Fashion – Page 41

3 Ways to Style a Sweater during the Fall and Winter

September 7, 2019

how to style the same sweater 3 different ways - jeans, leggings, and skirts

I am so excited for fall weather to come! One of my favorite items during the fall is an oversized knit sweater – it is so comfortable to wear, keeps you warm, and can be worn SO many different ways. In today’s post I’ve style one of my favorite sweaters 3 different ways to give y’all some outfit inspo for fall! This sweater is one of the softest pieces of clothing that I have EVER felt – it’s the popular chenille material! And I’m obsessed with how cute the color & stripes are! I’ll link it here.

Striped Chenille sweater paired with jeans and over the knee boots for fall

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First up is probably my favorite way to wear a sweater – with a good pair of jeans obviously!!! You can front tuck your sweater or just let it fall naturally (both are so cute, it’s just a personal preference!). Here I’ve paired the outfit with over the knee boots, but you could always wear booties, riding boots, or wedges too!

Chenille striped sweater paired with a black denim skirt, hat, and booties for fall

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Second way to wear a chunky knit sweater is to dress it up with a skirt! It’s so easy to go from day time to night time by throwing on any skirt and tucking the sweater into the front! Also, another way to dress up the outfit is to wear a hat – I feel like a hat instantly elevates any outfit (you’ll look put together even if you’re actually not lol!). To finish the outfit I wore some of my favorite gold earrings and booties and BAM! That’s all there is too it! Not so difficult right?!

Chenille striped sweater paired with leggings, sneakers, and a vest for staying warm in the fall/winter

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Okay the last way to wear a sweater during the fall is just to stay comfy and rock a fitness look! I love wearing leggings with a sweater especially for walking to class and staying warm when the weather gets freezing. If it’s really cold outside, adding a vest can help keep you warm while also adding style! So perfect! Also, sneakers are great when you know you’ll be walking around a lot – or even if you’re just going for a more “athleisure” type of look. Otherwise, you could easily wear some boots or booties instead!

Honestly, one of the reasons I love fall so much is because I get to wear cozy sweaters!! It’s so fun to find a sweater and just imagine all the different outfits you could make with it. I hope y’all liked this post & got some inspiration for all your fall outfits! Hopefully the weather will cool down soon!

|| Olivia ||

Fashion

Labor Day Weekend Sales 2019

August 30, 2019

Happy Weekend y’all! We made it! What’s everyone doing for the long weekend? I am headed back to Atlanta (my home town) for the Alabama vs. Duke football game on Saturday! Roll Tide am I right?! I’m also looking forward to hanging out with some family and friends for the rest of the weekend – and then headed back to Tuscaloosa on Monday!

There are so many sales going on for Labor Day weekend & I wanted to make sure to share them with y’all so we could all save a little money!

Abercrombie: 50% off select styles

American Eagle: 25-60% off everything

Core Collection: 20% off everything (no code needed)

Dress Up: $14 striped tees, $15 espadrilles, $30 and below dresses, and more select markdowns

DSW: 25% off sandals, Get $10 DSW dollars with $50 purchase, and 4x points on everything

Express: 40% off everything

Forever 21: 30% off everything (CODE: LABORSLAY), Free Shipping over $30 (CODE: FREESHIP30), Free Express Shipping over $75 (CODE: EXPSHIP)

Francesca’s: Buy one get one 50% off all full priced items

Goodnight Macaroon: 40% off site wide + free shipping (CODE: LABORDAY19)

Loft: 40% off almost everything (CODE: LONGWEEKEND) and 40-60% off clearance

Macy’s: 25-50% off + Extra 10-20% off (CODE: WKND)

Nordstrom: Spend $150 Get $30, Spend $250 Get $60, Spend $400 Get $100 when you shop with your Nordstrom card

Old Navy: 25% off entire order & $5 leggings

Pink Lily: 25% off site wide (CODE: PARTY25)

Red Dress: 20% off site wide (CODE: OMG20)

The Styled Collection: 30% off all jewelry with (CODE: LABOR30)

Windsor: 20% off regular price items (CODE: LABORDAY20)

Hope you have the best long weekend & get to relax a bit! I know we all need it!

|| Olivia ||

Fashion

Sephora Beauty Insider Event – 20% off Sale

August 26, 2019

Hello hello! I’m super excited for today’s blog post because I love sales – especially when they are on products that are RARELY discounted!

As many of you may have heard, Sephora is having a 20% off sale! They only do this about twice a year, so whenever it happens, I make sure to stock up on the items I love!

The sale ends Aug 27 (tomorrow) so act fast – I promise you it’s worth it!! The way I think about it is… I’m probably going to buy these items anyway, so instead of waiting a month and buying it full price, I might as way pick them up now and save some money!!

First and foremost – make sure to use code: SUMMERSAVE in order to get your discount! The two different discounts are as follows:

Rouge Status gets 20% off

VIB status gets 15% off

If you don’t know what these mean, basically it’s just part of Sephora’s rewards program. You can sign up for the rewards and then every time you make a purchase you get points, and your points determine your status!

Now that you know how it works, I want to share my absolute holy grail products with y’all! These are products that I use almost every single day! They are SO good. For reference, I have super dry skin and these products work so well for me – but if you’re oily check out Casey Holmes on for great choices for oily skin types. But if you have dryer skin let’s get into my favorites!

