Photos by Yvette Reid Photography
Top: Zara, not online, but probably still available in store
Pants: J. Crew (on sale!)
Purse: Old Navy
Shoes: Target
I hope your week is going well! Some of you may recognize these pants from my fitting room picture a few weeks ago when I was deciding whether or not to get them. I got them and I’m so glad I did. I love the colors and they are so comfortable! I don’t wear a lot of print so this is a big step outside my comfort zone.
I toned the pants down with this white top from Zara and paired them with my new favorite purse. I think I’ve mentioned before that I like try a trend cheaply to ensure it is practical for me before investing in a more expensive piece. I’ve seen a lot of the bucket bags around and really like them on other people, but wasn’t sure how practical it would be for me. I saw a few other bloggers with this Old Navy bag and decided to give it a shot. I love this bag! It was less than $35 (but doesn’t look cheap) and is the perfect summer bag! I actually thinking about getting another color… As for the bucket bag trend, I just don’t carry enough on a daily basis to fill it. I actually had to stuff a scarf in it for these pictures so the bag didn’t look empty! For those of you who are looking for an inexpensive bucket bag, I highly recommend this one!
Have a great day!
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Audrey Williams
June 25, 2014 @ 12:20 pm
I am so in love with everything J.Crew right now! You made the right decision in getting them! You styled them perfectly, too — nothing to distract from the pants!
Audrey
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 1:51 am
Thanks Audrey! J. Crew has had some amazing stuff recently!
Lindsay Truax
June 25, 2014 @ 1:54 pm
Love your outfit!
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 1:55 am
Thanks Lindsay!!
Kate Greer
June 25, 2014 @ 2:03 pm
Great to meet you last night! I still have to head to Old Navy today for that purse, but I had to stick around for dessert last night!
xoxo-KSP
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 1:56 am
So great to meet you yesterday also! I’m still dreaming about that dessert!
Kreyola
June 25, 2014 @ 2:36 pm
You looks so good. The pants looks so comfortable, need one asap. Cute outfit by the way.
Kreyola Jounerys
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 1:56 am
Thanks Kreyola! They are on sale! You could so rock a pair!
Amy {Cupcakes+Couture}
June 25, 2014 @ 2:39 pm
i don’t own a single pair of printed pants, but i love these!! they look perfect on you.
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:01 am
Thanks Amy! It was my first pair also, but I love them now!
Kate Dunphy
June 25, 2014 @ 2:45 pm
Those pants are so fun! And I love your Old Navy bucket bag! The perfect accessory :)
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:01 am
Thanks Kate!! It is such a great bag!
Merritt
June 25, 2014 @ 2:55 pm
this is a look I would totally wear! Love the printed pants and layered look of that top!
The Style Scribe
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:02 am
Thanks Merritt! I think it would look great on you!
Michelle Nance
June 25, 2014 @ 3:21 pm
LOVE this wearable look!!! I can’t get over how great those pants are! Printed perfection!!!
xx. Michelle
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:02 am
Thanks Michelle! I love them!
Alicia Mackin
June 25, 2014 @ 3:55 pm
What a great chic yet casual look. And yeah trending cheaply first is a very smart Idea!
Allie of ALLIE NYC
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:03 am
Thanks Allie!! I’m so glad I didn’t invest in the bucket bag trend. I’m saving up fothe next one.
Shannon Jenkins
June 25, 2014 @ 4:06 pm
Love this look!! The pants are so fun! Love it with the white!!
<3 Shannon
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:06 am
Thanks Shannon!!
Jessie Langley
June 25, 2014 @ 4:37 pm
Those pants are amazing, love it with the soft white top and accessories!! You look gorgeous and summery :)
Jessie at http://www.BlushandBlonde.com
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:07 am
Thanks Jessie!
Doused In Pink
June 25, 2014 @ 4:57 pm
Those pants are so fun and look so comfortable! Love them paired with the white top and bag!
Jill
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:07 am
Thanks Jill! They are so comfortable! I love them!
Ivete Correa
June 25, 2014 @ 5:16 pm
What a lovely, easy-breezy look, Nicole. The top is beautiful but the pants are the scene stealers! Happy Wednesday! :-)
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:07 am
Thanks Ivete!!
Jessica Jannenga
June 25, 2014 @ 5:28 pm
Love the whole look, Your white top is so pretty, the layers I love the pants as well, the print is so springy! I need to look at J crew
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:08 am
Thanks Jess! J.Crew has been amazing recently!!
Johanna
June 25, 2014 @ 5:33 pm
You have the best tops! Those pants are just plain fun!
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:10 am
Thanks Johanna!!
Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit
June 25, 2014 @ 5:44 pm
These pants are great on you and I like the chic looks the simple top adds.
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:10 am
Thanks Ginny!!
Carolyn
June 25, 2014 @ 5:56 pm
the print of those pants are gorgeous!
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:10 am
Thanks Carolyn! I love the colors in the print!
herheadintheclouds
June 25, 2014 @ 6:51 pm
Forever in love with your pants! I wanted to buy the dress in this print :) Great combination, love it!
XX Rachel
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:11 am
Thanks Rachel! I really liked the dress and the skirt also, but I didn’t know how much wear I would get out of them!
snippetswithalex.com
June 25, 2014 @ 7:39 pm
I love that top, Nicole!
-Alex of http://snippetswithalex.com
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:12 am
Thanks Alex!
Kelsey Bang
June 25, 2014 @ 8:20 pm
what a gorgeous blouse! the details on it are amazing! and the cute tassel on the bag and amazing floral pants! this outfit is just stunning!
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:12 am
Thanks Kelsey!!
Johnnalynn
June 25, 2014 @ 8:35 pm
OMG! Nicole I want these pants! LOVE!
