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As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

June 5, 2015

I cannot believe it’s already June! I’m currently taking a long weekend in Chicago — I’m catching up with a good friend and heading to the IG meet up tomorrow (yay!). Be sure to follow along on IG if you’re not already: @whatnicolewore.

Let’s look back at this past week:

charming charlie bracelet {old, similar} + jcrew pavé link bracelet {similar} + watch via groupon {available here in green and gold}
This watch is one of several purchases I made over Memorial Day weekend <insert monkey covering eyes emoji>. I was doing SO well and then Sunday and Monday happened. I was scrolling through Groupon Goods looking for items that might be good side gifts for Father’s Day and all the summer birthdays I have coming up when I bought this. For myself.

It’s so witty though, how could I pass it up?!

ann taylor tank {thrifted, super old, love this sequined option} + roz & ali black jeans {last seen here} + nail polish
I’m pretty good about keeping my closet organized, but I’m horrible about taking clothes to the dry cleaners so I usually have a pile going for months that eventually ends up going and then I am shocked when it gets back because I forgot I had all these fun items. I’m also super cheap and typically don’t buy clothes that are dry clean only.

I grabbed this sweater tank from my local Clothes Mentor a couple years ago; they were having a sidewalk sale so this pretty, sequined and beaded tank was only $3. Sold! It’s been super muggy, hot and gross in Louisville since I got back from vacation and I’m allowed to wear sleeveless tops at my new job so I pulled this out and paired it with black jeans for a dressed up, casual look.

target kids leopard print shirt {old, similar | last seen here} + j crew factory chino shorts {retail version} + target style wedges {old, similar | last seen here} + statement necklace via eBay {similar | last seen here}
target kids leopard print shirt {old | last seen here} + j crew factory chino shorts {retail version} + target style wedges {old, similar | last seen here} + statement necklace via eBay {last seen here} + nail polish
Talk about stunting for the ‘gram. I took full advantage of a relaxing Sunday and stayed in my sorority tee until around 3 when I finally got dressed. I love pairing leopard print with bright color so I pulled out my chino shorts and a loud statement necklace. Easy peasy.

gap factory tee {similar, on sale | last seen here} + hm cardigan via thredUP {similar | last seen here} + hm chino pants {last seen here} + longchamp bag {thrifted | last seen here} + tassel necklace via livingsocial
I wanted to add some color to my outfit since it was so dreary outside. I like the amount of white in this striped tee from Gap Factory — I really like that it was less than $2. I grabbed my coral chino pants and played around with which cardigan to wear since it was a little chilly before settling on the royal blue.

I originally planned on going straight to the gym from work so I loaded up my Longchamp with all the little things I was carrying and my smaller purse.

francesca’s collection bracelet {not available online} + francesca’s collection druzy bracelet + michael kors watch
One of my favorite things to do is play with jewelry so I’m super glad I get to do that at work. I’m so in love with druzy pieces right now, it isn’t even funny. Currently on my wish list: this one that appeared in my Rocksbox awhile back and I talked myself out of keeping, this stunning ring, and this piece that’s on sale but I’ve been refraining from buying.

Jesus be some willpower (or a winning lottery ticket).

target style button down {old, this year’s version} + loren hope necklace c/o rocksbox + shop minted bracelet {sold out} + shop versona bracelet + nail polish
I love mail days, but I especially love Rocksbox mail days. I’m admittedly too curious and impatient to wait until the set gets to me, so I usually check my account and see what my stylist is sending my way. I’ve been over the moon obsessed with Loren Hope’s line lately but the price is a bit steep for me so I love that I can wish list them and keep them on loan as long as I want. My tiny wrists make my shy away from getting bracelets and my pierced ears closed up years ago but here are some of my favorite pieces by Loren. She really does such a great job of incorporating color into her pieces and I think so much bright goodness is what really draws me to the line.

I paired this box’s neutral colored necklace with my seahorse button down and gold and pink accessories.

old navy tank {old, similar} + hm palm print skirt {old, similar here and here} + charming charlie ring + kate spade new york bag via nordstrom rack {love this one} + nail polish
I could not for the life of me decide on an outfit. I really wanted to wear one of the skirts I got in the mail from J. Crew Factory but boo hoo, neither fit me in a way I liked. I eventually ended up digging out both of these items that I haven’t worn in forever. The skirt is a tulip cut that always ends up flying up on windy days and the top was so wrinkled, I wasn’t sure if my iron would even be able to save it. (Note to self: buy steamer.)

Luckily, my poor ironing skills got most of the wrinkles out and the weather was pretty calm so I didn’t flash anyone. #Winning

Hope y’all have had a great week. I’m off to eat more donuts for National Donut Day.

Xo, Nicole

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Filed Under: StyleTagged: ann taylor, as seen on instagram, charming charlie, dress barn, groupon, outfit of the day, target style

As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

May 29, 2015

I want to be transparent with readers when it comes to blogging so I did want to share that I recently joined an affiliate program and am using some affiliate links in blog posts. I do feel very strongly about maintaining integrity with these links so you will not see me linking “similar” items that are hundreds of dollars when I’m wearing something that’s not. When possible, I will link to the exact item — regardless of whether the retailer is available through my affiliate program or not. Similar links will continue to be within the price range that I feel is appropriate in my shopping.

If you have any questions at all about this, please feel free to email me.

You may also notice that I’ve started to link to “last seen here/last styled here” in captions. I’m a big believer in closet remixing. While I definitely love to shop, I don’t think that you have to constantly buy new items to dress well. I’m hoping having these link backs may help someone out there if they have a similar item to see various ways of styling an item.

On to more exciting things:

old navy dress {worn as blouse, old, similar | last seen here} + loft gingham shorts {thrifted, similar, similar | last seen here} + banana republic inspired necklace via eBay {old | last seen here}

On my first day home from vacation the most exciting thing I did was go to Kroger to pick up fruit to make a smoothie. It felt so good to be lazy though. Reuniting with my bed has been spiritual, to say the least.

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Filed Under: StyleTagged: ann taylor, charming charle, dress barn, eBay, HM, loft, michael kors, old navy, target, thrift style

I'm Nicole, a life and style enthusiast living in northern Virginia. Stick with me and I'll share the best deals and easy ways to live your best life, in style of course. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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