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Why You Need to Experience Your Own Blogging Journey

Last week, I tweeted out a hot take that’s been on my mind for awhile.  “New bloggers, please stop sending messages to bloggers you don’t know expecting them to consult with you for free. It’s taken a lot of trial and error to get to this point on my own, you need to experience that journey too.”  I expected to immediately see some backlash, but everyone’s responses were in agreement.  Your business and blogging journey should be unique to you!

Your business and blogging journey should be unique to you! Here's why: Click To Tweet

This post is all about why its important to have your own blogging journey PLUS I’m sharing a video recap of the blogger meet up I went to this weekend!

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Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares why you need to experience your own blogging journey and stop asking other bloggers to create one for you.
featured | sleeveless turtleneck sweater + pleated maxi skirt {sold out, similar} + fringe wedge sandals {similar} + mini tote crossbody + eyebrow kit + eyeshadow + eyeliner + lipstick {in d is for danger}

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Just Throw it in the Bag: Trendlee Chloé Tote Review

There comes a time when you’ll choose to purchase investment pieces.  For me, I always do a ton of research beforehand.  Factors that help me decide on these purchases are: quality, versatility, and functionality as well as price.  Recently, I test drove a bag from Trendlee, a designer handbag resell service & today I have a Chloé tote review on the Chloé Alison East West Tote.

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Kentucky fashion blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares one of the best kept secrets for buying designer handbags for less and reviews the Chloé Alison East West Tote.
featured | chloé: alison east west tote c/o trendlee + vera bradley: leather planner {old, similar linked} + amazon: kindle paperwhite + ray-ban: clubmaster sunglasses + coach: mini skinny id case + s’well: aluminum bottle + kate spade: lacey wallet + ankit: noise isolating headphones c/o + vera bradley: medium cosmetic bag

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Anthony Vince Spa Review + Dip Nails: the Good, Bad & Ugly

While I don’t consider myself super high maintenance one of my favorite ways to treat myself is a mani pedi.  A couple weeks ago I headed to the Anthony Vince Spa location in Springhurst Towne Center for some much needed me time.

Anthony Vince Spa Review + Dip Nails: the Good, Bad & Ugly Click To Tweet

Most of you know, but I used to work retail which meant I was constantly on my feet and used my hands a lot.  Typically, I would get a pedicure every month and get a manicure then to clean up my cuticles.  Since I’m not in retail anymore, I hadn’t been to get my nails done since December!  Keep reading for more about Anthony Vince Spa, my thoughts on dip powder nails, plus the products I use to keep up with my nails between spa visits.

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Louisville blogger reviews Anthony Vince Spa, shares the pros and cons of dip powder nails, and how she upkeeps her nails between manicures. // louisville kentucky, louisville nail spa, kentucky nail salon

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What a Novel Idea; Best Novelty Prints

Hope everyone had the BEST 4th of July!  I took yesterday off {no blog post!} but I’m back in business today.  It’s the first Wednesday of the month, so I’m teaming up with my How I Style It ladies to share how each of us styles novelty prints.  Keep reading for some of my favorite whimsy looks & links to Becky, Della, and Tif‘s looks as well.

Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, rounds up her favorite novelty prints for summer and how she styles them.
wearing | draper james: cherry orchard love circle dress c/o + mix no. 6: lill plaid pump {under $30} + mirrored cat eye sunglasses c/o + vera bradley: sagebrush satchel c/o {on sale, comes in more colors, also available here!} + colourpop cosmetics: lippie stix + tarte cosmetics: matte blush {in tipsy}

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Friday Favorites: Flying into the Holiday Weekend | Louisville Blogger

Happy Friday & holiday weekend friends!  I get a lot of questions about What Nicole Wore looks like behind the scenes so I’m starting a Friday Five series.  I’m hoping to bring one of these posts to the blog every other Friday.  Each post will include roundups in different categories that may change such as: reads, eats, buys, laughs, etc.  Hopefully this helps you to feel a little more connected to what I’m up to!

Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares the highlight of her week including a stop to Louisville Cream.

Holiday Weekend | Five Random Favorites:

  • Super Sour Fruit Gushers.  Hello, my name is Nicole and I have an addiction to sour candy.  Seriously, I will eat sour candy until my tongue is raw; I love it that much.  If you’re anything like me, run to your nearest Sam’s Club because they have the jumbo box of SUPER Sour Fruit Gushers and they’re amazing.
  • Tif was in town yesterday so I picked her up for lunch at Troll Pub Under the Bridge and then “forced” her to go to Louisville Cream with me. {Highly suggest following them on the ‘Gram if you like food photos!}  She completely surprised me by letting me choose her ice cream for her because she’s a picky eater.  Speculoos Cookie Butter ice cream, for the win!
  • The S’well Bottle.  True life: I hate water.  I’m horrible about keeping up with my water intake and after a couple days of headaches, whipped out my S’well.  I don’t know why it makes staying on top of hydration so much easier for me, but it really does.  Plus how cool is it that you can leave the bottle in your car all day and the water’s still cold?! {Not sponsored, just seriously in lust with my S’well bottle & how cute is this palm print bottle?!}
  • Basketball twitter reacting to trades.  I use Twitter solely to keep up with pop culture and all of the basketball jokes.  While NBA twitter usually gets kind of slow after the Finals, it was on fire this week between the NBA Awards {Nicki Minaj’s performance was horrendous} and the Jimmy Butler and Chris Paul trades.  Favorite moment?  Jimmy Butler giving out his phone number so that his haters could call him because #same.
  • Miss Spa Face Masks.  I bought a variety of these during a sale at Target and am in LOVE.  I first tried the Oxygenating Bubble Mask and then used the Detox Mask this week.  The Bubble Mask gets super bubbly but had great results on my skin the follow morning; Detox helped calm down my hormonal skin #Blessed.  All the masks are under $5 and BONUS: on sale right now {Buy 3, Get 1 Free!}

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