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When the Weather Can’t Make Up It’s Mind

November 25, 2014 by Nikki 2 Comments

Black and white stripe skirt, denim jacket, yellow scarf and boots | NCsquared Life

If you’ve spent any time at all in North Carolina, you might know that the weather can get a little unpredictable these days. One day it’s warm and sunny, then literally the next day it is snowing. This is a true story and I’ve experienced it a few times, actually. That’s kind of what happened with this outfit. I wore it to work and to class on a Wednesday about a week or so ago, but it was a warm, sunny day so I opted for cognac flats and had no need for tights. It was in the upper 70s so I ended up taking off the scarf and jacket because I got too hot! Fast forward to about two to three days later when I was able to take a photo of it, and it’s almost frigid outside so I had to add the tights and boots.

Since then we’ve had several more ups and downs with the weather. Just yesterday it was so nice out that I took the dogs for a walk in just a shirt and yoga pants. I don’t remember it always being like this in NC but I have to admit that I’m not loving it now because it makes dressing (and packing for my commute) extremely difficult. I wish I would just pick one and stick to it for a while!

Black and white stripe skirt, denim jacket, yellow scarf  | NCsquared Life

Black and white stripe skirt, denim jacket, yellow scarf and boots | NCsquared Life

Black and white stripe skirt, denim jacket, yellow scarf and boots | NCsquared Life

Black and white stripe skirt, denim jacket, yellow scarf and boots | NCsquared Life

Black and white stripe skirt, denim jacket, yellow scarf and boots | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun Blooper: The wind says, “Oh, you’re trying to pose? Allow me to play you the song of my people.”

Blooper: Black and white stripe skirt, denim jacket, yellow scarf and boots | NCsquared Life

This cartoon sums up NC weather pretty well these days! weather_zpsd51f3e81

Image found via Facebook

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Jacket: Gap
Top: Old Navy
Skirt: Target
Belt: Old Navy
Scarf: Banana Republic
Earrings: Old Navy
Tights: gift
Boots: Steve Madden

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Fashion

Another Cropped Sweater

November 20, 2014 by Nikki No Comments

Another Cropped Sweater | NCsquared Life

I told you last week about my newest obsession with cropped sweaters and here’s proof: another cropped sweater. I wore it with my “fancy pajama pants” to work and to class because I just wanted to feel cozy and comfortable; I succeeded. I’m not really sure what else to say about it, so just enjoy some photos.

Another Cropped Sweater | NCsquared Life

Another Cropped Sweater | NCsquared Life

Another Cropped Sweater | NCsquared Life

Isn’t this a cool pattern?

Another Cropped Sweater | NCsquared Life

Another Cropped Sweater | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun Blooper: I have no idea what I was doing, but clearly I wasn’t ready for the photo!

Another Cropped Sweater | NCsquared Life

Sweater: Banana Republic
Joggers: Old Navy
Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless
Earrings: Old Navy

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Autumn Favorites

November 18, 2014 by Nikki 9 Comments

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

How adorable is this blazer? It came in my September Stitch Fix box. I asked the stylists to send me some good outwear pieces and they definitely delivered. I kept this maroon blazer because it was super cute – I mean look at the detail in the back in the photo below – and it fit great. I also kept this striped blazer. This outfit just screams “AUTUMN” to me because it has all of my autum favorites: the colors, the stripes, and leopard. Unfortunately, this blazer is really light so it might be getting too cold to wear, but I’ll make it work for as long as I can.

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Linking up with Andi from Just Another Smith | Induffinitely Me

Blazer: market & spruce via Stitch Fix
Blouse: Banana Republic
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless
Necklace: Banana Republic

Bracelets: Old Navy
Handbag: Franco Sarto
Scarf: Amazon

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Foxy Lady

November 17, 2014 by Nikki 3 Comments

Fox Sweater & Midi Skirt | NCsquared Life

One good thing about the weather turning cold is new opportunities to re-wear my cute sweaters. Exhibit A: this fox sweater. I feel like everyone and their mom coveted this sweater (or one like it)  last year so I feel lucky that I was able to snag one, and  I think I only wore it a few times last year before the season was over. I’ve worn it with a short black skirt before and it looked great so I thought it would look equally as good with this midi skirt. And, I was right!

I wore this outfit to work and then to class. I felt super cute and classy, even when I had to change out of the heels and into little black flats by the end of the day.

Fox Sweater & Midi Skirt | NCsquared Life

Fox Sweater & Midi Skirt | NCsquared Life

Fox Sweater & Midi Skirt | NCsquared Life

Fox Sweater & Midi Skirt | NCsquared Life

Fox Sweater & Midi Skirt | NCsquared Life

Fox Sweater & Midi Skirt | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one: Blooper: I was experiencing some static cling!

Blooper: Fox Sweater & Midi Skirt | NCsquared Life

Linking up with More Pieces of Me | InDUFFinitely Me

Sweater: Old Navy
Skirt & Belt: Breathtaking Tiger Lillies skirt from ModCloth
Shoes: Anne Klein via DSW
Necklacec: Target
Earrings: Old Navy

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Fall Family 2014

November 14, 2014 by Nikki 1 Comment

Photos by 2 & 3 Photography

Fall Family 2014 | NCsquared Life | Photos by 2 & 3 Photography

It’s that time of year again! We had the most adorable photos ever taken for our holiday photos. You can’t tell it from the photos – which speaks to the talent of Thad and Sarah as photographers – but the weather was cold, windy, and rainy the day we took them. I wasn’t sure how they would turn out because of the weather, but as you can see, I had nothing to worry about.

Also, you’ll recognize this outfit from my newest obsession post.

Mia Sophia – she’s always so inquisitive.

Fall Family 2014 | NCsquared Life | Photos by 2 & 3 Photography

Fall Family 2014 | NCsquared Life | Photos by 2 & 3 Photography

Chico Antonio – he didn’t love the chill in the air, but he was a trooper and we got this gem.

Fall Family 2014 | NCsquared Life | Photos by 2 & 3 Photography

Fall Family 2014 | NCsquared Life | Photos by 2 & 3 Photography

Of course there were several more good ones, but we’re saving those for our holiday cards this year.

Happy Fall, everyone!

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