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What a Day of Blogging Looks Like + Biggest Misconceptions

I get a lot of questions about what working from home is like, how I manage my time as a blogger, etc. If you joined my Instagram Live last week, you may have caught a couple of the misconceptions that Tomi and I discussed but I wanted to talk a little more in depth about the amount of work that goes into a blog plus what a day of blogging looks like for me.

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BTW, if you missed the big news on Facebook or Instagram over the weekend; I’m in the March issue of Southern Living! I’m so excited to have a three-page feature in the magazine where I started What Nicole Wore, why I continue to blog, the importance of encouraging women as well as some of my fashion and beauty favorites. The issue is on newsstands now & you can also check out the article here!

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Affordable fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares what blogging looks like day to day and how to conquer the work from home/self-employed grind. // blush and mint outfit ideas, white jeans for spring, easy outfit ideas spring, accordion pleat bell sleeves, kate spade handbag, southern style blogger
featured | pink blush: solid layered pleated sleeve top c/o {ON SALE} + white skinny jeans {similar} + chinese laundry: biz sandals {on sale} + work the metal: blush drop earrings c/o {similar} + sugarfix by baublebar: seaglass necklace {sold out} + kate spade new york: coconut drink purse c/o the outlet shoppes of the bluegrass {sold out} + anastasia beverly hills: brow powder duo + urban decay: naked palette + elf cosmetics: intense ink eyeliner + neutrogena: hydro boost mascara c/o + tarte cosmetics: lip liner + neutrogena: hydro boost lip shine c/o + dermablend: flawless creator foundation drops c/o + bobbi brown: highlighting powder c/o cosbar + tarte cosmetics: amazonian clay blush + colorescience cosmetics: beauty on the go palette c/o {for bronzer!} + opi products: infinite shine nail polish

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The Rainiest February & Life Lately: Friday Update

Y’all, what a week. {Well what a couple of weeks} Currently living through what feels like the rainiest February ever in Louisville and counting down the days to spring. Keep reading to hear more about life lately, some great weekend sales, and my favorite new arrivals!

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the best weekend sales, new arrivals and events to attend in Louisville, Kentucky this weekend. // velvet bodysuit, date night outfit ideas, affordable makeup for women of color, neutrogena lip shine
featured | velvet bodysuit with shoulder embellishments c/o + neutrogena: hydro boost hydrating lip shine c/o + mac cosmetics: lip pencil + it cosmetics: brow power eyebrow pencil c/o + colourpop cosmetics: element of surprise eyeshadow palette + dermablend: flawless creator foundation drops c/o + bobbi brown: highlighting powder c/o

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3 Ways to Embrace Hygge in Your Home Office

Winter blues are real, but they can get pretty intense if you work from home. I’ve been making a conscious effort to practice self-care & to embrace hygge in my home office. I’m hoping to have a full home office reveal further down the road; I’m still in the very early stages of getting things set up.

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So let’s start with the elephant in the room; what’s hygge? Hygge is defined as a quality of coziness and comfortable living that brings about a feeling of contentment or well being. The concept of hygge comes from Danish culture.

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Millennial lifestyle blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares 3 ways to practice self care and embrace hygge while working from home with Gordmans. [sponsored] // tips for working from home, hygge home decor, affordable furniture for first home, productivity and self care tips
featured | gordmans: gold and lack side table c/o {under $25!} + gordmans: 2018 planner c/o + gordmans: sticky note set c/o + faux fur ottoman {similar} + papermate: felt tip pens + ‘week of’ notepad {similar} + clipboard portfolio + vineyard vines: shep shirt c/o + loft: skinny jeans
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5 Things To Do To Start Your Morning Right

Mornings. You either love them or you hate them. Admittedly, I am far from what anyone would call a fan of mornings, but I have found a handful of things that make them more bearable and help me to start the morning right. Let me know in the comments if you’re team morning bird or night owl! Happy Galentine’s Day!

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Southern style blogger shares five ways to start your morning right -- even if you're not a morning person! Plus an easy Valentine's Day outfit. // what to wear to a valentine's day party, easy winter layering outfit
featured | love sweater + white button down shirt + black wool skirt c/o {thrifted} + plaid tights {similar} + black mary jane block heel c/o + baublebar: piñata tassel earrings c/o + fossil: finley shoulder bag c/o {25% off with XOXO}

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Don’t You Love Fridays? My Latest Favorites

And just like that, it’s Friday! I can’t get over how quickly this week flew by, especially since January felt like it was approximately 25 years long.  It was the first week in awhile that I really felt like I GSD on the front end up blogging and I’m feeling really excited about what’s to come this month for What Nicole Wore.  Keep reading to see what I’ve been up to and my latest favorites!

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Style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares her latest favorites, the highs and lows of the week, plus ideas of what to do this weekend! // casual outfit ideas, weekend outfits, gameday outfits for women, shop local ky, topshop cardigan dupe
wearing | cats meowside tee c/o shop local ky {limited edition} + cardigan c/o {just $25} + dark rinse jeans {on sale} + vera bradley: sagebrush satchel c/o {on sale, available in more colors} + sugarfix by baublebar: pom pom tassel earrings c/o {all sugarfix 20% off this week!} + kendra scott: elisa necklace + marble popsocket + ray ban: mirrored clubmaster + colourpop: lippie stix {in poppin’}

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