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3 Ways to Style These Fall/Winter Essentials

outfit details: $12.99 knit dress // over-the-knee boots // embellished jacket // sunglasses If there is anything that I've learned about developing a great wardrobe, it's making sure that I have all the essentials covered.  These items can be anything from dresses to tops, shoes to handbags.  The important thing is
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Plaid Poncho Under $40

outfit details: plaid poncho // bodycon dress // over-the-knee boots // similar necklace // lipstick Poncho's are a great way to add layers and style this season.  They're easy to throw on over jeans or over a great dress, like I have in this look.  Not to mention, ponchos add warmth
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cozy sweater from the flowerloft

Prior to my current career as a freelance professional and blogger, I worked in retail.  I was aggressively pursuing the pathway of becoming a buyer and worked for several major department stores, including Neiman Marcus.  It was there that my career began out of college and where I met Lauren,
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floral bomber + the perfect tank

I always try to find pieces for my closet that I know I can style various ways throughout the year in order to get the most bang for my buck.  You may not know this about me, but when it comes to clothes I'm stingy.  There are certain items that
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shopping guide: best in fall booties

    clockwise from top left: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 It's finally Fall in the Carolinas!  I must admit, I'm a little late to the boot game.  I've finally let go of my old pairs and invested in some
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cozy sweaters + faux leather leggings

outfit details: cozy sweater // faux leather leggings // gold tassel earrings // similar handbag // black booties I'm finishing up my packing for our trip to Denver and I can't wait to get there!  The idea of being in beautiful, Fall weather makes me so happy.  Trent and I are
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olive trench coat

This post is a little delayed because we decided to leave early for the mountains.  Last night after Trent finished up work we left for Brevard and got there around 8pm.  I can't even describe how nice it felt when we got out of the car.  It has been so
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charleston candle co. fall collection

Everyone has something in their home that they just can't get enough of.  For some, it's fresh flowers or throw pillows.  As for me, I have two home necessities: books and candles.  Both are fairly personal when it comes to choosing an item from that category.  Not everyone likes the
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the perfect pre-fall sweater

Happy Monday!  The temperature in Charlotte has finally started to drop and we've had our first week of Fall weather.  Fingers crossed that this doesn't go away!  I took the opportunity to find the perfect "pre-Fall" sweater from Luxe Angel Boutique.  It's the She+Sky "Samantha" Sweater in a neutral melange
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Tie Front Blouse + The Perfect Stack

Now that the solar eclipse is behind us we can all forget the words "eclipse glasses," focus on what a cool experience it was and get back to shopping for Fall!  Did you like the transition in focus there?  Seriously though, it was such a cool moment yesterday watching the
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Nordstrom Buy Now, Wear Now Blouses

Transitioning to Fall is all about finding buy now, wear now items that have a darker color scheme and/or can eventually be layered up with weather appropriate outerwear.  Blouses are an easy item to transition because you can wear them with shorts or white denim now.  Then later when the
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