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WFHW: Crisp Summer Whites

June 29, 2020 by Nikki No Comments

Here’s the next outfit in my Work From Home Wardrobe Series where I display the cute outfits I’m wearing while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sweater: Banana Republic (old) | Jeans: Loft | Sunnies: Target | Slide: Loft Outlet

Y’all, if you thought your office was cold then you’ve clearly never worked in the same room as my husband! I don’t know why or how but our home office is just as frigid as the ones I used to go to before the pandemic. When we first started working from home, Nick set up in the dining room and was taking up half of the dining room table (which made meal times a pain) and I was using the teeny little desk in our office.  At the beginning of the month when it became clear that our offices were remaining closed through the rest of the summer, we decided to share the home office. We got slightly bigger desks and set up in the same room. AND it’s really interesting because our A/C remains at its usual setting but for some reason, I get frozen over now that we share a space. I’m always wearing sweaters, socks, blankets, etc. to stay warm.

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I’m no stranger to wearing sweaters in the summer, often because of those frigid office temps but I didn’t expect that in my own home! Anyway, I got this sweater from Banana Republic SO MANY years ago and it has proven to be a true closet staple because I continue to wear it year after year. There were a few times when I thought I might donate it but I held on to it, and for good reason. It goes with everything. Literally, everything.

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Anyway, let me get back to work before my fingers freeze to the keyboard!

What do you think of these crisp summer whites?

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Recreating an Outfit #4: Neutrals

June 24, 2020 by Nikki No Comments

Some outfits are instant classics that can–and should–be worn over and over again. That’s what I’m sharing with you all today: a classic outfit I wore about five years ago that looks just as good, if not better, with a few little updates. While color is fun, I’ve never been afraid of neutrals or beige; in fact, I’m drawn to their simple, classic appearance. That’s one of the reasons I like this outfit so much! Recreating this outfit was a no-brainer when I realized that I had all of the necessary pieces in my closet.

Old outfit originally worn on May 18, 2015:

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Top & Cardigan: Target | Jeans & Flats: Old Navy | Hat & Necklace: Banana Republic | Sunnies: Target

I wore the original outfit to the farmers’ market and to run some errands. I no longer have these jeans or top because I traded them both in for an upgrade. What’s really funny is that I remember feeling like this shirt was “too boho” for me so I didn’t wear it very much. It was a really nice top but I think the crochet floral top in the photo below is way more of my style.

Today’s outfit: June 24, 2020

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Top: C. luce via Stitch Fix | Cardigan: Target | Jeans: Just Black via Stitch Fix | Hat: Banana Republic | Shoes: H&M

My new distressed denim fits so much better (the ON pair were too big and long while these are petite sized) and the crocheted top, in my opinion, has a more grown up elegance to it. And swapping out the flats for heels gives this outfit a fresh, modern feel. I didn’t really have anywhere to wear this new updated version so I just wore it while I was working from home. It’ll definitely be on the menu once things open back up and we venture out to more places.

What do you think of this update?

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WFHW: Leggings

April 2, 2020 by Nikki No Comments

Welcome to the next outfit in my Work From Home Wardrobe Series where I display the cute outfits I’m wearing while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Today’s outfit is more comfort than style and is brought to you by the need for more coffee! I didn’t sleep well last night, and this morning Nick tried to be very sweet by setting the delay brew on the coffee pot last night so it would be ready for us first thing but forgot that the timer wasn’t set so it actually brewed my coffee at midnight instead of 6 am! By the time we got up, the coffee was cold and old. I tried reheating it in the microwave but I LOATHE reheated coffee (because it always tastes burnt to me) so I just couldn’t do it. I had to make a fresh pot.

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Instagram Outfit Roundup

December 20, 2019 by Nikki No Comments

Welcome back to another outfit round up! This is the first round up I’ve had of outfits I’ve worn since starting my new job. Our dress code is about the same as any other nonprofit/academic institution which is business casual and jeans are fine. I’ve been trying to dress it up and get back into my professional style & mindset. These are a sampling of the outfits I’ve worn in the last few weeks that are trying to be *slightly* more business and less casual.

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Loving these outfits.

Obviously bathroom lighting isn’t ideal for outfit photos and the lighting in the restroom at my new office is the worst. It’s really hard to get the color of my clothes in these photos. My navy blue pants, gray skirts, and brown tights all look darker than they actually are but hopefully you get the gist.

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Then and Now: Recreating an Outfit #3

September 18, 2019 by Nikki No Comments

Fall officially begins on Monday but the weather was so nice this morning (in the 60s) that I’m hoping we convinced the season to come a few days early. And in my mind, that means it’s officially sweater weather. My little family kind of slept in this morning, and because I don’t plan my outfits in advance like a person who truly has their life together, I didn’t have a ton of time to think about what to wear, so I grabbed a light sweater and decided to recreate another outfit from falls past.

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Hi, I’m Nikki. This is where I blog about my life and personal style. I’m a wife and mom, public health professional, sushi lover, wine enthusiast, and coffee snob. Welcome to my little corner of the world where I try to lead by example!

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