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Black and White and Pink All Over

July 16, 2014 by Nikki 8 Comments

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

I don’t have a whole lot to say about this outfit except that before I started reading style blogs, I never would have worn stripes with polkda dots. However, I did hear one of the nurses at the clinic where I intern once a week say that he knew “stripes and dots don’t mix” and I had to hold my tongue because, as you can see, sir, they most certainly do!

I thought about wearing my new pink sandals but I didn’t want to go overboard with the pink, so I opted for the white canvas shoes instead. Shorts and Keds definitely take my back to my childhood because I lived in them every summer.

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

It was way too hot out for a cardigan so it had to go! We were lucky at got these photos in just before it started raining, so it was really muggy out, too. Ugh, sometimes summer is just too much.

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

This is the charm bracelet Nick got me this past Valentine’s Day and of course I adore it (mostly because I picked it out, hehe). I would like to add an ampersand charm and another ‘n’ charm. Maybe even a c. And maybe a 2 to make it squared!

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Top, Shorts & Cardigan: Old Navy
Shoes & Belt: Target
Earrings & Necklace: Wal-Mart
Bracelet: Etsy

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Doppler Effect

July 14, 2014 by Nikki 1 Comment

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

I call this my “Doppler Effect” shirt because it reminds me of Sheldon’s Halloween costume in one of the first seasons of The Big Bang Theory. The stripes are great, of course, but what really sold me was the crossed-straps in the back. How cute is that? And no color goes with navy better than pink, hence the sandals.

I wore this outfit to lunch, and then to sell an arm and a leg for new tires. Seriously, they’re so expensive but with the amount of driving I do on a weekly basis, car maintenence is very important.  There’s your PSA for the day!

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Top, Shorts, and Cardigan: Banana Republic
Sandals: Target
Necklace & Earrings: Wal-Mart
Charm Bracelet: Etsy

Pink Bracelet: Old Navy
Sunglasses: Target

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Denim Boyfriend Shorts

July 10, 2014 by Nikki 6 Comments

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

As I mentioned in my last post, I practically lived in these denim shorts this weekend. My first look was boho-inspired which was a little out of my comfort zone. This time I stayed closer within my fashion comfort boundaries and went with a nice form-fitting top and some wedges. This necklace was another purchase from my Savannah trip. It came with matching earrings, which I wasn’t a huge fan of because I think dangly earrings look better in my unattached ear lobes. But I love the pale pink color because it adds just the right amount of color to the outfit, at least for me.

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

This shirt is striped and has a fun scoop-neck back! It’s what takes this top from “just another stiped top” to “wow, a striped top!”

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun one:

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Top: Banana Republic
Cami: Target
Shorts: Gap
Shoes: American Eagle via Payless
Bracelet: Old Navy
Necklace & Earrings: Accessorize It
Sunglasses: Target

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A Little Boho

July 9, 2014 by Nikki 2 Comments

A Little Boho | NCsquared Life

I wanted to try something different so I went a little boho. This shirt is loose and flowy at the bottom, which is a bit outside of my comfort zone. But I really liked the pattern and color, and I was excited about trying a new shape so I went for it. When I paired the top with the shorts, Nick said I looked boho. I’ve always liked how the boho style looks on others; they seem to do it so well and make it look so pretty. But it’s one of those styles I feel I don’t know how to pull off. This is my first attempt and I know there are plenty of ways to boho it up a little more. Also, I pretty much lived in these shorts all weekend because they’re very comfortable.

A Little Boho | NCsquared Life

A Little Boho | NCsquared Life

I purchased this necklace on my recent Savannah trip. It’s very different from all the other pieces I’ve gotten and it kind of reminds me of The Artist Formerly Known as Prince’s symbol so that’s what I affectionately call it!

A Little Boho | NCsquared Life

A Little Boho | NCsquared Life

A Little Boho | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun one:

A Little Boho | NCsquared Life

 

Top: ModCloth
Shorts: Gap
Sandals: Target
Bracelet: Old Navy
Circle Necklace: Accesorize It
Feather Necklace: Old Navy
Sunglasses: Target

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Patriotic Skirt

July 8, 2014 by Nikki 1 Comment

Patriotic Skirt | NCsquared Life

All of my red, white, and blue is taken care of in this skirt. Done and done! I didn’t decide what I was going to wear until the day of because I knew it was going to be hot and we were going to be outside for a baseball game, so I wanted to be comfortable. This skirt is surprisingly comfortable, and the white tee was really simple but cute. I “tied” it to add a little interest. I actually think I was a little more patriotic, as far as colors go, in the winter when I wore this skirt with a red sweater. I probably would have worn it with a red t-shirt, if I had one!

Patriotic Skirt | NCsquared Life

Patriotic Skirt | NCsquared Life

Patriotic Skirt | NCsquared Life

Patriotic Skirt | NCsquared Life

I wore these earrings because I thought they had some red in them, but, as Nick pointed out, they look more purple than red. A deep burgundy, maybe? Eh, either way, still cute.

Patriotic Skirt | NCsquared Life

I say I “tied” this tshirt because I really just balled it up and secured it with a hair tie. I did this because if I actually tie it, it will stretch and then fit funny (I learned that the hard way with another tshirt) but if I secure it this way, it isn’t quite as bad. This tee is from Old Navy, but I have a few similar ones from Target and I can tie those all day long and they’re just fine after. So, points for Target.

Patriotic Skirt | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun one because of the face I’m making. I love it! I’m pretty sure Nick gets this face all the time – I was probably asking if he was done yet or something of the sort.

Patriotic Skirt | NCsquared Life

Top: Old Navy
Cami: Target
Skirt: Banana Republic
Sandals: Target
Bracelet and Earrings: Old Navy
Necklace: Claire’s (old)

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