It’s Friday which means it’s time to share some Friday favorites from the past two weeks! Today I’m sharing favorite reads, my favorite weekend sales {not just the NSale!}, and what you may have missed this week on WNW.
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Life Lately | Five Random Favorites:
- Quick Lexington Visit. I drove out to Lexington Wednesday afternoon, dropped my car at Tif‘s house and then we hit up Lexington Burger Week and the Draper James event. I ordered the MVP Burger from Burger Fi with no fries or jalapeños and it was delicious! After we ate, we headed over to Draper James at the Summit at Fritz Farm for a meet and greet with the cast of Legally Blonde which is showing at the Lexington Theatre next week. {PS. Louisville Burger Week starts soon!}
- Instagram Live. I loathe live video because you can’t take it back if you look like an idiot, but there’s something about power in numbers so I put on my big girl pants and went live while Tif and I were at Draper James. It was a touch awkward but mostly a lot of fun and the response was good. While Instagram Live isn’t something I plan to do regularly, I’m less afraid of it haha. I did forget to save it to my phone so I could share it here so it looks like I’ll have to do another one at some point.
- Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Reaction. I’ve been blogging for almost 2 1/2 years and sharing my style on Instagram even longer. It never fails to make me smile to see the polarizing reactions to the NSale. Everyone is either BUY, BUY, BUY or HATE, HATE, HATE. I try to keep my posts at a minimum so that I don’t drive either side insane. {PS. Keep reading for my favorite under $25 items!} I don’t have a Nordstrom Card so I’m waiting for public access.
- Meeting Megan from Being Mrs. Fowler. I’ve followed Megan on Instagram for about 3-4 years now so I was excited when she messaged me sharing that she wanted to drive up to Louisville from Bowling Green where she was visiting family. We went to lunch, stopped by Colokial and Work the Metal, and then I took her on a quick mural tour. I always get nervous meeting blogging and Instagram friends, but we had a blast.
- Night Class. I’m taking my first night class EVER this quarter and it’s actually super laid back. It’s a conflict management class so I’m hoping to pick up some skills that help me in my personal life, when it comes to collaboration negotiations for the blog, and also that help me become a better sorority advisor.
Life Lately | Favorite Reads:
- Lauren’s recipe for Strawberry Rosé Ombre Cake | Oh. My. Lanta. I’m not big on heavy frosting — whipped cream frosting is my fave — so this sounds heavenly.
- ‘There is room for everyone.‘ Ruthie discusses over saturation in blogging and why bloggers shouldn’t be discouraged by it. After 2 1/2 years of sharing my life here on WNW {and even longer since my original blogging debut}, I can one hundred percent vouch that worrying about what everyone’s doing isn’t the key to success.
- Sheila’s post, ‘Why Bloggers Should Create Community Not Competition.’ Can I be real? I totally thought people would just read my blog when I started it. Not the case — at all. {Well except my mom probably — hi Mom! Thanks for being my number one fan.} Quite honestly, I think I’ve hit my stride in the past six months in terms of blogging. With the constant changes to Instagram’s algorithm, I’ve tried to invest more of my time on other social platforms and directly into What Nicole Wore. While it was nerve-racking in the beginning, I’ve formed some really great connections with bloggers! Finding a blogging community has allowed my page views to grow and helped me grow on other social networks too.
Life Lately | Favorite Sales
- LOFT has 40% off full price {excludes Lou & Grey} with 50% off tees, shorts and pants. Lord knows I love some LOFT new arrivals so I’m hoping to swing by my store this weekend to do a try on. This skirt is at the top my list.
- Baublebar is running their Summer Sale event.
- Nordstrom just started early access for their 2017 Anniversary Sale. I usually don’t do any major shopping during this sale because it is still hot AF in Kentucky and the thought of buying fall clothing stresses me out. This year, there are some good wear now pieces and a few under $25 items I want — specifically the champagne gummy bears. The collage above rounds up a handful of my favorite pieces under $25, just click an item to shop it!
- Ann Taylor has 60% off sale pieces and 40% off full-price shorts and pants.
- Hautelook and Nordstrom Rack have a 2 day Frye Flash Event!
Life Lately | This Week On the Blog:
Stand Tall & Be Sweet…Like a Pineapple! Read the full post here.
Lace is More: Wedding Season Inspiration | Read the full post here.
Coming In Hot: the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale | Read the full post here.
Have a great weekend!
KatWalkSF says
OMG that burger looked so good! Give me!
-Kat
http://bit.ly/2u55KPA
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
It was seriously SO good!
Taylor Aube says
This is such an adorable post! I love that last pic 🙂
http://stopdropandvogue.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Taylor!
Melissa says
Loved this post! I love how you’re approaching the NSale..it’s refreshing! And your picks aren’t overwhelming, it’s the perfect mix! And I love that you shared your favorite reads! I’m definitely going to look at all those!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Melissa!
jasmine says
first of all, that burger looks amazing! and second of all… i completely agree about instagram stories!! i thought it would be nothing but then all of a sudden i was like ” wait.. what do i do with my hands?!”
