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Bicycle Graphic Tee & Vera Bradley Tess Crossbody

July 18, 2016

Cheers to Monday! I spent most of my weekend at the gym {#WhoAmI} and putting off studying for the test I have this week, but the kickoff and highlight of my weekend was a super sweet package from Vera Bradley featuring some of their brand new fall items that launched last Tuesday! Over the past couple years, they have stepped up their design game big time and released leather styles that are absolutely stunning while maintaining the convenience that brand lovers have come to expect with their products.

Bicycle Graphic Tee — featured in this post: shein: bicycle graphic tee c/o {sized up for a looser fit} + j crew factory: linen skirt c/o + modern and chic: crystal necklace c/o {use code NICOLESTYLE for 20% off} + vera bradley: tess crossbody c/o + stella and dot: maylee ring + forever21: nude heels + kendra scott: madolyn bracelet set c/o + who cares i’m already late watch + colourpop: matte lipstick + opi: nail polish

This bag is available in several different colors and fabrications, such as cognac & black leather, and a couple of different prints too. You can snag the leather bag on sale in lilac {under $100!} and white {almost 40% off!} right now! I love this one because it brings in burgundy which is always such a big color for fall and the black piping is fabulous.

Almost immediately, I knew that I wanted to create an outfit around my new bag and this super cute graphic tee. At $12 it’s a great deal and the fit is really comfortable; I did go up to a small in this one just so it was a bit looser. This outfit also would be super fun with a button-front denim {or suede} skirt for a more casual look.

These skirts go with everything and are super easy to wear. My only knock against them is that the linen material wrinkles super easily. Luckily, it’s very easy to steam, but it’s not a piece I’d travel with.

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Thank you to Vera Bradley and SheIn for partnering with me for this post. All of the opinions expressed are my own.

Spot On, Nailed It

January 8, 2016

You know when you overdo it during leg day but you don’t know until later? My current situation. Not even going to try and lie, I thought I was killing my leg day (mistake number one) and then I got home and sat down (mistake number two) before I got in the shower and I’m pretty sure I sat there for at least thirty minutes really trying to decide if I was going to be able to get out of my UnderArmour leggings. Post-hot shower, I’m doing a bit better but already dreading how I’m going to feel the next couple days.

What Nicole Wore: Spot On, Nailed It — shop the post: brown contrast lined cardigan {thrifted, similar | also seen here} + magenta dress worn as blouse {old, similar | also seen here} + polka dot scarf {also seen here} + blue skinny jeans + tall boots {similar | also seen here} + rose gold spiked bracelet + nail wrap ring c/o the peach box {use code tpb-whatnicolewore for 15% off your purchase this month at the peach box!} + nail polish + foundation + blush + eyeshadows + eyebrow filler + eyebrow highlight + mascara + lips

Before any of this honestly a bit traumatizing experience happened, I was just minding my own business, doing my thing and wearing this outfit. This brown cardigan with magenta outline is one of my favorite ThredUp finds, the sweater has metallic threading in it which makes it different. Magenta is such a bright and fun color to me, so I opted to wear the cardigan over my magenta dress to really pull out more of the boldness of the color. It’s been (suddenly) so cold here and I’m just trying to stay away from the blah drab colors that really add to the blah drab-ness of the weather.

I wanted to keep my jewelry pretty minimal since I was wearing a scarf to add a little warmth and some pattern with the polka dots. I pulled out my rose gold spiked bracelet and took my new Nail Wrap Ring from The Peach Box for a spin too. This ring immediately jumped out at me while I was browsing their site; how cute is the nail detailing?! I thought it was a really unique, statement piece but still (size wise) isn’t over the top. Some other pieces from TPB that I’m currently crushing on are: the Aztec Trilogy Ring, the Crystal Bezel Necklace and these fun pearl and gold ear jackets. You can get 15% off your order by using code tab-whatnicolewore now through January 31st!

I’ve been playing around with more dramatic makeup for blog pictures lately, but went really simple and used a few matte shades from this Lorac eyeshadow palette and fell back in love with it. While I typically don’t wear eyeshadow every day, I’ve found this look is very easy to apply and doesn’t fall into the, “is it okay to wear a super glittery smokey eye to work” category.

I don’t think I ever realized that I “needed” a good polka dot scarf until I was gifted this one at work last year, but I’ve gotten a ton of wear out of it. I admittedly have way too many scarves, including some that I never wear, but this one goes with most of my closet due to the black and white palette and I love that the polka dots can add some personality to an outfit composed of basics.

Hope you have a great and relaxing weekend! I’m looking forward to trying a few new recipes to snack on during football + (hopefully) a couple trips to the gym.

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Pink Plaid Blanket Scarf

December 11, 2015

How is it already Friday?! Feeling mildly stressed as I sit here enjoying my favorite wine and cheese pairing (pink moscato and queso #itcounts) and thinking about the people still on my Christmas list. Tis the season, y’all. I’m super stoked, though, to be done with Secret Santa shopping and to start some wrapping this weekend.

