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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Straight Outta Hallmark

Happy December 1st! We are officially less than 25 days away from the most wonderful day of the year now! Besides my birthday 😉

One of my favorite holiday activities is to watch Christmas movies. I will admit, I’m a sucker for cheesy Hallmark movies. As predictable as they are, it’s nice to watch a cute movie with a happy ending every now and then! And with all the crazy things happening in this world, Hallmark movies definitely can help increase the level of positivity. Especially during Christmastime!

Every Hallmark movie has also the same type of girl, although their personalities are slightly different in every movie. They all have successful jobs, have a love for Christmas, have amazing hairstyles, and of course, own the most stylish wardrobes! For this season, Hallmark has influenced me to embrace Christmas the same way as those other girls. My favorite holiday dress right now is this beautiful red lace short dress from Altar’d State. It totally reminds me of a dress that one off the Hallmark leading ladies would wear. It’s so stunning, elegant, and bold. Red is my favorite color and perfect for this time of year. I’ve already gotten so many compliments from wearing this!

Altar’d State is my favorite retailer to shop from at the moment. It’s like an upgraded Christian version of Francesca’s (which is also another favorite of mine). They have the cutest collections of outfits, jewelry pieces, and home decor as well. It’s a bit expensive, but practically every item is worth the purchase. The best part is that a portion of sales get donated to local communities on Mondays. Stand out for good!

By the way, this post is NOT sponsored. I just love Altar’d State so much. But someday I would definitely love to collaborate with them if I get the opportunity!

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Dress: Altar’d State

Shoes: Steve Madden

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) 

It's Fall, Y'all

I'm pretty sure you're well aware that autumn has arrived. The title of this post literally says so.

And I'm pretty sure by now you're well aware of my excitement for this season, but who wouldn't be? I've been pinning on my Pinterest fall board since summer! It used to be my least favorite season, but now I love it. One big reason is because of fall fashion!

Autumn, in my opinion, is the best season for clothes. Mostly because now you have more cute options to choose from. You don't have to worry about the weather getting cold or hot because it's pretty much in between. Surprisingly right now in Ohio; however, it's still hot. It's been weirdly warm that the leaves haven't even changed colors yet, which kind of makes me sad! My heart says fall, but the weather says no :( But despite that, I found some perfect outfits that are fall ready and I'm eager to show you what I picked out!

Sweater Weather

You heard right, sweater weather is finally here! Did you here Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph's voices in your head when you read "sweater weather"? I hope you did. 

I just bought this white turtleneck pullover sweater from Anthropologie just in time for fall. Not only is it super stylish and comfy but its easy to wear to almost any occasion like a reunion party with friends/family or a low-key date night. It's perfectly fashionable and suitable for the fall weather and is great to have just in time for winter, which you could pair with a trench coat.

For this photo session, I paired it with my brand new and adorable floppy hat from Target. I also found other perfect pieces consisting of black leggings from Zella and my always on point Steve Madden black booties. Black and white clothes never fail to look glam together!

This sweater also looks great with other different types of pants besides leggings, especially skinny jeans! I considered wearing a pair for these pictures, but the weather was too warm so I decided it would be more comfortable and less hot to wear leggings instead of tight dark denim jeans.  

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All Blazed Out

The temperature hasn't quite died down yet (although the leaves have due to the humidity), so it's still safe to wear shorts. However, it's getting chillier so it's a good time to add some layers. The sun is still blazing which isn't a bad thing. You know what else is blazing? Blazers! That's probably one of the dumbest puns ever created, but I'm still proud of it. Haters gonna hate ... 

Blazers are trending in fashion right now, and not just for business purposes. The looks I've seen on Pinterest look so chic which made it reasonable for me to blog about it. My mom originally bought this black one that I'm wearing for herself from BCBG, and then she gave it to me when she didn't want it anymore. I started wearing it for professional cases such as my marketing internship this past summer, and now I'm finding different casual ways to style it. It looks super cute with shorts which is why I chose to wear a denim pair from American Eagle for this photoshoot. I also used my black and white striped long sleeve from GAP because it looked adorable with the blazer. And to add a touch of fall, I used my red Hunter boots to give it a more unique look. I always love a little color that makes the outfit pop, especially a bold red!

I keep asking myself, do I look like a sailor? Kind of, but it's still fun for the this time of year! Not to mention that there's only twenty-one days left till Halloween, so it doesn't really matter anyway.

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S/O to my great friend Pam Schultz for taking these pics in beautiful Hunting Valley, she's such a great director and has a good eye for creativity. Now I know how to "look for the light" when modeling. She rocks, and so do these new outfits!

Have fun with this season and feel free to comment down below about how you plan to style yourself for fall!

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

It breaks my heart to say goodbye to summer and wait until next year for the warmth and sunshine to return to Ohio. However, I now look forward to the simple pleasures of fall. For me, I find it easy to transition from summer to fall because it's not like transitioning from summer to winter. You don't have to dress in super heavy clothing to beat off the chilly weather, but you still have more options rather than just throwing on shorts, flip flops, or a maxi dress. 

I think this outfit consisting of a tank, jeans, simple heels, and a diamond choker is a good fashionable transition from summer to fall. I'm in love with this new black velvet top from Francesca's which fits well for autumn and actually kind of has Halloween witch vibes, and witches are one of my favorite things about the holiday! I'm also very happy because believe or not, this is the first clothing item made of velvet material that I own, and I've been so anxious to finally have something made of velvet to wear! 

On a side note, even though I'm not a huge fan of the Kardashian family empire, I feel a lot like Kendall Jenner with this top because it looks like something she would wear. Just throwing that out there. 

Autumn will have times in which you'll need to throw on a jacket of some sort if it gets too chilly, which is great for this outfit. The black tank goes with anything, whether that may be a knit cardigan or a leather jacket. Look how perfectly matched the tank and jacket from Cecico in the picture below look, it shows off a cool greaser vibe!

The outfit looks great with any hairstyle, as you can see how I chose to wear my hair in a braid. I'll say that for the majority of outfits I talk about, but this one especially looks killer with any hairstyle, whether the hair is down or pinned back. 

I could rave about these ripped boyfriend jeans for about half of this post even though I've blogged about them before. They're absolutely comfy, trendy, and a little voguish. Now they're only $35 at American Eagle where I originally bought them from for $50, so now's the right time to purchase them before they go out of stock! Although I'm sure you'll find plenty of other similar pairs for great deals.  

And of course, I will never get over these classic black pointed toe pumps from J. Crew which I've probably blogged about at least ten times by now. They go with everything and always look classy and stylish no matter what, especially with the black velvet tank and jeans! Although if you're going to be walking around somewhere with open wooden floors, I recommend to reconsider wearing them (coming from personal experience while taking these pictures).

Summer has been quite a treat, and I'm already anxious for the sunny season to come back. But for now, I am going to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of autumn while it lasts (hey, that rhymes!) And on a positive note, there's only 110 more sleeps till Christmas, YAY! Although I'm in no rush, 2017 is going by way too fast.

Make sure to subscribe and keep up to date with my blog because I have a bunch of fall-related fashion and lifestyle posts coming, so be on the lookout! Happy September XOXO  

Shirt: Francesca's

Jeans: American Eagle

Jacket: Cecico - similar jacket

Shoes: J. Crew

Necklace: Banana Republic - similar necklace

Glasses: The LOFT - similar glasses

Watch: Macy's