Maryland: Take me back

It has been quite a long time since I have done a post to this blog due to the fact that it was summer and I've been super busy working. I am super excited to announcing that I will launching Britt Nicole's Boutique online very soon! If you know me you know I am a lover of all things fashion and have been obsessed with it since I was young. I've always known I wanted to do something in the line of fashion but I never knew what exactly until now! I am currently still working at my job as a Horticultural Broker and will be starting this boutique on the side for now. Hopefully one day I'll be able to stay home full time and work on my boutique solely. Baby steps! Anywho.. I've been traveling lately for my job and the pictures below are from my trip to Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. My outfits weren't the greatest because it was so hot and we did a lot of touring. I wanted to wear something comfortable and casual. These were my choices. I will be updating this blog more often now.. Hopefully. ;) Anywho.. Have a great weekend for those of you who actually read this! 

Outfit Slacking

So I will  admit it.. I am very much a slacker when it comes to posting outfits on this blog or even on my Instagram. Sometimes I just don't think my outfits are picture worthy so I end up not taking any and then I don't post for a month. I'm awful, I know! Anywho.. On a happier note, I got a PUPPY!!! :) His name is Abbott & he's absolutely adorable. It's hard not to fall in love with that boy. I place all the blame for my lack of sleep and will power to take pictures or even look half way decent lately on him. lol However, now that everything is back on track and I'm actually sleeping through the night hopefully I'll start posting more.. Fingers crossed!!! :) Today's outfit was thrown together last minute but it turned out to be pretty cute and girly. I paired a pink blazer with black shorts and a leopard print top. I loved how it turned out. Spring is my favorite time of the year! I finally pulled out all my shorts so hopefully this Texas weather won't go crazy again to where we get another cold front because I will not be prepared. Happy Friday! :)

Outfit Details:

Shirt: JcPenney's - (gift - $20) (same)

Blazer: Kohl's - (similar) (similar)

Shorts: Forever 21 - very old $15 (similar) (similar)

Flats: Loft Outlet - (present) (similar) (similar) 

Statement Necklace: Ebay - $15 (same) 

Sunny & 75

Joe Nichol's song "Sunny & 75" is the soundtrack to today's weather. It's finally starting to feel like Spring around here even though tomorrow it's suppose to be in the 40's again.. We just won't worry about that just yet. Today I am going to enjoy the sunshine & gorgeous weather while it lasts. I recently bought this top and necklace from Kohl's. I fell in love with this necklace the second I saw it! It just screamed SPRING to me. The pastel colors are really trending right now and since I don't have many in my closet I thought this necklace would be the perfect addition to my collection. The coral lace sleeved top is stunning in person and looked perfect with this pastel colored necklace. Matched with my new white skinnies and cognac wedges, this outfit is perfect for this gorgeous weather.

 Outfit Details:

Top: Lauren Conrad via Kohl's - $33 (same) (similar)

Skinnies: Old Navy - $20 (same) (similar) 

Necklace: Kohl's - $18 (not online) (similar) (similar) (similar) (similar)

Wedges: Shoedazzle - $39.95 (similar) (similar) 

Army Green

If you follow me on Instagram (BRITTANYNICOLE1017) then you've seen these pants from my latest shopping spree to Old Navy. Let me tell you.. Old Navy seems to disappoint me! They also drain my bank account. lol Any who I decided to try a different style of pants that I've never tried before and believe it or not, I fell in love. These pants are extremely comfortable with their skinny jean fit. I styled this outfit pretty simple. A plain button down is an essential staple for every closet, yet sadly this was a very recent purchase from you guessed it... Old Navy! :) Listen.. If I could buy the whole store I would and quite frankly if you looked at my closet right now you would think that I had. lol I can't wait to style these pants throughout spring and maybe even summer! :)

Outfit Details:

 Button Down: Old Navy - $19 (same) (similar)

Pants: Old Navy - $30 (same) (similar) (similar)

Belt: Forever 21 (old) (similar) (similar) (similar)

Flats: Kohls - $10 (similar) 

Necklace: BrinaBox - $32 (same)

Anchors Away

If you've been in an Old Navy or anywhere for that matter anchors are EVERYWHERE! I am loving this trend and until now I never had anything like it in my closet. Due to this crazy Texas weather I haven't been able to wear this adorable anchor skirt until now! This precious pencil anchor skirt is perfect for spring! It was sunny and in the 70's today so I decided it was finally time to wear it! I love everything about this outfit. I paired it this skirt with my "Hello Gorgeous" tee I bought on clearance and some red flats and it turned out to be the cutest Spring outfit ever! Well.. In my opinion at least. ;) This outfit has me daydreaming about hot summer days, white sandy beaches, and ocean waves. 

