Cute Outfit Idea for Thanksgiving

Hey, y’all! Happy Friday!

Thanksgiving is only a little over a month away, and I’m already daydreaming about eating some yummy stuffing balls and pumpkin pie 😋Although I’m trying to not rush into it, especially because I’m enjoying how beautiful fall is here in Ohio right now! But if you’re looking some fashion inspo for the upcoming turkey-eating holiday that’s not just a simple dress with heels and tights, you came to the right place my friend!

I bought this rusty mauve cardigan from Francesca’s this summer originally to wear as sort of a coverup for the beach when I went to Isle of Palms, SC. But when I wore it to go to work one day with a black maxi dress, I became obsessed with how it looked and realized I could wear it with so many different outfits rather than a bathing suit! It’s also super soft and cozy, which is very essential for fall fashion! I bought this pearl satin twist headband at Anthropologie last year on Black Friday (typically most of their headbands cost around $14-$24 or more at full price). As soon as I saw it, it just screamed fall! And the rusty mauve satin matches perfectly with the kimono, which is a win-win. With these two pieces I like to pair with my black crewneck tank top from Target (only $8.00!), my denim skirt from Madewell, and black high knee heeled suede boots (which I think were from DSW, but a lot of retailers thankfully have shoes like these). With this look, you got the perfect autumn outfit that’s very fitting for a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving gathering!

One fashion item that would be a super cute and stylish addition to this look would be pantyhose! I got to be real for a hot second though, I DESPISE pantyhose. As good as they look would a lot of outfits with skirts and dresses, I can’t stand wearing them! No matter how cold it is outside, I would much rather have my legs be a tad more chilly than wear pantyhose 🤣 If you’re the complete opposite and actually don’t mind wearing them or if it’s unbearably more cold outside in November (which is usually the case in Ohio), then absolutely go for it!

Who else is excited for Thanksgiving? Comment below and share, as well as your favorite food to eat during the holiday! I want to know!

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Animal Print Trend For Fall

Is anyone else super excited that fall is almost here? Or is it just me? Honestly, I can’t be the only one. The weather’s becoming more cool and crisp, the leaves are turning into a beautiful palette of red, yellow and orange shades, and the idea of sitting next to a bonfire on a October night while drinking hot apple cider sounds SO delightful! What’s not to love about fall? I do get bittersweet saying goodbye to warm and sunny summer days, but autumn - especially in the Midwest - is too good to resist!

I do have to say that I believe fall is THE best fashion season! With the temperature being more mild, there’s more options for styling and layering. I also love all the colors, as well as the warmth and coziness of sweaters, scarves, hats, and boots. I’ve been noticing that with this upcoming fall, a big trend is animal print; particularly leopard and cheetah. I love clothes with animal print, I think they’re so chic and spunky! (Disclaimer: Faux clothes of course, not from actual animals! I’m not like Cruella de Vil, I promise 😂)

I got this onette leopard button down blouse from Francesca’s a little over a month ago (it’s now on clearance for only $14.98!). It’s a really delicate and chic blouse. I especially love the flowy short sleeves, the V-neckline, and of course, the leopard print! Along with the blouse, I also got these really cool animal print accent booties from Francesca’s as well. I love how they’re half black suede and half animal print. They look so unique and glam! Though I don’t always wear the blouse and shoes together, they give off very spunky vibes when worn at the same time! I also got this super cute adjustable crystal bar bracelet at a boutique called Grit & Grace Studio during my trip to Charleston last month. I love it so much, I’ve been wearing it almost every day since I bought it! It goes with basically with every outfit, and that’s definitely a perk!

What’s a current fashion trend that you’ve been loving lately? Comment below and let me know so I can stay in the know! Have a wonderful weekend, everybody!

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Click here to check out the adjustable bar druzy bolo bracelet I got from Grit & Grace Studio in Charleston!

Feeling Fab-BOO-lous

Happy happy WEEKEND! I’m super happy this weekend because I’m on fall break! Even though it’s only four days and pretty much a tease before Thanksgiving and winter break, it’s still a nice treat to take (somewhat) of a break from my busy class schedule. While most people go out of town for a quick weekend getaway over the break, I decided to go back home and visit my parents and dogs. This year has been insanely busy with my sister’s wedding, spending a month in Italy and juggling both my class and work schedule, so going back home to relax was exactly what I’ve been needing. And besides, nothing is better than cuddling with your dogs and having home-cooked meals!

