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A Sweater and a Skirt

October 8, 2014 by Nikki No Comments

A Sweater and a Skirt | NCsquared Life

It seems that I’ve been gravitating toward this sweater a lot lately. I’ve been wearing it with dark pants (see here and here) but I switched it up a little  this time and paired it with my Fall-approved burgundy skirt. The inspiration for this outfit came from a mannequin that was styled similarly in the store – this same skirt was paired with a bulky sweater and a cute jacket. A few years ago, I probably never would have thought to wear a looser top with a flowy skirt, but I’m really loving the shape. I wore this outfit on a Starbucks and breakfast run over the weekend. I would say that it’s another one of those outfits that I really like because I took a lot of outfit photos of it AND I plan to wear it again this week (but probably with flats).

Also, I can’t get over how much I love this burgundy/wine color!

A Sweater and a Skirt | NCsquared Life

A Sweater and a Skirt | NCsquared Life

A Sweater and a Skirt | NCsquared Life

A Sweater and a Skirt | NCsquared Life

A Sweater and a Skirt | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun one: Another blooper photo. I think I was telling Nick what angle to take the next photo!

A Sweater and a Skirt Blooper | NCsquared Life

 

Sweater & Skirt: Banana Republic
Shoes: Target
Long pearl necklace: Kohl’s
Short pearl necklace: Francesca’s
Bracelets: Old Navy

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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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So Cute I Can’t Even

July 17, 2014 by Nikki 4 Comments

So Cute I Can't Even | NCsquared Life

Have you ever had days where you get dressed and think, “Eh, this looks alright” and then go about your day feeling less than stellar? Happens to me all the time. But then, there are days when I get dressed and am like, “I’m so cute I can’t even…” and then my husband responds with, “me either” and I strut my stuff all day because I love my outfit so much. This was one of those days for me. In hind sight, I should have worn some dressier shoes, like heels or wedges or something. I’ll remember that for next time!

I’ve had this top/shorts combo in my head for a while and finally put it together to wear out of the house.   I purchased this adorable cap-sleeved blazer for my Barden Bella halloween costume last year and am just now wearing it for real, which makes me super excited. I wore this to an internship meeting and then to sit at the library for a few hours to finish some writing assignments, so very few people saw me. But that just means that I get to wear it again tomorrow! 😉

So Cute I Can't Even | NCsquared Life

So Cute I Can't Even | NCsquared Life

So Cute I Can't Even | NCsquared Life

So Cute I Can't Even | NCsquared Life

So Cute I Can't Even | NCsquared Life

So Cute I Can't Even | NCsquared Life

So Cute I Can't Even | NCsquared Life

Linking up with Third Thursday Threads at Work Clothes, I Suppose today!

Top: Banana Republic
Shorts: Banana Republic
Blazer: Saks Fiftth Avenue
Sandals: Target
Earrings: Accessorize It
Bracelet: Old Navy
Necklace: gift from my MIL

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The Perfect Dress

June 24, 2014 by Nikki 11 Comments

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

I think I’ve found the perfect dress. I wore this outfit last week to my day at the clinic and I got so many compliments from the nurses, mostly about my shoes. They kept telling me how nice they looked and kept asking if they were comfortable. I’m sure that comfort is really important when you’re a nurse who’s on your feet all day.

I really like this outfit because it’s a nice mix of high- and low-end pieces. The blazer is from Banana Republic and the dress is from Target. That counts as mixing high & low, right? This dress is so comfortable that I’m probably going to live in it for the rest of the summer. And I added the blazer as a professional touch. I felt really official at the clinic!

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

I love a dress that you can class up a bit and wear  to the office (or a health clinic) or you can keep it casual and wear it out for lunch or lounging around with friends. It really doesn’t get much better than that.

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

The Perfect Dress | NCsquared Life

Dress: Target
Blazer: Banana Republic
Wedges: American Eagle by Payless
Necklace: gift from my MIL
Bracelet: Old Navy

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Classy Neutrals

June 5, 2014 by Nikki 6 Comments

Classy Neutrals | NCsquared Life

For the rest of the summer, I’ll be spending my Mondays at the pediatric clinic for my internship. I wanted to look legit, so this is what I wore on my first day there. It was really chilly in the morning so the sweater was perfect. And I went with neutrals because they’re just so classy. At the clinic, I was briefly mistaken for an interpreter, which is cool because I do speak Spanish, although not as well as I used to, so I probably can’t really interpret as much as awkwardly communicate in present tense. I also wore flats because I figured I would be on my feet most of the day so I wanted to be comfortable.

Classy Neutrals | NCsquared Life

Classy Neutrals | NCsquared Life

Classy Neutrals | NCsquared Life

Classy Neutrals | NCsquared Life

This bag is great because it fits my laptop, notebook, text book, AND planner without being too bulky. It also has a removeable cross-body strap, which is really convenient when I’m carrying all that stuff in it and my shoulder feels like it’s going to fall off from all the weight. That happens a lot. I actually carry A LOT of bags when I’m at school and my friends jokingly call me the bag lady. I usually have my book bag, my purse, an extra bag to carry the stuff that wouldn’t fit in my book bag, and my lunch bag. Life is hard, y’all.

Classy Neutrals | NCsquared Life

Classy Neutrals | NCsquared Life

Sweater and Pants: Banana Republic
Pearl Neclaces: Kohl’s
Shoes: Payless
Charm Necklace and Bag: Target
Earrings: Old Navy

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