Simply Sarah Nicole

With the weather cooling down the last week, it's officially time to start layering! This year I have loved wearing capes. They are such an effortless way to look polished while still being super warm and comfortable! I fell in love with this cape from Francesca's a few weeks ago and they unfortunately no longer have it in stock. However, I liked a super similar blanket scarf that can be worn to give an almost identical look! The mix of colors in this cape is absolutely perfect for fall! I've been especially loving golden tones this season and I was so excited that this color combination included a touch of gold.  The multiple colors makes it super simple to pair with a shirt for layering. For this day I went with a plain white long sleeve from Old Navy. Guys, this cape has pockets! I don't know about you, but finding pockets on something instantly makes it way better! I've talked about these boots in past posts, but they are honestly such a practical...

Happy Thanksgiving! There is so much to be thankful for this year. I am so thankful for my loving family and all of the support they show me. I am so thankful for my amazing friends who never fail to make me laugh. I am so thankful for my encouraging church and youth groups. I am so thankful that I have figured out where I want to go to college. I am so thankful for my blog and the opportunities it has brought. Most of all I am so thankful for my salvation through Jesus Christ. The list could go on and on with everything that I have to be thankful for, but I'll leave it with those. With Thanksgiving just days away, I'll be sharing a Thanksgiving look with you today and ways you can duplicate it with pieces from your own closet! Okay, so I am kind of in love with this scarf, I've been wearing it non-stop! It literally goes with anything, and the colors are perfect for fall. I found it at Loft Outlet a few weeks ago and now I can't find the exact one, but I linked a...

Life is hard. To be honest, it sucks sometimes. The last few days have been so emotionally draining. I have cried harder than I ever have, hugged so many people, laughed at sweet memories, clung so hard to my friends, and relied on God to show his goodness in this situation. Losing a friend is never something that I ever thought would happen this young. Death in general is difficult. The finality and suddenness of it scares me. Even though this week has been gut-wrenching, I have been so encouraged by the way people have been responding. I have been so uplifted by so many different people and I wanted to write down and share my some of my thoughts as well as what has encouraged me in hopes of possibly encouraging someone else. I just want to say that you are loved. You are loved by the creator of the universe, you are loved by your friends and peers, you are loved by your family. You are worthy because you are loved. Do not EVER forget that.   Kindness goes a long way. I ...

Last year I hopped on the cape bandwagon, and I am so glad I did. Similar to blanket scarves, they are just like socially acceptable blankets.  An added bonus is that they are super cute too! I saw a red and black buffalo checked cape in a picture last fall and searched all winter for a look-alike! Finally, a few weeks ago at Walmart, of all places, I spotted this one! I scored it for under $15 and was a happy girl! Here's how I styled it and how you can get the look! I started by layering the cape with a simple white shirt to brighten up the outfit. Between the warmth of the shirt underneath and the cape itself, this look was perfect for a gorgeous fall day. I paired the tops with my go-to American Eagle jeans, to keep the outfit simple and comfortable.   Since I am so short, a lot of material can easily swallow me up and create a very boxy shape. With this in mind, I added a simple tan belt around my waist to give the cape some shape. I was feeling extr...