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7•6•15

July 6, 2015

vera bradley umbrella {sold out, different colors} + hm sunglasses + midnight girls tassel necklace via living social + target girls dress {similar in women's size} + versona bracelet + target style wedges {old, similar} — vera bradley umbrella {sold out in this print} + hm sunglasses + midnight girls tassel necklace via living social + target girls dress {similar in women’s size} + versona bracelet + target style wedges {old, similar on sale}

Let me start by saying that I hate flamingos when we’re talking about the tacky yard decoration. But the print is great. I’ve tried to refrain from buying all the flamingo things this summer because I can’t see myself wearing them past the season but this dress jumped out at me while I was at Target last week.

While I was blessed with a booty, I’m not so blessed in the chest region. As I pulled on this dress from the girl’s section of Target, I once again realized my small chest is good for lots of reasons.

For those of you wondering about sizing, I’m 5’4 and wearing the large. The XL was closer to the knee and really the length I prefer but I could not stand the extra fabric under the armpits.

kate spade clutch {similar} — kate spade clutch via nordstrom rack {similar}

Are you loving flamingos this season? It seems like they just can’t be avoided. Currently crushing on: this phone case, this pretty tank (on sale) that would look fab tucked into a skirt or with skinny jeans, this gorgeous bikini set is calling to me even though I already have a flamingo bikini (oops), and don’t even get me started on how cute this one piece suit is (and currently on sale).

Happy Monday!

xo, Nicole

Casual Ballpark Outfit for 4th of July

July 3, 2015

Tomorrow’s the 4th of July and one of my favorite things to do is go out to the ballpark. Louisville Slugger Field can be a lot of fun and I loved watching fireworks from Nationals Park in Washington DC while I lived there. Sharing a very casual 4th of July inspired outfit that’s easy to recreate with pieces in most closets and makes the perfect ballpark outfit.

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a casual ballpark outfit that's perfect for 4th of July plus a style tip if you're not crazy about wearing red! // coral pants outfits how to wear, casual spring outfit ideas, converse sneakers, how to wear chucks, aviator sunglasses blue — old navy gingham shirt {old, similar on sale | last seen here} + hm chino pants {old, similar in different colors | last seen here} + sunglasses via five below {similar on sale} + converse all stars

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7•2•15

July 2, 2015

forever 21 peplum top {similar | last seen here} + ashiana london druzy necklace c/o rocksbox {similar} + longchamp le pliage large {thrifted | last seen here} + roz & ALI white jeans {sold out, similar | last seen here} + clarks sandals {similar} — forever 21 peplum top {similar in different colors (on sale) | last seen here} + ashiana london druzy necklace c/o rocksbox {similar} + longchamp le pliage large {thrifted | last seen here} + roz & ALI white jeans {sold out, similar (on sale) | last seen here} + clarks sandals {similar}

I know lots of you probably love a good red, white and blue outfit for the first week of July. While I’m all about the patriotism, blue is one of my favorite colors to wear and my Kentucky loving ways mean I’m always down to rock some blue and white.

Rounding up the theme of things I typically do to celebrate the 4th, today’s outfit is what I might wear to a family barbecue. My grandfather always wanted to get together for the 4th and this year is kind of bittersweet with it being the first year he’s not here to pull us all together for collard greens and ribs.

vera bradley hair tie + michael kors watch — vera bradley hair tie in midnight houndstooth + michael kors watch

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: this Longchamp bag is a “do it all” type and was a great thrift find. This space has been a work in progress since it started, and I’m finally starting to feel comfortable with my little corner of the internet.

Each Thursday, you can expect one item in my outfit post to feature one thrifted item as a way of celebrating #ThriftThursday. Did you catch my feature on Fashion of Goodwill last Friday? You can check it out here.

Don’t forget that you can sign up for Rocksbox and get beautiful pieces, like my druzy necklace. Use code whatnicoleworexoxo at check out and your first month will be free.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for my last 4th of July look.

xo, Nicole

7.1.15

July 1, 2015

hm sunglasses + vera bradley scarf {print is sold out | last seen here} + francesca's collections skirt {not available online, similar} + kate spade new york wallet {sold out, same style} — hm sunglasses (on sale) + vera bradley scarf {print is sold out | last seen here} + francesca’s collections skirt {not available online, similar} + kate spade new york wallet {sold out, similar}

I can’t believe that June’s over and the 4th is this weekend! The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays and I thought I’d wrap up this week by sharing three different outfits you might catch me in and three different ways I like to celebrate.

This year I’m actually working on the 4th, so you won’t catch me out on the town for the evening, but here’s what I’d wear for that occasion.

It was pretty much love at first sight when I saw this skirt at work. The laser-cut detailing really drew me in and believe it or not — I did not own a solid navy skirt prior to this purchase. I have so many visions on how to wear this, but for a July night out to dinner and the bars, I’d keep things light.

This scarf is really lightweight which means it’s not too hot and stifling and also that it’s super easy to stuff into a bag if I start to feel overheated with it on.

Nights out for me typically mean minimal jewelry — less to get tangled with or worry about. I loveeeeeee the Kendra Scott Elisa necklace in druzy and am so happy I got another one in my latest Rocksbox. If you want to try out the service for free, enter whatnicoleworexoxo after taking the style quiz and your first month will be free of charge.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow and see my family bbq look 🙂

xo, Nicole

What’s in my Bag: Going to the Pool

June 30, 2015

What's in My Pool Bag — clockwise from top left: pretzel pool float {save version available at 5 below} + old navy flip flops (on sale!) + h&m mesh overlay bikini top (on sale, size up! runs small) + donut pool float {save version available at 5 below} + kindle + kate spade new york water bottle + h&m sunglasses + h&m beach towel {sold out online, similar}

It seems like every summer my first trip to the pool is so chaotic; what do I bring, did I forget sunscreen, do I even really want to wear sunscreen, I don’t think I’m going to get thirsty but what if I do?

Eventually, I settle into the routine of going to the pool but it takes awhile; even though it’s been years I’m still so used to having a pool in my backyard and being able to just walk right into the house and get what I need.

This summer, I’ve been all about fun pool floats. Last week, I completed my summer trinity by picking up the popsicle and for now my food floats are complete. They’re kind of tacky, but also fun, colorful and a great conversation starter; all of the lifeguards at my pool know me as “food float girl.” I ain’t mad at it.

I have enough swim suits but something about the H&M top caught my eye while I was at the store a couple weeks ago and I couldn’t let it go. As I said above, it runs small so size up; I usually wear a small or extra small bikini top and am wearing a 6 in this one. The top has the zip closure in the front, has light padding and no underwire or pushup. I opted out of buying the matching bottoms and instead just wear a solid black bottom I have from Target.

While my pool has vending machines, I really, really am slowly but surely trying to work on my daily water intake. This is certainly something I could make a stronger effort at, but I try to take a water bottle with me everywhere.

What’s in your beach/pool bag this summer?

xo, Nicole

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