It's all in the details.. Instagram shot! :)

Outfit Details: 

Shirt: Old Navy - $8 (similar) 

Skirt: Old Navy - $15 (same) 

Jacket: Gap - $70 (similar) (similar)

Flats: Old Navy - $8 (same)

Necklace: BrinaBox - $32 (same)

Studs: Forever 21 - $4.80 (similar) (similar)

Same Top, Different Day

My sweet grandma bought me this precious leopard print button down for Christmas and I absolutely love it! Leopard goes with anything! Black, brown, brights, lights, it doesn't matter because this top with go with any of them! I have wore this outfit twice but with two different pairs of shoes. I wore the boot outfit to work and the flats to run errands on a Saturday a few weekends ago. I love everything about this outfit but the different shoes make it two completely different outfits and I love that. I love how adding just one or two different items to an outfit can completely change the whole look of it. What outfit do you like best? I personally can't choose between them because they are both so cute! :)

Outfit Details:

Button Down: JcPenney's (gift) (same)

Cardigan: Old Navy (old) - $24.95 (similar) (similar) 

Jeans in first picture: Hollister (gift) (same) (similar) 

Jeans in second picture: Old Navy - $14 (same) (similar)

Boots: JcPenney's - $21 (similar) (similar)

Flats: Kohl's - $10 (same) (similar) 

Necklace: Ebay- $15 (same)

Classy Spunk

 I always try and post my outfits on my Instagram so everyone that follows me can see my outfit of the day. One of my sweet followers said that I looked "classy with a side of spunk!" hence the name of this post. I bought this button down recently at Old Navy because of how simple and classy it was. I can dress it up or down depending on the occasion which is what I love about it. I can easily pair it with a skirt for work or church and then pair it with a pair of jeans to run errands in. This is my version of "classy spunk". This statement matched perfectly with this outfit as well my little red flats. I took two sets of pictures, one with my over-size cardigan and one without. I like both to be honest with you. What do you think?

 Outfit Details:

Button Down: Old Navy - $15 (same) (similar)

Sweater: Old Navy - $40 (similar) (similar)

Jeans: Old Navy - $14 (similar) (similar)

Flats - $12 (actually got them for $8 w/ Super Cash!) - (same) (similar)

Necklace: Ebay - $15 (same) (similar)

Emerald Green

This weather here in Texas is bipolar I swear!? One day it's hot, one day its freezing cold and in the 20's! Although this isn't the ideal cold weather attire, it still works for this freezing Texas day. I have had these emerald green jeans for about two years and I wear them constantly. I think this color is absolutely gorgeous and they go with anything! I own about 10 pairs of colored skinnies and these are definitely my favorite by far. I paired this outfit with my new emerald statement necklace for an extra pop of color. This type of outfit is definitely one of my go to outfits for work. Well I hope everyone has an awesome Wednesday! :)

Outfit Details:

Button Down: Old Navy - $19 (same)

Cardigan: Kohl's - $15 (similar) (similar)

Jeans: Gap - $60 (similar) 

Booties: Shoedazzle - $39.95 (similar) (similar) (similar)

Necklace: Ebay - $13 (same)

A Polished Look

I love love love how cute this outfit turned out to be. I never am one to wear belts or tuck in my button down but I did for this outfit. I love how polished and sophisticated  this outfit turned out to be because I did those two things. I also adore the bright yellow scarf I added to this outfit so it could bring out the small stripes of yellow in this bright red plaid shirt. What do you think? 

Mirror Picture :) 

Outfit Details:

Button Down: Old Navy - $20 (same)

Blazer: Gap - $41.99 (same) <- On Sale! (similar)

Jeans: American Eagle - $34.95 (same) (similar) 

Boots: JcPenney's - $21 (similar) (similar)

Belt: Forever 21 (really old) (similar) (similar) (similar)

Scarf: Kohl's (Christmas present) (same)

Shades of Gray

Mondays at work are usually fairly slow so that means I can dress as comfortable and casual as possible. I got this over-sized sweater for Christmas and I've been waiting for the perfect cold day to wear it. Today was that day :) I paired this sweater with my black jeggings, boots, and a scarf. You can't really tell in this picture but my boots are a darker gray color. I love the contrast of all the different shades of gray in this outfit.