Skin Favorites

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Eye / Brow Favorites

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Lip Favorites

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Skincare Favorites

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For more info about why I love all of these products, check my Makeup highlight tab on my instagram @simplystylesisters

See y’all in the next blog!

|| Olivia ||

Clothing, Fashion

Closet Favorites – My current go-to clothing items that I couldn’t live without!

August 24, 2019

Happy Weekend y’all! Today I wanted to share my current go-to favorites in my closet. I feel like no matter how much clothing you own, there will always be a few pieces that jump out a little bit more than all the others! I love sharing new looks and getting new items, but I thought it could be super helpful to share my staples + current favorites that I’ve been wearing on repeat! And if y’all like it, I could maybe make it into a monthly blogpost!

Okay first up are these leggings! I am seriously so blown away by how good and how affordable these are. I love the material of these – they are the perfect combination of stretchy workout material and cotton! It’s hard to describe, but it just makes them SUPER comfortable!! Also, these are the PERFECT length for me – I’m 5’2 and have to roll most pairs of leggings, so to find these was such a win! But most importantly, they are only $21! WHAT! I can’t even believe it! They come in every color you could possibly imagine, so I already have 2 pairs (black and light blue)… and I’ve got my eye on a 3rd pair in pink lol!

Next is this long-sleeve top! I’ve shared this multiple times over on my Instagram because I cannot get over how soft it is!! It is THE. SOFTEST. SHIRT. ON-THE-PLANET! Not even kidding. Andddd… so cute right?! Honestly I don’t even feel like I have to explain this one because it just speaks for itself. It’s on sale for only $22.46 until tomorrow 8/25 and I recommend sizing down one (I’m wearing XS for reference).

I’ve also been wearing this tee on repeat lately! For some reason I’m really into the “fancier” t-shirts lately. They’re just so easy to wear – so comfortable while running errands, going to class, etc. – but you don’t have to compromise on cuteness either. Basically a win-win situation! Anyway, this tee is v-neck but not too deep (don’t want to be showing anything off if you know what I mean!). It’s also not fitted at the waist which I think is great! It’s loose and flowy which is exactly what I look for in my t-shirts. It’s soft too, and the camo is adorable! This tee is also on sale until tomorrow for only $14.97 so don’t wait to snag it!! Wearing size S for reference.

These are my most loved items in my closet right now! I’m a sucker for anything soft + comfortable so it doesn’t surprise me that I love these 3 pieces so much! When I get some new favorites I’ll be sure to let y’all know 🙂

Enjoy your weekend!

|| Olivia ||

Fashion, Lifestyle

Back to School Shopping List – College Essentials

August 20, 2019

College Room Decor - Desk and Standing Shelves

White Desk for College Apartment and String of Photos

White IKEA Standing Shelves with Home Decor

The summer is flying by, and since we are already at the end of August, I thought I’d give advice on what to pack when you’re going back to school – or if you’re headed to college for the first time!

First and foremost, my number 1 recommendation is to buy a planner. If you prepare for classes in no other way – at least do this one step! One of the hardest parts of being in college is time management. With the newfound freedom and opportunity there’s so much to do and it ALWAYS feels like there isn’t enough time to get it all done. Balancing classes, friends, and events can be tricky at first, but a planner has saved my life! Whether it’s a physical calendar or just the one on your laptop, a planner is an absolute must! At the beginning of the semester, after I get my syllabi, I take time to write down all of the assignments for all of my classes in my planner. I look at my planner on a daily basis and it really helps to keep track of everything you need to get done! I’m girly and type A so I like to color code based on the class – but even if you just write down when your tests are, you’re already a step in the right direction! Below are my fav planners – they are a bit more expensive than a normal planner, but they have space for up to 17 months and are just so cute! And if it’s cute, you’ll end up using it more I promise!

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Next, you should invest in a good backpack! You may already have one which is perfect, but if you don’t, I highly recommend this one. Make sure whichever one you get has a laptop sleeve and a comfortable fit! Nothing is worse than added back pain when you’re already drowning in schoolwork and stress. A quality backpack can be used over all 4 of your college years and can also double as a travel bag! I use mine almost every time I travel because it’s easy to carry your laptop and anything else you might need so it’s definitely worth the investment!

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If you do not have an already furnished living situation, I recommend getting a desk! You’ll need a space that’s quiet enough to get your work done even when you’re friends are out and about having fun. It’s difficult enough to get the motivation to study for hours so you do not need any added distractions! A desk is the perfect way to dedicate an area to getting work done, and it makes it easy to zone out the chaos that is college. I’ve linked a few desks I like below, but I also recommend IKEA for cheap furniture options!

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When it comes to back to school shopping for clothes, make sure you stock up on comfy essentials like sweatshirts, leggings, sneakers, and tees. There’s no doubt that you’ll have a stressful week with 3 or 4 tests, and the last thing you want to think about is how uncomfortable you feel in your clothes. Comfort doesn’t have to be boring though – I’ve linked my favorite comfy items below!

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Hope this simple round up of all my college essentials with help you transition into the new school year! And even if you are not a student, you can still implement these items + tips into your life (especially good for entrepreneurs or if you work from home!).

Thanks for reading!

|| Olivia Buonocore

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