Hi my loves! I truly hope you had amazing weekends! Mine was one of the best I have had in a long time. As I told y'all in my last post, my birthday was Thursday and I just want to thank you so much for all of your sweet wonderful wishes. I had so much fun with my fiance, sister, best friend, and friends! They really went all out to make me feel special and thinking about it just puts a big, goofy smile on my face. 

My fiance took me out to dinner at one of my favorite Italian restaurants, Carraba's, and we got all dressed up and it was so romantic and cute. I took my best friend Nikki to check out a potential wedding venue on Friday and to a few of my favorite thrifting spots. After that, we all went to dinner that night, with my sis, fiance's sis, and my college girlfriend who drove down to surprise me! After dinner, all of us went out! I am so blessed to have such loving and caring people in my life and I cherish each moment and laugh shared with them this weekend. From morning mimosa's, to a random dollar movie pit stop, to my best friend making seafood gumbo for us, hands down this was one of my best birthdays to date! If you follow me on Instagram, then you may or may not have been flooded with pictures from my birthday weekend, so please join me there! 

Style Guide: Try layering your fur vest over an over-sized chambray button down to add texture and contrast to your outfit!

Linking up here today!

Photographer: Diana

THE LOOK: | Vest: Charlotte Russe (Fall '11) | Chambray Shirt: Thrifted | Black Jeggings:  XXI |  Flats: Target |  Cranberry Crossbody Bag: Vintage Coach |

Have a wonderful Monday loves! I'm so excited for a shorter week because of Thanksgiving!

Just Chill...

Hey loves!  I believe there's nothing like wearing a thick, snuggly, sweater in the winter. I snagged this cozy wrap sweater last spring at Old Navy on super sale, while out shopping with my mom and sisters! It feels like a blanket and  has a beautiful tribal print that becomes the focal point of the outfit, perfect for those days when you want an effortless look!

PS. Tomorrow is my BIRTHDAY! My best friend is coming down from Atlanta to help me celebrate and I plan to have a blast with her, my fiance, and sissy all weekend! ;) So I may or may not have a post for you Friday, we shall see!

Style Guide: When wearing a printed blanket wrap sweater, try cinching the sweater in at the waist with a skinny belt to add structure and shape to the flowy fabric!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy and Rolled Up Pretty today!

Photographer: Diana A.

THE LOOK: | Sweater: Old Navy (loving THIS one!) | Jeans: Gap | Loafers: Target | Belt & Bag: H&M | 

Have a beautiful day!

Color-blocking & Leopard

Hi loves, what did you do this weekend? We were blessed over here in the Bluegrass with some gorgeous weather and took full advantage of it. J and I took Polo to the doggy park Saturday and let him get as muddy as he wanted with his new found doggy friends and then we went and saw Taken 2 later that evening. It was action filled as expected, but it didn't compare to the first one. This is the look I wore to church today, what do you think? If you're following me on Instagram, then you already saw a sneak peek of this look before it hit the blog, so follow me here for peeks into my everyday life!

Also, if you like any of my looks here on the blog, and you're on Pinterest, feel free to "pin it" below and add them to your boards! ;)

Our youth pastor said something today in his sermon that really resonated with me and it may help anyone reading this post who is going through a trying time. "God has called us to praise despite our position, knowing He is in charge of our destination." So if things seem bleak right now in your life, trust in God knowing that the best is yet to come.

Style Guide: When wearing a color blocked tunic, try adding a nude belt to not only cinch in your waist to add shape, but to neutralize the color.

Photographer: Diana A. 

THE LOOK: | Tunic: Thrifted | Jeans: Gap | Oxfords: Target | Bag & Belt: H&M | 

Linking up here today!

Have a fabulous Monday!

Cream & Paisley

Hi Loves!  I hope you've had an amazing week :) This is another brief post, because I have really been exhausted since this whole daylight savings time thing on Sunday...am I the only one? Don't get me wrong, I loved getting the extra hour of sleep, but around 5 pm everyday this week, the sun kinda just drops out of the sky and all I want to do is sleep. I'm also learning to get creative with what little sun available to me for photos!

