Red

GAP Sweater (similar) / LC Lauren Conrad Skirt (similar) / Herringbone Vest c/o Jane.com (similar) 

Vintage Cowboy Boots (similar) / Premier Designs Jewelry

The other day I spent an hour or so taking some outfit pictures... with my tripod. 

If you've been following for awhile, you might know that the tripod and I have not always been friends. You might also know that I feared the tripod after Berlioz knocked it down, camera attached, and broke my camera. But I decided to be brave and try it again, this time with success! Aside from the fact that there isn't really a great place to take pictures inside my apartment, and the light on my back porch was not conducive to picture taking at the time, they didn't turn out as bad as I feared. My roommates foster cat even found herself wanting to be apart of the action! :)

Since I started this blog back in the summer of 2013, I have certainly come a long way and learned a lot. Something I've become to realize is that, while it's great to be inspired and driven by what other bloggers are doing, I am vastly different from them. I don't have the latest trends off J.Crew, Zara, or high end stores--I'm in college, and am on a tight budget. I don't always have someone to help me take outfit pictures, nor any sort of professional photographer. But despite those things, it's been a fun process, so thank you for letting me share my inner thoughts with you all everyday!  

This outfit kind of reminds me of my first ever outfit post on This Styled Life, with the neutrals and pop of red. A great classic combination that stands the test of time!

--Caroline

Linking Up With: Sincerely Jenna Marie for the Weekly Linkup

White Christmas

Old Navy Cardigan / Sweater Dress c/o TJMaxx (similar)

LOFT leggings / Bare Traps Boots (similar, similar)

Fossil Watch / Scarf (similar)

When I flew into see my family on Christmas Day, we arrived home just in time for it to start snowing! I had left rain behind in Florida, so I'd like to think that my coming to Colorado brought the weather with me, in the form of snow of course! Whether or not that's true, it certainly made for a wonderful white Christmas, something I hope for every year. It's been awhile since I've played in the snow, and so I couldn't help myself but to snap a couple pictures! 

This was a great outfit to travel in, perfectly comfortable without sacrificing style, and not too warm like I worried it might be. I loved the softness of the layers, and the metallic treading in the scarf! I forget if this scarf was a gift or just a spontaneous purchase, but regardless I love the little hints of sparkle it gives off. Just enough to make a statement while still keeping you warm, and the multitude of tones provide an unlimited amount of outfit parings. When I'm evaluating a new purchase, versatility always is a factor! I want to make sure I can pair it with enough existing items to justify purchasing it. 

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, even if it wasn't white!

--Caroline

Inspired Style: Warmth

Photo Inspiration

Scarf / Jacket / Dress / Bracelet Stack / Over the Knee Boots / Tights

Inspired Style: This series focuses on outfits inspired by the designed world. Whether it's an interior, an exterior, art, or a color scheme, I am easily inspired to turn beautiful things or ideas into beautiful outfits. 

When I look at this bedroom, I am drawn to the depth of the colors, the overall warmth of the space, and at the same time I feel a sense of lightness about it. In outfit form, I captured the darkness in these amazing over the knee boots and matching tights. A navy fit-and-flare dress and gold & brown bracelets add a classic yet updated flair to the look, and the coziness and fun colors in the bedding is translated into a unique scarf, perfect for winter. Finally, the sense of lightness in the space is echoed in this beautiful cascading anorak jacket. The end result is an outfit perfect for strolling through the mall and shopping for last minute gifts, or catching coffee with your girlfriends on a brisk morning.

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 

I recently picked up a sweater dress at my local TJMaxx, and then when browsing online stores for this post I came across a myriad of great sweater dress options, so I figured I'd share then with y'all!

--Caroline

Linking up with: Perfectly Coutured and White Coat Wardrobe for the Three-fer Thursday Linkup and Sincerely Jenna Marie for the Thursday Favorites Linkup. 

Fall Date Night

Sweater: GAP (old) / Skirt: J. Crew (old) / Wedges: Michael Kors (similar)

Necklace: Premier Designs / Bracelet: Target (similar)

Clutch (old)

I love mixing unexpected pieces together, like a summery skirt and a fall sweater. This look is perfect for this awkward time of year here in north Florida, where everyone wants it to be fall, but the weather is not at all fall-like. I've had this outfit in my head for awhile, and I can't wait to wear it for a girls night out to dinner or a date night with Kyle! 

(Side note #1: My hair looks so red here! My new color looks pretty normal, until the lighting is just right!

Side note #2: I took these pics with my tripod, and I'll be honest when I say I'm not a fan! I don't know how other bloggers do the whole tripod thing... I think I'll be sticking to getting a friend to help me with outfit pics!)

Would you or have you mixed unexpected pieces like this? How do you dress when the weather can't decide what season it is?

--Caroline

Linking Up With: Walking In Memphis in High Heels and The Fashion Canvas for the Trend Spin Linkup! 

Dressing Room Diaries: LOFT

The other day I found myself in LOFT, looking to take advantage of a great sale they had going on on t's and tanks. 

Naturally, I ended up trying on a couple other things!

My favorite was this light tunic pullover...

I love the lightness of the fabric, the fun color, and the ease with which you could throw this on over a swimsuit 

at the beach or a tank like I've done here. I wasn't able to get it now, but it's certainly on my wish list. 

(I did get the grey jeans though... $5 on super final sale clearance! Whoohoo!)

Shop this outfit... Tunic / Tank  / Jeans (sorry, they aren't as on sale online!)

My LOFT wish list...

Romper / Maxi Dress / Tunic 

Tie Neck Tank / Jumpsuit / Black Skinny Jeans

Coral Shirt / Lace Trim Tank

Also, LOFT is having a great sale right now, everything is 40% off with code ONBOARD, in stores & online! Happy Shopping!

--Caroline

*Please note that this is not a sponsored post. I have no connection to LOFT, and the thoughts expressed here are merely my personal opinions.*

Dresses For Europe & Sales

Just before spring break, I was taking a little mosey around the mall and wandered into GAP. I got a couple tops at great prices (their clearance rack was awesome!) and tried on two dresses that would be great for my travels to Europe this summer. I tried on the Hi-Lo Dress (shop here) and the Striped Cami Maxi (shop here).

Both are actually on sale right now! GAP is having a Spring Break Sale, with many items up to 50% off! You can shop the women's sale here, but they have tons of picks for the whole family as well. The sale goes through 3-21, so hop online or in stores and check out their latest collection. I'm personally loving the pieces below, some of which I either brought home with me or tried on in store.

Shop #1 (tried on and loved but set aside for a later purchase) / Shop #2 

Shop #3 (love this pattern, they have it on a dress too) / Shop #4 

Shop #5 (took home in taupe!) / Shop #6 (would be a great pop of color on basic jeans) 

Shop #7 (the hi-low dress I mentioned above)

What are you seeing in stores right now that you are loving? What is your favorite dress of the two I tried on?

--Caroline

Linking Up With... Three-Fer Thursday Linkup, Lovely Thursdays

*Please note that this is not a sponsored post. I have no connection to Gap, and the thoughts expressed here are merely my personal opinions.*

Spring Sweaters

Short but sweet post today! The Tallahassee weather is crazy and we have hot days alternating with cold days... What's a girl to do? Throw on a cute spring sweater! Look for light knots, lace and crochet, stripes, color blocking, and pastel tones and you've got the perfect transition piece. Or the solution to crazy spring weather.

Gray / Striped / Mint / Oatmeal

--Caroline