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How to Wear a Green Gingham Shirt in September

How to wear a green gingham shirt & some of my favorite gingham items for fall!

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old navy gingham shirt {old, similar} + francesca’s laser cut skirt {sold out, similar length lace option | last seen here} + old navy crossbody {old, similar | last seen here} + julep nail polish

Ahhh how is it already September?!  You all know I love gingham more than the average human being and am always wearing my blue and black button downs. For whatever reason, I tend to reach for this one a lot less so I thought it would be perfect for today.

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I just bought a gingham dress, finally! (similar) and I’m sure it’ll make a blog appearance sooner than later.
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I love jewelry, but lately I can’t be bothered to put any on — especially with this late heat wave. They feel like an unnecessary layer, but if I were to wear this look in a couple weeks, once it cools down, I’d go with I’d probably wear my shorter marble necklace and a long gold pendant necklace.

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Emily was sweet enough to send me this polish after I ohhh-ed and awww’ed after she posted a picture wearing it on Instagram and I’ve gotten so many compliments on it this week.  

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Let me know what your favorite gingham items are below!

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What Nicole Wore: Follor Your Arrow
francesca’s dress {old} + target denim vest {similar | last seen here} + old navy crossbody bag {old clearance find, similar | last seen here} + francesca’s watch {under $20 | last seen here} + aviators via five below {similar + splurge}

It’s the last day of August and it’s still 90 degrees here in Louisville. I’m actually kind of excited for these last couple weeks of getting to wear my summer favorites. I get the excitement for new clothes, fall and blanket scarves (just ordered this one after eyeing it SO hard + it’s a Zara dupe and under $15), but I’m 100% not trying to sweat anymore than I have to.

What Nicole Wore: Follow Your Arrow

Jewel tones are my jam; they always look so cheerful to me and are flattering on my coloring. A lot of people seem to think turquoise is a summer only color, but I love pieces that incorporate the color in a way that make it possible to wear it throughout the year. This striped tee {under $8} would look gorgeous paired under a puffer vest and with dark wash jeans.

What Nicole Wore: Follow Your Arrow

Turquoise accessories also have a huge place in my heart and closet. Lately, I’ve been loving my Kendra Scott Elisa necklace, this one in turquoise is super cute and perfect for layering necklaces. If you love the shorter length, the necklace is on sale in coral right now and under $40.

I love this long necklace that has a turquoise marble pendant, this scarf has a fun tribal print and then ombres at the ends into everyone’s favorite fall color this year: olive, and this multi-strand stretch bracelet would for sure fit my small wrist.

What summer color are you holding on to?

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What Nicole Wore: Gridlocked
old navy polka dot blouse {old, similar} + francesca’s collection grid print skirt {similar | last seen here} + stella and dot ring + opi nail polish

My friend Heather is hosting a Stella and Dot shopping party and all of her proceeds are going to the Susan G. Komen foundation. Breast cancer research is near and dear to me after losing my grandmother at 3 after her breast cancer resurfaced and spread to her liver and brain. I’d love it if you’d shop her trunk show here, it runs until September 19.

This ring immediately caught my eye and I love that the ring is adjustable and has multiple “rings” without being heavy.

What Nicole Wore: Gridlocked
bare minerals ready foundation + tarte blush {in shade, tipsy} + eyebrow filler + eye shadow {wearing ‘sidecar’} + benefit mascara

I just bought this blush last week and am loving it so far. I’ve been addicted to my NARS blush for over a year now, but the Tarte blush is very pigmented and requires very little to get a strong payout.

What Nicole Wore: Gridlocked
h&m sunglasses {sold out, similar} + shop versona cuff {clearance find} + suede booties via payless shoes {old, similar}
What Nicole Wore: Gridlocked
kendra scott necklace

The Brushstroke Plaid Skirt Your Closet Needs

I think the weather knew I’d started thinking about fall because all of the sudden BAM it is hot as hell. I’m trying not to be too bitter about it, but the excessive heat is a lot. Climbing into my car midday has been horrid.  I picked up this brushstroke plaid skirt recently and love how easy it is to style.

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cotton tee with lace shoulder detailing {last seen here} + black and white grid skirt via francesca's collection {similar under $ } + perry street necklace c/o rocksbox {similar} + old navy cross body {old, similar}
cotton tee with lace shoulder detailing {under $9 | last seen here} + black and white grid skirt via francesca’s collection {similar} + perry street necklace c/o rocksbox {similar} + old navy cross body {old, similar}

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How to Wear Your Cargo Vest for Summer

Oh heyyyyyy August! Even though there’s still over a month left it seems like summer is coming to a close. I don’t really feel like summer’s over until my birthday passes #selfabsorbed but I am starting to work some fall like pieces into my wardrobe and into my outfits.

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roz and ALI white jeans {sold out, similar | last seen here} + printed tank via francesca’s collection {similar} + target kids cargo vest {similar} + multi-strand necklace via charlotte russe {similar | last seen here} + kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox {use code whatnicoleworexoxo at checkout to try your first month free} + aviators via five below + rebecca minkoff clutch via nordstrom rack {available in other colors} + nail polish 

Say hello to my Leo Clutch, making it’s first outfit post debut and looking so good doing it. The size is one I really like for errands and even to take to work when I’m just working a short shift. There’s card slots inside so I can carry my license, debit and credit card as well as folded cash, and there’s room for my iPhone 6, car keys, sunglasses and a small snack. The snack is the real key for me. No room for snacks = no bueno.

beauty products: powder foundation {in golden tan} + lip stain + blush + highlighter + moisturizer + mascara + brow filler {in medium/deep}

The main requirement for my daily beauty routine is that it has to be quick. Regardless of the time of day, I’m usually in a rush and don’t have time to prime my eyes, blend five different shadows and then lay on a perfect eye liner. That’s not me hating — I love adding a little extra oomph, just not on the reg.

My basic routine of filled brows, foundation, blush and mascara is super quick so if I have an extra 30-45 seconds, I’ll add in the highlighter which looks great with my blush and a quick lip tint.

I hate myself for sampling my moisturizer because now I can’t give it up after seeing the wonders it works for my skin. Word on the LUSH streets, is that Princess Diana loved this one too.

What Nicole Wore: Cargo

 

coral and straw wedges via dsw {old | last seen here}

Hope you had an awesome weekend; happy August!