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White Denim Screams Spring To Me

May 21, 2021 by Nikki No Comments

Truth be told, I didn’t really feel like wearing cute clothes at the beginning of the year. It was cold, I had no where to go and no one to show off my cute clothes to, so most days I just threw on regular ol’ jeans and whatever shirt felt comfortable that day.

But then I started working part time for a really cool start up nonprofit in my town that works to reduce trash and single-use plastics in the community AND the weather started to warm up. One particularly sunny, warm day, I found myself in my closet excited about getting dressed. And these white denim jeans just scream “spring” to me!

Jacket: Gap | Blouse & White Denim: LOFT | Sandals: Old Navy

I mostly work from home but I wore this outfit to my new office to focus on a few tasks that needed to be completed. It was just what the fashion doctor ordered because I’ve been more and more excited about putting together cute outfits so I’m hoping you’ll see me around a lot more!

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WFHW: Crisp Summer Whites

June 29, 2020 by Nikki No Comments

Here’s the next outfit in my Work From Home Wardrobe Series where I display the cute outfits I’m wearing while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sweater: Banana Republic (old) | Jeans: Loft | Sunnies: Target | Slide: Loft Outlet

Y’all, if you thought your office was cold then you’ve clearly never worked in the same room as my husband! I don’t know why or how but our home office is just as frigid as the ones I used to go to before the pandemic. When we first started working from home, Nick set up in the dining room and was taking up half of the dining room table (which made meal times a pain) and I was using the teeny little desk in our office.  At the beginning of the month when it became clear that our offices were remaining closed through the rest of the summer, we decided to share the home office. We got slightly bigger desks and set up in the same room. AND it’s really interesting because our A/C remains at its usual setting but for some reason, I get frozen over now that we share a space. I’m always wearing sweaters, socks, blankets, etc. to stay warm.

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I’m no stranger to wearing sweaters in the summer, often because of those frigid office temps but I didn’t expect that in my own home! Anyway, I got this sweater from Banana Republic SO MANY years ago and it has proven to be a true closet staple because I continue to wear it year after year. There were a few times when I thought I might donate it but I held on to it, and for good reason. It goes with everything. Literally, everything.

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Anyway, let me get back to work before my fingers freeze to the keyboard!

What do you think of these crisp summer whites?

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Just Peachy

July 22, 2015 by Nikki 4 Comments

Just Peachy | NCsquared Life

It’s the middle of summer and I probably don’t have to tell you how hot it is. But, friends, it. is. hot. I wore this to an outing for a friend’s birthday where we had dinner and drinks at an outside bar/grill and I felt like I was melting, literally. I like wearing light colors in the summer; it’s about the only way to survive the heat. My favorite way to wear white bottoms must be with an orange/coral/peachy colored top because I’ve done it a lot lately. But that’s just peachy with me!

This is one of the purchases I made with my babysitting money (that I mentioned in my last life lately post), making me sound like I’m 15 again (half my age). I am happy to report, however, that I’ve been getting some interviews with a few organziations so I’m hoping one of them will lead to a full-time position. Fingers crossed!

Just Peachy | NCsquared Life

Just Peachy | NCsquared Life

By the way, look at the cool way I rolled my pants! I wanted to add some interested so I folded them up once to about the middle of my calf and then rolled the bottom of that roll up to the seam. Sometimes I’m so cleaver I can’t even! It works because they’re pretty long. Being short makes it really difficult to find really cute cropped pants because they’re either still too long or they cut me off in an area that makes me look even shorter. Fashion is so hard!

Just Peachy | NCsquared Life

Oh, and I also wore this outfit to our weekly trivia night this past week. We did not win and it was sad (because winners get money) but better luck next time.

Just Peachy | NCsquared Life

Here’s the blooper: I was adjusting the strap on my purse.

Blooper: Just Peachy | NCsquared Life

Top: Banana Republic Outlet | Denim: Old Navy | Shoes: Rack Room Shoes | Necklace: Claire’s (old) | Sunglasses and Handbag: Target

Linking up with Charming Friday | Tucker Up | Mix & Match Fashion | The Tiny Heart

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Pinspired: Fox Sweater, Chambray, and White Pants

February 11, 2015 by Nikki 3 Comments

Pinspired: Fox Sweater, Chambray, and White Pants| NCsquared Life

I went to lunch with my friend, RT, and asked her to take some photos of this outfit with my phone since I was nowhere near home and didn’t have my nice camera with me. They turned out pretty well, considering. Please forgive the coloring, but the lighting was not the best. I’ve been feeling a little guilty about my lack of posting lately and this outfit was really cute, so I didn’t want to miss the chance to post it. It was inspired by Annie from Stylish Petite. The last few days have been unseasonably warm for the middle of February and I was going to wear this outfit without the sweater like in the first and last photos of Annie’s post, but there was a breeze so I needed the extra layer.

Pinspired: Fox Sweater, Chambray, and White Pants| NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Fox Sweater, Chambray, and White Pants| NCsquared Life

Pinspired: Fox Sweater, Chambray, and White Pants| NCsquared Life

Here’s the fun one: Goofing off, it’s my favorite thing to do with my friend!

Pinspired: Fox Sweater, Chambray, and White Pants| NCsquared Life

Sweater & Pants: Old Navy | Chambray: Banana Republic | Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless | Jewelry: Old Navy | Handbag: Franco Sarto via Ross

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Hi, I’m Nikki. This is where I blog about my life and personal style. I’m a wife and mom, public health professional, sushi lover, wine enthusiast, and coffee snob. Welcome to my little corner of the world where I try to lead by example!

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