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Affordable Sleeveless Sweater & Setting Boundaries for Personal Growth

I don’t know about you, but life lately has felt nonstop!  I’m getting real and talking about setting boundaries in your personal life & sharing a piece that’s been on repeat lately.  This affordable sleeveless sweater has that chunky knit look without turning you into a puddle of sweat.

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An affordable sleeveless sweater for summer to fall transition plus six tips for getting better at setting boundaries in your personal & professional life.
featured | sleeveless turtleneck sweater + distressed jeans {similar} + leather crossbody purse c/o + calf hair slide sandals + oversized tortoise sunglasses + druzy stud earrings {love these glitter ones too!} + rose gold watch + matte lipstick + nail polish c/o

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Sparkle On: The Apple of My Eyelet

Ready for the best news ever?  My go-to red leather handbag is perfect for the 4th of July and is 50% off right now.  I paired it with a white eyelet top and jeans for a casual Americana look.

Getting dressed for 4th of July? Southern blogger, What Nicole Wore, styles a white eyelet blouse that's perfect for July 4 and beyond.
featured | darling state of mind: white eyelet top {keep reading for white eyelet blouses I’m loving! OR call to order} + loft: denim leggings {similar} + vera bradley: sagebrush satchel {ON MAJOR SALE, 50% OFF} + vera bradley: pineapple espadrilles c/o + karen walker: tortoise sunglasses {affordable dupe} + charming charlie: pom austin earrings c/o {JUST $10} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick in ruby woo {love this value lip kit too!}

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Check Yes or Be Green with Envy

It’s no secret that I have a thing for gingham; I blame it on being a summer baby and gingham being the unofficial print of summer fashion.  So it came as no surprise that I fell in love with this green gingham top after seeing it in Charming Charlie.  This off the shoulder blouse is super affordable at just $25 AND I have a code below that gets you $10 off a purchase of $60+.

Green Gingham & White Jeans
featured | charming charlie: green gingham off the shoulder shirt c/o {$25, wearing a small} + white skinny jeans {old, similar under $75} + block heel sandal {old, similar} + sunglasses c/o {similar} + sugarfix by baublebar: fringe tassel earrings c/o {UNDER $15} + sugarfix by baublebar: turquoise bib necklace c/o {UNDER $30} + daniel wellington: classic petite watch c/o {save with NICOLEWORE} + vera bradley: mini saddle bag c/o {also comes in lemon slice!} + kylie cosmetics: matte lipstick + opi products: nail polish c/o

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Tie Up Embroidered Top

Lately, I’ve been working summer pieces into my wardrobe as the Kentucky weather changes over to summer.  We all know I love a blue top, so this one with it’s pretty red embroidery seemed perfect.

Off the Shoulder Top with Red Embroidery
featured | shein: embroidered off the shoulder top c/o {UNDER $20} + sts blue: distressed jeans {similar, UNDER $75} + francesca’s: caged ankle boots c/o {similar} + sugarfix by baublebar: ball drop earrings {UNDER $15} + dixieland boutique: initial necklace c/o {save with code WNW20} + vera bradley: kit sunglasses c/o {UNDER $75} + kate spade new york: coconut crossbody c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass + fossil: boyfriend watch c/o {similar} + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick c/o {in ruby woo} + opi products: nail polish c/o

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Summer Style: Off the Shoulder Top with Red Embroidery

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Like Big Bows & I Cannot Lie

Ladies we have to talk.  Come summertime, gingham becomes my print of choice.  So it wasn’t shocking at all, when this gingham bow blouse made its way into my shopping cart.  With three bows across the back, the top gives a twist to the traditional gingham button down and is breezy enough for summer.

Casual Outfit: Gingham Bow Blouse
featured | shein: gingham blouse c/o {comes in more colors, ONLY $20} + dressbarn: skinny jeans + low block heel {old, similar} + vera bradley: mini saddlebag c/o + karen walker: number one sunglasses {UNDER $10 DUPE} + red bandana {similar} + opi: nail polish c/o + kylie cosmetics: matte lipstick

Featured | Gingham Bow Blouse


Summer Classics: Gingham Bow Blouse

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