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Fashion

Outfit Planning #2

July 27, 2015 by Nikki 1 Comment

I spent a little bit of time putting together a few outfits that I can wear this week, or sometime in the future. This first outfit will be best for wearing in the evening after the sun has gone down and it’s not quite as hot, since the top has long sleeves. Shorts will always be welcomed in the summer, though, especially in the North Carolina heat!  Other ways I’ve worn this top here and these shorts here.

Outfit Planning | NCsquared Life

Shirt: Tresic via ModCloth | Shorts: Gap | Sandals: Target | Necklace: Claire’s (old) | Clutch: Coach (gift)

You can’t see it in the photo but this blouse is also 3/4-length sleeve so it might be best worn when indoors (in the air conditioning) or after the sun goes down. Other ways  I’ve worn this abstract chevron blouse here.

Outfit Planning | NCsquared Life

Outfit Planning | NCsquared Life

Blouse:  41 Hawthorn via Stitch Fix | Shorts: Gap | Sandals: Target 

Purple is one of my favorite colors but I don’t have a lot of it so I couldn’t resist purchasing the dress and matchy cardigan. I can’t wait to wear this cute little outfit, hopefully this week.

Outfit Planning | NCsquared Life

Dress & Cardigan: Old Navy | Necklace: Claire’s (old) | Sandals: Target

What do you think of these outfits? Maybe you’ll see them on the blog again soon.

Linking up with More Pieces of Me & Sincerely Jenna Maria
 

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Compliments from Budding Fashionistas

August 6, 2014 by Nikki 6 Comments

Black + White Chevron | NCsquared Life

 This is a new top that Nick picked out and it’s already gotten a lot of wear. He has great taste, doesn’t he? I wore this outfit to one of my last clinic days where a 14-year-oldish patient came up to me to tell me how much she loved my shoes. I could tell that she was a budding fasionista herself because she was wearing a cute little top half-tucked into skinny jeans, and lace oxfords. When I told her that I found these shoes on sale for $13 at Old Navy, her eyes lit up. I’m pretty sure I know where she went right after her appointment! I wish I could have taken a photo with her, but that probably wasn’t allowed. She definitely made my day, and I hope she found a pair of green heeled sandals of her own.

Black + White Chevron | NCsquared Life

I wore this outfit again last week for my internship final evaluation presentation, where I was complimented again by the field placement director on being well-dressed and appropriate for the work place. So, I would definitely say this outfit is a win; it makes me feel great each time I wear it.

Black + White Chevron | NCsquared Life

I was afraid that the statement necklace wouldn’t make much of a statement, and I can tell from these photos that I was right. It did get lost in the chevron pattern but I tried several different necklaces with the same effect. Next time I might go with a simple pearl necklace or a solid scarf instead.

Black + White Chevron | NCsquared Life

Black + White Chevron | NCsquared Life

Black + White Chevron | NCsquared Life

Black + White Chevron | NCsquared Life

 Linking up with Living in Color Style | More Pieces of Me | Mix & Match Fashion | The Pleated Poppy

Top: Francesca’s
Crop Pants: Banana Republic
Shoes: Old Navy
Necklace: Francesca’s
Earrings & Bracelet: Old Navy

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A Little Oversized

July 1, 2014 by Nikki 3 Comments

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

I got this shirt in my latest Stitch Fix box and when I first tried it on, I thought it was way too big and figured I’d have to send it back. But then I tried everything on again – because I usually try things on several times before making a decision – and when I did, a lightbulb went off and I thought maybe it’s supposed to be a little oversized, and even if it isn’t, that’s what I’m telling myself anyway. I really like the abstract chevron pattern and the cut but I’ve always been afraid of the oversized trend because I’m so short that it if I’m not careful I look like I’m playing dress up in my mom’s clothes. But I added the belt and the wedges and I  fell in love! So here’s one of my new favorite outfits. I’ve worn it to work already; luckily, the dress code for graduate assistants is pretty lax in my office.

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

Wearing that high of a heel to the office is fine because I sit at a desk most of the time, but I won’t pretend that heels (especially these) are super easy or fun to walk in so I changed into a more practical shoe for errands. I wore the little canvas shoes to the grocery store. I hope to do a whole post about the nostaliga of these little Ked-esque shoes… I love them!

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun one!

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

Top: 41 Hawthorne via Stitch Fix
Jeans: Kensie via Stitch Fix
Belt: Old Navy
Wedges: Target
Canvas Shoes: Target
Bracelet: Old Navy
Earrings: Target

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