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How I Style It: Winter Blues & Black Off the Shoulder Top

It’s the first Wednesday in January which means it’s How I Style It!  This month, Becky, Della, Tif and I showed up ready to share our winter blues.  Everyone knows my absolute love for anything cobalt so to change things up, I wore blue jeans, an under $20 {!!!} off the shoulder top and my blue mirrored Ray Bans. {New year, new me!}

Black Off the Shoulder Top
featured in this post: shein: black layered off the shoulder top c/o {UNDER $20} + sts blue: distressed jeans {similar} + target style: gold glitter loafers {old, similar} + vera bradley: sagebrush satchel c/o {also available in cognac here} + ray ban: mirrored clubmaster sunglasses {budget friendly option} + kendra scott: rogan stud earrings {available in gold here} + kendra scott: etta pendant necklace + daniel wellington: dapper st. mawes watch c/o + charming charlie: ring c/o {similar} + colourpop: matte lipstick

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Off the Shoulder Sweater

Can I be super honest? I find getting dressed for winter after the holidays very depressing.  There’s so many layers to remember to put on, there’s coats, there’s my poor circulation, you look like a bloated version of the Michelin Tire man all the time — it’s all bad.  I know some people’s personal style thrives this time of year, but for me I typically find that all I want is to stay in bed until springtime.  Luckily I aded this off the shoulder sweater to my closet and its made getting dressed more fun.

Off the Shoulder Sweater
featured in this post: gray off the shoulder sweater {sold out, similar linked and here} + distressed jeans c/o {UNDER $50} + black over the knee boots c/o {sold out, similar} + leather crossbody bag c/o {ON SALE} + black plaid blanket scarf c/o {similar} + beanie c/o + leather watch c/o + spiked bracelet {UNDER $15} + gold bracelet c/o + arrowhead ring + suede choker necklace c/o {ONLY $10} + iPhone 7 case c/o {ON SALE} + tortoise sunglasses + matte lipstick {UNDER $15}

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2016 Year in Review

I started to write my caption for my Instagram #2016TopNine and quickly realized that I had way too many things to say about 2016 and a blog post would probably be much more appropriate.  Before we hop into things, I want to take a moment to thank all of you that follow along!  I started posting daily outfits two years ago on Instagram; when I thought about the possibility of writing a blog I felt overwhelmed.  I worried I’d compare myself to others and end up disappointed.

I couldn’t have been any more wrong.  Writing What Nicole Wore has been incredibly rewarding: personally, emotionally, mentally and at times financially too.  I’ve earned a confidence and sense of pride for myself that I lacked before as well as many life lessons.  I’ve been incredibly blessed to work with brands, shops and people beyond even my wildest dreams when I first started posting what I was wearing each day as a way to learn to remix my closet.

From Instagram:

2016 Year in Review

At the beginning of the year, I try to set blog related goals for myself and then check in on them each month.  One of my biggest milestones with Instagram was hitting 10,000 followers on Instagram; it was something I’d worked towards and was so excited when I finally reached in May.  My biggest goal for Instagram was to reach 15k; while I missed making that goal, I’m really proud of the way I’ve learned to leverage the social platform, grow organically and create content I’m proud of.

In 2017, I want to continue to push myself on this platform by hitting a new goal {I’ll share it in this space in one year haha} by increasing my engagement and producing high quality content.

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2016 Year in Review

Polka Dot LuLaRoe Cassie Skirt + Kind Self Thought // This photo has consistently been my most Pinned photo from What Nicole Wore.  I took a longgggggg {think five year} break from college and after being at a part time job that I loathed I finally gathered the courage to quit my job and enroll in classes full time.  I’d been so scared to go back, to fail, to try, etc.  I can remember writing this post and having an incredibly hopeful feeling that this was where I was going to turn things around & focus on making choices that would allow me to grow as cheesy as it sounds.

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12 Days of Blogmas: Easy NYE Look

Today’s look marks the end of the Blogmas series and is geared towards helping you get ready for New Year’s Eve.  My big plans for New Year’s Eve include a bottle of Trader Joe’s pre-mixed Bellini, my couch and actively avoiding every couple I know, but I put together an outfit that’s super easy for you to recreate with pieces that I promise are already in your closet.  {Because no one should HAVE to run out and buy an entire new outfit after spending he equivalent of a month’s rent on gifts for others, am I right? Although, if you want a new outfit — go get that new outfit, girl!}

12 Days of Blogmas: Easy NYE Look
featured in this post: shein: eyelet lace top c/o {UNDER $25} + black bodycon skirt {thrifted, UNDER $50} + taupe over the knee boots {ON SALE, UNDER $70} + leopard calf hair clutch {similar, under $100 option} + chevron necklace c/o {UNDER $25} + earrings c/o {JUST $10} + mirrored sunglasses {budget friendly option} + matte lipstick

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12 Days of Blogmas: Red Lace Dress

I’m wrapping up the Blogmas series this week with this look and tomorrow’s post which will be all about creating a New Year’s Eve look from the items already in your closet!  I wore this gorgeous red lace overlay dress for Christmas Eve.  We typically all get dressed up and go out to a fancy dinner as a family.  It’s a fun tradition and we always try to remember to snap a family photo with everyone that’s in town.

12 Days of Blogmas: Red Lace Dress
featured in this post: shein: red lace overlay dress c/o {JUST $50, perfect for Valentine’s Day too!} + houndstooth coat {old, similar} + nude heels {similar} + leather envelope clutch {exact print sold out, sale color linked} + black choker c/o {UNDER $10} + statement necklace c/o {similar} + gold ring + mirrored sunglasses + matte lipstick

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