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CURRENT OBSESSION: JUMPSUITS

Carlyle Thornton August 14, 2018

A little Tuesday inspo for you my lovies! I've come to the conclusion that one can never own too many jumpsuits. Seriously though, my closet is filled with these fun pieces right now. Let me tell you why…

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In Fashion, My Style, Inspiration Tags Inspiration, Fashion, Jumpsuits, Obsession, Trends, My Style, Style Diary
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MURALS & OTHER 'INSTAGRAM WORTHY' SPOTS IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

Carlyle Thornton August 10, 2018

Last Saturday I spent the entire day exploring and being a tourist in my own hometown! I narrowed down my favorite murals and ‘Instagrammable’ spots and rounded them all up for you here! I highly suggest going to see these for yourself if you ever find yourself in the area…

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In Travel, Inspiration, Tips and Tricks Tags Birmingham, Alabama, Murals, Instagram, Photography, Inspiration
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WORKWEAR WEDNESDAY INSTAGRAM ROUND-UP | JULY 2018

Carlyle Thornton August 1, 2018

Instagram round-up of all my “Workwear Wednesday” posts for the month of July!

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In Fashion Tags Work, Workwear, Fashion, Outfits, Instagram, Round-Up
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TRAVEL GUIDE | OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI

Carlyle Thornton July 22, 2018

OXFORD, MS - The most charming and quaint little town. Truly a place that gets in your heart and stays forever. Oxford is such a special place for so many reasons and I highly recommend visiting if you ever get the chance! Today, I'm excited to share my travel guide…

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In Travel Tags Travel Guide, Travel, Oxford, Mississippi, Oxford MS, Oxford Mississippi
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NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2018 + $75 GIVEAWAY!

Carlyle Thornton July 19, 2018

The biggest sale of the year has finally arrived and is open to the public starting TOMORROW! The anniversary sale is my favorite because they offer huge discounts on brand new items that will be around all season long. To make things easier I’ve rounded up ALL the best picks for y’all today: Clothes, accessories, beauty and home decor…

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In Inspiration, My Style, Sale, NSale Tags Sales, Sale, Nordstrom, Anniversary Sale, Inspiration, Shopping, Shopping Guide, nsale, Nsale, NSale
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AMAZON PRIME DAY PICKS 2018!

Carlyle Thornton July 16, 2018

Hey Amazon Prime users- Who else is obsessed? Well, today is Amazon Prime day and there are so many AMAZING deals happening. I know shopping online can be a little bit overwhelming and that's why I'm here…

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In Tips and Tricks, Inspiration, Sale Tags Amazon Prime, Amazon Prime Day, Sales, Amazon, Shopping, Shopping Guide, Sale
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FESTIVAL INSPIRED FASHION + HAIR LOOK BOOK

Carlyle Thornton July 15, 2018

Inspired by music festival season and Sloss Fest taking place in Birmingham this weekend, I'm sharing 3 fun festival inspired looks that every girl should be rocking this year…

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In Beauty, Fashion, Inspiration Tags Hair, Hairstyles, Festival, Music Festival, Festival Season, Boho, Bohemian, Beauty
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TRAVEL GUIDE | 4TH OF JULY IN ALYS BEACH, FLORIDA

Carlyle Thornton July 14, 2018

Travel guide time! Last week I took a trip down to Florida for the week of July 4th! This time we stayed in the amazing little beach town of Alys…

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In Travel Tags Aly's Beach, Alys, Beach, Alys Beach, Travel Guide, Travel, Vacation
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HOW I PACK FOR VACATION (TIPS + TRICKS)

Carlyle Thornton July 2, 2018

Hey guys! I'm getting ready to head down to the beach today to celebrate the July 4th holiday! I snapped a few photos yesterday while I was packing for the trip and I thought it might be helpful to share my packing "process" with you…

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In Tips and Tricks, Travel Tags Packing, Vacation, Tips and Tricks, Beach, Trip, Travel
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STRAWBERRY SUMMER SALAD | DELICIOUS + EASY FAMILY RECIPE

Carlyle Thornton July 2, 2018

This salad recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. We eat it at every family function and it is always a hit! This is sure to be a crowd favorite no matter the occasion. Super easy and delicious…

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In Health/Nutrition Tags Recipe, Wellness, Health, Summer Salad, Salad, Strawberry Salad, Strawberry, Nutrition
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WORKWEAR WEDNESDAY INSTAGRAM ROUND-UP | JUNE 2018

Carlyle Thornton June 27, 2018

Instagram round-up of all my “Workwear Wednesday” posts for the month of June!

