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What in Your Closet Makes You Happy?

How’s your closet looking? Towards the end of March I realized that my closet was in a desperate need of a refresh. It’s still weird to know that I spent almost twelve months without buying new clothes. And that when I did, it was loungewear.

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Washington DC blogger shares why you should wear clothing that makes you happy plus a tip for dealing with a changing body post-pandemic. // gingham midi skirt, midi skirt outfits, comfortable spring outfit ideas, wear to work, work outfits for women, colorful work outfit ideas, what to wear to work, office attire

featured | loft: bell sleeve blouse {old, option in similar color} + loft: gingham midi skirt {ON SALE, 40% off with code EASY} + justfab: braided sandals with heel c/o {similar} + vera bradley: rfid all in one crossbody wristlet c/o {old, this year’s version} + giorgio armani: luminous silk foundation + anastasia beverly hills: brow powder duo + urban decay cosmetics: naked honey palette c/o + tarte cosmetics: amazonian clay blush + ysl beauty: matte lip stain

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Bidding Adieu to Summer with a Bold & Preppy Outfit

It’s hard to believe that the unofficial end to summer has passed by but here we are. I know I”ll continue to wear bold colors but thought I would share a preppy outfit to send summer off.  I’m pretty sure I felt every emotion under the sun during summer 2020, but wanted to share some highs and lows too.

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Northern Virginia blogger shares a colorful & preppy outfit that adds in color to your work wear for the end of summer featuring LOFT & Evereve. // cute face masks, feminine work wear, pink blazer outfit, navy skirt outfit ideas, loft skirt, thrifted fashion, evereve blazer
featured | evereve: harley blazer {ON SALE, wearing XS} + evereve: peyton jensen billie tunic tee {ON SALE, also available in black. wearing XS} + loft: ponte flippy skirt {thrifted!, wearing XS Petite} + authentically emmie: lilly pulitzer face mask {currently sold out, but you can sign up to be notified when they’re back in stock} + jcpenney: hot pink slip on mules {similar, on sale}

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Let’s Get Dressed: Weekly Outfit Ideas #1

I pretty regularly share outfit collages to the LIKEtoKNOW.it app and Instagram stories.  These are awesome ways to get inspiration of how to style items in your closet as well as new arrivals.  These can be tough to keep up with at times but I’m hoping to start sharing these weekly outfit ideas here more frequently so that you can save them to Pinterest!

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Looking to be styled from head to toe? Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares weekly outfit ideas with links that can be worn for every occasion. // pink blazer outfit work, white pants outfit summer, work tote bags for women, ways to wear a black dress, snakeskin shoes outfit
TOP LOOK // j. crew factory: patterned schoolboy blazer {ON SALE} + gorjana: pendant necklace + loft: zebra print tie back shell + ny and company: piped ankle pant {ON SALE} + dsw: diara sandal {under $50} + baublebar: hoop earrings {ON SALE, under $10} + steve madden: quilted tote bag {ON SALE} BOTTOM LOOK // j. crew factory: patterned schoolboy blazer {ON SALE} + sleeveless fit and flare dress {ON SALE, available in more colors} + dsw: snakeskin heeled sandal {ON SALE} + ted baker london: pearl embellished crossbody purse {ON SALE} + j. crew factory: multi strand pearl necklace {ON SALE}

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How to Wear a Gingham Shirt to Work + $750 Nordstrom Giveaway

In my closet, one of my all time favorite staples is a gingham shirt.  Today I’m breaking down eight different work outfits featuring a black gingham blouse.  Plus there’s a chance to win a $750 Nordstrom gift card in time for the Nordstrom Anniversary sale.

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Looking to maximize your work wear? Popular style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares eight ways to wear a gingham shirt & a Nordstrom sale giveaway. // easy work outfits for women, work wear outfit summer, jcrew spring outfit, gingham button down shirt
featured | old navy: gingham button down shirt {similar, on sale} + j. crew: pull on wide leg pants c/o {ON SALE} + 1state: leather mules + kendra scott: elisa necklace + daniel wellington: leather mini watch + vera bradley: vera tote + anastasia beverly hills: soft glam palette + colourpop: ultra matte liquid lipstick

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Denim Dress Two Ways for Work and Weekend

Give me all the spring vibes please!  One of the BEST things about this past weekend was the sunshine.  Yesterday, I cracked open my sunroof and listened to some throwback tunes while I was driving which made it an amazing Sunday.  With spring almost being here, I wanted to share this cute printed denim dress and two ways to wear it.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how to styled a denim dress from Draper James for work and weekend with easy accessory changes. // baby blue outfit for women, easter dress outfit, kentucky derby outfits for women, straw bag street style, posie k on brown skin, beaded blue necklace, kentucky derby outfit
featured | draper james: printed denim shirt dress c/o + the hat hive: baby blue fascinator + straw bag {UNDER $20} + blue long beaded necklace {old, similar} + nude ankle strap heels {old, similar} + urban decay: naked reloaded palette + nars: blush + kylie cosmetics: liquid lipstick

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