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Please Do Better: An Open Letter About Inclusion

August 15, 2018

Today’s post is a little different; I’m talking about inclusion, because I think it’s something many people don’t even consider.  I came out of the womb with the same racial classification of less than 3% of the United States.  I’ve spent my entire life feeling underrepresented: in the books I’d like to read, in movies, commercials, advertisements, and TV shows — the list goes on.  While inclusion and diversity are something that are talked about so much more these days; there’s honestly a long way to go.  I wanted to share a little bit about what it’s like being an underrepresented person with the hope that it helps someone out there to be more aware and inclusive.

Please Do Better: An Open Letter About Inclusion & Being a Minority Click To Tweet

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, pens an open letter to brands asking for a stronger commitment to inclusion & how it feels to be a minority that's excluded. // straw circle handbag, palazzo pants outfit, red floral pants inspiration, casual summer outfit, black blogger
featured | old navy: high neck tank top {ON SALE, in more colors} + loft: red floral jumpsuit {worn as pants! similar option here, here, and here} + express: white blazer {similar} + shein: straw circle purse c/o {promo code: whatnicolewore20} + vera bradley: gallatin tote c/o + 1state: leather mules c/o gordmans + chinese laundry: suede bow mules c/o + new york & co: resin hoop earrings {under $20} + baublebar for target: embellished hoop earrings c/o {under $15} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + baublebar for target: beaded necklace c/o

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Filed Under: Fall, Style, SummerTagged: closet remix, diversity, loft, representation matters

Why I Blog: Does Representation Really Matter?

September 11, 2017

I’ve been writing and creating content here on What Nicole Wore for two and a half years {WHOA}, but today I wanted to get a little personal and share my why. Friends, family, other bloggers, brands, etc. ask this question a lot and the answer is admittedly a bit long-winded. Today, I’m digging into a hot topic, that shouldn’t be hot, why representation matters, how it helped me decide to launch my blog, and how blogging’s made me more comfortable in my own skin.   Plus I’m sharing an easy to recreate fall outfit featuring some seriously cute embroidered mules!

Why Representation Matters and How to Include It in Your Blog: Click To Tweet

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Multiracial blogger, @whatnicolewore, examines the lack of diversity in fashion blogging and explains why representation is so important for brand campaigns. // brooks brothers button down shirt, how to wear a button up shirt with jeans, casual fall outfit, fossil leather boyfriend watch, easy jeans outfit, kylie cosmetics gorge lipstick
featured | brooks brothers: white button down top + distressed raw hem jeans + shein: embroidered mules c/o {under $30} + work the metal: statement earrings + kendra scott: elisa necklace + fossil: leather watch c/o + vera bradley: change it up tote c/o + urban decay: all nighter foundation c/o + kylie cosmetics: matte liquid lipstick {$13 dupe} + deborah lippmann: gel lab pro nail polish c/o cosbar

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Filed Under: Blogging, Fall, Lifestyle, StyleTagged: black blogger, diversity in blogging, embroidered mules, fall fashion, kentucky blogger, representation matters

I'm Nicole, a life and style enthusiast living in northern Virginia. Stick with me and I'll share the best deals and easy ways to live your best life, in style of course. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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