Fashion Favs from Fall 2022

Happy Thursday, y’all! I know I’m not the only one who’s ready for the weekend! Coming back into a routine after a holiday break is always a challenge 😂 I love Thanksgiving, but the short break we get from it is almost a bit of a tease right before Christmas!

Speaking of Christmas, it’s hard to believe that the 25 day countdown to the holiday has officially begun! It’s weird because even though I previously stated that we had a lot more fall in Ohio than the last few years, it still felt like it flew by fast! Though I’m definitely a Christmas lovin’ gal at heart, it is a little bittersweet saying goodbye to my favorite season! Especially since I know right after December there’s gonna be three long months of winter 😅

Since autumn is wrapping up and there’s a lot of good sales going on (great for holiday shopping especially!), I thought that I would share a collection of some of my fall fashion favorites from this year!

Do y’all have any fall fashion favorites from this year? Comment below and share with me!

Boho Chic Meets Harvest

Hi, darlings! It’s been a hot sec, how are y’all?? I was really soaking in the beauty of fall and harvest season the last few months! 

I know there’s only a couple weeks of fall left and the holiday season is officially in full swing, but I thought better late than never to post a fall fashion-inspired post. It’s weird to say this, but it’s the first time in years that it actually felt like fall! Does anyone else feel that way? That last couple years (at least in Ohio), it would stay hot and humid till late October, then we get fall for one brief week and immediately it goes right to winter. But this year it came early, and everything about it was so perfect. Anytime I went out for a drive I would always see tons of leaves falling down from colorful trees, and it was absolutely stunning to see. I was actually feeling nostalgic and reminisced on memories of the season growing up!

I have tons of other outfits I’ve taken pics of but have been behind on sharing, but a lot of them are posted on Instagram! This featured dress is an oldie but goodie from Altar’d State. I love the stunning rust color and how it’s asymmetrical at the bottom, it’s so unique and boho! It especially looks glamorous with these off-white booties (made by MIA Shoes, but I actually ordered them through Freestyle on Stitch Fix!). I also included a classic denim jacket that’s perfect for the crisp weather, then topped off the ensemble with some gold jewelry like always. I felt like Carrie Underwood or Kelsea Ballerini in a music video, it was such fun outfit to shoot! 

Speaking of shoot (photoshoot that is, of course 😂), I can’t end this post without giving a shoutout to my darling friend Katie Rios for taking these pictures for me. She’s been growing her freelance photography business and I could not be more proud of her! I just love how her style is so stunning and authentic. She really made me feel like I was taking pictures for a country music album during this photoshoot! 🥰 If anyone is in need of portraits, engagement photos, maternity photos, etc., y’all should definitely check Katie out. Check out her Instagram account and message her to book! 

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Transitional Summer-to-Fall Dress

I’m in a weird mental spot where I’m not ready for summer to end, but I’m also very stoked that fall is less than a month away 😅 Even though the end of summer is always bittersweet, it’s nice to know my favorite season comes right after! Then even after fall is over, I have Christmas too look forward to! Then, I’m ready to skip over winter and arrive in springtime 😂

The nice thing about transitioning from summer to fall is that it’s not to drastic of a change weather-wise, so it doesn’t require too much of a wardrobe revamp. In fact, it’s great because you have more style options when it comes to layers and accessories!

If you know me well enough, you love a love a good dress. I practically live in dresses all year-round, even during the winter months! I just recently got this red floral button midi dress from Stitch Fix (originally from AVLN Studio, and I’ll link similar dresses below!). I’ve already worn it to church, this photoshoot with Katie Mae Photography (the evidence is above, lol), and I’m planning on wearing it to my sister’s baby shower later next month. For church and the shower, I wear it with sandal heels, but for the photoshoot I opted out for a casual pair of white sneakers from Vionic Shoes. And of course, none of my outfits aren’t complete without some gold jewelry! This dress is very versatile for both casual and special occasions, and it will be perfect for summer cookouts all the way to harvest festivals in the fall!

What are y’all’s thoughts on floral dresses? Comment below and share your opinion!