As you all obviously know, it’s almost been a full month of autumn. I’m going to be honest, fall was not my favorite season while growing up because I just thought it was kind of boring, too cold and I also was not a big fan of Halloween (it actually scared me when I was a kid, and sometimes it still does at the age of 23!). But now as an adult, it’s the season I look forward to the most and I’ve come to enjoy the simple seasonal pleasures, such as the colorful leaves, crisp atmosphere, pumpkins (hence every single photo in this post) and fashion. Basic much? I guess, but whatevs. Speaking of fashion, I have the PERFECT fall outfit that I want to share with y’all! It’s pretty fab-BOO-lous! See what I did there? 👻🎃

This lightweight rust cowl neck sweater and green corduroy skirt, both from Anthropologie, are two pieces that absolutely speak out autumn. The sweater is made for this time of year, as it’s light enough for the warmer days of fall but heavy enough for the chillier days of fall. The material is incredibly soft as it’s 100% wool (FYI: this sweater must be dry cleaned, NOT hand washed!), and I absolutely love the rust color. As for the skirt, I love the color, length and corduroy fabric. Some people think that kind of material is too old fashioned or “grandma style” (no offense to all you awesome grandmas out there!), but I think it’s super chic, especially in this color and style of skirt. It’s not only perfect for fall, but also with Christmas coming up!

I’ll no doubt be wearing this sweater and skirt on repeat this fall and winter. I’m already planning on wearing this outfit for Thanksgiving!

Fun fact: the makeup I’m wearing is actually my mom’s makeup because I left all mine at my apartment, so thank you Mom! 😂

What do you love most about fall? Comment below and share!

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Summer to Fall: Yellow, Blue, and White Striped Crop Sweater

Hello, lovelies! I cannot believe summer is coming to an end. I’m officially moved into my new apartment in Kent and have already started my classes for the semester. I couldn’t be more excited though. After commuting for two years, I’m finally living closer to campus and downtown, where I can access everything more easily! Plus I can hang out with my friends more often, so that’s another bonus! Don’t get me wrong, I loved living with my parents and my dogs, whom I definitely miss dearly. But everything is a little easier now that I actually live in Kent and I’m becoming more independent with my lifestyle. I’m feeling very confident, organized, and mature ☺️ Plus my previous commute was only 15 minutes, so I’m still fairly close to my hometown!

Am I sad that summer is almost over? Of course! I love warmer weather, the sun not setting till 9 pm, not having to worry about classes, and paddle boarding in the lake back at home. However, it’s nice to watch seasons transition overtime. It’s something I look forward to every year, as cliche as it sounds. I’m currently getting excited for fall and watching the leaves change color and the weather becoming more mild and crisp. I also look forward to the holiday season, and even Halloween! While I’m going to soak up the sunshine and enjoy these last summer days as much as I can, I can’t complain about a new season being just around the corner!

And since summer is currently in the process of transitioning into fall, I have a super cute cropped boat neck sweater that’s appropriate for sweater weather but still acceptable for summer when the temperature isn’t boiling hot!

I originally saw this sweater by Urban Outfitters being worn by Olivia Rink, one of my favorite bloggers, on one of her Instagram posts. I ordered this sweater two months after to wait for it to go on sale, and when it finally did it was only $35! A major steal for a good quality sweater! Even though I say every sweater is my favorite sweater (because I’m obsessed with sweaters), I honestly think this might be my favorite one in my wardrobe right now. And thanks to it being cropped, it’s a perfect transition from summer to autumn. It’s great for chilly, casual bonfire nights with your friends or when going on a morning trip to the farmer’s market when the weather is in the 60’s! You can wear a lot with it besides shorts like I am: high-waisted denim jeans, black leggings, denim skirts, and white jeans.

I’m sad to say that this specific sweater is no longer available in the store and online, but you can find very similar ones with the same price or even lower! And who knows, they may make more and put them back in stock because this sweater was so popular. So don’t give your hopes up!

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Autumn's Palette

I’m currently trying to sink in the fact that were halfway through November and Christmas is just around the corner. I’m also trying to sink in the fact that we’re less than fifty days away from 2019. That’s just so crazy, where the hell did time go?!

With that being said, I’m trying to soak in and enjoy what’s left of autumn while it lasts. Pretty soon all the colorful leaves aka autumn’s palette (hence the title of this post) are going to be covered in slushy cold snow for the next six months. And once Thanksgiving is over, I’ll be in full Christmas mode and ready to deck the halls. But before I decorate the tree and sip hot chocolate while watching Hallmark movies, I need to embrace the beauty of fall a little more!

