We had macaroons and lavender-infused lemonade at the Oakbrook Madewell last Thursday, and spent the evening celebrating the store’s one-year anniversary. I was a special guest of the store, and I had a lot of fun dressing up the mannequins in my favorite looks.
Look #1: Dotted Scarf • Linebreak Dress • Everyday Clutch • I restrained myself from adding this dotted umbrella to the mix
Look #2: Silk Drop-Waist Dress • Journal Cardigan • Arrowstack Necklace • Camden Tote • Bug Scarf (in store)
Look #3: Heartdot Boyshirt • Softstripe Sweater • Drifter Shades • Skinny Skinny Ankle-Zip Jeans • The Kensington Satchel
Oh, man. Dressing up those mannequins was fun. HEY… future style post opportunity! (Just kidding. I won’t do that to you.)
I also pulled a rack of my favorites. You know, what I wish would magically appear in my closet.
And I have a new favorite pair of jeans! Skinny, ankle-length, without the low-rise fit, and super-flattering. YES. Madewell just redesigned all of their denim so that it doesn’t stretch out or bag, and the store let me choose a pair a couple of weeks ago to wear to the event. (Everything else you see me wearing was mine, except for the bag which I carried around the store with the tags on, like a weirdo.) I’ve been wearing those jeans a lot lately, and they still fit like new, so A+.
My outfit: Black and White Shirt (similar) • Leafstitch Sweater • High Riser Skinny Skinny Ankle Jeans • Frankie Suede Pump • Mallory Glasses • Hexagon Earrings (similar, but smaller) • Braided Friendship Bracelet • On the Dot Scatter Bracelet (seen here) • Botanical Rose iPhone Case • Crossbody Bag (in store)
Thank you to Madewell for having me, and a big thank you to all who came out for the event!
Robin Grey
October 7, 2013 at 12:30 pmI’m crushing on your haircut so hard! Do you still love it? Did you take an inspiration image to your stylist to show them what to do? If so, which one? I’m dying!
Making it Lovely
October 7, 2013 at 12:32 pmIt’s my favorite haircut ever! And it’s so easy to take care of. I didn’t have any reference pictures — I told my hairstylist (Susan at Sparrow) that I wanted to chop off all of my hair, and I trusted her to do her thing.
Ally B
October 7, 2013 at 12:37 pmI’ve been following you for a couple of years- since before you had babies and I just have to say you are looking amazing! How do you do it all? You have more creativity in you baby finger than I have in my whole being. Just saying. (I love the store display by the way. So fallish :)
Making it Lovely
October 7, 2013 at 3:40 pmWell, I don’t know about ‘doing it all’ but you’re sweet!
Kathryn
October 7, 2013 at 12:57 pmI think you now have to do a style post with those, at least for halloween. And I need Madewell to make larger sizes. My shrinking is not happening.
Making it Lovely
October 7, 2013 at 3:42 pmThere are a lot of stores that should be making larger sizes. I couldn’t shop at some of my favorites when I was just 15 pounds heavier, and I know I’m not alone in that.
Caroline
October 7, 2013 at 1:22 pmI was reading this post as my two year old looked over my shoulder and shouted ‘Look there’s Mummy!’. I wish I was as chic as you but I was most delighted to have been mixed up with you:)
Making it Lovely
October 7, 2013 at 3:48 pmHa! When the kids were a little younger, they’d think any lady with brown hair was me.
Melissa @ HOUSEography
October 7, 2013 at 1:24 pmLove, love, love those jeans on you. Fabulous. I’m planning a customer appreciation event at Madewell in Georgetown with my colleagues. So much fun!
Making it Lovely
October 7, 2013 at 3:49 pmLots of fun!
jenn aka the picky girl
October 7, 2013 at 1:35 pmLately every single outfit I fall in love with is Madewell. Obviously I have good, albeit expensive, taste. :)
And you look like you have lost a good bit of weight. You look amazing!
Laurie
October 7, 2013 at 1:47 pmJeans that don’t stretch out and bag? Those are worth their weight in GOLD!