What Nicole Wore: Pink Plaid Blanket Scarf — shop the post: blue gingham shirt {similar | also seen here} + cream puffer vest {also seen here} + pink blanket scarf via five below {similar, under $20} + blush skinny jeans + scalloped flats {similar, also seen here} + gold ring {also seen here} + blue mirrored aviators {similar} + nail polish + blush + bronzer + highlighter + eyebrow filler + foundation + lip color {over this}

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Blue Geo Blazer with Lookbook Store

December 9, 2015

Super excited to show you my second look with Lookbook Store. This blue open front blazer pretty much called my name; y’all know I love some royal blue and the fun geometric pattern + tassels made it official for me. Yet somehow when it arrived, I was stumped. And annoyed with myself. “Nicole why would you order a piece that screams summer when you have to style it in a way that’s seasonally appropriate?!” Add expletives and you have my exact berating of myself.

Luckily, over the span of a couple days I made some progress in the outfit brainstorming and came up with this look that lets the blazer’s design speak for itself and still doesn’t seem out of season.

What Nicole Wore: Blue Geo Blazer — shop the post: blue geometric open-front blazer c/o lookbook store + ivory sweatshirt tee {similar | also seen here} + olive skinny jeans {also seen here} + blue beaded tassel necklace {similar, also seen here} + cobalt flats {also seen here} + wool hat {also seen here} + nail polish + lip color + blush + mascara + eyebrow filler

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I opted to go with a simple white tee, but added a little bit of mix by choosing a white tee that has a textured front and provides a little more warmth since it’s sweatshirt material. So good. If you don’t have a sweatshirt tee in your closet, you need one. This one features a 2.5″ split in each side, which honestly I normally don’t like, but this tee is long enough where everything is still covered and I don’t have to constantly worry that my stretch marks and skin are exposed. #PraiseBe

I opted for olive skinny jeans; I’m not sure why I avoided colored denim for so long, but I’m glad that fall 2015 brought us back together in stylish harmony. When everything olive started popping up, I wasn’t sure it was for me, but I really do like how, similar to my beloved navy, olive acts as a neutral but still provides color.

The cobalt in this printed blazer led me directly to my cobalt and tortoise flats; while they run a little more than I typically like to spend on flats, Clarks is my go to brand for comfort. There’s nothing worse than not being comfortable and having achy feet. I usually splurge on a new pair each fall and then keep my eye on eBay and Amazon for new pairs being resold; you can find usually find floor models and last season’s shoes at a reasonable {under $50} price.

This hat has been my fave since I bought it, I still don’t consider myself a “hat person” so I have to admit, that I’m a little lost on when and where you’re supposed to wear these. Do I just throw this on to go to Target? Can I go through racks at Goodwill with this on? I’m not quite there with the confidence level yet so it remains an around the house and occasionally to work item.

Thank you Lookbook Store for sponsoring this post! I love being able to work with brands that help me keep What Nicole Wore filled with fresh, new content. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Travel Attire with Lookbook Store

December 7, 2015

While I’m (way up) blessed to not have to travel this holiday season, I did get to spend 12 consecutive hours at Midway airport in Chicago last month in the midst of my real life travel nightmare. Following this ordeal, I can tell you that a comfortable travel outfit is so necessary to get through the unexpected situations that inevitably occur from time to time.

However, I do like to feel good about how I look so while I love being in sweats, a lot of the time I find myself not wearing them for fear of looking like a slob for hours at a time. So what’s a girl to do?

What Nicole Wore: Travel Attire with Lookbook Store — shop the post: gray chiffon-layered blouse c/o lookbook store {exact top is sold out, check out this similar style} + distressed leggings with mesh inserts {old, love these liquid leggings} + riding boots + tortoise & crystal necklace {also seen here} + nail polish + foundation + mascara + blush + lip color {layered over this}

This top from Lookbook Store is my new favorite because it’s so comfortable, loose but still flattering and major bonus: long enough to wear with your leggings as pants. While I’m not normally a fan of high-low pieces, I do like that this one makes it possible to feel comfortable wearing leggings. The layers of this top are A+, the gray layer is super soft while the white chiffon gives a very feminine feel. The split in the back is such a fun and flirty touch. I’m wearing a US 2 and find it to be the perfect fit.

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When I travel, I like to have shoes that are easy to remove so that if I’m flying, I can quickly pull my shoes off for security checks or so that I can take my shoes off if I’m going to be riding in the car for a long period of time. These boots feature an inside zipper that does just this.

I went with neutral colors, so often when I’m traveling alone, I end up changing on the fly: airport restrooms, trucker rest stops, McDonald’s bathroom, you name it and I’ve probably done it. This shirt can easily be paired with blue jeans so that you can travel in complete comfort and switch to “real” pants once you’re closer to your destination.

To break up all of the solid color, a real rarity for me, I brought out some fun leggings {I love the idea of this look with liquid or patterned leggings} and just one accessory. No one wants to be the person that holds up the TSA line, am I right? This tortoise and crystal necklace is one of my very favorites; it goes with everything, isn’t too heavy and is easy to pack. I try to not take a million accessories with me when I’m on the go. I’ll wear a scarf and pack another and maybe bring 2-3 necklace plus my watch. Owning pieces that are versatile is important for this reason.

This post was sponsored by Lookbook Store! I love being able to work with brands that help keep What Nicole Wore filled with fresh, new content. As always, all opinions expressed are my own.

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