My favorite sweater for fall right now is this olive nubby pullover from Altar’d State. I bought it back in August and as soon as I tried it on in the dressing room, I was like, “I have to get this!” I love the warm material, the bulky raglan sleeves, and the olive color is perfect for fall. It’s so cozy, I feel like I’m wrapped up in a soft blanket every time I wear it! It’s definitely one of those sweaters you absolutely cannot resist.

I have also been loving my black ripped leggings from American Eagle and my black faux leather fur backless mules from Target. I’m totally obsessed with the shoes especially. They’re super chic, super comfy, and the slip-on construction makes it easy to slip on and off. They’re definitely worth the $25 mark! I’m trying to wear them as much as I can before the first snowstorm hits and tries to ruin them! And as for the black jeggings, you can never go wrong with them. They’re perfect and so comfortable, I could wear them everyday if I could!

Are you sad that autumn is coming to a close? Or are you already decked out and ready for the holidays? Let me know in the comment section down below!

I also wanna give a big shoutout to my girl Alex Stevens for the super fun photoshoot, despite how cold it was outside! She’s a photography GENIUS! Go follow her and her aesthetic photography on IG: @asteve05

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Sweater: Altar’d State

Pants: American Eagle

Shoes: Target

Earrings: Target

Cozy Chic

Welp, it’s Monday. Back to the regular week schedule as I wait for Friday ... 

Do you ever have those days when you want to look cute but would rather wear your comfiest sweatpants and sweatshirt? Honestly, I think a lot of us feel that way every day, especially me. Today is especially one of those days. It’s Monday, I woke up super early, and it’s gloomy outside. All of that makes me want to crawl into some comfy sweatpants!

Let’s get real … sweatpants are just more comfy than jeans or sometimes even leggings! As a college student, I normally try to go for a more basic comfy outfit for my daily classes. I don’t worry about how I look on campus for the most part (because let’s face it, college students could care less about what everyone looks like). However, there are times when I want to try to look cute, especially since I’m part of the fashion program where most students dress up for every class! Thankfully, I found a cozy AND chic outfit idea for all you lazy fashionistas! That was a joke, please don’t @ me in the comments …

When I went to New York City over fall break, I bought these light blue velvet jogger pants from Gap. Y’all, these pants are SOOOOOOOO cozy! I literally felt them once and I immediately had to buy them! I’m a sucker for velvet fabric, I have a lot of outfits that consist of velvet actually. These pants are perfect because they’re so comfy but also so stylish, and I’ve already gotten so many compliments on them! The only con about them is that the waistline isn’t altered properly, so sometimes it looks uneven. So don’t be concerned as to why my crotch looks uneven in some of these pictures 😂

And my mom bought me this super cute light pink pullover which was on sale at TJ Maxx. It’s a perfect size and the fabric material is super comfortable. And it’s pink, who doesn’t like pink sweaters?! To complete the outfit, my go-to casual shoes are my white Converse sneakers, my black Ann Taylor cat eye sunglasses, and a new sideways diamond cross necklace which I bought from Kohl’s.  

And of course, no comfy casual outfit is complete without a grande skinny vanilla latte from Starbucks!

How do you like to style yourself on a lazy day? Comment below and share your style secrets!

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Pumpkin Spice and Chill?

Pumpkin spice and chill … as in chilly temperature?

Happy first week of October! I’m still trying to sink in the fact that 2018 is almost over. This year literally flew by. And I feel like I still have so much accomplish before 2019, so I better get a move on it!

Earlier this year, I made growing my blog a goal for myself. I think I’ve been doing a pretty good job at that! However, lately I’ve been extremely busy with classes and I haven’t really had the time to write blog posts, post on Instagram, or work on collaborations. I’ve also been really hoping to start making more videos on my YouTube channel, but my schedule has been too overly busy to even plan a video. I’ve just been so mentally exhausted and horrendous with my time management, and I’m worried about losing engagement with my followers. However, I know that this is just a phase, college is always going to be busy no matter what and I trust that God already has it all worked out. Even when I have a lot of studying and meetings for my extracurricular groups, I’m still going to make my blog and collaborations a priority.

Fall, I feel like, is the biggest season for fashion bloggers. I consider it a big fashion season because there’s so many styles, colors, and options to choose from. So I’m very excited to share my latest autumn #OOTD inspiration with y’all!

