Dress Code

Nicole Balch·October 2, 2009·48 comments

Gray and white attire is mandatory. Stripes are optional, though highly encouraged.

Dress Code

A touch of yellow is also permissible; Note the tie, shoes, and necklace.

(Thank you to Brandon and Ashley for obliging me in this ridiculous photo.)

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48 comments

  • aiisa
    16 years ago

    will you adopt me?

  • Donita
    16 years ago

    I am new here…..love your style!!! The picture is great. OK so like I said I am new here, who is Ashley. I know Brandon is your hubby, RIGHT? That sweet baby must be Eleanor!! Just wondering!!! :-)

  • katiedid
    16 years ago

    SSSoooooo! cute!! I just bought my grey and white striped shirt. Next time, I expect a call.

  • Tiffany
    16 years ago

    Old Navy has a really cute scarf right now with this sort of cream/grey stripe it looks really close to the stripe on your dress and its out of this really wonderful tshirt material, this photo makes me want to go get it even more!

  • southern hostess
    16 years ago

    Y’all look too cute! Great clothes.

  • Rebecca
    16 years ago

    great photo!

  • peggy
    16 years ago

    Such a darling photo! You all look so happy! And you look beautiful! I love your hair and your necklace.

  • Miss Prissy Paige
    16 years ago

    What a happy family! I love your shoes too!

  • carrie
    16 years ago

    deary me!

  • Jenn
    16 years ago

    I love your necklace! And that you made them do that!
    Now, Nicole, I must tell you. I just re-decorated a room in my mother’s house and used Wild Aster, your recommendation. It turned out LOVELY. Everyone was skeptical, and when I saw the dot of paint on the top that looked like peach, I was, too. But then I thought “no! Nicole wouldn’t lead us astray like that!” So I just started painting and it was seriously beautiful. Thank you!!
    Jenn

  • Chelsea
    16 years ago

    Oh my goodness, how cute are you? I’m amazed at how stylish you can keep your house and your home when your munchkin is still so tiny. Meanwhile, I’m ignoring dirty dishes, readying design blogs.

  • Kelly Tirman
    16 years ago

    Very Cute. You all look lovely.

  • Down Pillow
    16 years ago

    Such a great photo :)

  • Desiree Fawn
    16 years ago

    So adorable!!

  • Amanda Nicole
    16 years ago

    This is great! You’re all so gorgeous and stylish :)

  • Maggie May
    16 years ago

    ridiculous and wonderful!

  • Ashley
    16 years ago

    I love, love, love your dress. Where did you get it?

  • shana
    16 years ago

    oh you guys are adorable! and i LOVE seeing my necklaces in action! it looks perfect with that dress!

  • Swapna
    16 years ago

    Loved the style, the bright colors and the warmth of the pic in its totality.

  • Katie
    16 years ago

    You cannot show us a glimps of cool jewelry and not give us the up close and personal look. That’s just not nice. :D

    But I do like the photo even if you say it is ridiculous. I think everyone’s house should have a dress code. :D I try so very very hard for it to be no shoes on in the house but nobody listens to me.

    I do love how you always look so put together. I wish I had some of your style mojo.

  • Melanye K
    16 years ago

    i love the color combo!

  • LUST COVET ENVY
    16 years ago

    I second the request for a closer look at that lovely necklace!

  • Jeanee
    16 years ago

    I love gray and stripes! You all look lovely.

  • LauraC
    16 years ago

    Super cute family picture!

  • Renee
    16 years ago

    You guys look fabulous! I’d frame it!

  • Georgia
    16 years ago

    oooohhhh… Love the gray stripes. Where did Ashley get her shirt? I love the sleeve (I’m a fan of full sleeves) :)

  • Lauren Ashley
    16 years ago

    So cute! You all look adorable.
    I love that necklace Nicole-can you show us a close up?

  • Jane
    16 years ago

    You guys are too cute! Love your Necklace Nicole!

  • Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog
    16 years ago

    + the yellow curtains + the gorgeous rug= !

  • Amy@OldSweetSong
    16 years ago

    Y’all are so cute! Love your outfit and now I want my BF to get a sweater vest like that.

  • Emily
    16 years ago

    You guys look so adorable!

    P.S. I’m especially loving your hair!

  • Mrs Soup
    16 years ago

    Fabulous picture! Love the touch of yellow!

  • Dawn Marie
    16 years ago

    Was the the official flu shot dress code? I am loving your hair like this. Sassy new do.

  • meredith
    16 years ago

    this is so funny! eleanor is adorable & stylish!

    i would match you guys today – white t-shirt, gray scarf, yellow cardigan.

  • Allison
    16 years ago

    so adorable!

  • Lori
    16 years ago

    Where did you get your yellow curtains? I love them.

  • Michelle
    16 years ago

    This cracked me up, but I LOVE the color combo. The necklace is absolutely gorgeous too!

  • Nancy
    16 years ago

    Awww cute!

  • jen
    16 years ago

    A good looking bunch of people. :)

  • Beth H
    16 years ago

    cute! i love your style!

  • Carol Adams Harpole
    16 years ago

    This makes me like you even MORE!

  • Rebekah Coleman-Brahler
    16 years ago

    So cute! Yellow + gray + white = my favorite color combo!!!

  • siescierto
    16 years ago

    Haha! Adorable! Great picture!

  • Cat
    16 years ago

    Now THAT’S a happy family! You all look wonderful and so sweet together! I can tell little Eleanor’s going to have a wonderful time growing up. :)

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