Outfit Details:

Sweater: Old Navy - (Sold Out) (similar) (similar)

White Tee: H&M - $12.95 (same) <- On Sale! (similar)

Jeggings: Lauren Conrad via Kohl's - $26 (similar) (similar) (similar)

Boots: Make Me Chic - $34 (same) (similar)

Scarf: Old Navy - $15 (old) (similar) (similar) 

Layering

Winter weather calls for layering which is exactly what I did on this cold day. I worn about 20 button downs and I am constantly layering them over sweaters, blazers, or jackets. I love plaid button downs like this one I have one because it spices up this solid green sweater and navy blazer. I love when an outfit has depth. What I mean by that is, an outfit does not just consist of a top, some bottoms, and a pair of flats but has layers and depth to it. Whether its a statement necklace, earrings, a blazer over a top, or just boot socks, I like a little something extra which is why I love the layer most everything I wear.

Outfit Details:

Button Down: Kohl's - $15 (similar) (similar) 

Sweater: Old Navy - $25 (really old) (similar) (similar) (similar)

Blazer: Gap - $41.99 (similar) (similar)

Jeans: Hollister (gift) - (same)

Boots: $34.60 (similar) (similar) 

Necklace: $13 (same) 

Feeling Blue

Cobalt blue has always been one of my favorite colors to wear. It's bright and vibrant and looks great with my red hair.. Or so I'm told. ;) Anywho.. I bought these skinnies at Old Navy last year and have wore them so many times. It was extremely cold when I wore this last week so this outfit was perfect for the cold winter weather.  Although there is a ton of blue in this outfit, I don't think it's overbearing. I think the scarf and the button down with the white cable knit sweater over it balance out all the blue quite nicely.

Outfit Details:

Sweater: Old Navy - (same) (similar)

Button Down: Old Navy - $20 (same)

Jeans: Old Navy - $25 (same) <- On Sale! (similar)

Boots: JcPenney's - $21 (similar) (similar)

Scarf: JcPenney's - $15 (similar) (similar) 

Winter White

I've never been a fan of white in winter until I saw this gorgeous sweater. This cable knit Old Navy sweater goes with just about everything in my closet including this button down that I got for Christmas. I live in button downs and sweaters during the winter just like many of you probably do. The thickness of this cable knit is perfect for battling those cold Winter days or nights. You will definitely be seeing me this a lot this Winter and maybe even Spring! Also, if you don't have this necklace already go get you one! It's to die for! The colors are bright and this necklace literally goes with anything like this outfit! I have a link below so get you one! You won't regret it! ;)
P.s. - Sorry for my hot mess hair! There's just some days that picking out an outfit is hard let alone doing something cute with your hair & this was that kinda day. So this is the result.. A hot mess. :) Enjoy!

 Outfit Details:

Sweater: Old Navy - $25 (same) (similar)
Button Down: Old Navy - $20 (same)
Jeans: Hollister (gift) (same) (similar)
Boots: JcPenney's (old) - $21 (similar) (similar)
Necklace: Ebay - $15 (same)

The Perfect Striped Dress

Happy Hump Day everyone! I have been in the pursuit of the perfect striped dress for the longest time and I finally found it! Old Navy got me again with this super comfortable striped dress that I've been lusting over for months. I can't get over how comfortable this dress really is. I love adding a pop of color to any outfit because it brightens up and completely changes the dynamics of the entire outfit. I have so many ideas for styling this dress but this is how I styled it today. 

Outfit Details:

Dress: Old Navy - $20 (same) (similar)

Jacket: Gap - $70 (similar) (similar)

Scarf - (Christmas gift via Kohl's) (similar) (similar) 

Boots: JcPenney's - $21 (similar) (similar) (similar)  

Casual Chic

I saw this picture on US weekly and thought that Tori Spelling's outfit was just too cute and casual so I decided to recreate it. I love celebrity inspirations like these because they are so effortless yet stylish and so easy to recreate from pieces from your own closet. I bought this purple plaid number from JcPenney's before Christmas on sale and thought it would be perfect for recreating this effortless, chic look of Tori Spelling's.  

Source: US Weekly

 Outfit Details: 

Button Down: JcPenney's - $20 (same)

Jeans: Old Navy - $14 (same) (similar) (similar)

Booties: Kohl's - $18 (same) (similar)

Earrings: Francesca's - $16 (similar) (similar) (similar)