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Instagram Outfit Roundup

September 21, 2021 by Nikki No Comments

Welcome back to another outfit round up!

This roundup feels very random because there’s a little bit of summer mixed with a little bit of fall. I’m about two and a half months into my new job (which I’m still absolutely loving, by the way!) It all depends on how I’m feeling that day, but no matter what, I don’t let myself wear pajamas because I personally have to get up and get dressed in order to be productive!

These could definitely go into my Work from Home Wardrobe Series, but in full disclosure, the middle two outfits were weekend outfits. I wore the linen shorts to the farmers market and the jeans were for lounging around on a lazy Sunday.

On to the outfits:

Blouse: One New Day (Target) | Skirt: Loft Outlet | Sandals: Old Navy

I am not great at pattern mixing but this felt cute! For some reason, I am really into yellow skirts right now and I loved the cute floral detail on this one. I decided to pair the yellow/floral pattern with a simple black and white stripe, and I think it works because of the contrast of the stripes on the top and skirt, with the flowers in the middle.

T-Shirt: LOFT | Cardigan: Old Navy | Jeans: Karrington Distressed Fray Hem Skinny Jean by JUST BLACK | Sandals: Tommy Hilfiger | Sunnies: Target

This is just a great outfit for fall wearing an adorable t-shirt that says “It’s Fall, Y’all” and has photos of typical fall things like a pumpkin, a dachshund wearing a vest and scarf, a sweater, a hat, a cup of coffee, etc. I could not resist this shirt when I saw it.

T-shirt & Linen Shorts: Old Navy | Sandals: Tommy Hilfiger

I’m absolutely loving this late summer look! And best of all, it’s so comfortable. I wore it to the farmers’ market this weekend and then we had a little picnic lunch in the shade of a tall oak tree. It was the perfect ending to summer. Now, bring on fall!

T-shirt & Cropped Pants: LOFT

It’s fall, y’all! Yes, when I first purchased and wore this shirt, September has just begun. But technically it was meteorological Fall so that totally counts. Also, it was much cooler and less humid in our neck of the woods so I took advantage of the nice weather to break out some of my fall candles and colors.

I’m hoping to keep the outfits coming and with better photos. Thanks as always for sticking with me!

Xo, Nikki

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March 2019 Photo a Day

February 28, 2019 by Nikki No Comments

For some reason, March feels like a great month for me to participate in a photo-a-day challenge. I’m sure it’s because it’s the official month of Spring, and the weather is starting to warm up and everything just feels so nice.

I participated in a challenge last year and documented it in my personal Instagram account but I’m very new to this sort of thing so I didn’t share it to my blog or my blog’s Instagram account, and I probably didn’t even do it right to begin with, but anyway.

I like having the prompts to help nudge my creativity. Sometimes, the prompt is very literal so it’s easy to snap a picture and post it, but other times the prompts are more abstract so it takes a lot of thought, cleverness, and imagination to get the right shot. You can end up with some really great photos that way! So, I’m going to participate in a photo challenge this month and post photos both here and on the blog’s Insta, and I’ll try my best to also post last year’s photos here for reference!

Here’s the challenge prompt I’ll be following this year:

Be sure to follow along here, on Instagram, and my Facebook page!

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Fashion

Instagram Outfit Roundup #2

October 3, 2018 by Nikki No Comments

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I mentioned in my last Instagram Outfit Roundup that I’ve started documenting my daily outfits on Instagram & Facebook thanks to a big mirror in the restroom at work. While I hate that it’s the only way I can get a halfway-decent picture these days, in a bathroom with poor angles and harsh lighting, it’s kind of working for now, until I figure out this whole adulting thing and can take better photos. I hope you don’t mind. In some way, I actually like it because my life isn’t curated so why should my photos be? It’s real life, folks. My life. You’re welcome 😉

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Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016

January 10, 2017 by Nikki 2 Comments

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

2016 was a bumpy year for Nick and me. It started out great; Nick and I got healthy and lost some weight, and I finally had a job with some vacation time so we visited my best friend for a week in Los Angeles. Then we experienced a heartbreak we never knew was possible when we suddenly lost our little Chihuahua and the love of our lives, Chico, to complications from adrenal cancer. It happened so quickly that I’m still recovering from the trauma but my therapist has helped a lot. On the flip side, the year ended with a very much-wanted and planned pregnancy and the thrill of waiting to welcome our baby boy in the spring. My Instagrams (from my personal account) are a reflection of the year, with a focus on the positive so I’d like to share my favorite ones with you.

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

Spending a freezing winter morning in February with a cup of coffee and a book.

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

Chico is taking a rest in the fresh spring grass. We would soon learn that he had developed arthritis in his hips.

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

Spring in my neighborhood. This beautiful tree is in my neighbor’s yard and the color of the flowers against the color of the sky is stunning!

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

2016 was the year we got healthy and spent a lot of time eating better and working out at the gym.

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

Toes in the sand during a girls’ weekend at the beach.

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

My sweet, silly Chico with his eyes closed. I miss him more than anything.

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

Summer date night with sushi and beer. This was taken at the bottle shop.

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

Homemade churro cupcake for brunch club, courtesy of Nick. Yum!

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

NCsquared travels to Los Angeles, CA.

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

NCsquared in California. That’s the Santa Monica Pier behind us.

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

My sweet Mia. If ever there was a daddy’s girl dog, she is it.

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

Mia is getting a little brother in March!

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

This photo warms my heart. Mia has never been much for burrowing or being covered up (that was Chico’s expertise) but when I brought this blanket home, she fell in love with it and claimed it as her own. She even laid in it like this for a while.

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

24 weeks pregnant.

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

NCsquared at the Durham Holiday Parade.

 

Favorite Instagram Photos of 2016 | NCsquared Life

Christmas dog. Mia waiting patiently until she can open her presents. She got a new squeaky toy and plenty of treats for Christmas.

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Christmas Instagrams

December 28, 2016 by Nikki No Comments

Our Christmas was pretty magical, which was very nice considering how lousy this year has been so far. Here are a few of my Instagram photos from Christmas thus far. We have another celebration coming up so I might be able to do another post like this before the end of the year.

Christmas Instagrams | NCsquared Life

Mom’s Christmas tree. It’s magical

Christmas Instagrams | NCsquared Life

How can I NOT love this face? *kisses*

Christmas Instagrams | NCsquared Life

Mia by the tree, waiting to open her presents.

Christmas Instagrams | NCsquared Life

NCsquared at the Durham Holiday Parade

Christmas Instagrams | NCsquared Life

Proud papa-to-be with his nerdy Star Wars gifts <3

 

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