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10•5•15

What Nicole Wore: Plaid About It
shop the post: pink plaid blanket scarf {similar | also seen here} + gray tee with lace shoulder detail {also seen here} + francesca’s navy skirt {similar | also seen here} + charming charlie turquoise cuff {similar | also seen here} + nail polish

This weekend flew by SO fast which made the fact that I’ve been ahead of schedule with my blog shooting so much more appreciated because (yikes) I didn’t do any shoots for the blog this weekend. Luckily, I have a couple days off this week so I can work that in.
What Nicole Wore: Plaid About It

I did manage to sneak in some shopping this weekend and bought some new riding boots during Nordstrom Rack’s Clear the Rack promo! I never think to look at their website for stores, but their reminder email yesterday was about shoes and I opened it thinking there wouldn’t be anything good in my size. Lo and behold, boots a plenty! I stopped myself from buying a super cute pair of Sam Edelman flats, but did end up buying four pairs of boots in different colors and sizes — with the FULL intention of only keeping one or two pairs. One of the things I love about ordering for Nordstrom Rack is free shipping for $100+ and the fact that you can return at any Nordstrom Rack. It makes it a lot easier to buy something like shoes or a purse knowing that you can just take it back if it’s not what you’re looking for.

I also got some time to try out this S’mores Bar recipe that I’d been wanting to make for awhile now. It was so easy and equally delicious. 

Also while we’re talking about what I did this weekend: Have you stocked up on blanket scarves? We had some freaky winter like weather here in the Ville and I was glad I had mine to wrap around my ears, neck and hands. For the next couple days, there’s a promo running on these scarves: they’re normally $28.99, but are only $14.99 right now! I grabbed the black and white one and the mint and brown one — not sure if I’m gifting or keeping them yet.

9•25•15

What Nicole Wore: You're So Classic
shop the post: kendra scott necklace {also seen here} + francesca’s charleston plaid dress {sold out, similar | also seen here} + target jean vest {similar | also seen here} + michael kors watch {similar, white face} + clarks ankle boots + old navy purse {similar} + nail polish + five below aviators {similar}

This week has seemed hella long. I’ll be super happy to get back in my normal routine next week; just finding a time to do laundry was a real struggle…yikes.  Maybe one day I’ll get the hang of this time management thing.

This week I remixed this dress that I wore a few weeks ago on the blog.  It’s been in the mid 80s most of the week and I opted for pairing this cute plaid dress with neutral pieces like my jean vest, a light tan saddle bag, leather ankle boots and my black Kendra Scott druzy necklace. These pieces made the look more appropriate for the slowly transitioning seasons.

What Nicole Wore: You're So Classic

My jean vest is perfect for this time of the year — it’s great during the cool mornings, but isn’t too heavy (or hot) during the day. While everyone and their mother (and my mother for that fact) lists a jean jacket as one of their wardrobe essentials, I actually don’t own one. I know. I haven’t found a fit that I love and I’m big on not settling for bad sizing or a cut that I don’t like.

What Nicole Wore: You're So Classic

This dress comes in a lightweight fabric and the crochet hem adds a feminine touch onto this classic print that we all love. Another plus is the flattering cut. There’s a couple different dress styles that I enjoy, but something about the fit and flare always draws me in. Being pear shaped, I always want to accentuate my waist, so the nipped in waist is a win-win for me.
What Nicole Wore: You're So Classic

These booties are the latest addition to my shoe collection. I’d been looking for a pair with a small heel, maximum comfort and in a shade of leather that I loved. This pair has a 1 3/4 inch square heel that makes it possible for me to wear them all day and stand on my feet for eight hours at work.

9•23•15

What Nicole Wore: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
hm sunglasses {similar} + kendra scott necklace + francesca’s flannel {sold out, similar | also seen here} + j crew factory vest {non JCrew option for $70 | also seen here}

Happy Wednesday and happy first day of autumn! While the mornings have been in the mid 50s lately, it’s still warming up to the mid 80s by the afternoon. Still, I found a chance to pull my herringbone vest out of storage earlier this week and went for it. I haven’t moved my vest collection out of my cedar closet and into my actual closet yet, but this may be the way I start dealing with cold mornings and hot afternoons. This fun buffalo plaid vest (under $30) is always super fun to wear.
What Nicole Wore: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

Vests have been my fall staples for awhile now and what I really love about the herringbone print is how well it goes with other patterns. Here are a couple past examples of looks with the “it” vest of fall: with stripes, with buffalo plaid, and with a graphic sweater. I’ve had this vest for two years now and the quality is really good — the down filling makes it super warm and I like how lightweight it is as well. I always hold out for a sale when I’m buying these vests from JCF, $108 is steep in my opinion, and can usually get the price down to somewhere between $55-$65.

Still not super cheap, but I do find the fit and materials superior to the similar style vests I’ve purchased from various boutiques at a similar price point. I would recommend sizing down if you’re looking at ordering this year’s J Crew Factory version.  If you like the black piping as opposed to the steel gray they’re offering this year, several boutiques are carrying that black.

What Nicole Wore: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

I snagged this new Elisa necklace a few weeks ago while Kendra Scott was donating a percentage of proceeds to cancer research and am so in love! I wear my silver and gold druzy Elisa pretty frequently — the daintiness of the style is perfect for necklace layering and the druzy options are an awesome tiny, shiny statement.

I knew I wanted to have this one when it first came out because the pewter chain and black druzy really called to me. I love how these pieces can go with everything.

What Nicole Wore: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
nail polish + blush

I love when the weather cools down but isn’t slap you in the face cold, so I’m looking forward to being able to take tea in my Kate Spade travel mug, hot apple cider with cinnamon, pumpkin cookies (I’m a big believer that pumpkin is something you eat and don’t drink, no PSLs here), and seeing the leaves change.

9•11•15

What Nicole Wore: American Plaid
francesca’s plaid shirt {similar | last seen here} + cut it out skirt c/o adorn apparel {similar pencil option | last seen here} + necklace {under $3! plus free shipping} + sunglasses via five below {similar + splurge}

I’m such a fan of plaid and with fall coming up am really struggling to resist all the cute pieces coming out. I bought this shirt last month knowing the mid-weight flannel would be something I could repeat and layer with once it cools down here. So far, I’ve only had a chance to pair it with shorts and summer skirts, but I’m okay with it.

What Nicole Wore: American Plaid
old navy purse {last seen here} + michael kors watch + sage k and co spiked bracelet {sold out, similar} + shop versona bracelet

This white midi skirt from Adorn Apparel seemed like the perfect way to wear this plaid and still be dressed appropriately for the humidity and heat I’m still feeling in Kentucky. I love the mesh inset at the bottom. I would recommend sizing down; I’m wearing the small here and am doing some alteration tricks with a safety pin until I can run it by my tailor.

Some of my favorite plaid pieces right now:

Hope you have a great weekend; I’m working for a little bit, hopefully doing some shopping and maybe working on my DIY blanket scarf.

The Chic Way to Style Sneakers with a Dress

Happy happy Labor Day! I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend; I so enjoyed being off work, but am back to work today. Here’s hoping I can avoid going into any stores at the outlet center for one more day.

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What Nicole Wore: Girly Gingham
francescas charleston plaid dress {sold out online, on clearance in stores, similar here, here, here, here} + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop {last seen here} + kate spade new york purse via nordstrom rack {similar | last seen here} + aviators via fivebelow {similar and splurge}

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