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Tie-Neck Blouse and Cardigan

December 24, 2014 by Nikki 2 Comments

Tie Blouse and Cardigan | NCsquared Life

Merry Christmas Eve to all those who celebrate! You should also know that today is my dad’s birthday (happy birthday, daddy!) and my birthday is in exactly one week, so December is one of my favorite months.

This is one of those easy outfits that I love because it’s casual but looks like you put a lot of time and effort into it when really it only took you 5 minutes to get dressed! Cute tops and cardigans are one of my staples because you can always switch them up without getting bored. Today’s cardigan is wine/burgundy (I never know what we’re calling this color, but I hate the term oxblood so I refuse to call it that one) but next week I could wear it with a mustard cardi (like this) or a green cardigan. The possiblities are endless when you have as many cardigans as I do!

Tie Blouse and Cardigan | NCsquared Life

Tie Blouse and Cardigan | NCsquared Life

Tie Blouse and Cardigan | NCsquared Life

Tie Blouse and Cardigan | NCsquared Life

Tie Blouse and Cardigan | NCsquared Life

Tie Blouse and Cardigan | NCsquared Life

And now for the bloopers – you get two of them:  That face!

Blooper: Tie Blouse and Cardigan | NCsquared Life

This is either a sneeze or a hair flip. Probably a hair flip.

Blooper: Tie Blouse and Cardigan | NCsquared Life

Blouse: Target | Cardigan: Old Navy | Jeans: Old Navy | Boots: Steve Madden | Earrings: Old Navy 

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Cozy Casual

December 15, 2014 by Nikki 3 Comments

Cozy Casual | NCsquared Life

I’m back! Exams are over so I’m officially on winter break. I have to tell you that it feels great because this semester has been ridiculously tedious with papers and reading and other school work and it’s all because of two particular communications courses that I was taking as electives. Electives should not be that much work! But it’s all over now and I have a full month off to read for fun and to take pictures of my cute outfits!

Speaking of cute outfits, I wore this one to hang out around home and go grocery shopping. A Fresh Market just opened up near our house so we went to check it. How is it that I’ve never been to a Fresh Market? I’m definitely digging it. Then we came home and did some much-needed cleaning around the house. It was a nice, cozy Saturday.

Cozy Casual | NCsquared Life

I bought two of these cute little NC state necklaces, one for me and one for my best friend who moved to Los Angeles about three years ago, as going away gift/best friend gift. The heart is over Durham, where we met and lived before she left.

Cozy Casual | NCsquared Life

Cozy Casual | NCsquared Life

Cozy Casual | NCsquared Life

 Sweater: Banana Republic | Cardigan:  Annabelle via Francesca’s | Tank: Target | Leggings: Old Navy | Boots: Steve Madden | Handbag: Franco Sarto Sunglasses: Target | NC State Necklace: Etsy | Layered Necklace: Claire’s 

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Winter Pink

January 27, 2014 by Nikki 2 Comments

Winter Pink | NCsquared Life

Y’all, it was cold out when we took these photos! I had been at the public library for several hours doing some homework (fewer distractions there) and Nick met me to take photos. When we left, my car thermometer read in the 20s. I’m sure some of you are laughing at me because you’re dealing with negative temperatures, but this is cold for North Carolina. And Nick is such a trooper because he forgot his gloves!

Normally, I really like cold weather but, I gotta tell ya, I’m ready for Spring. That’s why I’m wearing Spring-ish colors in the pink shirt and floral scarf. The shirt is actually more fuchsia than pink (or even purple as it looks in the photos) and it has really cute dot details.

Winter Pink | NCsquared Life

I’ve mentioned it before and I’ll mention it again: I think sweaters are the perfect match for this white puffy vest! What do you think?

Winter Pink | NCsquared Life

Winter Pink | NCsquared Life

Winter Pink | NCsquared Life

Winter Pink | NCsquared Life

I had to put my coat back on before my arms froze off!

Winter Pink | NCsquared Life

 
Sweater: Banana Republic (similar, similar, similar)
Vest: Old Navy (similar, similar)
Scarf: Target (similar, similar)
Feather necklace: Old Navy
Sunglasses: Target
Jeans: Loft
Boots: Steve Madden (exact, similar)
Coat: Banana Republic, old 
Gloves: Gift, old
Boot Socks: Gift
Hat: Target (similar)
Handbag: Franco Sarto via Ross  (similar, similar)
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My New Favorite Outfit

new favorite outfit | NCsquared Life
December 12, 2013 by Nikki 1 Comment

new favorite outfit | NCsquared Life

I might as well just stop trying to fashion blog right now because I’ve found my new favorite outfit. I’ll probably wear it every day for the rest of the season. I was going to say ‘the rest of my life’ but the weather will eventually warm up and I’ll end up sweating it off. But seriously, I love this outfit. I first wore it on Thanksgiving, even though I had planned to wear something slightly different, and decided then and there that I would wear it again every chance I got. And I almost have!

my new favorite outfit | NCsquared LIfe

I absolutely adore this sweater because of the beautiful lace-like detail on the front. I don’t wear sweatshirts, but with this one I can get the feel of a sweatshirt with a look that is still casually elegant and put together. Also, the pattern on this vest is great! I know I mentioned in a previous post that you couldn’t really see it but in this photo you can. It’s not quite houndstooth but it works!

my new favorite outfit | NCsquared LIfe

 I didn’t intend for my porch umbrella to end up in these photos, nor did I intend to match it! Actually, the umbrella is a burnt orange and my sweater is red so I don’t really match. *whew*

my new favorite outfit | NCsquared LIfe

Sweater and Vest: Banana Republic | Jeans: Old Navy | Boots: Steve Madden

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Gray Day

Black sweater, vest, denim, cognac boots | NCsquared Life
December 4, 2013 by Nikki No Comments

Black sweater, vest, denim, cognac boots | NCsquared Life

It’s really gray outside today but luckily it isn’t raining. Yesterday was the last day of classes and today is “reading day” which means I have all day today and most of tomorrow to study for final 1 of 2. Wish me luck!

Black sweater, vest, denim, cognac boots | NCsquared Life

I bought this vest right before Thanksgiving and it is quickly becoming my all-time favorite. It’s so easy to style, it’s soft and comfortable, and is puffy but not too puffy. I started off simple by pairing it with a black sweater, but you could pair it with just about anything! I wish the lighting was better so you could see the pattern.

Black sweater, vest, denim, cognac boots | NCsquared Life

Black sweater, vest, denim, cognac boots | NCsquared Life

Vest and Sweater: Banana Republic | Camisole: Ross | Denim” Loft | Boots: Steve Madden | Earrings: Target

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