SHOPBOP Friends & Family Sale

{Shop the links below}

1. Tory Burch Pebbled Bag {have in black} // 2. Sincerely Jules Top // 3. Splendid Suede Booties // 4. Eat Pray Hustle Tee // 5. Rebecca Minkoff Blush bag // 6. Madewell leopard flats {love} // 7. Cream Glamorous Cable Knit // 8. Clare V. Clutch // 9. Karen Walker shades

One of the best sales of the year is live now! The SHOPBOP Friends and Family Sale! Perfect for Christmas and gift ideas for the men in your life {hint hint, ladies}. I've listed some of my favorite picks from this years sale. All in which are perfect staple pieces.

Snag this Tory Burch Pebbled Bag in black or cognac. I purchased this bag two days ago in black and lets just say...I found a new side kick {sorry MK, step aside}. I love all the different compartments, great for organizing {lord knows I need help in that department}!

Need I say more about this top? I mean come on... one word #PERFECT.

I adore these Splendid Suede boots. You can't beat this price and the height of the heel is perfect for a casual or dressy look. Throw a flannel on with these show stoppers and you have a completed look!

If you've visited my closet...you would've noticed  I'm a sucker for T-shirts with witty wording {say that three times}. This eat-pray-hustle is just the cutest. #truelife

If I had to chose a color to rock it would be blush. I am lusting over this Rebecca Minkoff tote! How fabulous, right? When I'm ready to break it off with Tory...I'll be on to Rebecca..{sounds like lyrics from a Petey Pablo song...}.

Leopard... the fabric of my life..{see what I did there}? Not real leopard but haircalf {I'm not sure what that means...don't judge me} anyways.... I dig. I dig...A LOT. I live in flats when I'm running around seeing patients at the hospital so these will be there perfect touch!

Lately I've been on a sweater and cardigan binge lately...I'm loving all the soft material and longer lengths, perfect for pairing leggings and boots with. My main squeeze {aka go to color} has been cream. Everything about this cable knit screams COZY.

I've been eyeing this Clare V Leopard clutch for over a year now and I just feel like..what is a girl to do? Dustin and I are headed to Maui for our honeymoon in January and this would be the perfect clutch to carry around!

I purchased these Karen Walker Super Duper Sunnies during last years SHOPBOP Friends & Family sale...NO REGRETS. If you haven't noticed they've made quite the debut in all of my postings...I mean...so much, I'm saving for another pair as we speak!

Make sure to check out this sale and move fast as these items go quick! You can't go wrong with 25% off! Use code {INTHEFAM25}.

Hope you enjoy todays post! 

Shop till yah drop y'all! 

xoxo | Mandy Nicole

A Pop of Print

 

Photos by: Tess Ware

Outfit Details below
Everly Dress: Adore this printed one from Nordstrom here {Nordstrom Rack finds here, here, and here-all under $50} | Heels: Knock off Valentino's {shhh, don't tell ;)} | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff {similar here, love the fringe version here} | Hat: Nordstrom similar here and here | Necklace: Nordstrom | Sunnies: Shopbop Karen Walker | Lips: Mac {Sin}

On a normal day, dresses and I don't see eye to eye. It's like a love/hate relationship...but in all seriousness this dress is the Brad Pitt to my Angelina Jolie. I spotted this cute Everly dress during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale..and unfortunately it sold! 

To dress up this look I paired it with my favorite pair of knock off Valentino heels and this cute hat maroon wool hat. During those cold winter months transition this look with a pair of tights and knee-high boots! 

I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend! Take me back to breezy mornings full of hot chocolate, amazing game day food, and a Hawkeye Win {6-0, wahoo}! I have a busy two weekends of work coming up at the hospital.. so having weekends like this one makes me feel incredibly blessed! 

Stop back soon! 

xoxo | Mandy Nicole 

The Best of Flannels

 

Photos: Tess Ware {Book your mini session}!

Outfit deets below

Flannel Top: Impressions Boutique | Denim: Nordstrom | Boots: Similiar here and here | Sunnies: Here | Bag: Similar here and here | Bracelets: Stella & Dot here, here and here | 

Hello all you beautiful souls! I'm feeling refreshed after jumping back on the workout wagon. Yes, I tend to jump off once in a while..and that gets you nowhere but sore. LET me tell you. Side note, I was so excited when {I had thought} I had found the perfect leaf pile. Tess was quick to point out these were in fact not leaves, but mashed up...well, I don't know. Whatever they are! That's okay though....I'll just find the whole pile next time. 

Snag this comfy and amazing Shop Impressions flannel here. I can't say enough great things about this flannel and Impressions boutique in general! Fast delivery and quality pieces. Below I've listed a ton of cute flannels for fall! Flannels are a piece that can be dressed up for a night out or worn for a casual look. I love the idea of throwing a faux fur vest over. I'm all about redressing a look! FYI: The models are so petite and gorgeous...as you can see this 5'8 {ish} girl isn't about to wear this without a pair of leggings or denim, but if you're below those digits...I envy you. This flannel here looks absolutely darlin' as a flannel tunic! 

I'll be posting a lot of flannel outfits inspirations... SORRY in advance! Love this flannel here, here, here, and here! {ENJOY}! 

