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7•17•15

What Nicole Wore: Conference Stripes
hm striped dress {sold out, similar} + j crew inspired necklace via groopdealz {old, similar} + blue mirrored aviators via five below {similar} + clarks usa flats {old, love these sale Clarks!}

This week has been super crazy and hectic so I was so glad to sleep in a little bit yesterday and then hop outside for some quick snaps.  I’m headed to Athens, Georgia today for a conference and was convinced this dress would be making the journey until I remembered how complicated it is to put on.

What Nicole Wore: Conference Stripes

The exposed zipper on this is fun and a bit sassy but that plus the across the back strap make it a huge pain to put on. And just imagine the sheer terror of this zipper coming undone…

nail polish
nail polish + navy blazer {thrift find, similar}

I know I missed Thrift Thursday yesterday so my one thrifted item (a day late) is the very first blazer I ever bought. I love 3/4 sleeves on everything because I feel like that really makes clothing year round versatile.

What Nicole Wore: Conference Stripes

Happy weekend, loves! Hope it’s filled with bottomless mimosa brunch, dog parks and good company 🙂

7•15•15

 

target kids denim vest {similar in ladies sizing} + hm maxi dress {old} + nail polish + starfish cuff via windsor store {similar, available in silver and gold} + michael kors watch {on sale!} + vera bradley purse

I’m not sure what’s going on with me this week, but I’ve been in such a funk. Personally, I’m betting on the gross weather and late night thunderstorms that have left me getting no sleep.  It’s midnight as I’m writing this so we’re going to have to keep things short and sweet today.

First off, this nail color. -insert applause emoji.- I actually took an unintentional break from painting my nails the past three weeks or so and planned on putting something fun and new on them. It didn’t happen. This polish feels like it might be my summer go to.
Guys, how cute is this starfish cuff?! I rediscovered it while organizing my jewelry the other day and knew I had to start wearing it 24/7 for the rest of the summer.

sunglasses via five below {similar}

Second time in less than a week that the jean vest is on the blog. I got a decent amount of wear out of this last summer, but it feels like this vest has really become a family member of my closet this time around. Few (style) things bug me as much as bra straps with spaghetti straps and the denim vest is the perfect way to conceal this.

  
  

Happy Wednesday!

As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

Happy Friday! Hope you had an awesome week. I feel like I spent a lot of mine looking over to do lists and thankfully crossing things off.

milly dress (on sale) via rent the runway, available for rentals + sunglasses {on sale} + kate spade clutch {similar} + tahari scallop flats {similar} + ashiana london necklace c/o rocksbox + watch {similar}

This was my first experience with Rent the Runway and I loved it! Next week, I’ll have a whole post dedicated to the company and my experience at their Chicago store, if you have any questions about it!

I picked this dress out for the wedding I attended last weekend — I loved the colors and picking out accessories was easy and fun. My clutch is actually my Kate crossbody minus the strap. This Ashiana London pendant got returned to Rocksbox this week but got quite a bit of wear; don’t forget you can sign up for the service and start with a free month when you use code whatnicoleworexoxo at checkout.

-I’ve been compensated by Rocksbox in the form of two free 3 month subscriptions. All opinions are my own.-

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As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

Eeeeek can’t believe June is almost over…This year is going by way too fast.

brooks brothers shirt {last seen here} + hm dress worn as skirt {sold out, similar | last seen here} + watch {similar, on sale}

This shirt was actually part of an old work uniform. At the time, I hated it mostly because of how often I had to wear it, but now it is a staple for sure. I have so many button ups (don’t ask, I won’t tell) that this one doesn’t get overworked but it is a go to. White always looks crisp, when properly cared for, and I love that this shirt makes my outfits look a little more professional. I feel like that last statement means I’m becoming an old woman…..

I lurveeeeeee my pineapple dress; it’s sold out now so I linked a similar option from Maison Jules, one of my fave brands carried at Macy’s.  While I love this dress, I admittedly am not crazy about how it looks as a dress – sounds weird right? I do love wearing it as a peplum or a skirt which is why I bought the dress option and not the top from H&M. Versatility, people!

ashiana london necklace c/o rocksbox {try a month free with whatnicoleworexoxo} + roz & ALI white jeans {sold out, similar here (on sale) here (on sale) and here | last seen here} + target style yellow geometric blouse {thrifted}

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As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

Weeee wooo! I’m home from Chicago (woof what a weekend) and happy to be settling in to watch some basketball tonight!

I’ll be talking all about my adventures in Chicago, including the IG meet up, on this week’s Travel Tuesday post.

necklace c/o siramara + j crew broken in boyfriend chino shorts {thrifted, sold out, similar – some colors on sale | last seen here} + kate spade new york purse {thrifted, similar | last seen here} + forever 21 blouse {old}

As I was running around Louisville to buy sunglasses for the trip and some last minute additions to a hostess gift for Michelle, I really went for comfort. It was 85 this day (kill me) so I opted for a lightweight blouse and my chino shorts.

I’m head over heels for this new necklace from Siramara. I really love the stone in the middle with the spikes.

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