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Peachy Keen in Time for Spring

Spring has sprung in DC. The beginning of April meant taking in all of the blossoms from cherries to magnolias and ornamental plums too! Between the warmer weather and getting my second dose of the vaccine, I’m feeling optimistic about the season of renewal. A couple weeks ago, I picked up this peachy keen midi skirt. Can’t seem to get enough of bright colors this spring.

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Washington DC blogger shares a spring bucket list plus an affordable and comfy peachy keen outfit for springtime in DC. // rancher hat, justfab accessories, kendra Scott earrings, coral skirt, midi skirt ways to wear
featured | a new day: long sleeve pocket tee {ON SALE} + a new day: a line midi skirt + justfab: rancher hat with bow c/o + kendra scott: rylan small hoop earrings c/o + justfab: noura heeled sandal c/o + tarte cosmetics: tinted moisturizer + buxom cosmetics: lip liner + it cosmetics: universal brow pencil c/o

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As Seen on Instagram: What I Wore

Happy Friday! Hope you had an awesome week. I feel like I spent a lot of mine looking over to do lists and thankfully crossing things off.

milly dress (on sale) via rent the runway, available for rentals + sunglasses {on sale} + kate spade clutch {similar} + tahari scallop flats {similar} + ashiana london necklace c/o rocksbox + watch {similar}

This was my first experience with Rent the Runway and I loved it! Next week, I’ll have a whole post dedicated to the company and my experience at their Chicago store, if you have any questions about it!

I picked this dress out for the wedding I attended last weekend — I loved the colors and picking out accessories was easy and fun. My clutch is actually my Kate crossbody minus the strap. This Ashiana London pendant got returned to Rocksbox this week but got quite a bit of wear; don’t forget you can sign up for the service and start with a free month when you use code whatnicoleworexoxo at checkout.

-I’ve been compensated by Rocksbox in the form of two free 3 month subscriptions. All opinions are my own.-

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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

j crew factory sweater + new york and company pants + scalloped flats + kate spade new york handbag + nail polish
j crew factory sweater {sold out | last styled here} + new york and company pants {old | last styled here} + scalloped flats {last styled here, cute cheap version} + kate spade new york handbag {thrifted, similar | last styled here} + nail polish + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop {last styled here}

It was a little chilly so I broke out my trusty camel sweater. I paired it with my polka dot pants from NY and Company, which have honestly seen more action than I thought they would when I first bought them. Rediscovering these scallop suede flats in the backseat of my car was one of the best things I’ve done in 2015.

Also, this pink. nail. polish. It was a limited edition color but is available on Amazon and eBay still. I love pink nails so much – always a go to color.

gap button down via thredUP {old, similar} + new york and co pants + new york and co cardigan + pink captoe flats
gap button down via thredUP {old, similar | last styled here} + new york and co pants {similar | styled here} + new york and co cardigan {similar | styled here} + pink captoe flats

I love how the dots on this button down are embroidered on so that it’s a contrast in texture instead of the more traditional color. Speaking of contrast…I really hope my feet match my body by the end of this summer.

'not basic' tee + workout capri leggings + nike running shoes + longchamp bag
target men’s ‘not basic’ tee {clearance find, not online} + workout capri leggings + nike running shoes {on sale at Nike factory}+ longchamp bag {thrifted | last seen here} + nail polish

I was browsing through the men’s clearance section of Target when I found this gem for $3. I immediately snatched it up because it was the very last one and was a small! I love the graphic tanks in the junior’s section of Target but ain’t nobody got time for a $12.99 cotton work out tank. I took this sassy beaut home and cut the sleeves off – VOILA. Cute (and cheap) addition to my closet.

old navy polka dot chambray shirt + loft gingham short {old, thrifted} + clarks sandals + perry street necklace c/o rocksbox
old navy polka dot chambray shirt {old, similar here and here | last styled here} + loft gingham short {old, thrifted. similar options here, here and here} + clarks sandals {love these white sandals} + perry street necklace c/o rocksbox {similar | last styled here}

I wasn’t sure if this was going to work (story of my life), but I think pinking patterns with more neutral colors helps to make pattern mixing look less busy. I’ve still yet to buy a solid chambray shirt so I put this on because I like the medium weight of chambray when I’m not sure about the weather. These shorts were a consignment find at $8, can I really complain about not wearing them enough? Nope.

vera bradley infinity scarf + charlotte russe hooded t shirt dress + charming charlie turquoise cuff + clarks flats
vera bradley infinity scarf {sold out, love this one and this non infinity | last seen here} + charlotte russe hooded t shirt dress {last seen here} + charming charlie turquoise cuff {old, similar} + clarks flats

I’ve worn this scarf with this dress before but I am so glad that it’s getting warm out so I can wear it without leggings underneath. I love pattern mixing with stripes and think the pom pom detail on this scarf is a fun touch.  My cuff is an old clearance find — I was immediately attracted to the large and bright turquoise colored stones and still think it’s so pretty.

HM Cardigan + White Tee + Polka Dot Scarf + Necklace
HM Cardigan {pink is sold out | last styled here} + White Tee {similar option here, here | last styled here} + Polka Dot Scarf {last styled here} + Kendra Scott inspired Tassel Necklace via LivingSocial

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