This drape wubby jacket from Francesca’s is to die for. It’s so cozy, it’s so chic, and it’s a perfect jacket for transitioning into autumn. I also got it for $60, which isn’t that bad if it’s a cute jacket that I’ll a lot of use out of! I also like it because I can pair it with almost any kind of outfit. As you can see, I went for a more simple yet hip look by pairing the jacket with black ripped jeans from American Eagle, my red and blue flannel by Ralph Lauren, black booties by Steve Madden, and my COACH prescription glasses. And of course, I can’t forget my “Sweater Weather and Pumpkin Spice” to-go coffee mug which I found in the dollar section at Target. Could this look be anymore fall basic?!

What do y’all think about this fall look? Let me know in the comments!

Also I’m very happy to announce that I’m collaborating with CaseApp once again. You can design your own phone case or laptop skin by using my discount code “20CAROLINETULLIS” to get 20% off your first purchase. The code expires on October 19th, so use it while it lasts!

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(Almost) Sweater Weather and Pumpkins

Do you feel crisp air yet? Are pumpkin spice lattes warming up your tastebuds? Are you throwing out every single sweater of yours that you own out of your wardrobe finally? What I’m really asking is … are you ready for fall?!

I certainly am, fall is one of my absolute favorite times of the year! It also happens to be my favorite fashion season because there’s so many options with layering and styling! And the first official day of autumn is in only TWO days from now, and I couldn’t be more ready!

However, the summer heat is still going strong and it’s supposedly going to continue this way for another while. I love warm weather, but sweat and fall don’t really go hand-in-hand. What’s great about the season is that the temperature is mild and just right. I hope I can at least wear some weathers without having to worry about drenching in sweat (although I’m pretty certain that’s what sweaters are made for). That’s why I just happen to have the perfect fall sweater for the current temperature condition!

I recently bought this cutout shoulder sleeve pullover from Express (which I got for only around $40 during a huge sale) and I’m so happy with it. I love the style, the fabric material is extremely cozy, and it’s perfect for the early first days of autumn. What’s nice about the cutout sleeves that they’re wide enough to air out any armpit sweat on a warm day. It’s the absolute most perfect sweater for this time of year!

And while it’s still a little too humid for long pants and high knee boots, I like to style this sweater with my denim skirt from Target and these amazingly adorable pink mule heels from Gap, both of which I adore. It’s such a cute and preppy outfit combination!

Look at all these pumpkins!

Who’s ready for fall? Comment down below and let me know what your favorite things about the season are!

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Fall Into Style

Don't even question it ... sweater weather in Ohio isn't over and won't be until March or even April. Our state's weather is very unpredictable, just ask the meteorologists at Fox 8 News. 

But I'm not complaining, especially with this new butter yellow chenille sweater from styleNmotion! This is one of my favorite sweaters I have ever owned and I've always envisioned myself with a soft yellow one like this before I finally bought it!

Chenille sweaters are very trendy right now, but I didn't know that until after I got this sweater. I'm honestly happy about that because I feel like I started a trend, all thanks to styleNmotion!

I love the cozy chenille fabric and ribbed trim. It's the type of material I remember my older relatives wearing when I was younger, which brings back happy memories. My new sweater just proves that the material on clothing is still in style and rocking more than ever! It's 100% polyester, comes in more than one size (the site states itself that it fits true to size!), and can only be hand washed. 

My dog Max the other day actually saw it laying out and gently took it like no one was watching. Thankfully I caught him and got the sweater back without any rips or dog salvia, but that just tells you how awesome it is because even my dog likes it! 

This is random, but can we take a moment to appreciate the perfectly timed photo with the clouds and blue sky reflecting in the window? It's so amazing! Laura (my photographer) was looking for the right angles before taking the picture and she saw that the clouds and sky looked clear and perfect in the window behind me. It turned out so artsy! 

I'm also still obsesseding over these cropped high-rise skinny jeans and nude lace-up booties, both from Anthropologie, which I talked about in my last fashion blog post. Super comfy, super stylish, and super perfect all year-round. 

And of course, what is a fall fashion photoshoot without a pumpkin the same size of my head?! 

Look, I’m a pumpkin head! 🎃

If you love this sweater like I do, go shop for it right here. There's only 5 left in stock!

I also want to let you know that styleNmotion is having Black Friday deals on their website. They're having a huge sale, 40% off everything from Friday to Monday. That's a pretty freaking good deal! It also saves you a trip from shopping in public if you're not in New York City (where the boutique is located). Please take the chance to check out styleNmotion's stylish collections ahead of time before Black Friday, including the yellow chenille sweater!

Photos were taken by Laura Ryka (Instagram: @1aura.e.photography)