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Right to Bare Arms: Fire Up Killer Summer Style & Fight Your Body Insecurities

Let me start this post by giving a HUGE thank you to everyone that entered the Kendra Scott giveaway last week!  I’m so glad to know that you all love Kendra as much as I do and definitely will keep that in mind for future giveaways.  Today’s post is all about the right to bare arms, how to embrace the one shoulder trend if you’re self-conscious about said arms, and why I’m crazy passionate about loving the skin you’re in.

Kentucky fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the importance of body positivity and the best way to fight body insecurities.
featured | loft: one shoulder tank {ON SALE for $20} + white skinny jeans {old, similar} + chinese laundry: blush block heel + baublebar: miffy clutch {sold out} + karen walker: number one sunglasses {DUPE} + kendra scott: brook stud earrings {ON SALE} + kendra scott: gold necklace {old, similar} + daniel wellington: classic petite watch + tarte cosmetics: matte blush {in tipsy} + colourpop cosmetics: ultra matte lipstick {in creeper} + opi products: nail polish {in gps i love you}

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7 Must-Have Apps for Powerful Social Media

As a gal on the go, my phone has to be close by.  In today’s post, I’m sharing seven of the apps that allow me to rock my social media regardless of where I am and how they can help you — even if you’re not a blogger!  Sharing powerful social media is so important in today’s business world.

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Kentucky style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares 7 must-have phone apps to create striking and powerful social media for bloggers, small business owners, and marketing.
see original post here | tortoise sunglasses + white tweed blazer + red leather wristlet + buffalo plaid pumps + matte lipstick

I’m not going to mention the actual social media sites, like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, since we all know they’re value, but I am going to share how I manage social shares and the like!  So let’s get to it.  When I first started What Nicole Wore, I {naively} thought that creating great content was all I needed to do to draw readers.  These days, each blog post is shared to at least 10-15 other places.  While at first this was super overwhelming, I’ve learned to streamline the process as much as I can.

Bloggers have to do WAY more than just create kickass content. Some of the tools that help: Click To Tweet

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A Genuine Good Gingham Print Mix to Steal Summer

While SheIn can be hit or miss, I’m loving this gingham sleeve tee that I snagged.  In fact, I wore it twice last week — it’s that good.  While it has the potential to be dressed up, I’m loving how it looks when worn casually.

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Kentucky fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, shows summer style in a $12 dupe of a popular J.Crew tee shirt. / pattern mixing, gingham blouse, chino shorts, karen walker sunglasses, fossil crossbody, kendra scott color bar, mac burning fire lipstick
featured | shein: gingham trumpet sleeve tee c/o {JUST $13} + j. crew: broken in chino shorts {thrifted, similar} + palm beach sandals: classic flat leather sandal + fossil: brooklyn crossbody c/o + karen walker: number one sunglasses {UNDER $15 DUPE} + sugarfix by baublebar: striped tassel earrings + kendra scott: teo necklace c/o + tarte cosmetics: matte blush {in tipsy} + mac cosmetics: matte lipstick {in burning fire}

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What About Your Friends? + A Kendra Scott Giveaway

Y’all I’ve been looking forward to the Kendra Scott Lexington store opening since I first caught wind that they were opening their first store in the Bluegrass State last summer.  When the store reached out about working with Tif and I for a Kendra Scott giveaway, I was over the moon.  Keep reading for more about my experience at the Color Bar, why I value my friendship with Tif and a giveaway for you and your bestie!

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I’m wearing | loft: one shoulder tank {UNDER $30 with code NEWNOW} + white skinny jeans {similar, 40% off with NEWNOW} + chinese laundry: biz block heel c/o {UNDER $75} + kendra scott: brook stud earrings c/o {UNDER $50} + kendra scott: teo necklace c/o + kendra scott: rayne necklace c/o {UNDER $100} + daniel wellington: classic petite watch c/o + lorac cosmetics: unzipped palette + stila cosmetics: all day liquid eyeliner + colourpop cosmetics: ultra matte lipstick {in creeper}

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She’s My Cherry Pie: the Draper James Dress Your Closet Needs

It’s not a well-kept secret that blogging allows me some very cool opportunities.  Last month after the Summit at Fritz Farm opened in Lexington, Kentucky, I got invited to the Draper James grand opening.  Unfamiliar with the brand?  Draper James is the southern inspired clothing, accessory and home line started by Reese Witherspoon.  The Lexington store is the third overall following the first store in Nashville and another in Dallas.

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featured | draper james: cherry orchard love circle dress c/o + mix no. 6: lill plaid pump {under $30} + mirrored cat eye sunglasses c/o + vera bradley: sagebrush satchel c/o {comes in more colors, also available here!} + colourpop cosmetics: lippie stix + tarte cosmetics: matte blush {in tipsy}

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