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How to Make 20 Outfits from 10 Wardrobe Staples

I get asked a lot about wardrobe staples & I know one of the most common inquiries that I get is a style blogger is, “I just bought XYZ — how can I wear it?”  Today’s post is alllllll about that.  I’ve taken 10 fall closet staples and am showing 20 fall outfits you can create with them.  For those wondering what counts in this challenge; I limited my ten pieces to tops, leggings, bottoms, and jackets.

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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

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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As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

Hello! I’m back from vacation and wanted to get an instagram roundup out, since a lot of the items I’ve worn recently are on sale this weekend!

hm maxi dress {old, love this one | last seen here} + hm cardigan {similar, on sale this weekend | last seen here)

I wore this comfy get up on my flights from Louisville to Newark and Newark to Milan, then a train from Milan to Florence. By the time, I got to the hotel I felt like a big ball of hot mess express. Hopefully, it wasn’t as obvious to everyone else. #OilyTransAtlanticFlightSkin

striped shirt via sam’s club {similar here and here, both on sale this weekend | last seen here}  + pineapple dress worn as skirt {pineapple skirt options here (on sale!) and here} + michael kors bag {similar style here, on sale in this color | last seen here} + opi polish

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As seen on Instagram: What I Wore

 

charlotte russe lace dress worn as blouse + j crew factory pencil skirt + very jane necklace + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop + versona accessories' drusy cuff + diy bracelet
charlotte russe lace dress worn as blouse + j crew factory pencil skirt {old} + very jane j. crew inspired necklace {similar} + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop + versona accessories’ drusy cuff + diy bracelet + essie polish

The lovely Carrie Grace opened up some spots in her necklace club — join in April and you’ll receive a gold ampersand necklace like the one I’m wearing above in addition to your monthly necklace. Score!

I’m not sure when layering necklaces became a thing that I do, but I don’t hate it and it’s made me branch out a little with some dainty pieces that I’m currently loving. I hemmed and hawed about purchasing my drusy wrap cuff but am so glad I did – I wear it all the time and always get compliments on it. It’s not currently available online (Versona just launched online shopping *insert praise hands emoji*) but is available in stores in two colors. This navy lace dress is something I picked up with a Charlotte Russe gift card I got for Christmas — I love that the sleeves and very bottom of the hem are open lace but it’s a little short for work or church so I slipped my J. Crew Factory geometric pencil skirt on over it.  I think the mix of texture and pattern is kind of fun but still subtle.

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