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Red Scallop Dress

June 1, 2016

This red number from SheIn was such a romantic addition to my closet with the deep red hue and the flirty fit and flare. Speaking of flirty, today I’m linking up with some blogger friends to share how we dress up for summer weddings!

Although wine tends to be a color associated with fall fashion, I love how wine clothing looks on a tan so I couldn’t pass it up. Plus the scalloped neckline? In love! The back is also a v-neck cut with scallops. The dress is a thicker fabric that is forgiving if you eat too much wedding cake {been there} and has a side zipper. I ordered a small in this dress.

What Nicole Wore: Red Scallop Dress — featured in this post: shein: red scallop dress c/o + forever 21: suede wedges {also seen here} + target style: gold glitter clutch {old, similar | also seen here} + carrie grace shop: ampersand necklace c/o {similar | also seen here} + fossil: tan leather strap watch c/o {also seen here} + charming charlie: cocktail ring {old} + DIY bracelet + maybelline: vivid matte liquid lipstick c/o influenster + tarte: tinted moisturizer + becca: highlighter + bare minerals: bronzer + tarte: blush + tarte: lip liner + nyx: setting spray

Influenster sent me Maybelline’s new Vivid Matte Liquid lipstick to try out in two different colors and this Rebel Red shade had me feeling all the heart eye emojis. The lipstick is super easy to apply; the wand is flexible which I love because it makes it easier to follow your lip liner when applying.

The scent is meh, not unbearable but not my favorite — I’d much prefer an unscented lipstick. This shade is very bold, but definitely not matte. The vox box suggested kissing a tissue after applying to achieve a matte finish and while it definitely does give a more matte look, I didn’t like the way it took away from the pigmentation. I plan to use these lipsticks as glossy finish lipsticks, which have actually grown on me the past couple months.

I love this gold ampersand necklace and think it’s perfect for weddings as two people join as one {as corny as that sounds typed out.} I wore an oversized and colorful cocktail ring as well as my turquoise and gold bracelet, a neutral leather watch and a gold glitter clutch.

Be sure to check out all the other ladies and their fab summer wedding attire!

Products were provided for this post by SheIn and Influenster for reviewing purposes; all opinions shared are my own.

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Colorful Tassel Dress

May 30, 2016

Normally with Mondays, everyone feels so blah but with today being Memorial Day, I hope you are enjoying some sunshine and relaxing….and maybe even shopping 😉 With summer pretty much, basically, in my mind being here, I thought I’d show off one of the summer dresses I recently added to my closet that is a complete stunner and just under $20!

What Nicole Wore: Colorful Tassel Dress — featured in this post: shein: tassel shift dress c/o + target style: natural wedges {old, similar – on sale! | also seen here} + michael kors: leather bag {color not available | also seen here} + francesca’s: marble necklace {similar | also seen here} + michael kors: watch {similar linked and budget-friendly version here | also seen here} + diy bracelets + karen walker: sunglasses c/o DITTO {also seen here} + opi: nail polish + colourpop: lipstick

Tassels have been all the rage over the past six months or so and I could not resist this fun dress when I first saw it online. I mean blue and white {my go to color combo} + colorful tassels? Consider me one hundred percent sold. I got a few questions about fit and quality after I posted this on Instagram; I sized down to an XS {not normal for me with SheIn products} and found this dress to be decent quality. The skirt of the dress is a bit sheer, especially with my coloring, but my mini slip has yet to let me down. #YouTheRealMVP

I bought these natural wedges from Target on clearance forever ago and every time I start to think maybe its time to get rid of them, I end up finding myself needing them for an outfit. I really wanted to let this dress be the star of the show so a shoe that gave me some height and quietly accentuated my legs seemed like a good choice.

Sometimes accessories make an outfit and sometimes they quietly add to it; I love how eye catching and colorful this dress is. To complement it, I tried to choose accessories that went with the different colors of this tassel dress. My orange Michael Kors bag was perfect with this and I picked simple stretch bracelets to go with my cobalt faced watch. While I’m a big fan of a bold red lip, I switched things up by putting on a hot pink lipstick that matches both my dress and my nails. The neckline of this dress is perfect for a shorter necklace so I picked out my marble printed necklace to add a fun print into the look.

I know I’ll definitely be wearing this dress throughout the summer and it would make such a fun swim coverup if you’re looking for something cute and colorful for the beach or pool!