Style Guide: Try adding a fun printed oxford button down under a simple sweater for added warmth and a pop of color (y'all know I LOVE a pop of color) to your outfit!

Photographer: Diana A.

THE LOOK: | Sweater: Thrifted | Button Down & Oxfords: Target | Jeans: Gap |  Purse: Thrifted | Rose Gold Boyfriend Watch: Relic-gift from Fiance | Lippie: CG Hot Passion |

Have fun this weekend!!

Marigold...

Hi Loves! This post is going to be very short but first of all, I want to say thank you all so much for all of the love I have been receiving from old and new readers on previous posts, every comment and follow means the world to me! I may not be able to respond to each comment but you will see me on your blogs soon! 
 Secondly, President Obama got re-elected FOR FOUR MORE YEARS!!! Yes I may be yelling but not at you, just in excitement. :) I truly believe he is the best man for the job. We had a fun watch party, with patriotic decor, good food, friends, drinks, and J even drew a map that we colored red or blue according to which state's results came in. Pictures are on Instagram, so follow me here! I'm exhausted because I am awaiting President Obama's acceptance speech, so I will leave you with these pics...

We have really been blessed with some beautiful scenic trees around the neighborhood this fall and I have been taking full advantage! :) 

STYLE GUIDE: Stripes with a pop of yellow or red always give a little pizzazz to any outfit! Give it a try!

Linking up with Pleated Poppy and  Rolled Up Pretty today!

Also linking up with EBEW for the Boots challenge!

THE LOOK: | Dress: Old Navy | Leggings, Scarf, & Boots: Target | Clutch: Vintage | Belt: H&M |

Have a lovely Wednesday! 

Cozy Layers

Hi  loves! How were your weekends? Mine was wonderful but literally flew by!! I wore this outfit to an engagement dinner thrown for J and I, by his family. It was beautifully decorated and everyone showed up just for us! I felt so special and so loved and I smiled for about 5 straight hours! After dinner, we played some cute games, with my sister, his parents, sister, cousins, aunts and uncles and his mamaw. We really had an amazing time and I am so excited and blessed to be joining his family. If you follow me on Instagram (@Csevolutionofstyle), then you may have already seen pictures from the dinner! So join me there ;) 

Style Guide: Substitute jeans with some super cozy leggings for warmth (and always wear a top/sweater long enough to cover your tush), as the temperature drops. Also, don't be afraid to throw in a pop of color to an outfit that consists of camels, blacks, and grays!

Linking up on Still Being Molly's blog today!
Also linking up with Pleated Poppy and Rolled Up Pretty!

Photographer: Diana A.

THE LOOK: | Scarf, Leggings, & Boots: Target | Sweater & Top: H&M | Bag: Vintage Coach |

Please don't forget to vote tomorrow if you haven't had the chance to and let your voice be heard! Every vote truly matters!

Have a happy Monday! 

A Tribe Called...

Hi my loves! This is my first post for the month of November and I love this month for so many reasons! 
1. It's my birthday month!
2. It's the beginning of the holidays!
3. Thanksgiving!(which means Christmas is around the corner :))
4. Seeing my family & friends and Christmas shopping! 
5. People are just nicer around the holidays!!

 Yesterday, I went to look at some potential wedding/reception venues with my sis (who is my maid of honor) and my gf/wedding planner. I wanted to be chic but very comfortable, so I threw on my favorite chunky knit over-sized cardigan, looped a large scarf over my neck, stepped into my snow-boots and headed out the door! We've visited a few gorgeous places, so the search  is officially on to find the perfect wedding venue! 

Style Guide: When wearing a plain outfit without a print, try adding a colorful printed scarf  (that complements the colors in the outfit) to add some interest!

Linking up Here for Casual Friday!

Photographer: Diana A.

THE LOOK: | Scarf: Target XXI-Spring '12 (similar)| Cardigan: Thrifted-Fall '11 (similar)| Lauren Ralph Lauren Oxford: Thrifted (similar) | Jeggings: XXI | Boots: Bearpaw-Fall '10 (similar) | Bag: Vintage | 

What look do you put together when you want to be relaxed and comfy, yet chic?

Have a fabulous weekend!