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3 Ways to Style a Shacket

Any shacket lovers out there? I’m a little late to the bandwagon, but better late than never! It took me so long that my dad actually beat me to it 🤣

I recently got this French terry shirt jacket from Red Dress for Christmas that I’ve been wearing all throughout winter, and most certainly will be wearing it again all throughout next fall and winter. They’ve sold out super fast in every size but there is still one left in a large, and there’s also a very similar one that Red Dress just released! Not only is it great for the colder seasons but also perfect for transitioning into springtime weather! Since shackets (just a cooler way to say “shirt jacket” 😁) are super trendy in the fashion world at the moment, I thought I would share a few of my three favorite ways to style mine.

Aside from this post, I also shared a fun reel on Instagram with music on how to style this particular shacket as well!

Faux Leather chic

When I first got this shacket and thinking about how I was going to style it, faux leather leggings was the first thing that popped in my head! I’ve had this pair for over three years, but I definitely live in them pretty much every single winter season. I love pairing these pieces with this knit crop top (another oldie but goodie from Knot Sisters!), along with this gold chain link necklace from Altar’d State and gold multi-hoop earrings from Francesca’s for a touch of spunk. I also got this pair of white boots by Marc Fisher for Christmas, and they match PERFECTLY with this whole look! They certainly were made to pair with the shacket!

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90s Meets Present Day

Everything about this look definitely gives me 90s vibes. The cropped mock neck top from Francesca’s, mom jeans from American Eagle, chunky black howler boots from Steve Madden, gold chunky hoop earrings from REVOLVE (which I like to call my Princess Jasmine earrings 🥰), hair jaw clips from Amazon and an oversized jacket, of course (or shacket in this case!). I was actually inspired by one of the outfits that Tyra Banks’s character wore in an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. I love this outfit idea because it’s so timeless and fits into the trends that are currently relevant. Some things from the past just never go out of style!

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Dressin’ Up

I just recently ordered this sweatshirt dress from Red Dress and it fit even better than I was anticipating! I’m just eagerly waiting till it gets warmer outside so I can wear it more often lol. However, pairing it with the shacket makes a casual but dressy look for a fun winter outfit, especially with black high-knee boots and gold jewelry. This is a great outfit to wear to Sunday church service! I also think this outfit will be perfect to wear in the fall with a floppy hat, but I don’t want to think to far ahead because I want to enjoy spring and summer first 😂

The dress is actually only $18 right now and having its final sale, so make sure to snag it while you can if you really want it!

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What are y’all’s thoughts on the shacket trend? Yay or nay? Comment below and share!

That Christmasy Time Of Year

“Ahhh! I love this Christmasy time of year.” - Sam the Snowman 

I think the “ahhh” in that quote adds more of an emphasis 😂 Who else knows where that quote is from? No other than Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a holiday classic! Sam quoting that at the beginning is honestly one quote that pops in my head numerous of times throughout the holiday season (along with Elf, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and many more). It’s true, I just love this time of year! 

It’s so hard to believe that Christmas only FIVE more sleeps away! If you’re looking for some last minute holiday outfit inspo, I got just the look for you! Right now I’m absolutely loving this plaid mini wrap skirt from Francesca’s for any festive gathering. I got it back a while ago in September around the time all the fall clothes were coming in. This specific one unfortunately is no longer available, but I linked a few very similar ones below! With this skirt, I love pairing it with this mockneck top from Liverpool Jeans, along with my favorite black coat by Sam Edelman and black high-knee boots by Steve Madden. I love pairing it with everything black because it makes more of a statement with the red! Speaking of red, it only makes sense to wear a little bit of red lipstick to get into the festive spirit! For jewelry, I go pretty simple (I typically don’t wear necklaces with a mockneck or turtleneck top, but I’m not opposed to the look of it!), and wear these sophisticated white drusy earrings from Francesca’s, another bit of a statement piece to add a touch of glam to the look. Finally, since it is getting much colder out here in the Midwest, I gotta have my faux leather gloves from Amazon with me at all times! And of course, you can never go wrong with a classic bag by Kate Spade!

