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Navy, Crazy Check, and Cognac

April 8, 2014 by Nikki 4 Comments

Navy, Crazy Check, and Cognac | NCsquared Life

I love these crazy pants. They’re technically a black and white checked pattern, but they look great with this navy blouse. Wasn’t it a thing at one time that you weren’t supposed to wear navy and black together? Well, I’m throwing that rule to the wind and wearing whatever I want!

I wore this outfit to a meeting with a professor to discuss a possible internship. It must have been on point because it turns out she can take me on, which means I finally have an internship! And I’ll actually get to graduate! I was seriously getting concerned about that because other avenues I’d pursued weren’t working out. So my advice: if you’re going on an interview then you should wear navy, crazy check pants, and cognac and you’re guaranteed to get it. Ok, of course I’m just kidding and can’t really guarantee that but maybe it’s worth a try?

Navy, Crazy Check, and Cognac | NCsquared Life

Navy, Crazy Check, and Cognac | NCsquared Life

Navy, Crazy Check, and Cognac | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one:

Navy, Crazy Check, and Cognac | NCsquared Life

Linking up with More Pieces of Me | Perfectly Coutured | Mix & Match Fashion | Stylin’ in St. Louis
 
Top: Collective Concepts Valencia blouse via Stitch Fix
Pants: Banana Republic
Shoes: Fioni via Payless
Handbag: Franco Sarto via Ross
Earrings and Bracelet: Old Navy
Sunglasses and Necklace: Target
Rings: Light Years
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Unexpected Color Combination

April 1, 2014 by Nikki 4 Comments

Happy April! I think Spring is finally in full bloom and I’m loving it.

Unexpected Color Combination | NCsquared Life

Sometimes I want to dress casually but get tired of wearing jeans. That’s when I turn to chinos! They’re comfortable AND casual with a hint of sophistication. I also love wearing this periwinkle cardigan with navy blue pants, which is kind of an unexpected color combination for me because they’re both kind of dark and similar in color.  The cognac really pops with the navy, though.

I was going to wear this outfit to class but then it was cancelled  so I stayed home to study more biostatistics and then take the dogs for a nice long walk in the sunshine. Then, Nick and I went for dinner and ice cream with friends. It was a perfect Spring day!

Unexpected Color Combination | NCsquared Life

Unexpected Color Combination | NCsquared Life

How adorable are these shoes? So much so that I bought two pairs, one in cognac and the other in black. I can tell they’re going to be my go-to shoes this spring and summer.

Unexpected Color Combination | NCsquared Life

Unexpected Color Combination | NCsquared Life

Unexpected Color Combination | NCsquared Life

Top: Target
Cardigan: Banana Republic
Chinos: Banana Republic
Belt: Old Navy
Wedges: American Eagle via Payless
Necklace: Claire’s (old)
Earrings and Sunglasses: Target
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Wrinkles Are Inevitable

March 5, 2014 by Nikki No Comments

Red Sweater, Vest, Black Skirt | NCsquared Life

This is basically my new favorite outfit but with a black skirt instead of jeans. The temps dropped again so I needed something a little warmer than a maxi skirt, and next time I’ll wear tights. I LOVE wearing this vest with this sweater because it feels like they were made for each other. Please excuse the wrinkles in the skirt; I wore it to campus which means I had to sit in the car for a few hours. As with many things in life, wrinkles are just inevitable.

Red Sweater, Vest, Black Skirt | NCsquared Life

Red Sweater, Vest, and Black Skirt | NCsquared Life

Red Sweater, Vest, Black Skirt | NCsquared Life

Red Sweater, Vest, Black Skirt | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one: or at least as fun as I could get:

Red Sweater, Vest, Black Skirt | NCsquared Life

Sweater: Banana Republic
Vest: Banana Republic
Skirt: Loft
Belt: Target
Boots: Steve Madden
Handbag: Franco Sarto via Ross
Earrings: Target
Bracelet: Old Navy and Etsy
 
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From The Back of My Closet

February 6, 2014 by Nikki 2 Comments

Turquoise pants and fuchsia scarf | NCsquared Life

I pulled these pants out from the back of my closet. I think I’ve only worn them twice because the color scares me and I don’t know why. They’re not that much brighter than regular denim pants and yet when I put them on, I feel like they’re screaming. I don’t particularly like wearing “Crayola”  outfits, meaning any one bright color with another bright color. I shy away from wearing primary colors together because then there’s just too much color for  me.

Therefore, I have a hard time figuring out what to wear with these pants and that’s why they ended up in the back of the closet. I do like the look of the black sweater with them but I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone (but not too much) so I added the bright fuchsia scarf. I like the balance of the black between the two brighter colors, so it works.

Turquoise pants and fuchsia scarf | NCsquared Life

Turquoise, black, and fuchsia | NCsqsuared Life

Turquoise pants and fuchsia scarf | NCsquared Life

Weird fact about me: I hate carrying purses so I never change them out from outfit to outfit. I rarely change them out at all. The most I do is throw a few important things in a clutch when I feel like adding a pop of color or don’t feel like carrying the big purse. If I were the type to change out my purse, I would have a bunch of them (I only have, like, 3) and I would be carrying a pink or black one with this outfit. But I’m not so I don’t. I love this purse (all things considered) so I just carry it.

From the back of my closet | NCsquared Life

Turquoise pants and fuchsia scarf | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one! I can stretch in these pants if I need to run from something.

Turquoise pants and fuchsia scarf | NCsquared Life

Today I’m linking up with Bethany of Perfectly Coutured and Meghan of Everyday Fashion and Finance so be sure to head over there to check out all of the other amazing fashion bloggers who are linking up!
 
 
Sweater: Banana Republic
Camisole: Target
Scarf: Banana Republic
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Payless
Sunglases: Target
Bracelet: Old Navy
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Sunday Brunch, Downtown

Sunday Brunch Downtown | NCsquared Life
February 3, 2014 by Nikki 5 Comments

Sunday Brunch Downtown | NCsquared Life

We went to brunch again! This time we went to one of our other favorite brunch spots, Scratch Bakery, and then took some cute photos downtown.

I’ve worn this dress/cardigan/boot combo before but today I added some fleece-lined tights and a huge comfy scarf. It was a beautiful day with a slight chill in the air so the scarf was necessary.  This is probably one of my favorite dresses. It’s pretty, comfortable, and really versatile since I can wear it in all seasons. And brunch is an occasion that just feels better in a cute dress.

Sunday Brunch Downtown | NCsquared Life

Sunday Brunch Downtown | NCsquared Life

Sunday Brunch Downtown | NCsquared Life

Sunday Brunch Downtown | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one:

Sunday Brunch Downtown | NCsquared Life

Also, in case you were wondering, Scratch was featured on Unique Sweets on the Cooking Channel, and for good reason. It’s delicious! Nick and I had coffee, livermush sandwiches and a grapefruit brûlée. Yum.

Scratch Bakery, Durham NC | NCsquared Life

Scratch Bakery, Durham NC | NCsquared Life

 
 
UPDATE #1: I’ve linked up with Bethany of Perfectly Coutured so be sure to head over there to check out all of the other amazing fashion bloggers who are linking up!
 
UPDATE #2: I’ve also linked up with Penniliess Socialite so check out those bloggers as well:
Dress: ModCloth
Cardigan: Banana Republic
Scarf: Banana Republic
Tights: gift
Boots: Steve Madden
Handbag: Franco Sarto via Ross
Sunglasses and Earrings: Target
Denim Jacket: Gap
 
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