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Coral Blazer & Casual Peplum

May 13, 2015 by Nikki 4 Comments

Coral Blazer & Casual Peplum | NCsquared Life

I’m going to go ahead and say it: this is my new favorite outfit. It has definitely become a go-to for just about everything. I wore it to one of my last days of classes/work before I graduated, I’ve worn it for running errands, and I even changed into wedges and wore it to the Walk the Moon concert I went to a few weeks ago (grainy instagram picture below). I love how simple yet put together it is.

Coral Blazer & Casual Peplum | NCsquared Life

Once again, I’m wearing a coral and blue color combination. I can’t get enough of it.

Coral Blazer & Casual Peplum | NCsquared Life

I’m sure you’ve seen these shoes all over the place, since they’re adorable and from Target. I have to say that I’m very upset with Target, as it seems that they’ve stopped carrying my shoe size in many of their brands. I usuallly wear a 5.5, but depending on the brand/fit, I can wear a 6. Luckily, I was able to wear a 6 in these cute flats. Otherwise, I would be very upset and have no other choice but to write Target a strongly-worded letter!

Coral Blazer & Casual Peplum | NCsquared Life

Coral Blazer & Casual Peplum | NCsquared Life

Coral Blazer & Casual Peplum | NCsquared Life

Here I am enjoying the VIP perks at the Walk the Moon show. Early entry, comfy seats, and the bar comes to you… I will never not be VIP ever again! Also, I was the only person there wearing a blazer but that’s just how I roll!

nikki at concert

Peplum Tank: Gap | Blazer: Banana Republic | Jeans: kensie via Stitch Fix | Shoes: Target | Necklace: Banana Republic | Sunnies: Target

Participating in the Trend Spin Linkup | More Pieces of Me | I Do DeClaire | Mix & Match Fashion

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A Little Fall Preview

September 10, 2014 by Nikki 6 Comments

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

Like any good college student, as soon as I received my loan reimbursement, I went on a little shipping spree. I stocked up on a few Fall things from Banana Republic, including this chambray top and burgundy box pleat skirt. I imagined wearing this outfit with black tights but it’s still too hot for tights, so this will just have to be a little Fall preview. I’ve been looking for a new chambray because the only one I had previously had polka dots on it, which is cute, but I wanted a plain one. And I love that this skirt has pockets. I’m not sure how I feel about wearing this with ankle boots without tights; it feels like something is off or missing. What do you think? Are there other shoes I could pair this with to make it look better? Or are the boots on point? Internet friends, please help me dress myself! 🙂

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

I knew I had to have both of these pieces when I tried them on together in the dressing room and they looked so good together. Also, it was such a gray day out when we took these photos that this dressing room photo has better color:

Fall Preview | NCsquared Life

Top & Skirt: Banana Republic
Shoes: Old Navy
Necklace: Target
Bracelets: Old Navy
Earrings: Wal-Mart

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My New Favorite Top

August 7, 2014 by Nikki 6 Comments

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I think this is my new favorite outfit! I love the lace of the tank and the stripes in the blazer and the wedge in the shoe. I wore it to the office and then out for a casual dinner. It was pretty hot out so a few times the blazer had to go, and the outfit looked just as cute without it.

I’m extremely happy that Stitch Fix sent this top because I love the lace-front top trend; it’s so pretty and can be dressed up or down. I had a lace-ish tank before this one but it wasn’t as versatile. So, as soon as I saw this one in my box, I knew it was a keeper even though it was too long in the shoulders and I had to get them shortened. Definitely worth the extra expense! I can see so many different outfits with it both now and in the fall/winter. It’s definitely my new favorite top.

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OBLIGATORY FENCE-LEANING SHOT! 🙂

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

Top: C. Luce via Stitch Fix
Blazer: J.Crew Factory
Jeans: Old Navy
Wedges: Target
Necklace: Accessorize It
Earrings & Bracelets: Old Navy

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Rainy Weekend

August 4, 2014 by Nikki 2 Comments

Rainy Weekend | NCsquared Life

What do you wear when it rains all weekend so the only time you leave your house is to go to the grocery store? Well, I wear a comfortable summer sweater with rolled denim, canvas shoes, and a messy bun. I switched the canvas shoes for the rubber rain boots when I took the dogs for a walk but, luckily, it had stopped raining for a spell when I went to the store so I could wear the canvas shoes. And to look at least somewhat put together, I added earrings and these necklaces but no make up because let’s not get crazy.

Rainy Weekend | NCsquared Life

Rainy Weekend | NCsquared Life

Rainy Weekend | NCsquared Life

Sweater:  Banana Republic
Jeans: Kensie via Stitch Fix
Soes: Target
Gold Necklace and Earrings: Old Navy
Turquoise Necklace: I can’t remember but I’m thinking it was Caroline Grace Jewelry on Etsy?
Clutch: Coach via gift from my MIL

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Keep It Simple

March 19, 2014 by Nikki 1 Comment

Keep It Simple | NCsquared Life

Sometimes you’re in a hurry or don’t feel like putting much effort into getting dressed, so you want to keep it simple. I feel you. I have those days all the time, and when I do, I go for a simple top and cardigan, scarf (especially in the spring), jeans and cute shoes. I’ve accumulated quite a number of cardigans over the seasons so follwing this formula is really easy.

Since the top and cardigan are both solid, the patterned scarf adds a little interest, and I’m all about adding interest. Same for the shooties (which is bootie + shoe combo). So, you can have several simple pieces and kick it up a notch with a patterned scarf and interesting shoes.  You’re welcome.

Keep It Simple | NCsquared Life

Keep It Simple | NCsquared Life

Keep It Simple | NCsquared Life

Keep It Simple | NCsquared Life

Keep It Simple | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one:

Keep It Simple | NCsquared Life

Linking up with Penniless Socialite
 
Tee: Target
Cardigan: Old Navy
Scarf: Banana Republic
Jeans: Kensie via Stitch Fix
Shooties: Fioni via Payless
Earrings and Pink Bracelet: Old Navy
Dainty Bracelet: Etsy
Sunglasses: Target
Clutch: Francesca’s
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