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MINI TARGET CLOTHING HAUL

Carlyle Thornton September 7, 2020

I ran by Target earlier this week and naturally purchased more than I intended, who else can’t help themselves in Target?! They have so many great, affordable pieces right now and wanted to share a few clothing items that I brought home with me…

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In Fashion Tags Target, Haul, Clothing, Fashion, Fall Fashion
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3 PAIRS OF DENIM YOU NEED THIS FALL

Carlyle Thornton September 7, 2020

Finding the perfect pair of denim that hits all the marks is no easy feat. Trust me, I personally struggle finding a great pair of jeans, so when I do I feel obligated to share. I recently ran across a line of denim called the “curve love high rise mom jeans” and they are by far the best I’ve tried on in a while…

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In Fashion Tags Fashion, Fall Fashion, Fall Favorites, Denim, Jeans
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THANKSGIVING OUTFIT IDEAS

Carlyle Thornton November 14, 2019

When it comes to finding the perfect Thanksgiving outfit, I always try to keep a few things in mind– I want to look cute, be cozy, and, of course, be comfortable enough to eat all the stuffing and pie my little heart desires…

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In Fashion Tags Fashion, Fall Fashion, Thanksgiving, Outfit Ideas, Outfits, Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas
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20 FALL WEDDING GUEST DRESS IDEAS

Carlyle Thornton October 3, 2019

October is finally here, YAY! Fall is by far one of my favorite times of the year and with the cooler weather, it is also a very popular time for weddings. With the weather changing, in addition to the color schemes, I think it’s the perfect time to update your wardrobe with a new piece…

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In Fashion Tags Fashion, Fall Fashion, Wedding Guest, Wedding Dress
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FALL WEEKEND GETAWAY TO BURLINGTON, VERMONT

Carlyle Thornton November 16, 2018

Happy Friday friends! Today I wanted to share a little bit about my recent weekend trip to Burlington, Vermont. Although I can’t say it was the most restful trip, it was every bit as beautiful and magical as I had imagined New England to be during the fall…

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In Travel Tags Travel, Travel Guide, Vermont, The Essex, Fall Fashion, Fall
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THANKSGIVING OUTFIT IDEAS | THE PERFECT SWEATER DRESS

Carlyle Thornton November 13, 2018

When it comes to finding the perfect Thanksgiving outfit, I always try to keep a few things in mind– I want to look cute for family photos, be comfortable, and, of course, have room to eat all the turkey and stuffing my little heart desires…

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In Fashion Tags Thanksgiving, Outfits, Outfit Ideas, Fashion, Winter Fashion, Fall Fashion, Holidays
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FALL FAVORITES WITH SOUTHERN SHIRT COMPANY

Carlyle Thornton November 3, 2018

This Fall I partnered up with Southern Shirt Company to show you a few of my favorite pieces and how I style them…

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In Fashion Tags Southern Shirt Company, Fall Fashion, Fall Favorites, Fashion, My Style
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WHAT TO WEAR WITH BLACK LEGGINGS + 6 STYLE TIPS

Carlyle Thornton October 29, 2018

I know we all practically live in our leggings during the fall and the winter because they are so much more comfortable than pants. Finding a top that’s long enough to wear with them is the real struggle. So today let’s talk ALL about leggings, how to style them and what to wear with them…

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In Fashion Tags Fashion, Fall Fashion, Winter Fashion, Leggings, How To Wear
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FALL DENIM GUIDE

Carlyle Thornton October 11, 2018

Hello sweet friends! I hope everyone is having a fabulous week. Only one more day until FRI-YAY!! Today I thought it would be fun to share all of my current favorite denim for Fall…

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In Fashion, Shopping Guide Tags Fall Favorites, Fall Fashion, Fashion
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BIG WEEKEND SALES 10/5/18

Carlyle Thornton October 5, 2018

Happy Fri-YAY! So many amazing sales going on this weekend at some of my very favorite places to shop! I’ve rounded up all of my sale favorites including items in my personal shopping cart…

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In Sale Tags Fashion, Fall Fashion, Sale, Weekend Sales, Sales
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NOW TRENDING: COLOR BLOCK EVERYTHING

Carlyle Thornton September 24, 2018

Let’s talk colorblock! I first starting noticing this trend EVERYWHERE during the summer. As it turns out, it has even carried over into fall. It makes me so happy to see some of my favorite brands creating these fun pieces…

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In Fashion Tags Fall Fashion, Colorblocking, Fashion, Trends
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INSTAGRAM ROUND-UP & LIFE UPDATES

Carlyle Thornton September 24, 2018

I just realized I hadn’t done an Instagram round-up in so long! Here I’m sharing some recent posts and a few life updates…

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In Fashion Tags Fall Fashion, Fashion, Instagram, Roundup, Life Updates
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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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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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