Hey everyone! I know it's been a while since I've last posted, school has been keeping me busy lately. Christmas break is coming up soon, so I'll have more time to post!
Here's an outfit I wore a couple weeks ago, I just haven't had time to post it until now.

This sweater dress I'm wearing is one of my favorite fall pieces! I love the silhouette and how comfy it is! This dress is very versatile, I pair it with oxfords, combat boots or riding boots and they all look great! This dress is a little low, so I paired it with a scarf, which makes for a perfect fall outfit! Since it was a little chilly that day, I completed the look with a gray peacoat!

Dress- American Eagle
Leggings- JCPenney
Coat + Scarf- Forever 21
Boots- Ralph Lauren

My Fall Must Haves!

 

With Fall in full swing, I thought I would share some of my essential beauty and clothing pieces! 

1. Boots. Whether you have an edgy style and love wearing combat boots or you want to add a little prep to your wardrobe with a pair of riding boots, you're bound to find a pair that fits your style! My riding boots are my go to shoes for fall because they will instantly pull your entire outfit together. Booties are another cute option for fall. Not only are the great with your favorite sweater, you can pair them with a flowy dress in the spring time and they'll look great! It's always a bonus when you have pieces that you can wear in multiple seasons!

2. Flannel shirt. I haven't been huge on plaid in the past, but this season I've gotten more into it. I'm seeing plaid everywhere for the fall and winter seasons! Flannel shirts are so warm, which makes them great for those crisp fall days. Try wearing a fitted plaid shirt under a sweater with your favorite skinny jeans and boots, you'll look classy while staying warm all at the same time! Want to go for a super comfy look? Pair an oversized flannel shirt with a pair of leggings, ballet flats and roll up the cuffs on your shirt. The leggings and flats will show off your legs and part of your feet so you don't look like you're beings swallowed by your shirt. I found really affordable and super soft flannels at Forever 21! 

3. A perfect pair of leggings. This may sound cliche, but honestly, they're a very comfy choice and perfect for tucking into boots. It's a staple to own at least one pair of black leggings you really like. I love the yoga leggings from Aerie because they're thicker than regular leggings. There is usually a sale going on and I found that deals online are usually the best, just sign up for their emails! You can opt for a fleece pair, which I totally recommend! I got a fleece lined pair for $6.00 at Forever 21 and they are one of the most comfortable things I own. My go-to outfit in the fall is pairing a pair of leggings with an oversized cardigan, a scarf and riding boots! 

4. Lotion. You have to keep your skin moisturized, especially when the weather starts getting colder! I have been obsessed with the triple moisture pumpkin latte and marshmallow comfort scent. This smells so so good and keeps my skin soft! 

5. Deep red lipstick. When fall time approaches I break out this burgundy wine colored lipstick. I love wearing this color in general in the fall time. Since this color is darker than what I usually wear, I put it on and blot a little off so I still have the color, it's just not as intense. To achieve the burgundy lip, try the cover girl lipstick #345 everlasting immortality. 

6. Sweaters and cardigans! Nothing is better than putting on a cozy sweater on a cold fall day. There are so many ways to wear your sweater. You can layer a button up shirt underneath or pair it with your favorite scarf. If you're a fan of crop tops, try pairing a cropped sweater with a skater skirt or over a skater dress. You can dress the outfits up with colored tights and a statement necklace! 

7. Scarves. This is my favorite accessory! Adding a fun printed scarf and even a plain one can pull a basic outfit together.  They are perfect for layering and are a great way to keep warm! You can find very inexpensive scarves at Forever 21 and Target that come in a variety of colors! 

NYFW Street Style!

As part of Teen Vogue's Fashion Click, I get the opportunity to participate in various outfit challenges! This challenge was to show off your best NYFW street style outfit. So here's my outfit I would have worn if I was able to attend Fashion Week! 

Shirt- JCPenney

Pants + Necklace + Purse- Forever 21

Blazer- Miley Cyrus' clothing line (it's really old)

Shoes- Marshalls 

New York Fashion Week Trends!

With fall quickly approaching that can only mean one thing, New York Fashion Week is in full swing! Many American designers debuted their upcoming Spring/Summer 2015 collections. New York Fashion week will be followed by London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week, so basically it becomes fashion month, a very exciting time for all of the fashion gurus out there!

This year, menswear inspired trends dominated the runway! We saw many blazers along with ankle length trousers, ranging from a boxy fit to very tailored and structured fit. J.Crew, Marc Jacobs and MaryKate and Ashley Olsen’s line, Elizabeth and James were just a few of the designers to showcase this trend. I noticed a lot of these suit pieces were mixed with various textures, another big trend for this upcoming Spring/Summer season!

BCBG Max Azria, Cynthia Rowley and Kate Spade (my personal favorite) all showcased outfits with sheer fabric. Kate Spade showed many-structured button up shirts in a white sheer fabric. She paired these shirts with structured t-length skirts, another trend that was seen across the runway. Max Azria used this trend in a variety of ways throughout his show. He displayed many long sleeved t-length and maxi dresses in a sheer fabric. The dresses were in muted tones of blue, coral and white.

