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A Short Girl Wears a Midi Skirt

September 8, 2014 by Nikki 16 Comments

Black Midi Skirt | NCsquared Life

And it looks pretty good! I was eyeing this skirt on ModCloth for several weeks because I really wanted it but I wasn’t sure how it would look on me. I figured it would be really long and make me look even shorter than I already am, so I scoured the comments for every post by a person that was remotely close to my size (and bonus if she included a picture) so I could get an idea of what it would look like, but I still wasn’t sure. After receiving an email that they were almost sold out, I took the plunge and ordered it. When I finally got it and tried it on, I was surprised to find that it fit so much better than I had expected. Score! And it has pockets! Double Score! And the skirt came with the belt. Triple Score!

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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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Orange is the New Black

June 27, 2014 by Nikki 4 Comments

Orange is the New Black | NCsquared Life

The title of this post is probably a bit misleading because I’ve never seen the show. I hear good things, though, and would like to catch up as soon as I ever have free time again. I just wanted to point out that I’m wearing orange and black (which are typical fall/Halloween colors) in the summer. I’ve had this top in my closet for a while now and it’s been pretty neglected so I decided to take it out and show it come love. I’m still craving comfort so I choose this black skirt and these cute little flats. I plan to wear this top again soon with something white, maybe shorts. What do you think?

Orange is the New Black | NCsquared Life

Orange is the New Black | NCsquared Life

Orange is the New Black | NCsquared Life

Orange is the New Black | NCsquared Life

Orange is the New Black | NCsquared Life

 

Top: Banana Republic
Skirt: Loft
Shoes: Payless
Earrings & Bracelet: Old Navy

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Craving Comfort

June 26, 2014 by Nikki 2 Comments

Craving Comfort | NCsquared Life

Don’t adjust your computer screens, folks… I really am this pale!  But don’t worry, I’m heading to the beach this weekend for my friend’s bachelorette weekend bash so hopefuly I’ll come back with a little color on my skin.

I’ve been doing a ton of driving lately for school so I’ve been craving comfort. This black maxi skirt is one of the most comfortable articles of clothing that I own so I may or may not have worn it several days in a row. I bought it for my very first belly dance performance because I needed a long, black, flowy skirt, and now I wear it all the time. I love it. I know this outfit has been done to death but it’s so good that I’m sure it’ll be around for a while. Since a gray tee and black skirt isn’t that thrilling on it’s own, I tied the tee to add some excitement and keep it feeling fresh and modern.

Craving Comfort | NCsquared Life

Craving Comfort | NCsquared Life

Craving Comfort | NCsquared Life

Craving Comfort | NCsquared Life

Craving Comfort | NCsquared Life

Craving Comfort | NCsquared Life

Top, Skirt, and Sandals: Target
Earrings: Old Navy
Necklace: Claire’s 

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The Perfect Dress

June 24, 2014 by Nikki 11 Comments

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

I think I’ve found the perfect dress. I wore this outfit last week to my day at the clinic and I got so many compliments from the nurses, mostly about my shoes. They kept telling me how nice they looked and kept asking if they were comfortable. I’m sure that comfort is really important when you’re a nurse who’s on your feet all day.

I really like this outfit because it’s a nice mix of high- and low-end pieces. The blazer is from Banana Republic and the dress is from Target. That counts as mixing high & low, right? This dress is so comfortable that I’m probably going to live in it for the rest of the summer. And I added the blazer as a professional touch. I felt really official at the clinic!

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

I love a dress that you can class up a bit and wear  to the office (or a health clinic) or you can keep it casual and wear it out for lunch or lounging around with friends. It really doesn’t get much better than that.

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

Dress: Target
Blazer: Banana Republic
Wedges: American Eagle by Payless
Necklace: gift from my MIL
Bracelet: Old Navy

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