Shirt: Target
Jeans: Joe’s
Purse: Old Navy
Shoes: TJ Maxx, similar
Earrings: BaubleBar, sold out
TGIF! Some of you guys got a sneak peak of this post when I accidentally published it on Wednesday! I’m so used to writing these posts the night before they go live, that I automatically scheduled it for the next day instead of Friday. So much for trying to get ahead… Thank you to those of you who wrote such nice comments on the post. Unfortunately, I had to delete them since I couldn’t figure out how to un-publish the post (which I figured out in a quick Google search later that day)…
I’ve read so much about the Golden Hour for taking pictures, so we wanted to play around with it. I think we caught the tail end of it, but the light was absolutely beautiful. I hope you like how the pictures turned out.
What are you guys up to this weekend? I’m looking forward to watching the World Cup final, attending part of the Southern Blog Society Conference, and trying to get a little rest. That sounds like a lot just writing it!
I hope you guys have a great weekend!
Linking up with Style Elixir, Rachel the Hat, Sew Sarah R, Simple Sequins
Linking up with Style Elixir, Rachel the Hat, Sew Sarah R, Simple Sequins
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Maggie
July 11, 2014 @ 11:27 am
I love this look! That shirt is seriously too cute! and that bucket bag is perfect! Happy Friday :)
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:13 pm
Thanks Maggie!!
Audrey Solheid
July 11, 2014 @ 11:45 am
You look adorable. Love the shirt and how you styled the entire thing. Casual and chic! Pictures turned out great:)
Audrey
http://www.audreysalutes.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:15 pm
Thanks Audrey!!
Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)
July 11, 2014 @ 12:03 pm
Happens to all of us lol. But I love these pics and the love this whimsy shirt.
xo
PinkSole
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:16 pm
Lol, I knew you guys would understand. Thanks Rachelle!!
Dressing Up For Me
July 11, 2014 @ 12:55 pm
Such the perfect preppy outfit! You know what, I´d wear this getup everyday because I love anything preppy. That white bag is gorgeous! :)
http://dressingupforme.blogspot.com/
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:17 pm
Thanks!
Hana Babajic
July 11, 2014 @ 12:55 pm
Lovely look. Great accessorizing!
TRENDGALORE
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:18 pm
Thanks Hana!!
Alissa
July 11, 2014 @ 1:17 pm
I need to get a GOOD pair of white pants. I love how these look on you!
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:49 pm
Thanks Alissa! They are a summer staple!
Michelle Nance
July 11, 2014 @ 2:00 pm
Those white jeans look perfect on you!! And I agree, that lighting is amazing!! Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday night!!
xx. Michelle
http://www.themichmix.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:49 pm
Thanks Michelle! Sorry I couldn’t make it last night!
Cate @ Wild Ruffle
July 11, 2014 @ 2:17 pm
The first thing I noticed when clicking onto your blog was the gorgeous lighting – so I guess the playing around worked out well! And a fun outfit too. :)
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:50 pm
Thanks Cate!
Johnnalynn
July 11, 2014 @ 2:33 pm
I love this look Nicole (just like all of your other looks)! It’s so laid back and casual, yet chic at the same time!
StushiGal Style
http://www.stushigalstyle.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:50 pm
Thanks Johnnalyn!!
Leaving the Corner & Dipping My Toes
July 11, 2014 @ 2:35 pm
I love this look, and the light does look amazing :)
Natalia
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:50 pm
Thanks Natalia!!
Michaela Jean
July 11, 2014 @ 3:12 pm
That top is from Target?! Gah, I love that store.
xo
Michaela
http://michaelajeanblog.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:50 pm
Thanks Michaela! Isn’t Target amazing?!
meg
July 11, 2014 @ 3:25 pm
Love this look! I like that its casual but still put together. And the print on that button up is too cute!
xx
Meg
http://musicallyfashionable.blogspot.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:54 pm
Thanks Meg! I love the print on this top!
Tiffany Opp
July 11, 2014 @ 3:32 pm
Super cute look! It’s casual but still looks so chic! The pattern on that shirt is adorable and love your accessories too.
Tiffany
http://www.stylestealsandstilettos.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:54 pm
Thanks Tiffany!!
Kiara Schwartz
July 11, 2014 @ 3:34 pm
Ah love this lil whale shirt!
xoKiara
Tobruckave Blog
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:55 pm
Thanks Kiara!! I really like this shirt!
Uris CR
July 11, 2014 @ 3:37 pm
OMG I love this outfits so much! love the white jeans with that fun, printed shirt and the bag!!! must go to old navy! :) hahaha!
uris
http://my-sinina.blogspot.com/
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:55 pm
Thanks Uris! Old Navy has some amazing pieces right now!
Jessica Jannenga
July 11, 2014 @ 3:49 pm
Love the white, your jeans look great on you, and the cute bucket bag is unique and pretty. The navy looks great with the white and I love the little whales :-) Have a great weekend
CO-HOST of the link up, jess
Please stop by
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:55 pm
Thanks Jess! I hope you have a great weekend!
Lyndsay
July 11, 2014 @ 3:50 pm
Your shirt is so cute, I love the whale print!
prosecco in the park
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:56 pm
Thanks Lyndsay!!
Ashley
July 11, 2014 @ 4:26 pm
Every time you post, I can’t help but I wish I had your closet! This is the perfect casual Friday outfit. It sounds like you have an awesome weekend coming up – can’t wait to hear about the conference!
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:57 pm
Thanks Ashley!
Carmen Varner
July 11, 2014 @ 5:00 pm
I especially like the accessorizing. The jewelry is playful & goes well with the fun whale print button up. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 7:59 pm
Thanks Carmen! I’m a huge fan of statement jewels!