What’s something you love most about Christmas? Comment below and share!

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What to Wear to a Fall Wedding

In my opinion, fall is the perfect season for weddings. The crisp and mild weather makes it easy to wear practically anything, and the colors are just absolutely stunning. For bouquets, bridesmaid and groomsmen outfits, table settings, the aisle and altar, and so much more. Not to mention fall is my favorite season, so it makes sense as to why I love weddings during this time of year the most!

While there’s a lot of fun and vibrant choices of styles for spring and summer weddings, I feel like autumn offers a lot more unique ideas. It’s more appropriate to wear darker colors and metallic accents if that’s more of your style. With the beautiful shades of leaves and decor in the background, you are bound to look ravishing! Now that fall is finally here and that there are a lot of weddings currently taking place after being put on hold due to the pandemic, I thought I share a few of my favorite ideas for outfits to wear!

For the wedding I was in last month for my best friend Katie, me and all the bridesmaids wore dresses from an online shop called Revelry, known for their variety of bohemian style dresses! Pictured above: mine is a velvet off-the-shoulder in romantic rose and and Amanda’s (bridesmaid on the right) is a velvet v-neck in terracotta. I certainly will be re-wearing this in the future for occasions that call for it!

What's Trending This Fall

Hey, y’all! Happy first day of fall!

Although I’m a little bummed that summer is over, I’m also so excited because fall is my absolute favorite season! It’s still sunny and pretty hot in Ohio, but I’m eager for the leaves to turn into beautiful colors from autumn’s palette, as well as visit pumpkin patches, drink hot apple cider, sit by bonfires in cozy attire, and so much more. I could care less if that makes me sound basic 😂 Fall is just a wonderful part of the year, and reminds me that change can be beautiful!

I will also add that fall is most definitely the best fashion season. It’s that perfect time of year where the temperature is in between hot and cold, which means there are more options when it comes to styling. And as the big fashion guru I am, I’m always on the lookout every year to see what the latest trends are for each season, especially fall in particular. Well, I’m happy to report that there are quite some exciting and chic styles for this year’s season!

With that being said, here are some of the current fashion trends that are making it big for fall 2021!

How I would style them: With long-sleeve blouse with a pair of jeans and a cute pair of boots or booties, or a short dress with a cute pair of boots or booties

How I would style them: A tank or crop top, high-waisted jeans, a pair of boots or booties, and a floppy hat or baseball cap

How I would style them: With a sweater or lightweight top (paired with a jacket or cardigan if it’s more chilly outside), along with a pair of booties or sneakers and a floppy hat or baseball cap

How I would style them: Pretty much with any kind of outfit, as long as the colors match and don’t clash!

How I would style them: With a belt (depending on the material and fit of the dress), high-knee boots, and a lightweight scarf or a floppy hat

How I would style them: With any simple top and a pair of jeans, leggings, or a skirt, along with a floppy hat to top off the Western glam style!

How I would style them: A tank or crop top, high-waisted jeans, a pair of boots or booties, and a floppy hat or baseball cap

How I would style them: With a lightweight tee, a pair of booties or heels, and some spunky jewelry, or a sweater and a pair of booties or heels

How I would style them: With a lightweight tee or blouse, high-knee boots or heels, and simple jewelry

How I would style them: With high-waisted jeans (aka mom jeans!) a pair of high-knee boots, booties or sneakers, a floppy hat or baseball cap, and some light but fun jewelry!

What fall fashion trends are y’all loving? Comment below and share!

Saying Goodbye to Summer (For Now)

Hey, loves! Happy Tuesday 😊

 It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end, it feels like it flew by way too fast! However, I am very excited for fall as it’s my favorite season! I’m definitely ready for the weather become more crisp and the temperature to drop, as well as to wear my favorite sweaters, drink hot apple cider at night before bed, and to just enjoy all the beautiful things about the season!

