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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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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for…a Gingham Skirt

Making it to Thursday calls for a colorful celebration, right?  I’ve got you covered.  As soon as I saw this gingham skirt at the Bluegrass Outlets, I knew I had to bring it home with me.  The blue and white gingham screams ‘4th of July,’ but is also perfect for fall tailgates for the Wildcats!

Summer Perfection: Gingham Skirt & Ice Cream Sweatshirt
featured | romwe: ice cream sweatshirt c/o {UNDER $20, tee shirt version} + j.crew factory: sidewalk gingham skirt c/o the outlet shoppes {ON SALE} + nude pumps + j.crew factory: oversized sunglasses c/o the outlet shoppes {similar} + sugarfix by baublebar: navy tassel earrings + kendra scott: elisa necklace + pink howlite cocktail ring {UNDER $10} + kate spade: ice cream purse c/o the outlet shoppes + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick c/o + opi products: nail polish c/o

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Summer Must-Have: Gingham Skirt

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The Chic Way to Style Sneakers with a Dress

Happy happy Labor Day! I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend; I so enjoyed being off work, but am back to work today. Here’s hoping I can avoid going into any stores at the outlet center for one more day.

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What Nicole Wore: Girly Gingham
francescas charleston plaid dress {sold out online, on clearance in stores, similar here, here, here, here} + ampersand necklace c/o carrie grace shop {last seen here} + kate spade new york purse via nordstrom rack {similar | last seen here} + aviators via fivebelow {similar and splurge}

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Feeling Fruity: Grapefruit Sweater for Fall

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Graphic sweaters are slowly but surely starting to pop up and I have to give this one a major shoutout because today I saw a woman walking her french bulldog from afar and fell in MAJOR love (as I do almost every time I see a dog). I hadn’t seen a frenchie in person since we were in Italy and my dad told me he didn’t know what they were (who are you?); no worries, I filled him in and now he informs me each and every time he sees one.

What Nicole Wore: Tied Up
j. crew factory sweater {old | also seen here} + old navy gingham shirt {similar, under $12 | also seen here} + roz & ALI blue jeans + kate spade new york travel mug via tj maxx 

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7.1.15

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.

target style loafers {old, similar}
target style loafers {old, similar}

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.

What Nicole Wore: 4th Night Out
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.

kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox
kendra scott necklace c/o rocksbox

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