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In Fashion Tags Fashion, Work, Workwear, Instagram, Round-Up
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10 PODCASTS THAT GET ME THROUGH THE DAY

Carlyle Thornton June 25, 2018

Today we're talking podcasts. Sharing all my current favorite podcasts that will inspire you to be the best version of yourself. Whether your looking for a little self love, inspiration, education or humor- There is sure to be a podcast on this list for you…

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In Tips and Tricks, Inspiration Tags Podcasts, Inspiration, Podcast, Favorites, Tips and Tricks
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TRADER JOE'S FAVORITES + FREE PRINTABLE SHOPPING LIST

Carlyle Thornton June 21, 2018

If you follow along on Instagram you may know that I love sharing all my TJ's favorites on my stories. Since I started sharing, I have received so many messages with suggestions and requests about doing a Trader Joe's blog post. Well, it's finally here!…

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In Tips and Tricks, Health/Nutrition Tags trader joe's, health, wellness, Inspiration, grocery, nutrition
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MY DAILY SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Carlyle Thornton June 18, 2018

Happy Monday! Per your request, today I'm sharing my daily smoothie recipe. I have been drinking these almost every day for about a half year now. Usually when I find something I really like, I incorporate it into my daily routine. I can honestly say this is a recipe I have yet to get tired of…

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In Health/Nutrition Tags nutrition, smoothie, recipes, health, Nutrition, Health
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WHERE TO HAPPY HOUR IN BIRMINGHAM THIS SUMMER

Carlyle Thornton June 15, 2018

Summer is finally here and we are officially taking every chance we're given to enjoy this fleeting season. Now is the time to start planning where to make your next happy hour date. Here are my 10 favorite spots in Birmingham not only during the summer, but all year long…

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In Tips and Tricks, Lifestyle, Travel Tags Happy Hour, Birmingham, Summer, Cocktails, Lifestyle, Travel
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GIFT GUIDE | FATHER'S DAY 2018

Carlyle Thornton June 12, 2018

Happy Tuesday sweet friends! Since Father's Day is this Sunday, now is the time to be thinking about what exactly to get our dads…

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In Gift Guides, Inspiration Tags Fathers Day, Gift Guides, Inspiration, Shopping
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SUMMER BUCKET LIST | 20 WAYS TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER DAYS

Carlyle Thornton June 5, 2018

Ever since the weather has started to warm up, I've been getting more and more excited for SUMMER! Lately I've been daydreaming about how exactly I want to spend my summer days and that gave me the idea to craft a bucket list for y'all…

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In Inspiration, Tips and Tricks Tags Summer, Bucketlist, Inspiration, Bucket List
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10 WAYS TO STAY POSITIVE + BE MORE PRODUCTIVE

Carlyle Thornton May 24, 2018

I believe that positivity and productivity go hand in hand. As I've gotten older, I've come to realize the true importance of attitude. Even on those days where you feel like nothing is going your way, the one thing you will always have control over is the way you react. For the past year, I have decided to wake up each day and choose to be positive…

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In Lifestyle, Inspiration, Tips and Tricks Tags Positivity, Thoughts, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Productivity
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HOW TO SURVIVE A LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP

Carlyle Thornton May 14, 2018

Let me begin by saying that this is probably one of the most personal posts I've written since I began blogging, but I felt like I could truly help others by sharing my words…

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In Lifestyle, Tips and Tricks Tags Lifestyle, Dating, Long Distance, Relationship, Advice
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TRAVEL GUIDE | A WEEKEND IN CALIFORNIA

Carlyle Thornton May 10, 2018

Hello everyone!! Today I wanted to recap my recent (short but sweet) weekend trip to California. I visited many places in the short time I was there including Los Angeles, Malibu, Venice, Beverly Hills and Hollywood…

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In Travel Tags California, Travel Guide, Travel, Inspiration
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Carlyle Thornton is a fashion + lifestyle blogger born & raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She created this blog in the fall of 2017 as a creative outlet to share with you all things that inspire her. Her goal is to help others cut a few corners and to simply make life easier by sharing the latest trends, great products, home decor inspo, travel guides, life-hacks & more!

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