As always, thanks for stopping by!

xoxo | Mandy Nicole 

Fall Essentials

 

Pictures by: Tess Ware 

Outfit details below 

Olive Military Jacket: Similar here and here {this one sold out, bummer}! | Grey Tank: Nordstrom | Knee high boots: Justfab {going fast}! | Striped Clutch: Stella & Dot | Necklace: BaubleBar | Sunnies: Here {shh...these aren't Prada/under $10}!

Gearing up for fall I had two things on my wish list. Affordable over the knee boots {who doesn't want to get their pretty women on}? and cute pattern clutches. I feel that I've achieved success with these lovely Justfab Winnie Camel knee high boots and this adorable Stella & Dot City Slim Clutch. Don't worry though..it doesn't stop there...now I'm on the hunt for the perfect grey and black boot/booties as well! Wish me luck {#overachieverstatus}. Have a fabulous week you lovely ladies!

oh, psst...I finally received our wedding photos and oh was it worth the wait! Can't wait to show you a sneak peak into our special day. 

xoxo | Mandy Nicole 

Pictures by: Tess Ware

Yellow striped Sweater: Goodnight Macaroon {Favorite}! | White Denim: Nordstrom | Rebecca Minkoff bag similar here and here | Sunnies: Here | Necklace: Baublebar love these here too! {get 20% off your first purchase. You won't regret it}! | Rings: Stella & Dot here and love this here | Tan Heels: Express | Earrings: Baublebar {comes in four colors, excluding blue} 

I'm over here like...oh hey fall... come join us here in Iowa. I have so many cute sweaters waiting to be worn and it's just not happening people! However, this Goodnight Macaroon sweater is lightweight and super cute on it's own or with a pair of white denim. Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day? Rules are boring and I prefer to step into the wild side {ha ha...hardly}. 

When it comes to fall and winter I find myself turning to a black and grey palette. Reference to boring...lol. I'm making it a point this fall and winter to try blush tones and my current go to colors, olive and plum {but seriously}. Oh....and I should also mention my ridiculousness in that I refuse to put out my fall decor until I am able to have the windows open, cool air, and a nice cup of joe {#goneonstrike} So, that's that. You could say I'm officially holding out for fall weather! 

Much love! 

xoxo | Mandy Nicole 

Denim + Fringe Diaries

 

Photos By: Tess Ware

{Outfit details below}

Sleeveless denim shirt: Target {MAJOR SALE} | Black Denim: Nordstrom {love these Old Navy here and Nordstrom here, all under $60 | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Bag: Similar, Nordstrom here here here {all 50% off}! | Booties: love these from Norstrom here, here, and here! | Sunnies: Shopbop | Bracelets: Stella & Dot here and here 

Just when I thought summer was gone and fall {like the new girl arriving}.. came back in full force. I'm okay with that though. I mean, its like last call for summer before fall {witty}? ;) 

My favorite thing besides the obvious coffee, chips, margs, and a day in bed watching The Hallmark Channel {just a few} is denim. Denim is a great staple piece. It can be worn in any season without looking out of place. 

I had originally paired this sleeveless denim shirt from Target {did I fail to mention it's on sale for $8} with green military pants that I wore in my last post..however, it wasn't the look I was going for {kind of like my bangs in the 4th grade...terrible..just terrible}. This happens often to me. You know bad decisions that I later think...wah? But occasionally I like to step out of my comfort zone and try something thrown together. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. That's okay. There's always an A for effort. 

One thing that will remain popular this fall is fringe. You can add that to the list of obsessions {remove my 4th grade crush for room, ha}. Fringe is everywhere this season and I don't like it, I love it. I love fringe so much, I think putting together a fall board including my favorite fringe pieces would be a great idea. So, keep your eyes peeled! 

From boots, bags, tops, or a necklace.. FRINGE IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA. 

xoxo | Mandy Nicole 

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 Photos by: Tess Ware {now doing mini sessions}!

{Outfit details below}

White Tunic: Nordstrom {comes in 5 colors}! | Military Pants: Target | Necklace: Old | Earrings: Baublebar {comes in 4 colors} | Black Tote: Similar Nordstrom here and J.Crew here {comes in 6 colors} | Heels: Express | Fur Vest: Similar Lulu's here and Forever21 here | Sunnies: Urban Outfitters 

When the fur vest is out...that's my way of saying.."It's okay fall..come join us homegirl.." How ridiculous I would refer to fall as my homegirl, but for real I can't contain myself. I'm truly impulsive. I'm just glad I didn't have to part with fur this year... because I don't think I would do well with that. Not at all. Don't worry, I'm all about faux vs. real...but I'm also all about a steal. Honestly, I'm sure I'm just a basic girl who loves basic fall things. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, oversized sweatshirts, college football {go Hawks}, fall candles, and decor. The list goes on, but it would require footie PJS and a sleep over. By the way, you're all invited of course. 

Fall fashion is another favorite fall frenzy of mine {say that 3x}. It's so easy and versatile to layer a tunic with some edgy military pants like these here and here. Top it with a fun blazer or fur vest and viola you have yourself a nice girls night out/date night completed look. I'm not going to lie, finding the perfect fur vest can be a challenge..challenge accepted. I've linked some of my faux fur vests under $100. Hey girl, you're welcome! 

1. I love this ShopImpressions fur vest here. Super affordable!  

2. This shaggy fur vest from Target here is to die for. You know what I'm saying?

3.  Forever21 here..because why wouldn't they? 

4. Lulus here...I mean come on! Love. 

xoxo | Mandy Nicole