I originally bought this skirt  with the intention of  wearing it with my white tie-neck blouse to a health conference in September but when I got it home, it felt way too short to wear to a professional event. Looking at it now, I probably would’ve been fine but I’m really loving how good it looks with the tights and booties, especially with the tapered front. And my chunky, slightly oversized sweater makes it feel perfect for winter.

I wore this outfit to date night. We had dinner, with the nicest server ever (seriously, she was so nice and smiled so much and I just loved her), and then came home to watch a movie in the comfort of our own living room. This is what happens as you get older; you prefer watching movies on your couch so you can take snack and potty breaks on your terms. Oh my, I just realized I’m turninng into my parents! 🙂

I think the texture from the sweater and skirt, along with the geometric pattern on the skirt takes this outfit from potentially dull to really interesting.

Sweater: Banana Republic | Tank: C. Luce via Stitch Fix | Skirt: Target | Tights: Banana Republic | Booties: Target | Clutch: really old! | Necklace: Kohls (old)

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I hope everyone is having a wonderful winter holiday. Speaking of winter, isn’t this the perfect winter outfit? A fuzzy sweater, boots, and a knit hat to keep me warm and cozy. And let’s not forget, super cute! I’ve been spending this week with my family in the mountains and it’s been cold and sometimes wet, so this outfit has come in handy. I’ve also been eating a ton of great food and lounging around, so I might have to go up a size at the beginning of the year… I guess I’ve found my New Year’s Resolution! 😉

Here’s the blooper!

Cropped Sweater & Blouse: Banana Republic | Jeans: Old Navy | Boots: Steve Madden | Hat: Target | Necklace: Banana Republic | Handbag: Franco Sarto via Ross

Whatever you celebrate this time of year, we hope it is full of joy and wonder.

Happy Holidays & Seasons Greetings from NCsquared

(Nick + Nikki + Chico + Mia)

Merry Christmas Eve to all those who celebrate! You should also know that today is my dad’s birthday (happy birthday, daddy!) and my birthday is in exactly one week, so December is one of my favorite months.

This is one of those easy outfits that I love because it’s casual but looks like you put a lot of time and effort into it when really it only took you 5 minutes to get dressed! Cute tops and cardigans are one of my staples because you can always switch them up without getting bored. Today’s cardigan is wine/burgundy (I never know what we’re calling this color, but I hate the term oxblood so I refuse to call it that one) but next week I could wear it with a mustard cardi (like this) or a green cardigan. The possiblities are endless when you have as many cardigans as I do!

And now for the bloopers – you get two of them:  That face!

This is either a sneeze or a hair flip. Probably a hair flip.

Blouse: Target | Cardigan: Old Navy | Jeans: Old Navy | Boots: Steve Madden | Earrings: Old Navy 

This is another simple outfit that looks so put together that I lived in it for four days straight (I kid you not). I wore it to run errands, to the grocery store, to work, to class, to dinner,  to the grocery store again, and basically anywhere I went within the span of a week. Of course, during those four days, those are the only things I did outside of my home. The rest of the time I was lounging in my pajamas, writing essays and studying for final exams. So each time I wore it, I was only in for a few hours, tops. Also, I think it’s a shame when you create a simple-but-perfect outfit and don’t wear it more than once! More than a shame, really… it should be a crime! 🙂

P.S. To give credit where credit is due, this outfit was inspired by Audrey’s (from Putting Me Together) 2014 Fall packing guide.

Top: Old Navy | Blazer: Banana Republic | Jeans: Banana Republic | Shoes: Old Navy | Handbag: Franco Sarto

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