Also, I kind of wish we had a hook on our thigh for our purses. That could be really convenient.
Making it Lovely
October 7, 2013 at 3:50 pmHands-free!
Jessica @ Sunday Loves
October 7, 2013 at 3:13 pmUmm, Nicole, you look FANTASTIC! Seriously. Your hair, your outfit, you glow!
What is the name of the fit of those jeans? I’ve been wearing Rock Stars from ON because I don’t want to invest a ton while I’m CrossFitting and changing body shape, but I hate how they bag out! Would love to try these if they actually fit a girl with a booty!
Making it Lovely
October 7, 2013 at 3:52 pmI linked to them above — they’re the http://rstyle.me/~R9wS” target=”_blank”>”High Riser Skinny Skinny Ankle Jeans in Deep Blue Wash.” I’m definitely not a straight up and down body type, and these are fantastic.
Teri
October 7, 2013 at 3:28 pmI love those jeans, too! I am apprehensive about them being called the skinny skinny jeans. I have serious thighs, but a small booty. I usually end up being stuck with boyfriend jeans. Do you think those could work on a girl like me?
Making it Lovely
October 7, 2013 at 3:53 pmI’m not “skinny skinny” and I like them! I tried on all of the new Madewell styles, and these were by far the most flattering on me.
Priscilla
October 7, 2013 at 4:11 pmLove the clothes and love the hair! :) You look super cute Nicole!
NP
October 7, 2013 at 6:20 pmNicole, did you try on the Linebreak dress? I hadn’t noticed it until this post, and I think I need it in my life, but I’m never sure how stuff runs at Madewell. Any notes on this dress?
Kate {domestikatedlife}
October 7, 2013 at 7:03 pmI love that little arrow necklace — how sweet.
Alana
October 8, 2013 at 12:02 amYou look adorable! And your hair is rockin!
How fun to get to do these events. I’m in love with the arrow stick necklace. Might have to put that on my “hey my birthday is in a few days, honey” list. :)
Natasya
October 8, 2013 at 1:53 amYour hair is awesome!
Danielle
October 8, 2013 at 8:53 amLOVE LOVE LOVE the looks you pulled together! I have to echo everyone else’s sentiment about your hair…it looks like impossible magazine hair, that’s how awesome it is!
Cassie
October 8, 2013 at 9:27 amLove your look… like a living mood board!
kelsey williams
October 8, 2013 at 9:29 amI just ordered that same iPhone case! hoping i love it!
Ali
October 8, 2013 at 4:09 pmYou look amazing! Fun hair, fun jeans! Yea Nicole! You are inspiring me to try again that line chart you said you used to loose weight! I did try it for about a month and lost. Need to make a new line chart! I was just as easy and you described and very practical feedback the next morning! I’m so noisy but, one of these days I’d love for you touch on how you eat! Meal pics or snacks! I’m loving your new home! Seems like you are enjoying life with your sweet family! Love your happy blog!
~ Ali
becca
October 8, 2013 at 9:27 pmhi nicole. i’ve never commented, but i couldn’t help myself here. your hair is to die for in these pictures. i have super short hair myself but am having trouble getting the volume on the top like you show here. would you be willing to share what product you use? thanks! :)
Jen
October 9, 2013 at 8:26 amHi Nicole,
I just wanted to let you know that none of the links on this post are working for me. The links in your more recent post (Eleanor’s room) work fine, whereas these links just open a blank tab with a really long weird URL. I am the least web-savvy person ever, so it’s entirely likely that this is somehow happening on my end. But I have run into this problem on your blog before, so I thought I should let you know.
And I, also, adore your haircut. :)
Annie
October 17, 2013 at 11:59 amJust had to share that I purchased a pair of the high riser jeans last night. I am rocking them today and am in love. They are tight, but not too tight and the color is great. Thanks for the recommendation!
Jennifer
October 22, 2013 at 10:23 amYou are looking fab, lady! Love the haircut.
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