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How to Have a Unique Bourbon Trail Experience

Happy Wednesday!  This week has been FLYING by for me; today I’m sharing what I wore to an event I attended two weeks ago at Jeptha Creed.  I get a lot of questions from readers about Louisville and Kentucky in general and wanted to share the unique Bourbon Trail experience that Jeptha Creed allowed me to have as well as what I wore!

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a must visit distillery if you want a unique Bourbon Trail experience while visiting Kentucky. Learn all about Jeptha Creed plus a summer outfit for touring distilleries. // summer outfit ideas easy, what to wear for date night, floral cami outfit, jean skirt how to wear, note cosmetics blush
featured | blue floral button front cami c/o pinkblush {wearing small // shop all tops here} + loft: denim skirt {similar} + lauren ralph lauren: espadrilles {similar, on sale} + ny & company: modern hoop earrings + straw bag c/o shein {promo code: whatnicolewore20} + alamar cosmetics: reina del caribe eyeshadow palette c/o boxycharm + chella beauty: eyebrow cream c/o boxycharm + wander beauty: mascara c/o boxycharm + fenty beauty: foundation + note cosmetics: blush {in desert rose} c/o + colorescience: bronzer c/o + colourpop: luster dust highlighter {in boomin’} + colourpop: ultra satin lipstick {in naked ladies} + opi: infinite shine polish c/o {in polly want a lacquer}

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One Important Lesson I Hope to Teach My Daughter

Body positivity has become such a big movement and while I’m all for encouraging women to love their bodies, I think it’s important to not commercialize it for companies and to remember that as people it’s often a journey.  I specifically wanted to write about my personal journey with body acceptance and the one important lesson that I hope to one day pass along to a daughter.

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Lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, talks candidly about her journey with body positivity and learning not to speak negatively about her body. // drink floats for pool, donut pool float, black swimsuit, what to wear to the pool, how to feel good in a bathing suit
featured | pink blush: one piece swimsuit c/o + karen walker: tortoise sunglasses + new york and company: tortoise hoop earrings + kendra scott: elisa necklace + donut beverage float + pretzel pool float

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Embracing Bold Color in Time for Kentucky Derby

Fridays are usually reserved for favorites around here, but we’re switching things up a bit to show another #WNWdoesDerby look.  This Derby outfit is all about embracing bold color with a dress from Pink Blush that you can easily wear all summer for vacations, the pool, and weekends.

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, talks about embracing bold color in your wardrobe as we transition into summer plus how to wear turquoise for the Kentucky Derby. // mac russian red lipstick, mac lipstick swatch on dark skin, holographic purse chloe dupe, pink blush dress
featured | pink blush: ivory floral leaf print off the shoulder dress c/o {15% off with MIXITUP} + shein: mini crossbody c/o + red dress boutique: black scallop wedges c/o {size down 1/2 size} + fascinators by julia: turquoise fascinator c/o {UNDER $50} + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette + urban decay: backtalk palette c/o {blush and highlight} + mac: matte lipstick {in russian red}

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Networking in Real Life: Personal Branding & What Not to Post

Let me start by saying, happy International Women’s Day! I hope you’ll take the time today to think about the women in your life that inspire you & be sure to let them know. Onto blogging — One of the questions I’ve been getting a ton lately is how I nabbed a feature in Southern Living Magazine. It’s a great question but the answer is pretty simple; it was all networking. This topic can be intimidating for many so I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned about personal branding and social media etiquette when it comes to networking. Be sure to keep reading because I’ll also share some real life examples!

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, breaks down how to make the most out of networking opportunities, protect your personal brand in the social media age, what questions to ask, and what you shouldn't be posting on social media. // lucky brand shoes, baublebar clutch, karen walker number one sunglasses, how to network for beginners
featured | shop pink blush: teal bell sleeve dress c/o + lucky brand: larise booties c/o + ny & company: seed bead drop earrings in mint c/o {old, similar on major sale!} + karen walker: number one sunglasses {$11 DUPE} + charlotte russe: mint statement necklace {old, similar} + baublebar: beaded clutch {sold out, similar} + urban decay cosmetics: vice lipstick c/o

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What a Day of Blogging Looks Like + Biggest Misconceptions

I get a lot of questions about what working from home is like, how I manage my time as a blogger, etc. If you joined my Instagram Live last week, you may have caught a couple of the misconceptions that Tomi and I discussed but I wanted to talk a little more in depth about the amount of work that goes into a blog plus what a day of blogging looks like for me.

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BTW, if you missed the big news on Facebook or Instagram over the weekend; I’m in the March issue of Southern Living! I’m so excited to have a three-page feature in the magazine where I started What Nicole Wore, why I continue to blog, the importance of encouraging women as well as some of my fashion and beauty favorites. The issue is on newsstands now & you can also check out the article here!

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Affordable fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares what blogging looks like day to day and how to conquer the work from home/self-employed grind. // blush and mint outfit ideas, white jeans for spring, easy outfit ideas spring, accordion pleat bell sleeves, kate spade handbag, southern style blogger
featured | pink blush: solid layered pleated sleeve top c/o {ON SALE} + white skinny jeans {similar} + chinese laundry: biz sandals {on sale} + work the metal: blush drop earrings c/o {similar} + sugarfix by baublebar: seaglass necklace {sold out} + kate spade new york: coconut drink purse c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass {sold out} + anastasia beverly hills: brow powder duo + urban decay: naked palette + elf cosmetics: intense ink eyeliner + neutrogena: hydro boost mascara c/o + tarte cosmetics: lip liner + neutrogena: hydro boost lip shine c/o + dermablend: flawless creator foundation drops c/o + bobbi brown: highlighting powder c/o cosbar + tarte cosmetics: amazonian clay blush + colorescience cosmetics: beauty on the go palette c/o {for bronzer!} + opi products: infinite shine nail polish

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