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Autumn Favorites

November 18, 2014 by Nikki 9 Comments

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

How adorable is this blazer? It came in my September Stitch Fix box. I asked the stylists to send me some good outwear pieces and they definitely delivered. I kept this maroon blazer because it was super cute – I mean look at the detail in the back in the photo below – and it fit great. I also kept this striped blazer. This outfit just screams “AUTUMN” to me because it has all of my autum favorites: the colors, the stripes, and leopard. Unfortunately, this blazer is really light so it might be getting too cold to wear, but I’ll make it work for as long as I can.

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Autumn Favorites | NCsquared Life

Linking up with Andi from Just Another Smith | Induffinitely Me

Blazer: market & spruce via Stitch Fix
Blouse: Banana Republic
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless
Necklace: Banana Republic

Bracelets: Old Navy
Handbag: Franco Sarto
Scarf: Amazon

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Sweater Weather

October 1, 2014 by Nikki 2 Comments

Sweater Weather | NCsquared Life

Happy October, everyone! The mornings here are usually a little chilly so I feel comfortable saying that it’s finally sweater weather – even if you’re just wearing really light sweaters like this one. I’ve worn this sweater with black cropped slacks before (here) so this time I’ve pairing it with my coated denim and leopard flats, both of which feel incredibly appropriate for fall.

Side note, today is our 3rd wedding anniversary and I’m spending it at school, taking a field trip to a six-bed hospital in rural NC and working until Thursday. Not quite how I would like to be spending it but that’s okay. Nick and I are planning a nice dinner and a movie this weekend. Since we’re technically no longer newly weds, we’ll celebrate in our usual, boring way 🙂

Sweater Weather | NCsquared Life

Sweater Weather | NCsquared Life

Sweater Weather | NCsquared Life

Sweater Weather | NCsquared Life

Sweater Weather | NCsquared Life

Sweater Weather | NCsquared Life

Top & Jeans: Banana Republic
Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless
Necklace: Kohl’s

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Fall Trends

September 24, 2014 by Nikki 6 Comments

Fall Trends | NCsquared Life

I think this outfit is full of fall trends: stripes, burgundy, and leopard. The weather is still warm so we don’t have to put away the short sleeves and bare legs just yet. In full disclosure, I haven’t worn this outfit yet but it’s on the lineup for this next week. I purchased the top and skirt on my mini shopping spree earlier this month and this is one of the outfits I put together in the dressing room. I think I’ll add a scarf when I wear it for real this week, since it’s technically fall now and scarves are another awesome fall trend.

Fall Trends | NCsquared Life

Fall Trends | NCsquared Life

Fall Trends | NCsquared Life

Fall Trends | NCsquared Life

 

Top & Skirt: Banana Republic
Belt: Target
Shoes: Christian Siriano via Payless
Necklace: Target
Bracelets: Old Navy
Earrings: Wal-Mart

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Pinspired + It’s Still Fall

December 18, 2013 by Nikki No Comments

Fall Outfit | NCsquared Life

I was pinspired by the outfit in this pin and I have the same shirt and new ankle boots, so I knew it would look great. I felt strange, though, when I got dressed because it’s a nice Fall outfit and I really shouldn’t be wearing it in Winter; I should be focusing on Winter outfits. Then I remembered that it’s technically still Fall! Awkwardness averted.

Also, I know you’re thinking to yourself, “Damn, Nikki’s hair is looking good, like a Victoria’s Secret angel’s hair!” Why, thank you 😉 It’s true, I was fresh out of the salon when I took these so my hair was pretty fabulous. My hair dresser, who I’ve been seeing for about 5 years now, usually just straightens my hair after a cut but, today, she was eager to try out a new blow-drying technique that adds tons of volume like a Victoria’s Secret Model. I think it looks amazing but would probably take too much time for everyday wear. But I’ll rock it while it lasts!

Fall Outfit | NCsquared Life

This maroon/burgundy/oxblood/whatever-you-want-to-call-it color is kind of timeless because it’s definitely in this season, but I feel like it was “in” last fall/winter, too.  It’s probably not a bad idea to invest in maroon/burgundy/etc.  because it’s likely to stick around for a while.

Fall Outfit | NCsquared Life

Fall Outfit | NCsquared Life

Top, Jeans, & Necklace: Old Navy | Ankle Boots: Target | Scarf: Amazon

 

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Leopard + Rust

December 17, 2013 by Nikki No Comments

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I’ve been wanting a rust-colored top so that I could recreate this pin, and this one, and even this one, and I found one while thrift shopping. I snatched it up as quickly as I could and wore it the very next day. That’s just how I do.

We spent the weekend cleaning out our closets and made a ton of donations, so I don’t feel quite as bad about adding another cardigan to my wardrobe. In my opinion, cardigans are the most versatile piece in the world (next to denim) so you can never have too many. When you have at least three+ pins to inspire you, I think it was meant to be!

Leopard + Rust | NCsquared Life

So, more ruffles. I think I’m going to have to take back my previous statement of not liking them because I realize I have several tops with ruffles that are totally adorable. They’re very subtle, though, so I guess I like ruffles as long as they’re not in your face. We’ll leave it at that.

Leopard + Rust | NCsquared Life

Leopard + Rust | NCsquared Life

Leopard + Rust | NCsquared Life

Top: J. Crew (thrifted) | Scarf: Amazon | Belt: Banana Republic | Denim: Loft | Heels: Target | Earrings: Target | Bracelet: Old Navy

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