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:12 am
Thanks Johnnalynn! They are on sale….
Jessica Hart
June 25, 2014 @ 8:49 pm
Love these pants! Great choice with the white top :)
Jessica
the way to my Hart
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:12 am
Thanks Jessica!!
Daily Express
June 25, 2014 @ 9:27 pm
That top is AWESOME! And I totally hear you on trying a trend for cheap before you commit to it! Love the white bag for summer- ON has had several hits for me this summer, but I never even realized they had handbags!
Gina — On the Daily Express
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:23 am
Thanks Gina! ON wasn’t really on my radar for bags, but I love this one!
Marie
June 25, 2014 @ 11:09 pm
Lovely! I like the bucket bag in that crisp white.
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:23 am
Thanks Marie! It was such a great deal also!
icing213
June 25, 2014 @ 11:21 pm
I really like your layered bracelets! So chic!
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Zhuo
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:24 am
Thanks Zhuo! I’m addicted to arm candy!
Maggie
June 26, 2014 @ 12:58 am
Oh Nicole you are after my heart with these gorgeous printed pants! Such a great decision to purchase :) I love them and you look fantastic!
Maggie
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Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:24 am
Thanks Maggie! I love them! You would look great in a pair!
hernamewascelebration
June 26, 2014 @ 1:37 am
It’s a great thing you got those pants! (And on sale too!) Because they are so fabulous and that print is amazing.
xo Olivia
Nicole Layne
June 26, 2014 @ 2:24 am
Thanks Olivia! I love them!
carascliche.com
June 26, 2014 @ 3:58 am
Love the print on these pants! I tried these and sadly my bum was a bit too large:/ haha. You look great though!
xx Cara
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Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:46 am
Thanks Cara! Even though these didn’t work out, I’ve seen you rock some great prints!
J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all
June 26, 2014 @ 12:47 pm
Love your pants! How fun are they?!? You definitely rock the crap out of them! Still in love with your bag and I just may steal it if I see you around town with it :)
Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:47 am
Thanks J! Lol, it was such a great deal!
awhite
June 26, 2014 @ 1:46 pm
Love trouser/pj pants, love JCrew, love you in this look! :)
-Ashley
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Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:47 am
Thanks Ashley!
Lauren {Fizz and Frosting}
June 26, 2014 @ 2:08 pm
How cute are these pants on you?! I LOVE the top too!
Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:47 am
Thanks Lauren!
Alecia Mariana
June 26, 2014 @ 2:29 pm
I love these pants!! The floral print is gorgeous and they look perfect on you!
xx,
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Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:47 am
Thanks Alecia!!
Melanie
June 26, 2014 @ 2:45 pm
Cute, girl! Love the print on those pants and your pretty white top. So fab.
Melanie | UnraveledThreads
Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:48 am
Thanks Melanie!!
Lyndsay
June 26, 2014 @ 5:03 pm
That’s such a great bucket bag! I’ve been wanting one myself.
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Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:48 am
Thanks Lyndsay! It was such a great deal! I highly recommend it for the price!
Ashley Curran
June 26, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
Those printed pants are so fun for the summer months. I also love your bucket bag. I really need one in my life.
Ashley
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Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:48 am
Thanks Ashley!! I highly recommend this bag!
Merrie K.
June 26, 2014 @ 5:25 pm
I love this white top! I love it when they add cool textures and cut-outs to simple white shirts…it’s so chic and pretty. It looks really great with your pants too :)
Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:50 am
Thanks Merrie! I was so excited to see it in the Zara sale!
QUYNH
June 26, 2014 @ 6:30 pm
LOVE your pants! I have the dress in this print! Great minds think alike!
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Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:51 am
Thanks Quynh! I loved the dress also!
Brittany B
June 26, 2014 @ 8:17 pm
Hey Nicole, LOVE the print on the JCrew pants! Looks great on you :)
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Brittany
Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:51 am
Thanks Brittany!!
Shannon Rice
June 26, 2014 @ 9:12 pm
Loving the print of these pants, but I’m loving how you styled them even more! That bucket bag is perfection…can’t believe it is Old Navy!
Shannon
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Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:52 am
Thanks Shannon! I never think of ON for accessories, but I love this bag!
Jessi
June 26, 2014 @ 10:06 pm
I’m obsessed with these pants!! I want them so bad. Love the way you styled them, you look darling!
Jessi
http://www.haircutandgeneralattitude.com
Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:53 am
Thanks Jessi! I love them and they are on sale!
AP
June 26, 2014 @ 11:21 pm
I remember this pants! I wanted to get them but while I was thinking the weather turned cold….
Great blog! Follow you!
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Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:54 am
Thanks AP! I appreciate it! The pants are on sale now so it isn’t too late!
Shaunacey Bonneville
June 27, 2014 @ 12:04 am
I LOVE those pants!!! The colors are so fun. They also look amazing on you!
Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:54 am
Thanks Shaunacey!!
Mimi
June 27, 2014 @ 12:53 am
haha, yes ive stuffed a scarf or two in some of my big bags! These pants look amazing on you:)
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Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 12:54 am
Lol, I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one! Thanks Mimi!
Lyddiegal
June 27, 2014 @ 12:54 am
The bag is gorgeous and totally looks more expensive than it is!
I love your printed pants as well, such a fun trend.
Chic on the Cheap
Nicole Layne
June 27, 2014 @ 1:18 am
Thanks Lyddie!!
Darcy
June 27, 2014 @ 2:09 am
This is so cute!! I love how you styled these!
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Lisa - respect the shoes
June 27, 2014 @ 2:13 am
I bought that bag and then returned it – you are making me regret it!
KP
June 27, 2014 @ 5:03 am
Those pants are so refreshing! Love them!
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