Hope you’re having a great long weekend; be sure to stop by Wednesday to see a summer wedding guest look!

Thank you to SheIn for sponsoring this post; working with brands allows me to continue to create fresh, new content to What Nicole Wore. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Coral Print Swing Cami

May 27, 2016

Cheers to the freakin’ weekend, y’all! I’m so excited for summer to finally be here and the change in season means a change in wardrobe. I find myself holding onto certain winter staples throughout the spring because Louisville never seems to make a decision on the weather until late in the game. Last month, I was still wearing vests and even my snow boots {#amazing}, but I’m ready to put them all away until fall and only hold onto my rain jacket from here on out.

What Nicole Wore: Coral Print Swing Cami — featured in this post: old navy: pintuck swing cami {on sale!} + sts blue: distressed jeans {similar cropped option | also seen here} + karen walker: sunglasses c/o DITTO {try one month of DITTO, and rent designer eyewear, for free with code whatnicolewore | also seen here} + pink beaded statement necklace {also seen here} + spiked bracelet {similar | also seen here} + fossil: tan leather watch c/o {also seen here}

Cami style tops aren’t usually my thing because strapless bras are usually the enemy in my mind, but this pin tucked, printed cami jumped out at me and it was perfect for vacation, especially after my sunburn when I didn’t want to have a ton of fabric rubbing against my burnt skin. This top comes in a couple different patterns and is on major sale this weekend, so definitely scoop it up while it’s still in stock in your size. The straps are adjustable and the material is lightweight which makes it perfect for summer.

So let’s talk Friday Favorites:

I love Tif’s post on how to style a straw hat! She’s glowing {which makes me wonder if Lexington is getting more sunshine that Louisville right now…}, but there’s also a super fun yet subtle neon detail on her hat. #love
One of my photos was featured on the LIKEtoKNOW.it Instagram account yesterday; it’s always super exciting, but this was one of those pictures that I was just like, “ohhhh yeahhhh this is amazing” when I started editing over the weekend. PS. I’ve been fielding lots of emails about the dress, so if you happen to be looking for the under $20, tassel dress – here is a direct link before the post hits the blog on Monday!
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale started this week and I’m overwhelmed with how many pretty pieces are marked down to super reasonable prices….Also worth noting that I’m in love with some pretty pieces that are still unreasonable but you know how life is. If you scroll to the top of the sidebar, you can see my top picks for under $100 — most are under $50 though!
You know I love my donut beach hat, but how stinkin’ cute is this donut beach hat from Katie Bowhead?! #AlwaysDownForDonuts
Kelly’s post about how much she loves being her parents’ third wheel struck close to home because I’m such a “please never leave me” child and will probably always be crashing my parents’ plans 🙂

When it comes to accessories, I like to use color to contrast, so pairing my pink beaded statement necklace with the turquoise and white of this tank was a no brainer. Complementing the colors, I put on my tan leather strap watch that I’ve been wearing quite a bit lately + a couple go to’s: my gold spiked stretch bracelet, gold ring & tortoise sunglasses.

Wishing you a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend! See you on Monday 🙂

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White Caged Bikini

May 25, 2016

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and that means its time to unpack all your whites {if you’re someone that puts them away every Labor Day}, fire up the grill and bring out the swimsuits!

I snagged this suit about a month ago, the top is available in four different solid colors, two colorblock options and one fun print. I wanted to find a strappy top that wouldn’t make my chest completely disappear so this top was a good compromise for me, plus the price was great.

What Nicole Wore: White Caged Bikini — featured in this post: victoria’s secret pink: white caged bikini top + victoria’s secret pink: white strappy bikini bottoms + DIY beach hat {tutorial here, similar linked | also seen here} + kendra scott: black druzy necklace {also seen here} + karen walker: sunglasses c/o DITTO {also seen here} + windsor store: gold starfish cuff {old, similar} + stella & dot: gold ring {also seen here} + donut pool float {similar} + s’well: water bottle c/o DITTO + vera bradley: tassel beach towel c/o {also seen here} + vera bradley: striped beach tote c/o {also seen here} + colourpop: lipstick + opi: nail polish

I really bought this bikini top for the front, but the strappy back is fun but also functional — something I always worry about with bikinis. When picking out bottoms, I tend to go for pieces that provide more coverage for the booty; I liked that with picking a solid top I was able to look through all the various bikini bottom options VS had and find one that I really liked and felt comfortable with. This bottom has strappy, braided sides, but is not the “cheeky” bottom that haunts my ‘why didn’t I go to the gym sooner’ nightmares.

