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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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Back to School to Prove I’m Not a Fool: Must Haves & First Day Outfit

Guys it feels like I barely blinked and summer’s already over! Luckily, I’ll be able to enjoy warm weather for a bit longer but all of my teacher friends are getting ready to head back to their classrooms and lately the roads have been full of school buses. It felt fitting to share a first day outfit as well as ten pieces that you can wear now and later.

10 early fall staples you can wear now and later! Click To Tweet

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Street style blogger, What Nicole Wore, wears the LORAC Unzipped Palette with NARS blush, Colorescience Highlight, and ColourPop Ultra Matte Lipstick. // lorac unzipped look, colourpop tulle swatch, fall lipstick matte, fall lipstick for dark skin, best fall lipstick
featured | white lace blouse {under $20} + denim skirt {similar} + over the knee boots + tassel earrings + tortoise shell necklace + striped faux leather tote + eyeshadow {I’ve been wearing this palette A TON lately} + brows + eyeliner + highlight + blush + matte lipstick + nail polish

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Complete the Look! Finishing Touches You Need For Fall

As we get to the end of a season, I always find myself sorting through my accessories to refresh my outfits.  While I’m ready for fall clothes, I’m looking forward to another six-ish weeks of summer.  In order to make sure I don’t get tired of my clothes, I make things new by introducing specific new pieces.  Keep reading for more of my tips on how to complete the look.

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Louisville blogger, @whatnicolewore, shares an easy summer to fall transition outfit as well as the best accessories for fall. // casual fall transition outfits, over the knee boots outfit, taupe over the knee boots, bamboo bag outfit, blue ray ban clubmaster for women
featured | j. crew: harlow cardigan {similar} + white shell {old, similar} + loft: denim skirt + chinese laundry: over the knee boots + ray-ban: mirrored clubmaster sunglasses + stella and dot: rebel pendant {also comes in gold} + sugarfix by baublebar: beaded tassel earrings + bamboo bag {$25 dupe for this bag} + colourpop cosmetics: ultra matte lipstick + opi polish: iceland collection c/o

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The Velvet Tee You Need to Transition into Fall

Apologies in advanced for the short and sweet nature of this post.  This weekend was amazing; my younger brother turned 21 & my aunt and cousin flew in from California. It felt so good to uncharge and be surrounded by family.  Another thing that felt good? The cooler weather!  Which is why today I’m sharing how to wear a velvet tee from summer to fall.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, wears a burgundy velvet tee from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale as a summer to fall transition outfit.
featured | bp: velvet tee + black jeans {old, similar} + target: white sneakers {similar} + kendra scott: brook stud earrings {on sale} + bamboo arc bag {this dupe is $24.50!} + colourpop cosmetics: ultra matte lipstick + opi polish: iceland collection {wearing turn on the northern lights}

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Why You Need to Experience Your Own Blogging Journey

Last week, I tweeted out a hot take that’s been on my mind for awhile.  “New bloggers, please stop sending messages to bloggers you don’t know expecting them to consult with you for free. It’s taken a lot of trial and error to get to this point on my own, you need to experience that journey too.”  I expected to immediately see some backlash, but everyone’s responses were in agreement.  Your business and blogging journey should be unique to you!

Your business and blogging journey should be unique to you! Here's why: Click To Tweet

This post is all about why its important to have your own blogging journey PLUS I’m sharing a video recap of the blogger meet up I went to this weekend!

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares why you need to experience your own blogging journey and stop asking other bloggers to create one for you.
featured | sleeveless turtleneck sweater + pleated maxi skirt {sold out, similar} + fringe wedge sandals {similar} + mini tote crossbody + eyebrow kit + eyeshadow + eyeliner + lipstick {in d is for danger}

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