Must Have Cardigans

The infamous Cardigan. One can never have too many. The popularity of this classic Autumn layering piece skyrocketed even more this year with the debut of Taylor Swift’s song “Cardigan”. So yeah, this basic Fall piece already has a song named after it and you need at least a few good ones in your closet this season. It’s the perfect layering piece to throw off and on during cool mornings and sunny afternoons or to just cozy up around the house in on a chilly Autumn day. So today I am sharing 7 different styles of Cardigans that every woman should have in her closet for the Fall and Winter season…

The Secret to Styling a Scarf

Styling a scarf should be simple and fun, not overwhelming and confusing! I love cute, cozy scarfs this time in the season as a layering piece adding extra warmth and style to an outfit. What I don’t love is struggling to get the scarf on easily and it messing up my hair in the process. Anyone else? That’s why today I want to share with you the secret to styling a scarf with this adorable under $20 scarf I recently scooped up from…

Sweater Weather Season

Now that it’s officially Sweater weather season in North Carolina, I am doing all the things! You know? All the things you have to do when the crisp Autumn air rolls in and the scent of cinnamon and sight of pumpkins surround you everywhere you go. All my Fall lovers know its so much more than sipping that pumpkin spice latte. It’s the festivities, the fashion, the decorating and everything that goes along with that first sip that gets us so excited. So when the leaves start to change and the cool air rushes in, there are certain “must do’s” each season and I’m sharing one of those here with you today. My NC locals and visitors will…

Falling Into Autumn

If there’s one thing the year 2020 has taught us, it’s that change is inevitable and nothing is promised. So I’m embracing the change, and in this moment it’s the change of season as today marks the first official day of Fall. Autumn is upon us y’all and there’s nothing like crisp Autumn air and a new season to fall into a fresh start (pun intended). Maybe it’s a fresh wardrobe or maybe it’s a fresh attitude. Whatever it is for you, to me it just feels good…

Melt in Your Mouth Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread

This Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread recipe really is melt in your mouth good. It’s ooey-gooey delicious and always a friends and family favorite! I learned this recipe from my mom (as I have with most things I am able to make), and it has been great for holiday gifts for your hair stylist, lash lady, and would be a great house warming gift to new neighbors in the Fall season. Most of all though, with Thanksgiving around the corner…

A Pretty Picnic in Bennington

I feel like lately I’ve been all about the little things in life. This time of year time seems to slip away so quickly, I find I am forcing myself to slow down some to enjoy all of the little things and celebrate them. Little things like finding the most comfortable leggings perfect for all the holiday travels (more on that here), or enjoying time with friends, and family over simple picnics. Another trend I’m noticing around here lately…

My Favorite Seasonal Travel Outfit

Crisp Autumn air. Leaves floating all around. And temperatures continuously dropping. Can you believe we already went into the low 30s in NC this week?! Yes it’s that time of year. Holiday’s are swiftly approaching and with it comes lots of travel. I don’t know about you but when I travel I want to be comfortable, warm (I hate being cold on a plane), but also stylish for when I arrive to my destination. As let’s face it, it’s that time of year that when we get where were going, who has time to…

Favorite New Account - Kate Style Guide

Happy Wednesday friends! We’ve finally made it half way through the week! Today I wanted to share with you, one of my favorite new accounts to follow on Instagram for some Royal style inspiration- Kate Style Guide! My friend Lauren of Going For Grace created this account as she realized she loves Kate Middleton’s sense of style but no one really shows affordable options in different budgets to replicate what she wears. Since she was searching for herself anyways, she figured…

Fall Foliage Heaven in Vermont

Calling all my basic chicks and leaf lovers (I’m only half joking). I’ve officially found Fall Foliage heaven and it’s in Vermont!! Every year my husband and I take a “Leaf peeping” trip to experience the mountain life, cool Autumn air, and the gorgeous colors of the tree’s as the leaves transition, peak and fall to the ground. It’s a see of beautiful color if you can time it just right (easier said than done). My advice…

Styling the Perfect Friendsgiving and What to Wear

I feel so blessed to be able to call these 3 ladies my friends! To think, if it weren’t for Social Media, we wouldn’t have met, is eye opening to the positive side of the internet. It’s amazing to step back and look at the year we’ve had here and all of the sweet friends I’ve been able to make a long the way of this crazy blogging journey. I’m so thankful! We started planning this day back in July after hosting our Southern Summer Garden Party, and am so delighted we were all able to make the trip to Tennessee to bring to life this Friendsgiving Dinner and styling tips for you to create your own perfect Friendsgiving. Ok so where do we begin…

The Best Designer Dupe Over The Knee Boots

There’s no secret here. Fall demands a statement over the knee boot. The problem I find is it’s hard to find a comfortable pair at a price that doesn’t completely break the bank. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve splurged on the designer version, but I’ve also found and saved on the most comparable version in style and comfort. So you’re kind of talking to an over the knee boot…

Official Feminine Sweater Weather Attire

You guys! I can’t even begin to explain to y’all how excited I am for Fall! Can you just say it with me here now a few times so I don’t say it a million more times in this post…Fall, Fall, Fall, Fall, Fall! It’s officially Fall, Yay!! Ok, so you’ll have to excuse my slight over excitement here but for good reason. Don’t forget that you’re talking to a born and raised Florida girl, and it’s my first time officially experiencing a true Fall season now that we live in North Carolina. And now, there’s no better time to…

Thanksgiving Day Outfit Ideas & Holiday Cheer

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With New Arrivals At Loft

It’s here! If you watched my Instagram Story then you already had an exclusive first look at these new arrivals. I can’t get over how cute some of these new pieces at Loft are! So many great dresses perfect for Thanksgiving, as well as some casual, comfy and cute tops to wear for your upcoming Holiday meal!

