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What to Wear to a Christmas Cocktail Party

A little over a week ago, I got to hang out with some of my fellow Kentucky bloggers for a Christmas cocktail party at Jeptha Creed Distillery. We each contributed something different to the event and had a blast spending time together!

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Kentucky blogger shares a Christmas cocktail party that's sure to give you lots of holiday inspiration for your next party + what to wear! // christmas decorations, tartan shirt, sequin dress, pinkblush dress, jeptha creed, christmas cocktail party outfit, nye outfit ideas
featured | old navy: tartan plaid button down shirt {old, similar} + pinkblush: sequin dress c/o + loft: fleece lined tights {ON SALE} + madewell: transport tote + leopard loafers {old, similar} + mac: matte lipstick {in russian red}

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How to Create a Festive Italian Soda Bar

Tis the season to party!  I broke out my bar cart and put together an Italian Soda Bar.  While I like to stock up on the booze, I try to also include a fun, non-alcoholic option for kids, mama to be’s, and those that were kind enough to drive.  {TBH, I’m a bigger fan of sugar than alcohol so having a sweet option is always a win in my book.}  Keep reading to see my Christmas bar cart and how to create your own Italian Cream Soda party bar.

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Kentucky blogger shares how to create your own Italian soda bar with tips for decorating your bar cart for Christmas and a Christmas party outfit. // hobby lobby christmas, draper james clothing, christmas party outfit plaid, loft denim, gold bar cart styling, paper source christmas, bar cart set up ideas
featured | draper james: plaid ruffle sleeve top c/o + loft: denim leggings + bearpaw: liberty slipper c/o {save with code BPAMBWNW} + lisi lerch: ginger earrings c/o + colourpop: perception eyeshadow palette + laura gellar: blush n brighten c/o boxycharm {in tropic hues} + mac: lip liner {in shade in anticipation} + urban decay: hi fi ultra shine lip gloss c/o {in fuel} + gold bar cart c/o gordmans {similar, on sale with free 2 day shipping} + paper source: mitten garland + letter board

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50 Holiday Gifts I Love + Top Black Friday Sales

It’s HERE!  First off, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Now let’s get down to business.  I’m rounding up the top Black Friday sales and sharing fifty holiday gifts.  I own ALL of these so I can personally vouch that they are well loved, useful, and GREAT to give to a loved one.

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50 Holiday Gifts I Love + Top Black Friday Sales | The Top Sales

Amazon: Shop Amazon’s Black Friday deals here

Ann Taylor: 50% off site wide with code: BLACKFRIDAY

Baublebar: 30% off + free shipping | No code needed

Bearpaw: Free gift with $99+ & free shipping, save with code BPAMBWNW

Draper James: 25% off with code: GATHERROUND

Express: 50% off everything + free shipping | No code needed

francesca’s: Buy one, get one 70% off + free shipping $60+ | No code needed

GAP: 50% off everything with code: BLKFRIDAY & extra 10% with code TREAT

J. Crew: 50% off with code: TGIF

J. Crew Factory: 40-50% off sitewide with code: ADD2CART

Kendra Scott: Buy more, save more 20% off all purchases, 25% off $100+, 30% off $200 or more + free shipping | no code needed

Lauren James | 10% off everything, 20% off order over $49, $30% off orders over $100, 30% off + free shipping for orders over $125 | Use code NICOLEG15 for an extra 15% off!

LOFT: 50% off with code: FRIYAY

LOFT Outlet: 50-70% off everything + extra 10% off with BLACKFRIDAY

Madewell: 25% off with DEALWITHIT

Nordstrom: 60% off styles

Nordstrom Rack: Extra 30% off clearance + free shipping through Monday

NY & Company: Everything up to 75% off + an extra 10% with code: 113100

Old Navy: 50% off site wide | No code needed

Pink Blush: 60% off everything + free sh

Pottery Barn: 25% off everything + free shipping with code: BLACKFRIDAY

Target: Hundreds of doorbuster & over 1,000 deals | No code needed

Vera Bradley: 30% off all items + free shipping | No code needed

Walmart: All Black Friday deals here | No code needed

Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, rounds up the BEST Black Friday 2018 sales + 50 gift ideas that everyone on your list will love! // instant pot sale, best gifts for mom, gift guide ideas, black friday sales, black friday gifts
featured | Instant Pot Lux 6-In-1, 8 Qt. {ON SALE} + Tervis Tumbler 4-Pack + Bath Tub Caddy + Microfiber Cleaning Cloths + Corgi Heated Slippers + Satin Pillowcases + Clipboard Padfolio + Garment Rack + Personal Steamer {ON SALE} + 10-Tier Shoe Rack {ON SALE} + Letterboard + S’well Bottle

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150 Gifts Under $100: the Ultimate Gift Guide for Black Friday

Hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving!  This year was the first time in six years that I wasn’t working retail and trying to sneak in a nap between dinner and my {first} Black Friday shift, something I’m REALLY thankful for.  While I don’t run a ton of gift guides on What Nicole Wore, I did want to share a pretty thorough one today.  A lot of the time gift giving can get pricey and stressful; I knew I wanted to create the ultimate gift guide for my readers that had gift ideas for everyone on your list.  Most importantly, I wanted to suggest gifts that will be loved but won’t break the bank.

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And so — today I’m sharing 150 gifts all under $100!  In fact, 89% of the items I chose are gifts under $50 because stressing over money during the holidays is zero fun.

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Just in time for Black Friday, the ultimate gift guide is here with 150 gift ideas under $100. Find an affordable present for everyone on your list! // stocking stuffers for her, stocking stuffers for teen girls, stocking stuffers for women, gifts under $25, affordable gift ideas, christmas 2017
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