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Real Life vs. Blog Life

May 14, 2015 by Nikki 1 Comment

Real Life vs. Blog Life | NCsquared Life

I think it’s really important for my blog that I show outfits that I actually wear. I also want my outfits to look good, but I feel like I struggle with being “trendy” and heels with everything feels very trendy right now. I love how the heels look with these skinny jeans and the necklace of the same color, and this is definitely something I’d wear on a night out or for a special occasion, but to be completely honest, I wouldn’t wear heels to the grocery store. I’d definitely choose flats to run errands or to grab lunch with Nick. So, the truth is I did wear this outfit to lunch with Nick one day last week BUT with the flats I wore with this outfit.

Real Life vs. Blog Life | NCsquared Life

But this outfit is so cute that I’ll come up with a reason to wear it. Or I’ll wear the heels to the grocery store because it’s so darn good. Maybe sometimes you just have to make those sacrifices 😉

Real Life vs. Blog Life | NCsquared Life

Real Life vs. Blog Life | NCsquared Life

Real Life vs. Blog Life | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun blooper: This is me giving instruction. I’m not bossy, I’m a leader! 😉

Blooper: Real Life vs. Blog Life | NCsquared Life

Tank: C. Luce via Stitch Fix | Jeans: Banana Republic | Heels: Christian Siriano via Payless | Necklace: Accessorize It | Sunnies & Handbag: Target

Linking up with A Pocket Full of Polka Dots | Penniless Socialite | More Pieces of Me | I Do DeClaire | Mix & Match Fashion

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Holiday Sequins

December 30, 2014 by Nikki 1 Comment

Holiday Sequins | NCsquared Life

Nick’s coworkers had a holiday party earlier this month, and this is what I wore. With the sequins and the coated denim (that kind of look like leather pants) this outfit would be perfect for New Year’s Eve, or as I like to call it, MY BIRTHDAY! 🙂 For the past few years, I’ve hosted a birthday party for NYE/my birthday. I haven’t decided what I’m going to wear for this year’s party but this outfit is definitely on the list.

Holiday Sequins | NCsquared Life

Holiday Sequins | NCsquared Life

Holiday Sequins | NCsquared Life

Holiday Sequins | NCsquared Life

Holiday Sequins | NCsquared Life

Holiday Sequins | NCsquared Life

Here’s the almost-blooper: I don’t know that I really consider it a blooper because I smile like this all the time! It’s just my face 😉

Holiday Sequins Almost-Blooper | NCsquared Life

Blazer: Banana Republic | Sequin Tank: Old Navy | Coated Denim Jeans: Banana Republic | Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless | Earrings: Old Navy | Clutch: really old, I have no idea where I got it!

Linking up with Walking in Memphis in High Heels | InDUFFinitely Me

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Rehearsal

August 12, 2014 by Nikki 5 Comments

Blue and White Dress | NCsquared Life

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, my best friend got married over the weekend. This is the dress I wore for the ceremony rehearsal and dinner, and the wedding planner complimented me on it during our line up! I really love this dress. I purchased it because I thought it would be easy to dress up and to dress down. However, as I seem to do with most of my dresses, I somehow convinced myself that it was too fancy to wear for casual occassions so I’ve only worn it one other time, which was for my baby cousin’s college graduation. Looking at it now in these photos, I’m back to feeling like it could be worn more casually. What do you think?

Blue and White Dress | NCsquared Life

Blue and White Dress | NCsquared Life

Blue and White Dress | NCsquared Life

Blue and White Dress | NCsquared Life

Blue and White Dress | NCsquared Life

Looking at these photos also makes me realize that these shoes look and feel like Barbie shoes, which is so funny to me!

Blue and White Dress | NCsquared Life

For fun, here is an action shot of us rehearsing:

Rehearsal | NCsquared Life

And a little bridesmaids fashion love!

Bridesmaids Love | NCsquared Life

And a little NCsquared love 🙂

NCsquared Love

 Linking up with Tucker Up | The Pleated Poppy | Mix & Match Fashion

Dress: Ina via Conversation Pieces
Belt: Target
Shoes: Christian Siriano via Payless
Accessories: Old Navy

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Pinspired: Ivory Blazer

April 17, 2014 by Nikki 10 Comments

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

I’m not wearing navy! At least I don’t think I’m wearing navy – and denim doesn’t count! This shirt isn’t gray, it has small stripes that are white and either black or navy, so it’s possible that I haven’t broken the navy streak. However, I am wearing this gorgeous ivory blazer that is perfect for Spring. I resisted a white/ivory/light colored blazer for as long as I could because I was afraid that the second I wore one, I would get slimed  but so far nothing like that has happened. I even drank wine while wearing it and didn’t spill a single drop so I might be safe *KNOCK ON WOOD*

Today I’m linking up with Bri at Work Clothes, I Suppose who wanted to see our best Pinspired Outfit. I’m not sure this one is my best, but it’s pretty darn good! (Scroll down to the bottom to see the pinspiration photo.)  I could have gone with black skinnies, but I rarely wear black denim so I wanted to stay true to my style. I think it turned out great!  What do you think?

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

And here’s the fun one: my attempt at copying the inspiration photo.

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Close enough!

Pinspired: Ivory Blazer | NCsquared Life

Inspiration source: Banana Republic

Top & Blazer: Banana Republic
Jeans: Kensie via Stitchfix
Shoes: Christian Sirano via Payless
Earrings: Old Navy
Clutch: Francesca’s
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