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How to Egg Hunt in Style: Flattering Pastel Dress

Go ahead and get ready to see this pastel dress again on the blog this spring. I know this dress will be perfect to style for Kentucky Oaks and Derby and the variety of shades in this print make it worthy of a repeat. But for right now, it’s a great nominee for my Easter 2018 dress as well as the perfect “Welcome Spring!,” outfit for the blog. Keep reading for more spring bucket list.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a pastel dress from Draper James that's perfect for Easter and Mother's Day brunch plus her spring bucket list. // power posing for women, best fit and flare dress, southern style for women, sorority recruitment outfit ideas, sugarfix jewelry, baublebar for target, best pink lipgloss for women of color
featuring | draper james: hyacinth love circle dress c/o + chinese laundry: biz sandals c/o {ON SALE, UNDER $50} + sugarfix by baublebar: tassel hoop earrings c/o + short howlite necklace {old, similar} + neutrogena: hydro boost eyebrow pencil c/o + colourpop cosmetics: element of surprise shadow palette {under $20} + urban decay cosmetics: disco stick highlighting stick c/o + urban decay cosmetics: ultra cushion lipgloss c/o {in savage, releases March 15th!} + opi products: infinite shine polish c/o {in i’ll have a gin and tectonic}

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March Madness & Magazines: Life Lately & Monday Musings

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks both professionally and personally. I’ve tried a couple times now to sit down and write about real life for Friday Favorites and admittedly kept putting it off. Honestly, I didn’t feel like I had a grasp on my feelings and I haaaaate putting pen to paper, metaphorically speaking, before I’ve fully grasped on everything. Keep reading today’s Monday Musings for more behind the scenes and some personal talk.

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Lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a life update for March in her Monday Musings. Check out her favorite beauty new arrivals, and real talk about self care during difficult times. // top knot for medium length hair, turquoise tassel earrings, bell sleeve sweater, urban decay naked palette, purple lipstick, colourpop panda
featured | bell sleeve striped sweater + urban decay: naked palette + urban decay: disco stick highlighting stick c/o + colourpop cosmetics: ultra satin lip {in panda}

March Madness & Magazines: Life Lately & Monday Musings | Wakeup and Makeup

I’ve gotten a TON of new makeup in the past month or so and in an effort to prepare for a big beauty post, I’ve been digging through old favorites and working my way through a ton of new products. I’m due to write a “new beauty” type post to review some new items, but I’ve been thinking about writing a post about destashing and some of the products I haven’t loved. What do y’all think?

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Networking in Real Life: Personal Branding & What Not to Post

Let me start by saying, happy International Women’s Day! I hope you’ll take the time today to think about the women in your life that inspire you & be sure to let them know. Onto blogging — One of the questions I’ve been getting a ton lately is how I nabbed a feature in Southern Living Magazine. It’s a great question but the answer is pretty simple; it was all networking. This topic can be intimidating for many so I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned about personal branding and social media etiquette when it comes to networking. Be sure to keep reading because I’ll also share some real life examples!

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, breaks down how to make the most out of networking opportunities, protect your personal brand in the social media age, what questions to ask, and what you shouldn't be posting on social media. // lucky brand shoes, baublebar clutch, karen walker number one sunglasses, how to network for beginners
featured | shop pink blush: teal bell sleeve dress c/o + lucky brand: larise booties c/o + ny & company: seed bead drop earrings in mint c/o {old, similar on major sale!} + karen walker: number one sunglasses {$11 DUPE} + charlotte russe: mint statement necklace {old, similar} + baublebar: beaded clutch {sold out, similar} + urban decay cosmetics: vice lipstick c/o

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How to Impact Young Women: Being Active as a Sorority Alumna

Happy Monday! Today’s post is a little different than my usual, but in honor of it being International Badge Day for sorority women, I wanted to talk about why I’m actively involved with my sorority, Sigma Kappa, as an alumna & how grateful I am for the opportunity to impact young women. Bonus: I’m showing off an outfit that’s appropriate badge attire too {for my non Greek friends, that just means its business meeting appropriate!}

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Southern fashion and beauty blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares how being engaged with your sorority after college can impact young women and the benefits of volunteering. // sigma kappa badge, international badge day, sorority formal meeting outfit, how to rock mustard yellow, work wear blouse
featured | pleated cuff blouse + black plaid skirt {old, similar} + dillards: mary jane block heel c/o {also available in nude} + baublebar: piñata tassel earrings c/o {on sale, save 25% off all Baublebar with FF25} + sugarfix by baublebar: bold beaded statement necklace c/o {comes in more colors} + leopard calf hair clutch {under $50} + fenty beauty: foundation + colourpop: element of surprise shadow palette {under $20!} + urban decay: disco stick highlighter c/o + urban decay: vice lipstick c/o {in backtalk}

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First Date Behavior + Go To Date Night Look

Before February began, I did a quick and informal survey on Instagram to see what kind of content people wanted to see more of; date night looks was a popular response. So today, I’m sharing my first date “uniform” plus some real talk about the first date behavior I’m always on the look out for.

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Southern lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the first date behavior she always looks out for that act as warning signs + an easy date night outfit! // millenial blogger, first date outfit ideas casual, distressed jeans outfit for her, dating tips, online dating advice, black fashion blogger, casual chic outfits
featured | floral appliqué top c/o + sts blue: distressed jeans {similar} + embroidered block heel mule c/o + brynn hudson: earrings c/o + vera bradley: square scarf c/o {on sale} + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass + wristology watches: lilly watch {under $50} + darling state of mind: bracelet c/o + urban decay: naked palette + anastasia beverly hills: bold brow kit + neutrogena: hydro boost lip shine c/o

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