy tank, it’s lightweight, soft and the mixed stripes immediately called to me. I’m not a huge fan of the split hem trend, but these ones aren’t terribly high and so I figured I could deal, especially with it being marked down to $10 in stores not too long ago. I paired mine with my utility vest since the weather in Louisville has been up, down and all around lately.

And of course, spoiling your mom with a great new watch might not be enough….here’s some add on gift ideas that I love:

PS. Paper Source is offering free shipping when you spend $35+ today! They very rarely have free shipping offers so now’s a great time to grab a card for Mom {and Dad, the grads in your life, the upcoming newlyweds, etc}

Thank you to JORD Wood Watches for partnering with me for this post; working with brands allows me to continue to deliver fresh, new content. All opinions expressed are my own.

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