Halloween Chipotle Costume DIY

Happy Halloween, everyone!

 This year, I decided to be something that is near and dear to my heart, something that is a constant in my life... and that is a Chipotle bowl.  I had not seen a single Chipotle bowl costume before so I had to think hard about how this would work.  I didn't even know if it would work but I was very pleased with how it turned out!  I actually showed a picture of the costume to an employee at Chipotle today and they gave us our entire meal for free!

Sweater of the Season

I've officially found my perfect sweater for the upcoming seasons and I couldn't believe the price tag!   The quality of this beautiful blue cable knit turtleneck sweater is really impressive for just $23.  The rich color of the blue goes well with SO many things in my closet and I decided to wear it with white denim last weekend for a simple yet put together look. 

Hosting a Fall Party

I've always loved planning fun get-togethers and parties with friends, especially around this time of year! There is just something so special about spending quality time with friends, celebrating the season together and catching up on eachother's lives. However, entertaining also comes with a lot of prep and planning and there are a few key components you don't want to forget about! Today, I am sharing with you my personal top priorities during the party planning process. I hosted a pumpkin painting party last Saturday with some of my sorority sisters from college and it was a blast!

Floral Fall Dress

I love neutral colored clothing this time of year but I still always have a very hard time saying no to anything that is floral and in "my colors".  Anything that incorporates shades of pinks, blues, and greens has me naturally attracted to it no matter what time of year it is.  When I saw this floral v-neck dress, I knew the first thing I would wear it with would be my grey over-the-knee faux suede boots (which by the way are only $45). 

Cozy Fall Style

Yesterday, I was extremely excited and grateful to be featured on Southern Weddings and style their 'Love Never Fails' tee from their adorable Southern Weddings Shop. I've been following their blog for a long time so when they reached out to see if I'd be interested in helping them with this Cozy Fall Style project, I could not have been more thrilled!

Accessorizing in Autumn

Well, it is officially poncho season in my book.  Yesterday's cool temps had me pulling out my favorite poncho and striped turtleneck to keep warm! Sometimes a big huge cozy poncho needs a little something to make it less bland though and this beaded tassel necklace by Sylvia Benson was the perfect addition! 

Oversized Chic Cardigan

I've been a huge fan of over-the-knee boots for a long, long time.  The only problem I had was that most of them were so over-priced.  When I saw these suede OTK boots were under $45, I couldn't resist.  I picked them out to complete an outfit I was planning for a French Connection + Belk event last week which I will share more details about next week.  My goal was to put together an outfit with this gorgeous oversized wool cardigan. 

Latest Makeup Favorites ft. IT Cosmetics

Back in June, I made big changes in my make-up routine. It all started at the Annual Southern Blog Society Conference in Charleston, where a bunch of bloggers got together for a weekend of networking, learning, and more.  We had the opportunity to meet representatives from numerous brands and businesses from all over the country.  The brands ranged from clothing to cosmetics and much, much more.  One of the brands I was most excited about was IT Cosmetics!

How To Wear White After Summer

GNO at Belk with French Connection

Mark your calendars for this Thursday, October 8th! Join me for a Girl's Night Out at Belk in Crabtree Valley Mall with French Connection, Zelle (Southern Style), and Emily (Life with Emily).  There will be wine, a DJ, and more! The event will be from 5-9pm so feel free to stop by for as little or as long as you want for some girl time!

Pretty in Plaid

I've always been drawn to plaid and checkered patterns for some reason.  I think its because I associate the classic pattern with fall and winter, which makes me think of the holidays, which makes me think of home and family.  Anybody else?  This green plaid turtleneck dress sortof reminds me of a wrapped up Christmas gift! Anyways, I absolutely love it. 

Move Loot + Giveaway

A few months ago, I moved to a new apartment.  I absolutely love it and I couldn't have chosen a better place.  However, as one might guess, the move was not very fun.  My car died that week, making it very difficult to move all my things, plus I had far too much stuff that just accumulated over the past few years.  I had to find ways to get rid of a bunch of my furniture and luckily, I found the perfect solution.