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Four Days Straight

December 23, 2014 by Nikki No Comments

Black and White All Over | NCsquared Life

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.

Black and White All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White All Over | NCsquared Life

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

Linking up wth InDUFFinitely Me

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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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The Blazer

October 7, 2014 by Nikki 1 Comment

Blazer | NCsquared Life

I loved this blazer the second I saw it in the store. Then I brought it home and saw other bloggers wearing it and so I loved it even more. Not that I needed them to, but it was as if the other bloggers validated my good taste in blazers 🙂 I can’t wait to wear it all the time.

It rained all day on the day I wore this outfit so instead of pumps, I wore my rain boots. I would have worn the heels if the weather had cooperated.

Blazer | NCsquared Life

Blazer | NCsquared Life

Blazer | NCsquared Life

Blazer | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun one: Another blooper from the photo shoot.

Blazer Blooper | NCsquared Life

Blazer: Banana Republic
Blouse: Target
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Anne Klein via DSW

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Graphic Tee

September 16, 2014 by Nikki 3 Comments

Graphic Tee + Blazer | NCsquared Life

Graphic tees are all the rage and this is my take on it. I have been known to buy lots of these little baby doll tees from TeeFury, a website that features a new design every day. When I first started shopping there a few years ago, they would only sell one design per day and it was no longer available after that 24-hour period. These days, they keep a gallery so you can shop around and buy multiple tees. I’m a sucker for these kinds of shirts because they fit so well and they’re comfortable. When I was in undergrad I wore them all the time, but I haven’t really w them outside of my house lately. I’m glad they’re becoming ever more stylish because I have a ton of them that I can wear more often.

Graphic Tee + Blazer | NCsquared Life

I was drawn to the colors in this one; they’re beautiful and make the tee so versatile because I can wear it with a range of cardigans and blazers.

Graphic Tee + Blazer | NCsquared Life

Graphic Tee + Blazer | NCsquared Life

Graphic Tee + Blazer | NCsquared Life

Graphic Tee + Blazer | NCsquared Life

Tee: TeeFury
Blazer: Banana Republic
Denim: Old Navy
Wedges: Old Navy
Necklace: Target
Earrings: Wal-Mart
Bracelets: Old Navy

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Adding a Completer Piece

September 9, 2014 by Nikki 4 Comments

Adding a Completer Piece | NCsquared Life

If I’m going to wear something to work in an office, my general rule is to throw a blazer on it! My office has a very lax dress code so I don’t have to dress professionally (and a few times I haven’t, I’ve just worn shorts and a tee shirt because it was so hot outside) but I usually prefer to dress less casually when I’m in an office setting. So, to dress up this flowy tank a bit (where I last wore it for a date night) I threw this blazer on it. Adding a completer piece, even if it’s just an unstructured blazer like this one, makes me feel much more put together.

Adding a Completer Piece | NCsquared Life

Adding a Completer Piece | NCsquared Life

Adding a Completer Piece | NCsquared Life

Adding a Completer Piece | NCsquared Life

Top: miami via Francesca’s
Blazer: J. Crew Factory
Jeans: Old Navy
Wedges: Old Navy
Charm Necklace: Target
Turquoise Necklace: Banana Republic
Fabric Flower: Target
Bracelets: Old Navy
Earrings: Wal-Mart

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