Even though we saw many earth tones throught on the runways, vibrant colors aren’t going anywhere! Designers such as, Kate Spade and Ralph Lauren displayed some very bright, eye-catching colors! Kate Spade had many vibrant blue and red shirts and dresses in her collection. They also displayed a bold print on them, a huge trend that was seen throughout the week! Ralph Lauren surprised us with his upcoming collection! Instead of showing classic and preppy pieces like you would expect, he opted for a striking yellow, purple and orange that was seen throughout the collection. He showcased brightly colored trench coats, all the way to evening gowns! You will definitely have all eyes on you when you step out in one of Kate Spade’s dresses or Ralph Lauren’s coats! 

*All pictures were taken from http://www.style.com 

Check out the site for even more NYFW coverage!

Naked 3 Everyday Eye Makeup Tutorial

Hey everyone! Two days ago I treated myself and I splurged on Urban Decay's Naked 3 palette. I've been eyeing this palette in the stores for the past few months and I'm so happy I finally got it! I'm absolutely in love with the rose gold theme throughout it. I thought I would share an everyday makeup look I've been doing with this palette. Since this palette is pricy, you can find similar eyeshadows, like the Revealed 2 palette by Coastal Scents.

 

1. Start with your favorite eyeshadow primer. I use Elf for $1.00 and it gets the job done!

2. Apply Limit all over your lid and crease (4th from the left)

3. I mixed Buzz and a little bit of Burnout (3rd + 5th from the left) and put that in the middle to outer corner of my lid

4. To finish it off the eyeshadow , I put Strange on my brow bone and inner corner of my eye

5. I completed the look with my favorite mascara, L'Oreal Butterfly! 

The completed look:

Let me know if you try out this makeup look! 

~Caitlin 

Outfit of the Day: Concert Edition

Last Sunday I went to a Hunter Hayes, Dan and Shay and Sam Hunt concert! The concert was incredible, I thought I would share with you what I wore that night!

The funny thing about this is when I saw it in the store, I originally thought it was a dress, but when I went to try it on I saw it was a romper. This factor makes it a little more unique and really suitable for a concert! I purchased this romper from Macy's and it was definitely a steal! I've seen this romper in the store for the past couple of months, but I never wanted to pay the full price for it, which was $50. When I went shopping over the weekend this romper was on clearance plus an additional sale was going on, making it only $12! When I found out how cheap it was there was no way I was going to leave without it!
I paired my romper with my light and dark aqua colored necklace and pearl earrings. I thought the necklace helped pull the outfit together by adding more color with the dark aqua and gold. I know you can't see my shoes in the picture, but I wore my black Bandolino sandals I featured in my Marshalls haul post. The black on the sandals matched the lining of the zipper and the gold accents on them matched the gold in my necklace.
If you're shopping on a budget, this time of year is great for shopping! Not only are there many sales for back to school time, you can find some really great deals on clearance racks! I know Macy's, VonMaur, JcPenney and American Eagle have fantastic clearance deals going on right now! Tank tops and t-shirts are great for layering in the fall and winter time, plus you'll be able to wear them in the summer as well! Jean shorts never go out of style, so you can find a great deal on a really nice pair and save them for next year! You might be able to even find some of last years sweaters on clearance too. Trends do change, but nothing changes drastically in just one year. You're safe wearing last years sweater, I bet nobody will even notice! Who can pass up a $10 sweater anyway?

I wanted to share some pictures from the concert! Hunter Hayes is phenomenal live, he's one of the best people I've seen in concert! Dan and Shay and Sam Hunt are really good too, check out their music if you're not familiar with it!

~Caitlin 

Top 5 Favorite Fall Trends!

With back-to-school time quickly approaching (in 2 weeks for me), I can't stop thinking about fall fashion. Fall fashion is my favorite part about going back-to-school, who doesn't love cozy sweaters and riding boots? I thought I would share with you my top 5 favorite trends for the upcoming season!

 

1. Dark floral print. I feel like floral print is always around, but this season we're seeing an exceptional amount of it! From leggings to combat boots, you'll have a tons of ways to show off your floral prints!

2. Jogger pants. Who says we have to sacrifice style for comfort? I have a pair of these pants and they're so comfy! These pants are perfect for those days you don't want to change out of your PJ's, but you still want to look like your put lots of effort into your outfit. These pants were seen all over stores this past spring/summer in light weight fabrics. For fall time I've seen these pants in thicker fleece fabrics, perfect for those cool autumn days! Check out JCPenney, Hollister and Forever 21 to grab an affordable pair!

3. Plaid. Now I think plaid is a classic pattern, but I've been seeing an awful lot of it lately.  Fall is the perfect time to break out your flannel shirts. You can wear them oversized with leggings or tuck them into a pair of high-waisted jeans paired with your favorite booties or riding boots for a casual, yet sophisticated look. Not only is plaid found on flannel shirts, but I've seen plaid skirts and pants as well. Pair a plaid skirt with your favorite knit sweater and tights, you instantly have the perfect fall outfit! The skirt pictured above is actually from Bethany Mota's fall 2014 line available now at Aeropostale! 

4. Pastels. I'm always wearing pastels, so you have no idea how excited I am about this trend! It's time for a little switcharoo. These lighter shades are especially trendy for fall, you don't have to put away those pastel pants just yet. Try wearing an oversized knit sweater in your favorite pastel color or accessorize an outfit with a pastel scarf! 

5. Denim. You're favorite fabric is getting a twist this season! In addition to high-waisted jeans being so so so popular this fall we're seeing denim being used in many different ways besides your classic skinny jeans. Denim vests, acid wash and even the revival of the flared jean have all been trendy for the upcoming season. You'll have lots to choose from when it comes to picking out how you'd like to wear your denim this fall!