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Yes! It’s so awkward!
Anastasia says
Loved this post and all your favorites! Congratulations on your first Live! I haven’t done one yet for the same reasons… I’m scared!! lol
xo,
Anastasia
http://www.cashmereconfessions.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Hahah it seems so silly but they make me so nervous!
Melissa Damon-Moore says
You have the cutest style. Love you blog.
x
Missy
http://popofstyle.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you!
Shelby Back says
I loved your lace dress post! So cute!
xo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks Shelby!
Jessica says
That Draper James event looks so adorable! I want to go! And that burger has me craving one now. #pregocravings
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Haha thanks Jessica!
Anna English says
Such a great sale, loving your picks babe!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks Anna!
Sheila Joy says
Thanks for the shout out Nicole! I’m feeling the same about how beneficial growing a blog community has helped my blog.
P.S. Kudso for doing an Insta live! I want to do one, but I just haven’t gotten around to it plus who knows if anyone would actually watch it lol
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Haha thank you! It was nerve racking but I’m glad I got through it 😬 happy Friday!
Ashley DTKAustin says
I need that pineapple print blouse in my life!! So dang cute!!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks Ashley! Happy weekend!
Kristen says
Such an awesome post! I absolutely adore the lace dress on you! You look stunning!
xoxo
Kristen
http://www.everychicway.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you!
Ruthie says
LOVED this post and thank you so much for the shout out! I adore following you!! Happy weekend love!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Ruthie!!
Jasmine says
Oh that burger looks AH-MAZING.
Loving the colorful photos as well.
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
The burger was SO good! Thanks Jasmine!
Megan at Lush to Blush says
Loved this post! Thanks for sharing your faves! Also…I’m totally afraid of the Instagram Live videos as well lol. It took me so long to even get comfortable enough doing stories!! I feel ya, girlfriend.
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Hahaha I’m glad I’m not alone; they’re so intimidating!
Jessica says
Great updates for this Friday! Love your floral top from this past week too 🙂
~Jessica
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Jessica!
Jenna Colgrove says
that burger looks so delish!! and the fries!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
It was SO good.
Whitney says
The MVP Burger is on my list of burgers to try!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
I wasn’t sure that I’d like it but it was SO good! {I got mine without jalapeños or the fries on the burger}
Carolina Hellal says
That lace dress is so so gorgeous!! Loved those pretty flowers too!! so cute!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Awww thank you Carolina!
Lily says
Our city just got a BurgerFi, can’t wait to try it!
Loving the purple wall…wish we had colorful walls like this!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Definitely check it out; I’m wishing we had one where I live now. And yes, I’m so glad my hometown has gotten so many more colorful walls.
Rach says
I didn’t know you live in Louisville. I lived there for a little abut 7 years ago! I visit there at least once a year!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Oh my gosh I had no idea! That’s awesome!
Liz says
I adore all of your pretty photos!
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thanks Liz!
Kimberly Smith says
That white lace dress is just gorgeous & I totally agree about blogging community over competition!
http://www.pennypincherfashion.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Kim!
Kelssey Layton says
This is such a fun post! I am totally with you on the blogger community! It is SO much better when we are all on the same side, cheering each other one! And that palm print bottle is a MUST!
Jo says
What a fun round up! Loving that lace dress look.
Jo
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you Jo!
Megan says
Thank you so much for the shoutout!! Loved! Loved! Loved, meeting upwith you!! Thanks for a great day!! Let’s do it again soon!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
You’re so welcome friend!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
That burger looks amazeballs!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
It was SO delicious!
jcrewismyfavstore says
What a great roundup! I LOVE that lace dress–it is perfection on you!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you so much Rynetta!
Jessuca Sheppard says
Such fun faves…that burger looks so delish! Love all you cute sale finds. I’ve been doing some damage shopping that sale. Oh, love that you’re taking a conflict management class, so cool to be able to invest in things that benefit for life.
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you Jessica! There’s lots of fun things!
Meghan says
Oh my gosh that dress in the final pic is amazing!! I love little lacey numbers.
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you Meghan!
Azanique Rawl says
I’m obsessed with that lace dress girl! So pretty on you
– xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you!
Anna Baun says
I am so in love with that lace dress! You look stunning! XO
Anna || A Lily Love Affair
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you Anna! 💕
Angelle says
That pineapple top is stunning on you!! Love all of your picks!!
xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you Angelle!
Roselyn Weaver says
Adore your style babe and that burger looked delicious!!
xo, Roselyn
http://www.thestylelynnlife.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Roselyn!
Megan says
So many great things in one post! Love reading your Friday Favorites!
Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Megan!
Natasha Stoneking says
SUCH a great roundup post of some amazing friday favorites!!!!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you!