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Yellow Skirt Two Ways

July 26, 2021 by Nikki No Comments

So, these outfits are way more similar than different, but that’s okay. What I like about them is they show how you can slightly dress the skirt up with a nice ruffly cap sleeve blouse or you can dress it down slightly with a lemon tank top. Either way, they’re both fun and comfortable.

Blouse & Shirt: Loft Outlet | Sandals: Old Navy

I wore this outfit during a virtual board meeting for my part-time gig where I was taking meeting minutes. Even though they could only see my face and shoulders, I still felt cute AF and that’s all that matters!

Tank top: Target | Skirt: Loft Outlet | Sandals: Old Navy

I wore this outfit for a day of working a little for my part-time gig and then running errands after. There really isn’t anything much better for summer than a shirt with adorable little lemons on it matched with a yellow skirt. And now I want some lemonade.

I hope y ‘all are having a good summer and appreciate how much yellow is such a happy color!

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Instagram Outfit Roundup: Dresses!

July 11, 2019 by Nikki No Comments

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Well, hello there! I know I said I was done but I received enough encouragement from friends and readers and the like to keep it going. I guess I’m no quitter 😉 (j/k, I legit quit things all the time – a bad habit I’m working on). Anyway, I’m back with my bathroom mirror selfies/Instagram Outfit Roundup. This time I’ve decided to go with a theme: dresses!

These are some of the dresses I regularly wear to the office and out and about. I haven’t featured these on the blog yet so I figured this was as good a time as any to do so. Enjoy!

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Pinspired: Red Lace-Front Sweater and Polka Dot Pixies

February 17, 2015 by Nikki 1 Comment

Pinspired: Red Lace-Front Sweater and Polka Dot Pixies | NCsquared Life

As a Christmas gift to each other, Nick and I decided to upgrade our bedroom closet and maximize space as much as possible. We’ve ordered one of those DIY-install closet systems and while we wait for it to arrive, I’ve been trying to reorganize/whittle down my clothes. I realized I haven’t worn this red sweater all winter, and as if she was reading my mind, Laura from I Do DeClaire posted this outfit.

I decided to copy Laura’s outfit and wear this one for Galentine’s Day. If you’re not familiar with this event, then you need to be watching Parks and Recreation1 Seriously, it’s okay, I’ll wait. See, wasn’t that great? 🙂 Two of my friends and I spent the day together, shopping and eating and having a great time. It really was one of the best Galentine’s Day I’ve ever had.

Pinspired: Red Lace-Front Sweater and Polka Dot Pixies | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Red Lace-Front Sweater and Polka Dot Pixies | NCsquared Life

Laura wore knee-high cognac boots with her red sweater and pixie pants, which looked really cute on her. When I tried it with my cognac boots,I felt like I looked a lot shorter than I already am so I ultimately decided to wear my new ankle boots. I haven’t had them long but I’m already in love with them; they’re the most versatile boot I’ve had because they go with everything. EVERYTHING. But wearing them for a day out with the girls probably wasn’t the best idea considering we did a lot of walking and I haven’t really had a chance to break them in yet. Needless to say, they’re broken in now and my feet are only a little sore!

Pinspired: Red Lace-Front Sweater and Polka Dot Pixies | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Red Lace-Front Sweater and Polka Dot Pixies | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Red Lace-Front Sweater and Polka Dot Pixies | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Red Lace-Front Sweater and Polka Dot Pixies | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Red Lace-Front Sweater and Polka Dot Pixies | NCsquared Life

Sweater: Banana Republic | Pixie Pants: Old Navy | Boots: BP Trolley via Nordstrom | Red Bead Necklace: Target | Layered Necklace: Claire’s (old) | Bracelets: Old Navy

UPDATE: I just realized that this week’s Style Challenge from Audry at Putting Me Together is Wear an Old Piece (aka something you haven’t worn in at least 6 months). Technically, I haven’t worn this sweater since last winter, and not at all this winter – until now – so I think it counts. Therefore, I’m linking up!

Linking up with InDuffinitely Me | The Tiny Heart | Mix & Match Fashion | The Penniless Socialite | Putting Me Together

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Pinspired: Vest, Polka Dots, and Leopard

January 14, 2015 by Nikki 2 Comments

Pinspired: Vest, Polka Dots, and Leopard | NCsquared Life

When I saw this pin, I jumped to recreate it because I had everything in the photo: the vest, polka dot top, black skinnies, and leopard flats. The only thing missing is the statement necklace, but I’ll work on that. I really like how this outfit turned out in real life; the subtle pattern mixing is great and I’ve really been digging black and white lately. The weather in NC has been very mild thus far, so I wore this outfit to run errands, go to the grocery store, and again to work and school. I have a feeling it’s going to get a lot of wear as long as the weather continues to cooperate.

Pinspired: Vest, Polka Dots, and Leopard | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Vest, Polka Dots, and Leopard | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Vest, Polka Dots, and Leopard | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Vest, Polka Dots, and Leopard | NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Vest, Polka Dots, and Leopard | NCsquared Life

And here’s the blooper: That hair, that face, that wind?

Blooper: Pinspired: Vest, Polka Dots, and Leopard | NCsquared Life

Top: Old Navy | Vest & Jeans: Banana Republic | Leopard Flats: Christian Siriano via Payless | Necklace: Wal-Mart | Sunnies: Target

Linking up with InDUFFinitely Me | Work Clothes, I Suppose

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Birthday Outfit Part 1

January 7, 2015 by Nikki 3 Comments

Birthday Outfit Part 1 | NCsquared Life

Well, fellow fashionistas, do I look 30? That’s how old I turned on my birthday on New Year’s Eve, and while I don’t necessarily feel old, there are a few tell-tale signs that remind me I’m not as young as I used to be. For instance,my knees have started to hurt every now and then, which I used to make fun of Nick for a while back so I’m sure it’s karma, and I’ve started experiencing side effects from medications, like headaches and drowsiness, that I never experienced before. Other than that, I feel pretty darn good!

I wore this outfit during the day of my birthday for breakfast at one of my favorite diners and then for mani/pedis with Nick – you can probably tell that my pants are wrinkly at the bottom from being pushed up to to my knees during my calf massage. I wore another outfit that night for a fancy dinner and ringing in the new year at a friend’s house. That outfit will be part 2 so stay tuned! Also, check out my special sparkly birthday shoes! Nick picked them out for me and I’m loving them 🙂

Birthday Outfit Part 1 | NCsquared Life

Birthday Outfit Part 1 | NCsquared Life

Birthday Outfit Part 1 | NCsquared Life

Birthday Outfit Part 1 | NCsquared Life

Birthday Outfit Part 1 | NCsquared Life

I needed a black clutch and found an old one that I’d been using. It was working out fine but then Nick bought me this one for Christmas. The textured front sparkles in the light, which, of course, is the best part.

Birthday Outfit Part 1 | NCsquared Life

Birthday Outfit Part 1 | NCsquared Life

Birthday Outfit Part 1 | NCsquared Life

Sweater: Banana Republic | Pixie Pants: Old Navy | Necklace: Hawthorne Collection online | Shoes: Fioni via Payless | Coat: Banana Republic | Earrings: gift from my MIL | Clutch: gift from Nick (via Nordstrom)

Linking up with More Pieces of Me| The Pleated Poppy | Because Shanna Said So | Tucker Up

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