I’m hoping utility vests never go out of style. I got this one online last summer thinking I would wear it all the time but then when I put it on, I would get anxious that it looked too big. It’s much longer than I anticipated, and I’m sure that’s because I’m so short. It probably fits just right on an average person. It’s also more gray than green/olive, but I really liked all of the extra details like the leather patches on the shoulders and the studs around the pockets. So, whether it’s big or not, I’ve decided to embrace it.

Nick was at the U.S. Open all last week so I decided to treat myself with new shoes. Hey, he gets what he likes and I get what I like. It’s a win-win. This was the first outfit I thought of wearing with them because it’s simple enough to let the shoes and the vest pop. I like the way it turned out.

Here’s the fun one:

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Shirt: Old Navy
Jeans: Kensie via Stitch Fix
Vest: Conversation Pieces
Wedges: Target
Necklace: Hawthorn Collection (online)
Bracelet & Earrings: Old Navy
Sunnies: Target

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

How handsome is my husband?! Nick certainly isn’t afraid of white pants the way I am. He wore this outfit to one of his little brothers’ graduation dinner and ceremony in Atlanta. He knew it was going to be hot so he wore light colors for a cool, breezy outfit. I love the way he paired the light pink top and white pants with dark brown and navy accessories. You’ll be in some of the photos at the bottom that he added a navy blazer for a hint of summer sophistication. He’s definitely inspiring me to play around with my white pants more.

He rolled his pants legs up once because he wanted to “show a little more skin.” He’s so scandalous! 🙂

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

Top: Jack Spade via Trunk Club
Pants: Banana Republic
Loafers: Banana Republic
Bracelet: Sailing Bracelet from JLK Sales via Bespoke Post
Sunglasses: Oakley prescription
Blazer: JKT via Trunk Club
Pocket Square: gift

It’s been really hot and humid the last couple of days so I’ve been wearing shorts and skirts pretty much any time I go out. I wore this yesterday to run some errands and, in hind sight, the material of the top wasn’t that breathable so I probably sweated more than I needed to. But I sure looked cute when I got a  flu shot for my internship! You can see the bandaid on my shoulder in the photo below.

I got these sandals from Target a few weeks ago and, at first, I thought they would be cute with everything but now I second guess myself every time I put them on, including this time. But I made myself stick with them and I’m glad I did. I mean, they are really cute. What do you all think?

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1 Piece 3 Ways: Striped Top | NCsquared Life

Today I’m linking up with Work Clothes I Suppose and the theme is remix! So I’m showing one piece worn three ways. I practically lived in this top this past weekend so I thought it was a great candidate for the link up. I wore the first outfit for a day of shopping and running errands. Then I changed into these drapey/almost harem pants and heels to go to a small dinner party at a friend’s house. I wore the last outfit while travelling on our last daycation this past August.

When I first picked up this top, I couldn’t tell if the stripes were black or navy blue. Honestly, I still can’t tell so I wear it both ways!  Click through to see more photos and information about the three ways I’ve worn this top. Which outfit do you like best?

When I asked Nick what he thought of this outfit, he replied that it was “minty fresh” which reminded me of the doublemint twins. Does anyone remember them? They weren’t my inspiration for this outfit but now that I see the photos, I see it. I was actually inspired by my necklace because it combines mint with a dark green.  And the pop of pink in the shoes adds a somewhat unexpected but perfect touch.