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As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

I want to be transparent with readers when it comes to blogging so I did want to share that I recently joined an affiliate program and am using some affiliate links in blog posts. I do feel very strongly about maintaining integrity with these links so you will not see me linking “similar” items that are hundreds of dollars when I’m wearing something that’s not. When possible, I will link to the exact item — regardless of whether the retailer is available through my affiliate program or not. Similar links will continue to be within the price range that I feel is appropriate in my shopping.

If you have any questions at all about this, please feel free to email me.

You may also notice that I’ve started to link to “last seen here/last styled here” in captions. I’m a big believer in closet remixing. While I definitely love to shop, I don’t think that you have to constantly buy new items to dress well. I’m hoping having these link backs may help someone out there if they have a similar item to see various ways of styling an item.

On to more exciting things:

old navy dress {worn as blouse, old, similar | last seen here} + loft gingham shorts {thrifted, similar, similar | last seen here} + banana republic inspired necklace via eBay {old | last seen here}

On my first day home from vacation the most exciting thing I did was go to Kroger to pick up fruit to make a smoothie. It felt so good to be lazy though. Reuniting with my bed has been spiritual, to say the least.

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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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What’s in my Bag: Carry-On Edition

What I'm Taking to Europe

 

I’m only taking a tote & a carry-on luggage piece with me to Europe next week and have been quietly agonizing over being separated from my closet. In a way, traveling this way forces you to make the most of the clothing you take and mix and match the life out of it.
These were all items that have been in my closet with the exception of the pineapple printed dress which is a recent purchase & one that is being put away until I leave for vacation. I am bringing more solid items than is normal for a week in my wardrobe because of how easy peasy they are to match up.
I brought the J. Crew Broken-In Chino shorts with me last time I went to Europe and they were perfect. They length on them is longer, they have nice pockets and are super comfortable to walk around in. The $13 I paid for them at a consignment store in Virginia makes them A++ as well.
Hope you’re having a great week!

xo, Nicole

As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

old navy gingham button down + loren hope necklace c/o rocksbox + kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox + target skirt + target leopard print loafers
old navy gingham button down {similar} + loren hope necklace c/o rocksbox {sold out} + kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox + target skirt {old} + target leopard print loafers {similar}

This outfit might be too busy for some people, but I love to play with patterns and thought this orange and gray zig zag skirt was a fun way to tie in the orange on my Loren Hope necklace. This outfit is a huge mix of everything since I have black and brown on as well as silver and gold jewelry — spice up your life, people!

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H&M pink houndstooth dress worn as blouse + NY & Co pants + Charming Charlie necklace
H&M pink houndstooth dress worn as blouse {old — similar, similar} + NY & Co pants {similar, on sale} + Charming Charlie necklace {old, similar} + colorblock flats {similar, on sale}

This whole outfit is old but loved. The pink houndstooth dress (worn here as a blouse) is an old find that I picked up off the sale rack at H&M in Cincinnati before the store in Louisville opened (or they had online shopping — dark days, my friends), the black pants are a sale rack find and the necklace is a Charming Charlie clearance pick. [Read more…]

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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