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Black and White and Pink All Over

July 16, 2014 by Nikki 8 Comments

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

I don’t have a whole lot to say about this outfit except that before I started reading style blogs, I never would have worn stripes with polkda dots. However, I did hear one of the nurses at the clinic where I intern once a week say that he knew “stripes and dots don’t mix” and I had to hold my tongue because, as you can see, sir, they most certainly do!

I thought about wearing my new pink sandals but I didn’t want to go overboard with the pink, so I opted for the white canvas shoes instead. Shorts and Keds definitely take my back to my childhood because I lived in them every summer.

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

It was way too hot out for a cardigan so it had to go! We were lucky at got these photos in just before it started raining, so it was really muggy out, too. Ugh, sometimes summer is just too much.

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

This is the charm bracelet Nick got me this past Valentine’s Day and of course I adore it (mostly because I picked it out, hehe). I would like to add an ampersand charm and another ‘n’ charm. Maybe even a c. And maybe a 2 to make it squared!

Black and White and Pink All Over | NCsquared Life

Top, Shorts & Cardigan: Old Navy
Shoes & Belt: Target
Earrings & Necklace: Wal-Mart
Bracelet: Etsy

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Fashion

Doppler Effect

July 14, 2014 by Nikki 1 Comment

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

I call this my “Doppler Effect” shirt because it reminds me of Sheldon’s Halloween costume in one of the first seasons of The Big Bang Theory. The stripes are great, of course, but what really sold me was the crossed-straps in the back. How cute is that? And no color goes with navy better than pink, hence the sandals.

I wore this outfit to lunch, and then to sell an arm and a leg for new tires. Seriously, they’re so expensive but with the amount of driving I do on a weekly basis, car maintenence is very important.  There’s your PSA for the day!

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Doppler Effect | NCsquared Life

Top, Shorts, and Cardigan: Banana Republic
Sandals: Target
Necklace & Earrings: Wal-Mart
Charm Bracelet: Etsy

Pink Bracelet: Old Navy
Sunglasses: Target

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Fashion

Denim Boyfriend Shorts

July 10, 2014 by Nikki 6 Comments

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

As I mentioned in my last post, I practically lived in these denim shorts this weekend. My first look was boho-inspired which was a little out of my comfort zone. This time I stayed closer within my fashion comfort boundaries and went with a nice form-fitting top and some wedges. This necklace was another purchase from my Savannah trip. It came with matching earrings, which I wasn’t a huge fan of because I think dangly earrings look better in my unattached ear lobes. But I love the pale pink color because it adds just the right amount of color to the outfit, at least for me.

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

This shirt is striped and has a fun scoop-neck back! It’s what takes this top from “just another stiped top” to “wow, a striped top!”

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun one:

Denim Boyfriend Shorts | NCsquared Life

Top: Banana Republic
Cami: Target
Shorts: Gap
Shoes: American Eagle via Payless
Bracelet: Old Navy
Necklace & Earrings: Accessorize It
Sunglasses: Target

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A Little Oversized

July 1, 2014 by Nikki 3 Comments

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

I got this shirt in my latest Stitch Fix box and when I first tried it on, I thought it was way too big and figured I’d have to send it back. But then I tried everything on again – because I usually try things on several times before making a decision – and when I did, a lightbulb went off and I thought maybe it’s supposed to be a little oversized, and even if it isn’t, that’s what I’m telling myself anyway. I really like the abstract chevron pattern and the cut but I’ve always been afraid of the oversized trend because I’m so short that it if I’m not careful I look like I’m playing dress up in my mom’s clothes. But I added the belt and the wedges and I  fell in love! So here’s one of my new favorite outfits. I’ve worn it to work already; luckily, the dress code for graduate assistants is pretty lax in my office.

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

Wearing that high of a heel to the office is fine because I sit at a desk most of the time, but I won’t pretend that heels (especially these) are super easy or fun to walk in so I changed into a more practical shoe for errands. I wore the little canvas shoes to the grocery store. I hope to do a whole post about the nostaliga of these little Ked-esque shoes… I love them!

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun one!

A Little Oversized | NCsquared Life

Top: 41 Hawthorne via Stitch Fix
Jeans: Kensie via Stitch Fix
Belt: Old Navy
Wedges: Target
Canvas Shoes: Target
Bracelet: Old Navy
Earrings: Target

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Summer Couple Style

June 30, 2014 by Nikki 6 Comments

Summer Couple Style | NCsquared Life

We have a treat for you! Our favorite photographers, Thad and Sarah of  2 & 3 Photography, held an event where we had some portraits taken! We haven’t had any professional photos of just the two of us since our wedding photos; we usually take family photos with the furbabies in the fall for holiday cards but when this event rolled around, we decided we wanted to get some photos of just us for fun. We had so much fun running around the farm and catching up with our friends!

Summer Couple Style | NCsquared Life

Summer Couple Style | NCsquared Life

Summer Couple Style | NCsquared Life

Summer Couple Style | NCsquared Life

Summer Couple Style | NCsquared Life

Summer Couple Style | NCsquared Life

We were even able to recreate one of our engagement photos (which you can see on our About Us page) that so nicely depicts our personality differences:

Summer Couple Style | NCsquared Life

P.S. I’ve been at the beach all weekend and haven’t decided yet if I want to post about it so today you’re getting our photos from a few weeks ago. I do hope you’ve enjoyed 🙂

All photos taken by 2 & 3 Photography. 

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Nikki:
Dress: Old Navy
Belt: Francesca’s
Shoes & Bracelet: Old Navy
Necklace: Target

 

Nick:
Top & Shorts: Banana Republic 
Belt: York Street via Trunk Club
Shoes: Tretorn via Trunk Club

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