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You Say Goodbye & I Say Yellow to Kimonos

We’ve reached that point of spring where some days it feels like spring and some days it feels like summer. My fix? Say yellow to kimonos! Finding fun and lightweight layers is key this time of year. I recently went to Gordmans and was able to pick up some new pieces that I’ll be able to wear now and later.

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Louisville style blogger, What Nicole Wore, gives the lowdown on kimonos, why your closet needs this completer piece, and how to wear yellow! Come say yellow to kimonos and learn ho to save on shoe shopping. // casual spring outfits, kimono outfit ideas yellow, floral outfit ideas for women, 1 state shoes
featured | yellow floral kimono c/o gordmans {similar} + ivory peplum back tank top c/o pink blush + knee slit jeans + 1state: sloan heeled mule c/o gordmans + yellow statement earrings {old, similar} + gingham clutch + anastasia beverly hills: liquid lipstick {in rio}

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Yellow From the Other Side: On Privacy

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about privacy. Despite the fact that I put a lot of my life out there between my blog and social media, I’m somewhat old fashioned when it comes to keeping my cards close to the chest so to speak. I think most people that know me on a personal level would categorize my personality as more guarded; I don’t think one way is wrong but thought it might be kind of neat to talk about why I’m careful about what details I give out. As an added bonus, I’m sharing all the details on Dress & Dwell’s new pop up shop here in Louisville!

BTW, I’m hosting a fun giveaway on my Instagram story {ends around 9:15 PM eastern on April 9th} for an Urban Decay Naked palette, 2 Vice lipsticks, a NYX Cosmetics Wonderstick and NYX butter gloss!

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Louisville lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, talks about some of the benefits of maintaining personal privacy in a social media, share driven culture plus all the details on the new Dress & Dwell pop up shop in Louisville, Kentucky. // african american style blogger, summer fashion blog photography, style blogger clothes, maxi dress spring outfits
featured | dress & dwell: yellow floral maxi c/o + red dress boutique: blush ankle strap heels c/o {under $50} +  turquoise tassel earrings c/o {similar} + kendra scott: necklace c/o + red dress boutique: linked to you purse c/o {also comes in black!} + urban decay: ultra cushion lipgloss c/o {in snitch}

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Don’t You Love Fridays? My Latest Favorites

And just like that, it’s Friday! I can’t get over how quickly this week flew by, especially since January felt like it was approximately 25 years long.  It was the first week in awhile that I really felt like I GSD on the front end up blogging and I’m feeling really excited about what’s to come this month for What Nicole Wore.  Keep reading to see what I’ve been up to and my latest favorites!

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Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her latest favorites, the highs and lows of the week, plus ideas of what to do this weekend! // casual outfit ideas, weekend outfits, gameday outfits for women, shop local ky, topshop cardigan dupe
wearing | cats meowside tee c/o shop local ky {limited edition} + cardigan c/o {just $25} + dark rinse jeans {on sale} + vera bradley: sagebrush satchel c/o {on sale, available in more colors} + sugarfix by baublebar: pom pom tassel earrings c/o {all sugarfix 20% off this week!} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + marble popsocket + ray ban: mirrored clubmaster + colourpop: lippie stix {in poppin’}

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How to Rock Unexpected Color & 3 Things I’m Doing To Be Less Crazy

What am I loving right now? Unexpected color combinations! This chenille sweater has been on repeat lately for me; it’s perfectly oversized and the burnt orange shade is super flattering on me. Last week, I threw it on with some turquoise statement and earrings to bring some color to the gray days.

Know what I don’t love? When I feel crazy. Keep reading to learn about three things I’ve been working on to strengthen my emotional and mental health.

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Winter got you stressed out? Learn tips for dealing with being overwhelmed plus a fun and unexpected color combo from lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore. // chenille sweater outfit ideas, burnt orange outfit, color combinations outfits, turquoise necklace chunky, nyx unicorn fur, it cosmetics brow power, turquoise necklace outfit
featured: burnt orange chenille sweater c/o {UNDER $25} + mott & bow: black jeans c/o {use code PERFECTPAIR until Feb. 14th to receive a free tee shirt with your jeans!} + over the knee boots {similar} via DSW + turquoise stone necklace {similar} + turquoise and gold tassel earrings + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody via nordstrom rack + nyx cosmetics: matte lipstick {in unicorn fur} via ulta + it cosmetics: brow power pencil c/o + giorgio armani: luminous skin foundation c/o + colourpop cosmetics: element of surprise shadow palette

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Friday Favorites: First December Weekend Holiday Prep

What a week! Like any week right after a long holiday weekend, I was on the struggle bus for the first half.  Luckily, I’m feeling ready to tackle this first December weekend and get my holly jolly on.

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featured | shop the mint: weekend sweatshirt c/o + dark rinse jeans {on sale} + ysl: mini crossbody c/o trendlee + dansko: suede sneakers c/o

First December Weekend | What Made My Week:

  • A Kentucky basketball win to end the weekend on a good note.  After my traditional Sunday family dinner, I got to cheer on the Cats and lounge around.
  • I got a PR package from CND with some of their Vinylux Weekly Polish.  I’m a big OPI fan so I’m excited to try it out and compare their system to the Infinite Shine polishes that I wear a lot.
  • Sorority reports are all in! Praise the Lord, Hallelujah indeed.  Between Thanksgiving break and the finals grind, advising life gets tough; I’m super lucky to advise a chapter alongside great women who have my back and keep me sane.
  • Jack the Siberian Husky.  Y’all, I about died reading this story! This poor Siberian Husky is up for adoption in Pennsylvania but has been banned from the state of Maryland.  It made me think of my childhood dog, Rufus, who was also a bit of a troublemaker. {But so cute!}
  • Sawyer Bennett releasing a new Cold Fury novel!  Not long after we first met, Tif and I bonded over our mutual love for romance novels and figured out that we both read this series.  I stayed up {way too} late Wednesday night finishing Van.
  • BONUS: It’s December First which means I get to start my David’s Tea advent calendar!  My friend Michelle surprised me with it because she knows I’m an old lady that LOVES to drink tea.

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