Two Cute & Casual Fall Outfits Using One Sweater (Fall Outfits Look Book)

Two Cute & Casual Fall Outfits Using One Sweater (Fall Outfits Look Book)

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“Sweater Weather”— Does it get any better? I think not.

As you may know, I’ve been slowly making my way down the “do more with less” path. Whereas my past philosophy was that I needed tons of clothes in order to be stylish, (and let’s be honest, my still sucked,) these days I’m all about wearing just a few key items in a variety of different looks.

Today I’m styling one of my favorite “basic but not so basic” sweaters in two completely different ways. One is a more casual look, and one is more dressy, but they are both super comfy thanks to my favorite cozy sweater.

If you are in need of a few fresh ideas for styling your autumnal sweaters, then let’s get started!

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5 Go-To Accessories to Instantly Spice Up Your Everyday Outfits!

5 Go-To Accessories to Instantly Spice Up Your Everyday Outfits!

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Accessorizing is totally fun… except when you’re in a hurry. Then it’s not so fun.

By now we all know that accessories make your outfit. These simple little extras are capable of transforming your everyday uniform into a chic look in the blink of an eye.

Unfortunately, accessorizing does take a bit of thought to get right. Oftentimes our mornings simply don’t allow for it. BUT that doesn’t mean we must resign ourselves to tossing on our daily garb and slumping out the door with no trinkets to put a spring in our steps!

These five items make up my Accessorizing Uniform. When I’m in a hurry, or just feeling uninspired, these items are what I reach for. They match one another, and more importantly they match pretty much any outfit I’m wearing.

See what accessories I rely on to keep me looking polished in a hurry. Maybe you’ll get in inspired to create your own “accessories uniform” too! Let’s go.

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My “August Reset” Life + Blogging Routine (Part 1)

My "August Reset" Life + Blogging Routine (Part 1)

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In my mind, August marks the half-way point of my year. (Don’t ask why; I don’t know, it’s just the way my mind works.) I treat it as such by working through my “August reset.”

As for the timing, yes, I am acutely aware of just how wrong this seems. Technically, the half-way point of the year comes at the end of June, but this reset isn’t so much about the actual time of year, as it is a mental state of mind.

What on earth am I talking about and what does this have to do with beauty?

To put it simply, I think of August as the beginning of the end of the year. Summer is coming to a close, fall is approaching, and it’s almost time to wrap up the year and reflect on all that I have, or haven’t, accomplished.

August is my time to change up my style and beauty routines, reevaluate my goals, and kick my butt into high gear so I can finish out the year strong. Creating an entire routine may seem a bit overkill to some, but I enjoy it SO much. I feel completely refreshed afterwards; it’s honestly quite addictive!

Today I’m giving you peek into how I set myself up for success in the second “half” of the year, and pointing you in the right direction to help you feel beautiful and productive too!

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