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Loving Him Was Red

February 5, 2016

I got home Wednesday and am still struggling with getting used to the time change; who knew a three hour difference would lead to jet lag? I’m also getting used to the cold #wompwomp While I was taking these pictures it was flurrying, but I stayed strong and stuck things out (and then went inside, drank tea and took a nap.)

What Nicole Wore: Loving Him was Red — shop the post: red sweater via ny and company outlet {old, similar | also seen here} + navy and white striped vest via shop adorabelles {also seen here} + blue skinny jeans + white rose necklace via groopdealz {under $20} + camp socks {all three colors on sale for under $10} + plaid fleece lined duck boots {$40 off right now, also available in black plaid} + gold ring + nail polish {from the newest OPI collection!} + foundation + bronzer + highlighter + blush + blender + matte lipstick + mascara + eye shadow + setting spray + eyebrow filler

Guys, these are the boots. Remember my story about wearing my Hunters in the snow/living a life filled with regret? I ended up borrowing my mom’s snow boots during the last big snow storm when I did some shoveling and quickly realized that hello I needed a pair to survive winter. {Which apparently is now going to be hella short? Thanks Punxsutawney Phil!} These are fleece lined { -praise hands emoji- }, keep my feet warm and are super cute so it’s pretty much a win-win-win.

I typically wear an 8.5, but sized up to a 9 in these after reading reviews and find that they fit comfortably.

I’m loving these ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks – they’re super easy to apply, dry quickly and extremely pigmented. I just ordered a couple different colors as well as a full size of Beeper and am so in love with the new colors they released yesterday as part of their collaboration with Karrueche Tran. The best part is that they’re just $6!

I picked up these socks a couple weeks ago; they’re still on sale for less than $10, super thick and help with keeping my feet warm. I grabbed the blue since I thought they’d go the best with my wardrobe but they also come in marled black and red. All three colors feature metallic threading around the toes and heels.

I’m definitely leaning towards girly cuts and colors with Valentine’s Day around the corner, but paired my red sweater with a navy and white striped puffer vest plus my white floral necklace from a couple seasons ago. I love the way that the white roses really standout against the red.

Hope you have a great weekend!

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Beanie Baby

January 26, 2016

This last winter storm hit Louisville in the best way a blizzard can: lightly and quickly followed up with sun and above freezing days. The roads were easy to navigate the next day in my small car, but the scenery was just right for the couple days that the snow lasted.

What Nicole Wore: Beanie Baby — shop the post: striped sweater c/o lookbook store {also seen here} + navy quilted vest {last seen here} + blue skinny jeans + green hunter boots {also seen here} + rebecca minkoff purse {exact sold out, in solid | last seen here} + turquoise beanie c/o modern and chic + blue mirrored aviators {similar} + nail polish + ultra matte lipstick in clueless {from this mini set of best selling colors!} + foundation + blush + setting spray

I’ve gotten to the point where I am literally counting down the hours until I get out of this cold, snowy state {48} but wanted to share my saving grace over the Jonas weekend: this beanie! I teamed up with one of my favorite boutiques, Modern and Chic, and we’re giving them away for free for the next two days! Head over to my Instagram for all the nitty, gritty details {spoiler alert: it’s super easy}.

So let’s talk about the hat….elephant in the room – if you know me, you know I almost never wear hats. I love this turquoise beanie from Modern & Chic; but as usual I was mildly concerned about how it would fit. These beanies have been all the rage lately, but I wasn’t sure how it would look on my big forehead, luckily they have some give and keep your ears and head super warm. It’s been super cold in the mornings while I’m driving to work so I’ve been pulling mine on before I dart out of my house to the car.

Thank you, M&C for making something that works even for those of us with 5heads. #BlessUp
Feeling super distracted while writing this because I’m currently watching the Kardashians and I want to be just like Kris Jenner and show up with five boxes of Krispy Kremes at some point just because. Donuts are life, right? {says the sad girl who has seriously cut back on donuts this year. you really can’t have it all, despite what all my high school teachers said.}

I’ve watched a ton of swatch and tutorial videos on ColourPop‘s Ultra Matte liquid lipstick and so I finally caved last weekend and ordered their Foxy mini set that has five of the best selling colors. So far, I’ve only gotten a chance to wear two of the colors, but I love the way it applies and it looks so good! I’ve been super into matte lips lately so I love that they have such a wide variety of colors from brights to nudes. I really love that they show the swatch on three different skin tones too so I can get a better idea of what the color will look like on me. I would highly recommend.

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Undercover

January 18, 2016

I had this outfit all planned out in my head, but it wasn’t until I put it on that I started getting major “I’m a spy” vibes. Whatever, I’m into it. This open-front duster coat immediately jumped out to me; I love the light tan color and the silhouette reminds me of a trench without the bulk.