Katie D
July 11, 2014 @ 5:52 pm
I have this whale shirt too and I love how you styled it with the white jeans. Your photos in the “golden hour” turned out beautifully!
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:00 pm
Thanks Katie! Isn’t a fun shirt?
Megan Myers-Bell
July 11, 2014 @ 5:59 pm
I was going to comment on the gorgeous light. Because of my work schedule, it’s tough for me to catch it, but when I do, I always love the results. Also, those earrings!!!
Megan // http://www.fyeahblog.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:00 pm
Thanks Megan! I was lucky enough to catch it on the weekend. I agree it is tough to catch during the week!
KP
July 11, 2014 @ 6:05 pm
The lighting in these photos is amazing!!!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:00 pm
Thanks KP!
Kayla Gilbert
July 11, 2014 @ 6:57 pm
You look super cute! Love those shoes!! : )
Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:01 pm
Thanks Kayla!
J. Elle
July 11, 2014 @ 7:06 pm
Love this look, Nicole! That shirt is just too cute and looks wonderful with your white jeans. I really like how your photos turned out and am now thinking I need to give an evening shoot a try.
Jennie
http://www.apocketfulofpolkadots.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:01 pm
Thanks Jennie! I’m a huge fan of the golden hour now.
Rattles Heels
July 11, 2014 @ 9:00 pm
I love this look Nicole. That shirt is super cute.
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:02 pm
Thanks!!
Claire
July 11, 2014 @ 10:17 pm
You look so casually chic! ;)
God bless,
XO, Claire
http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:02 pm
Thanks Claire!!
Daily Express
July 11, 2014 @ 10:31 pm
Ah, this is so great. Love the colors in that shirt (what a great Target find!) and I love pretty much anything with white jeans. So crisp and fresh for summer!
Gina — On the Daily Express
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:08 pm
Thanks Gina! White jeans are my summer staple!
Renae of Simple Sequins
July 11, 2014 @ 11:33 pm
Cutest shirt EVAH!! Thanks for your sweet well wishings and hopings and such! I am feeling better but I want LABOR DAY sooooooooo bad, like yesterday! LOL So glad you like to join {*FiF*} ♥
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:09 pm
Thanks Renae! I’m glad to hear you are feeling better!
Dawn Lucy
July 11, 2014 @ 11:36 pm
Super cute and classy look. I wish I looked like that in white pants!!
:)
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:09 pm
Thanks Dawn Lucy!
Emily Bastedo
July 11, 2014 @ 11:56 pm
I love that top. When I saw the first picture, I thought what a cute Vineyard Vines shirt. I was pleasantly surprised that it was from Target and the price was fantastic!! Overall, I am loving the entire outfit! Have a great time at the Southern Blog Society Conference!
Emily
www,somethinggoldsomethingblue.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:10 pm
Thanks Emily! I was very pleased to find it at Target!
LyddieGal
July 12, 2014 @ 12:51 am
Your shirt is from Target?! It’s so cute! I want it!
Love taking my photos at this time, simply the best.
Chic on the Cheap
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:11 pm
Thanks Lyddie! It is a great top!
Shelby
July 12, 2014 @ 1:58 am
That top is absolutely adorable! Love this!
http://morethanextraordinary.blogspot.com/
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:11 pm
Thanks Shelby!
Kellyinthecity
July 12, 2014 @ 6:04 am
I LOVE this shirt! SO CUTE!
And I totally feel you on scheduling mishaps… I’m constantly accidentally hitting “publish” way too early, haha!
xx
Kelly
kellyinthecity.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:12 pm
Thanks Kelly! Lol, I knew my fellow bloggers would understand!
Diana @ The Cole Collection
July 12, 2014 @ 7:53 am
Your pics are always so gorgeous but the lighting in these is beautiful! Love your accessories and the cute shirt! Have a wonderful weekend!
x Diana
http://www.thecolecollection.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:14 pm
Thanks Diana! I hope you are having a great weekend!
vikinghorns
July 12, 2014 @ 9:26 am
You can’t go wrong with a well-fitting pair of white jeans :-) Yes you’ve definitely got the golden hour here, the light in your photos is lovely.
Louisa
http://styleover60.wordpress.com/
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:14 pm
Thanks Louisa! White jeans are my summer staple!
Marianne Friedman
July 12, 2014 @ 2:26 pm
I am so in love with this look! I can’t believe that top is from Target! Love how you accessorized the look too! Super pretty!
Marianne
http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:15 pm
Thanks Marianne!!
Cara Northcutt
July 12, 2014 @ 4:13 pm
I am loving this blouse and the pony, so cute!
xx Cara
http://www.carascliche.com
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:16 pm
Thanks Cara!
J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all
July 13, 2014 @ 7:00 pm
Love love love the top! You can’t go wrong with adorable whales…. ever!
Nicole Layne
July 13, 2014 @ 8:16 pm
Thanks Jess!
LeeLee
July 13, 2014 @ 10:17 pm
Love your casual outfit. So simple, yet cute!
Michelle Ryu
July 14, 2014 @ 5:54 am
The whale print is too cute!
xx
http://www.wickedtides.blogspot.com // Bloglovin’!
Elegance and Mommyhood
July 14, 2014 @ 3:47 pm
Your whale button-up is so sweetly adorable Nicole. Love your hair pulled back, also. =)
Johanna
July 15, 2014 @ 1:39 pm
I have not seen that blouse at Target and it’s so cute. I die for lil whales!
Chelsea
July 16, 2014 @ 6:18 am
Love this blouse and the whale motif! Adorable :)
Chelsea from Ginger Side of Life
countrygirlcityfashion
July 18, 2014 @ 5:54 pm
This is such a cute preppy look! White jeans are so crisp and summer-y.