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Pinspired: Ivory Blazer

April 17, 2014 by Nikki 10 Comments

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

I’m not wearing navy! At least I don’t think I’m wearing navy – and denim doesn’t count! This shirt isn’t gray, it has small stripes that are white and either black or navy, so it’s possible that I haven’t broken the navy streak. However, I am wearing this gorgeous ivory blazer that is perfect for Spring. I resisted a white/ivory/light colored blazer for as long as I could because I was afraid that the second I wore one, I would get slimed  but so far nothing like that has happened. I even drank wine while wearing it and didn’t spill a single drop so I might be safe *KNOCK ON WOOD*

Today I’m linking up with Bri at Work Clothes, I Suppose who wanted to see our best Pinspired Outfit. I’m not sure this one is my best, but it’s pretty darn good! (Scroll down to the bottom to see the pinspiration photo.)  I could have gone with black skinnies, but I rarely wear black denim so I wanted to stay true to my style. I think it turned out great!  What do you think?

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one: my attempt at copying the inspiration photo.

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Close enough!

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Inspiration source: Banana Republic

Top & Blazer: Banana Republic
Jeans: Kensie via Stitchfix
Shoes: Christian Sirano via Payless
Earrings: Old Navy
Clutch: Francesca’s
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Navy and Pink

March 25, 2014 by Nikki 6 Comments

Navy and Pink | NCsquared Life

When I first saw this shirt, I thought it would be a great casual piece  I could wear with jeans and sandals and couldn’t wait for Spring/warmer weather to wear it that way. Then I started putting looks together and realized it would make a good dressy piece, as well. I don’t normally do the half tuck because I’ve realized it doesn’t work very well with my body shape – my short torso looks even shorter with a half tuck – but with the drape of the fabric, it works here. I find myself loving this shirt more and more each time I wear it. Thanks, Stitch Fix!

Navy and Pink | NCsquared Life

Navy and Pink | NCsquared Life

Isn’t the detailing on this shirt just amazing?

Navy and Pink | NCsquared Life

Navy and Pink | NCsquared Life

 
Linking up with More Pieces of Me
 
Top: Under Skies Claremont via Stitch Fix
Skirt: Target
Shoes: Christian Siriano via Payless
Necklace: Kohl’s (old)
Earrings: Target
Pink Bracelet: Old Navy
Dainty Bracelet: Etsy
Clutch: Francesca’s
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So Many Spring Colors

March 12, 2014 by Nikki No Comments

So many spring colors | NCsquared Life

Since Gretchen Weiner is supposed to stop trying to make fetch happen, I’ll just have to say that my new spring blouse and clutch are clutch. Or awesome/cool/amazing/etc. . But seriously, I LOVE this clutch; it has a removable chain strap so it can either be a clutch or crossbody bag. Perfection as a bag.

There are so many spring colors going on in this outfit: pink, orange, green, blue, yellow, purple… and you can never go wrong with pearls. What I’m most excited about is that I’m able to wear this top with so  many of my blazers. Here I’m wearing it with pink, but I can also wear it with coral, navy, and ivory blazers, as well – all of which I have. I have a lot of blazers. I wore this outfit to a meetingwith my professor about possible internships this summer. Fingers crossed that something turns up!

So many spring colors | NCsquared Life

So many spring colors | NCsquared Life

So many spring colors | NCsquared Life

This clutch is clutch!

So many spring colors | NCsquared Life

So many spring colors | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one:

So many spring colors | NCsquared Life

 Linking up with Living in Color Style | Stylin’ in St. Louis | White Coat Wardrobe

Blazer and Blouse: Banana Republic
Jeans: Loft
Shoes: Target
Necklace: Kohl’s (old)
Clutch: Francesca’s
Earrings and Sunglasses: Target
Pink Bracelet: Old Navy
Dainty Bracelet: Etsy

 

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Put a Flower On It

February 26, 2014 by Nikki No Comments

Put a Flower On It | NCsquared Life

 I’ve already said you can’t go wrong with neutrals, so of course I did it again. But this time, I took it a step further and added a pop of color with this fabric flower clip/hair elastic and my yellow clutch. I bought the flower to wear in my hair for a wedding but it works with everything. I put it in my hair, pin it to my shirts and blazers, and I’ve even pinned it to my handbags.

The button-front top has gray stripes, to give it a little more interest.  I wore this outfit to class and was a total cutie the whole time.

Put a Flower On It | NCsquared Life

Put a Flower On It | NCsquared Life

Put a Flower On It | NCsquared Life

Put a Flower On It | NCsquared Life

Put a Flower On It | NCsquared Life

Put a Flower On It | NCsquared Life

Put a Flower On It | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one:

Put a Flower On It | NCsquared Life

Linking up with Mix & Match Fashion to head over there to check out all of the other awesome bloggers!

Button-Front: Target
Sweater: Banana Republic
Fabric Flower:  Target
Skirt: Banana Republic
Tights: gift
Ankle Boots: Old Navy
Necklace: Old Navy
Clutch: Etsy
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A Pop of Yellow

January 31, 2014 by Nikki 1 Comment

Pop of Yellow | NCsquared Life

Yep, same pants again today. Since yesterday was a snow day, we didn’t leave the house meaning I can wear these pants again. Okay, let’s be real, even if I did leave and people saw me, I’d still rewear them. At least it cuts down on laundry.

I find that I’m drawn to neutrals so I wanted to give this outfit a pop of color.  I purchased this clutch from Etsy as a wedding gift to myself and then purchased five more (in varying colors and patterns) as bridesmaids’ gifts for my wedding party. They don’t hold much, and I wish there was small pocket on the inside, but I love it just the same. I picked this one out specifically because I thought it would give my outfits a bright pop of color, and I was right.

Pop of Yellow | NCsquared Life

Pop of Yellow | NCsquared Life

I also think fuchsia or hot pink would look really good with these rock gray pants; maybe that will be my next purchase. I almost didn’t get these pants because I wasn’t sure I would be able to wear them with much, but I’ve come up with so many outfits in my mind with them that I’ve had to write them all down so I could create them without leaving any out!

Pops of Yellow | NCsquared Life

Pop of Yellow | NCsquared Life

Pop of Yellow | NCsquared Life

Pop of Yellow | NCsquared Life

And here’s a fun one:

Pop of Yellow | NCsquared Life

 Top: Banana Republic
Cardigan: Gap
Pants: Banana Republic
Shoes: Old Navy
Clutch: Etsy
Necklace: Planet, LLC 
Sunglasses: Target
 
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