What Nicole Wore: Undercover — shop the post: apricot drape open-front duster coat c/o lookbook store {under $30!} + striped turtleneck dress via macy’s {old, similar} + leopard tassel necklace {similar} + old navy black lace up flats {exact sold out, similar linked and under $30 version here | also seen here} + hat via francesca’s collection {also seen here} + rebecca minkoff clutch {exact print sold out | also seen here} + opi nail polish + tarte cosmetics lipstick & liner + lorac eye shadow + benefit eyebrow filler + tarte cosmetics blush + tarte cosmetics foundation + becca cosmetics highlighter + bare minerals bronzer

The duster coat is made of a microfiber making it extremely lightweight and not bulky but still warm {think cardigan warm, not coat warm.} It’s a waterfall type hem, so it’s asymmetrical and longer in the front than the back.

I wore it over my striped turtleneck dress that I’ve had for 5ever; it’s super comfy and a great cut. The only real “knock” against it this time of year, is that it has cap sleeves, so pairing it under this was perfect.

I decided to go neutral throughout and grabbed my marble print clutch {such a great Nordstrom Rack find!} and my black lace up flats. Lace up’s have been such a big trend with shoes lately; currently majorly crushing on this floral print pair.

Thank you to Lookbook Store for sponsoring this post! I love partnering with companies to create fresh, new and exciting content to What Nicole Wore. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Double Check & Dot Your I’s

January 15, 2016

A few years ago, I participated in a No Shop January and found it to be a great way for me to slow down my fun spending, save money, be more appreciative of what I have and remix the items already in my closet. I decided about a week into this January, that I should do the same thing. So far, so good — I’ve had a few tempting moments, but I’m pretty determined to make it to February.

What Nicole Wore: Double Check & Dot Your I's — shop the post: old navy polka dot blouse {old, similar | also seen here} + le boutique shop buffalo plaid vest via veryjane {wearing an XS for reference} + kendra scott necklace + blue skinny jeans + clarks shoes colorblock flats + tarte cosmetics foundation, lipstick & liner, mascara and blush + bare minerals bronzer + lorac cosmetics eyeshadow + becca cosmetics highlighter + benefit cosmetics eyebrow filler + opi nail polish

I am styling this vest for the first time on the blog & in the sake of full disclosure, I purchased it before I’d decided to do a No Shop Month. It was a great deal on Jane and I couldn’t resist. The last thing I really needed was another vest, but oh well.

I paired this navy buffalo check vest up with my tan colored polka dot blouse; the pattern mix is fun but having white in each piece keeps it from being too busy. My blouse was a great clearance find at Old Navy around five years ago, I wasn’t sure how often I’d wear it since I’m not always a big fan of tan and camel on my skintone, but it was less than $10 so I just went for it. And voila, all these layers I still have it and am still wearing it. {Old Navy, please bring back your amazing clearance deals from the past!}

I opted to keep it simple when it came to accessories and pulled out my tried, true and trusted Clarks flats; I’ve had these for foreverrrrrr and am seriously considering just buying the exact same shoes again because of how much I love them. I also brought out my all black, short druzy necklace.

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Striped Down

January 11, 2016

Cozy sweaters are a must this time of year and what’s better than one that’s striped? -whispers- Nothing. This one’s white body features blue stripes and a blue neckline plus it’s slightly longer in the back #winning Obviously, I couldn’t resist.

What Nicole Wore: Striped Down — shop the post: nautical striped pullover sweater c/o lookbook store + white skinny jeans {similar here in more sizes | also seen here} + gold bib necklace {similar under $15!} + dolce vita tall riding boots {similar | also seen here} + j crew factory herringbone vest {exact sold out, similar linked and here for $30 | also seen here} + tarte foundation, lipstick & liner, mascara and blush {in tipsy} + benefit eyebrow filler + lorac eyeshadow + bare minerals bronzer + becca highlighter + opi nail polish

I paired it with white skinny jeans to give a fresh winter white look, but it could definitely be worn with leggings too. I constantly feel like I get into the winter months and get blindsided with cold weather so this sweater immediately was on my must have list as I know it’s something I’ll be able to wear all the time.

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My herringbone vest seemed like the perfect way to top off this sweater, it’s just starting to get cold {read: ugly} here so when I shot these pictures I could still get away with a vest, but I think we’ve finally reached “wow everyone looks like a marshmallow” weather here in Louisville. I know I’ve said it before but this vest is so easy to wear; it can be paired with solids or prints and a wide variety of colors – it’s extremely versatile. While this exact one is sold out, I’ve linked two dupes that are both under $30. With investment pieces, I always try to look at how often I’m going to be able to wear the item, what it goes with that’s already in my closet {while I’d love to buy all new clothes, all the time, the responsible portion of my brain knows that’s not happening}, as well as if it can carry between seasons. This piece definitely passed all of these prerequisites when I purchased it a few years ago and the price per wear is crazy low at this point.
I know people have mixed opinions on white after Labor Day and white jeans in winter; while I haven’t gotten as much wear out of this pair of skinny jeans lately, I do still like the crisp look they provide and can’t wait to wear them more frequently. I liked that with this sweater, everything paired with this outfit really stood out and made a statement.

I bought this statement necklace last year and was kind of disappointed with it when it arrived because it just wouldn’t lay right. I made some adjustments to the chains a couple weeks ago and it looks a lot better. It’s also available in silver here for under $8. I love Baublebar‘s pieces but sometimes balk at the prices; stalking the net for a better deal is usually something I end up doing.

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