I’m not gonna lie to y’all, this past summer has been kind of rough. It’s just been insanely busy working two part-time jobs and moving out of my apartment in Kent. Pretty much just nonstop busyness all the time, and I haven’t really had enough time to work on my blog lately which definitely has been kind of challenging. However, I’m doing my best not to be too hard on myself about it. Life happens and gets things hectic, but God is in control always. Besides, I still had a fun and relaxing summer despite all the busyness and crasiness!

I did have a lot of new outfits that I wore a lot this summer, as well as a lot of cool new products I tried out. Even though I didn’t have enough time to put together a lot of posts as I hoped, I thought making one with a widget of all my favorite fashion pieces and products would be a good way to wrap up the season. And like many of my other posts, just click on the image any item that interests you and it will re-direct you to the site of the shop. I do receive some commission for each purchase made (at no extra cost to you!) when you shop through the links, which helps me keep doing these kinds of posts 💕 So, if possible, please shop using my links!

This belted one piece pictured above is from Amazon for and was $22. It was my favorite go-to bathing suit from this summer, it’s absolutely chic and glam for any beach day or pool day! I was a little worried it was gonna be too low-cut, but it’s actually a perfect combo of classy and sexy! I also found this super cute beach straw hat from Target that looks so chic and fun paired with the swimsuit. Finally, a crochet coverup from Walmart and blue circle drop earrings (which I found for $5 on clearance at Target!) to add even more glam. This is no doubt my favorite looks from this summer! All it needs is a frozen margarita or glass of cold Chardonnay for twice the contentment ✨

What have your favorite products and items been this summer? Comment below and share!

Dreaming of Summer

Okay y’all, I have to confess something on here that I’ve been meaning to share for a while now … I’m OBSESSED with the new iced guava passionfruit drink at Starbucks! It literally tastes so freaking good! I found out about it through one of my favorite bloggers Caitlin Covington when she posted about it on her story, and of course when your favorite bloggers and influencers post something they make it look twice as good! I normally don’t indulge in the fruity drinks at Starbs, but this one actually impressed me! Normally I get coffee from there (grande iced skinny vanilla latte to be more specific lol), but if I’ve already had my coffee that morning and need a Starbucks pick-me up, you can bet the guava passionfruit is the one I’m going for!

Who else is ready for summer to just arrive already?! I’ve been eagerly waiting since Christmas was over! I’m just so ready to have temperature in the high 70s and low 80s, radiant sunshine, days spent at the lake (Midwest summer things all the way!), trips to the farmers’ market, blasting country music with the windows down in the car, eating ice cream on a hot day, and so much more! My sister and her hubby are actually back in Ohio, and I couldn’t be more excited to spend the sunny season hanging out with them 💕I just know this summer is gonna be a darn good one!

This ruched mini dress that I’m wearing in this post is from Francesca’s. It’s SO comfy! It’s a very versatile summer piece and is great to wear for any occasion, whether for a get-together with your favorite people or even while running errands! You can dress it up or down, as it looks super cute with sneakers, sandals, heels, and boots. If you haven’t washed your hair in a few days like I normally do, throw on a baseball cap or floppy! I love the variety of ways it can be styled! I wore this Levi’s light wash denim jacket I got from Anthropologie a few months ago for taking these pictures because it was actually pretty cold outside that day. It did NOT feel like summer whatsoever! 🤣 I will say that a denim jacket does look super chic with this kind of dress, as well as other jackets and cardigans, so keep those in your wardrobe for the chillier days!

Has anyone tried Starbucks’s iced guava passionfruit drink? Comment below what you think about it or what your current favorite beverage from there is at the moment!

This post’s photos were taken by the one and only Katie Mae Sullivan 💕 By the way, if any of y’all live in Northeast Ohio and want things to do in Cleveland, you HAVE to check out the Cleveland Cultural Gardens! It’s located in the same area of the Cleveland Art Museum and it is absolutely stunning. It is a great place to walk around and observe, as well as get some cute photos for your Insta! It was unfortunately pretty chilly outside when we went, so I’ll definitely be coming back this summer when it’s sunny and 75! And when I’m not wearing heeled shoes of course 😂

Have a blessed day, y’all!

Yours Truly,

Caroline, XOXO

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