I’m literally obsessing over the Reindeer Sweater. I shared this style tip once on my stories but I’ll share it again, if you want to wear this reindeer sweater with leggings, maybe while decorating for Christmas, then you have gotta size up one for the appropriate length. Otherwise everything fits TTS. Loved hearing your excitement in your responses to this try on session full of cute new arrivals! Have fun shopping it all now and as always reach out if you have any questions on anything!

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Fall Shopping at The Grove

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Full Fall Wardrobe Refresh at The Grove Boutique WP

If you’re looking to update that Fall wardrobe with some pretty beautiful pieces that will surely make a statement at all of your upcoming social gatherings, than you are in the right place girl friend. The grove is a local boutique in Central Florida that I love to go and get my shop on at. Retail Therapy, say it with me now y’all.

It’s nestled away in the charming Winter Park right off of the Avenue and has lots of finds you won’t see anywhere else for Fall. If you missed my latest Instagram TV featuring a full overview of the boutique and a try on of these gorgeous Fall pieces, then head on over to my page to watch. You won’t want to miss this especially if you’re local to Central Florida. Everyone else don’t worry I’ve got you covered. You can easily shop their items on-line, and you’ll find my full shopping cart below, so you can also add to cart. Happy Fall Outfit Shopping loves!!

Shop my favorite finds Here

Photos & Video by Carolina Montes of Montes Digital Consulting

Thank you to the Grove Boutique Ladies for sponsoring today’s post!

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How I incorporated my favorite color into our Fall Front Porch Decor On a Budget

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Adding color to your Fall Front Porch Decor & staying on budget

Can I just say for the record, not only do I believe in Pink, but I believe in COLOR! It just so happens that one of my favorite colors is Pink, and I actually incorporate it into all of my seasonal decor. No longer are the days where you have to save pink for Valentines day. In fact, I even have blush and rose gold tones incorporated into our Christmas tree. And I must say, it looks Spectacular. IN fact, its my most popular PIN on pinterest. More on that this upcoming Holiday season but for now we’re talking all things Fall!

Here’s how you can add a pop of pink (or your favorite color) into your Fall front porch decor without being too feminine or tacky looking.

First, If you haven’t seen my Instagram TV titled “Adding color to your Fall Front Porch Decor”, then click here to watch that short video first. You may save yourself some time reading and shopping this post.

Leaving off from the Instagram TV tutorial, basically I have my splurge worthy staple pieces (like my Zoey urns, Nantucket tall tapered Planters, and short square planters by the steps, plus my furniture- Swing, Rockers and blush bench) that I leave on my porch year round. Simply head to your local Hobby Lobby store and rotate the florals for the season in those. Each season Hobby Lobby puts their florals/seasonal decor on sale 40% off which is how you can stay on a budget while creating something uniquely you and out of this world gorgeous. I ordered on Amazon (also available in your local craft store typically) these square foam inserts that I use as the base filler in each planter or urn to stick the seasonal florals into so they don’t blow away.

While I definitely don’t swap out my porch furniture (even my blush pink bench), I definitely do swap out my throw pillows to tie into the Season. The best part is, once I’ve picked out my florals and throw pillows for the coordinating season, I simply store everything to use again the following year. I like to jazz things up a bit though for a fresh look each year by swapping out minute things like the real pumpkin stacks I created leading up my doorstep, and this year I added mums. Adding mums is just me naturally challenging myself in attempts to find my green thumb. We’ll see how that goes this year. Otherwise I’m all about the faux florals. No shame!

I also swap out my door mats for each season, and you can click here for the adorable one I found that reads “This house runs on pumpkin spice and everything nice”. What I do keep year round is the layering pink check door mat that is underneath each rug (exact pink check layering doormat here).

Oh and last but not least to tie in the pink, I found warm pink faux florals that I added into the gorgeous light up sunflower wreath I ordered on-line last year. I also added these florals into the wreaths I placed around my Zoey Urns. This ties in the layering pink check door mat. On the blush pink bench I picked a fall pillow that the print had pink tones in the leaf. And I also added some fall like burnt orangey pink florals into the planters behind the bench. Again tying it all together. When all is said and done I have to say my favorite thing on my porch is my zoey urns and the sparkly pumpkin trio stack I found at homegoods for just $30! Happy Fall Decorating Y’all!

Everything available to order online is linked in the images below here for Y’all

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