I brought tons of towels to the beach with me and ended sticking with this tasseled beach towel almost the whole trip. I’m also a big fan of how long Vera Bradley’s beach towels are; I’m not sure if my mom just made me use my little kid towels for too long, but my late childhood pool memories always include my ankles and head not fitting on. This towel really can be spread out and would be perfect to throw over the seat on your boat or for having a picnic on.

I’ve talked up these tortoise frames a few times since I snagged them from DITTO, but I’m having the hardest time thinking about sending them back. They go with everything, are oversized without being too big and I love how they fit on my face. I’m not usually a designer sunglass person, because I have a track record that includes losing sunglasses in the bottom of my purse and crushing them when I forget that I left them sitting in the seat of my car, but my DITTO subscription has been a great way to try different shapes, colors and sizes without financially committing. So far the Karen Walker and Ray Ban shades I’ve tried have been my favorites.

Of course, with the ‘sun’s out, guns out’ mentality, I had to be sure to get sunscreen from my beach bag and wear my DIY beach hat for added sun protection. Summer’s my favorite season and I’m thrilled to be able to bring out all my pool floats again {saw the CUTEST pizza slice + ice cream cone at FiveBelow on Monday but resisted…for now.}

What are your Memorial Day weekend plans?

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Striped Romper

May 20, 2016

I’m leaving my parents and flying home from Florida today and while I’m super sad for vacation to be over, I am super pumped to sleep in my own bed and be able to bathe in aloe vera and recover from my sunburn in peace.

What Nicole Wore: Striped Romper — featured in this post: old navy: striped romper {on sale | also seen here} + target style: jean vest {old, similar – on sale | also seen here} + forever 21: fringe wedges {also seen here} + rebecca minkoff: love crossbody {also seen here} + kendra scott: black druzy necklace {also seen here} + fossil: tan leather watch c/o {also seen here} + karen walker: sunglasses c/o DITTO {also seen here} + opi: nail polish {on fingers} + china glaze: nail polish {on toes}

I’m way behind on blog reading, but here are some Friday Favorites:

We’re still about a month away from Father’s Day, but how cute are these “World’s Best Dad” cupcakes that Sam shared this week on Brit + Co?!
Baublebar is running a great sale right now and I’m thinking now may be the time to go ahead and pull the trigger on this necklace and this bracelet set. What are you thinking about snagging?
This outfit that Kayla put together is only $30.50 total and super cute — proving once again that you don’t have to spend a ton to look great!
I’m constantly reading Buzzfeed articles but I really love this one about wearing Pinterest updos for an entire week {I wish I had the patience/time management skills} and this one about Blac Chyna getting in on the Kardashian’s money game. The second one definitely isn’t for everyone but I’m fascinated by how the Kardashians have marketed themselves and found it interesting to see how someone took their marketing and made it their own.
This weekend you can beat the Memorial Day weekend crowds and still get some great deals from J. Crew Factory {50-60% off online}, Old Navy {40% off online and in stores} and Kate Spade {new markdowns + free shipping} just to name a few.
I’ve confessed my love for my S’well bottle but after Shannon posted about her S’ip {the Target exclusive bottles created by S’well} I can’t wait to get my hands on this cute dachshund bottle as well as a couple of the summer prints.

Our house sat right on the water and I saw it as the perfect opportunity to get some great shots on our dock. Before I went to shoot I got super distracted by this huge bird feather; one of our palm trees was the perch for an osprey.

This striped romper is something I picked up specifically for vacation; I love the fit and that the straps can be made longer or shorter. I wore this on the day we went out on a small boat cruise to look for manatees. I was worried about my shoulders burning so I threw on my jean vest and made sure to throw on my sunglasses too. These oversized tortoise frames have pretty much been attached to my face all week; the shape is very flattering and the tortoise goes with so much — I packed a pretty wide variety of colors and found that these shades went with all my vacation outfits.

I brought my crossbody to lunch and then switched over to my straw beach bag when we went out on the water. This quilted leather bag is such a great size especially for vacation since it fits my sunglasses, wallet, keys, phone and a backup phone charger.

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