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VALENTINES DAY OUTFIT IDEAS | COZY, CASUAL & DRESSY

Carlyle Thornton January 30, 2019

As January is nearing it’s end and February is quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day outfit ideas! Whether you’re planning for a cozy night at home, a girls night on the town or a fine dining date, I’ve found a look for YOU…

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In Fashion, My Style Tags Valentine's Day, Valentine's, Outfit Ideas, Outfits, Fashion, Style, My Style
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PAJAMA IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS

Carlyle Thornton December 14, 2018

One of my FAVORITE family Christmas tradition’s are sister pajamas!! My sisters and I always wear matching or correlating festive pajamas on Christmas Eve. I can’t wait to carry this tradition on when I start a family of my own…

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In My Style, Fashion Tags Holidays, Holidays 2018, Christmas Pajamas
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WHAT TO WEAR TO A HOLIDAY PARTY | 25 FESTIVE OUTFIT IDEAS

Carlyle Thornton December 6, 2018

‘Tis the season to get dressed up in velvet, sequins and sparkles. Holiday parties are my favorite excuse to wear the SASSIEST and most SHOW STOPPING outfits! Today I’m sharing a bunch of Holiday party outfit ideas that you are sure to receive endless compliments on…

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In Fashion, My Style Tags Holidays, Holidays 2018, Holiday Party, Outfit Ideas
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FALL MUST-HAVE: OVER THE KNEE BOOTS (OTK)

Carlyle Thornton September 19, 2018

Today I wanted to talk about another fall favorite and a must-have for the upcoming season. Over the knee boots are a staple in my wardrobe during both the fall and the winter. I’ve rounded up all my current favorites and a few of them are even on sale…

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In Fashion, My Style Tags Fashion, Over The Knee Boots, Fall, Fall Favorites, Fall Fashion
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TRANSITIONING YOUR WARDROBE FROM SUMMER TO FALL

Carlyle Thornton September 4, 2018

As the seasons begin to change, so do our outfits. Preparing to go from hot to cool weather doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. Over the years I've found some tips and tricks that make this seasonal shift a whole lot easier…

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In My Style, Fashion Tags Fashion, Wardrobe, Summer, Fall, Tips and Tricks, Seasonal, Cardigan
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2018 LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALES

Carlyle Thornton September 2, 2018

Labor Day weekend is finally here and I'm celebrating by shopping some sales! I'm using all these great deals as an excuse to stock up on items for next season..

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In My Style, Fashion, Inspiration, Sale Tags Labor Day, Sale, Sales, Weekend Sales, Sale Roundup, Inspiration
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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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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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SPRING SHOE ROUNDUP

Carlyle Thornton April 18, 2018

A little bit of inspiration for you this Wednesday. I've rounded up 15 pairs of my current favorite shoes for Spring! These all range in prices and are perfect neutral tones that you will be able to wear with just about anything…

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In My Style, Fashion, Shopping Guide Tags Spring Shoes, Spring, Shoes, Summer, Fashion, Style
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TRAVEL GUIDE | ROSEMARY BEACH, FLORIDA

Carlyle Thornton April 10, 2018

I'm extremely excited to share my very first travel guide, which hopefully will be the first of many. What better place to kick off this new series than at Rosemary Beach...

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In Lifestyle, My Style, Travel Tags Travel Guide, Lifestyle, Vacation, Rosemary Beach, Travel
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CARDIGANS | THE PERFECT PIECE FOR LAYERING

Carlyle Thornton February 12, 2018

While browsing the web I stumbled upon this gray beauty and naturally had to snag this gorgeous piece. I never pass up a good cardigan. Why you may ask? Because they can be worn year round of course! Cardigans are a go-to staple in my wardrobe because they are perfect for layering...

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In Fashion, My Style Tags Fashion, Cardigans, Staples, Fall, Winter, Spring
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WOMEN'S WATCHES | HOW TO SHOP FOR UNIQUE TIMEPIECES THIS VALENTINE'S DAY

Carlyle Thornton January 18, 2018

Let’s just take a moment and talk about JORD Wood Watches. When this beauty came in the mail I was at a loss! The second I opened up the package and saw that wooden box I knew I was in for a treat. Why you ask? Because I’m a big believer that the smallest details can truly make the biggest difference...

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In My Style, Fashion Tags Watches, JORD, Valentine's Day, Fashion
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BEST BOOTIES | FOR EVERY BUDGET

Carlyle Thornton January 3, 2018

The best staple for fall and winter you ask? Booties of course! I think that every girl needs at least one (OK let's be real, a few) pairs of cute and durable booties in their wardrobe- Hence the word DURABLE. Over the past month I have been trying out booties from a variety of different stores, ranging in prices...

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In Fashion, My Style Tags Fashion, Fall, Winter, Booties, Boots, H, Holidays
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THE HOLIDAY LIP GUIDE

Carlyle Thornton December 7, 2017

Let me begin by explaining the inspiration behind this post. First of all, I purchase new lip colors like it's nobodies business. This is because even on days that I don't really feel like putting on a full face of makeup, I find throwing on a good lipstick can truly make all the difference...

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In My Style, Beauty Tags Holiday 2017, Holidays, Beauty, Lipstick, Makeup
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VELVET OBSESSION | MY FAVORITE PIECES

Carlyle Thornton December 2, 2017

Velvet is easily one of my favorite fabrics, especially during the winter. There is just something about how soft it feels and how beautifully it shines in the light. I have been searching the internet for the best velvet pieces this season...

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In Fashion, My Style Tags Fashion, My Style, Velvet
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STATEMENT SLEEVES | RUFFLE TREND

Carlyle Thornton November 20, 2017

Can you believe Thanksgiving is THIS THURSDAY? Seriously, where has the time gone? But i'm not complaining, I am so ready for the Holidays! Today i'm going to talk about one of my very favorite trends this season and show you the look i'm going to be rocking for Thanksgiving dinner this week...

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In Fashion, My Style Tags Fashion, Sweaters, Ruffles, Tiered Sleeves, Fall
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SWEATER WEATHER | FOREVER 21 FINDS

Carlyle Thornton November 10, 2017

Last weekend I made a quick trip over to Forever 21 and the store was stocked full of the most ADORABLE and better yet AFFORDABLE sweaters! In the photos above I am wearing a pale green cropped sweater that I purchased for only $30...

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In Fashion, My Style Tags Fashion, My Style, Forever 21, Sweaters
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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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