Happy Monday, friends! You guys, I don't know about y'all, but where I live, the past couple days have been SO nice out. We are talking spring weather here, so it's totally got me day dreaming about spring fashion. It took everything in me to resist wearing my favorite spring outfits this weekend. Ahh the struggle is real! It is January, so I think that it is best to continue to take advantage of all my favorite winter pieces. For this post, I'm sharing a classic look that is perfect for all your winter day-time festivities.

My Top 5 Favorite Online Stores + Tips

Hello, friends! As always, happy Sunday!! For those of y'all that don't know me personally, I'm here to admit that I am a sucker for online shopping. Shocker, right! Some might even say I'm slightly addicted... But I'm the kind of online shopper that doesn't buy 80% of the things she puts in her cart because I'm indecisive, and let's be real, just looking is half the fun! Today I'm here to share 3 smaller online stores & 2 that you might have forgotten about (all of which I absolutely adore) as well as some tips for shopping online.

Christmas Eve Outfit

Merry Christmas Eve! These next couple days are the absolute happiest of days. Are y'all excited? Because I sure am! Nothing makes me happier than having nothing planned but to spend time with friends and family. Seriously, what a wonderful time of year! One of my favorite days of this whole season is definitely today, Christmas Eve! I've loved it for as long as I can remember. I love getting ready to go to Christmas Eve service and then spending the rest of the evening with my family. Today, I will be sharing the outfit I will be wearing tonight. This outfit is perfect inspo for any holiday occasion!

New Approaches to the perfect Thanksgiving Outfit

Good Morning, friends! I'm back and oh so happy I am! Although fall is by far my favorite time of the year, it also happens to be the busiest. These past couple weeks have been nothing short of a whirlwind, but they've been SO good. My time has mostly been occupied by involvement with the musical production at my school. I wanted (& needed) to absorb every second of it. Being a senior definitely makes me realize how much I truly enjoy all the things I get to do through my high school. I am looking forward to savoring my final semester.  Y'all, life is so good! Speaking of all things happy, Thanksgiving is in just a couple of days! YAY! Last year I gave y'all three Thanksgiving outfit ideas (read here), but this year,  I wanted to give you guys ideas that aren't soo... as my friends would say: "basic." For today's post I took some typical pieces worn on Thanksgiving and styled them in ways you wouldn't expect.

Lovely Layers & Fall feels

Oh happy day! It's Sunday! I hope you all had a fab week. October is by far one of my favorite months. There's something about October that is just so happy. Maybe it's the weather or the leaves or the football games... Oo YES football games!! Friday was the last home football game of the season for my high school & boy was it an exciting one! It's absolutely crazy to think that some of my favorite high school festivities are ending. It's so important to take in every moment and enjoy it while it lasts!! Today I'd thought I'd dive right into all the fall feels and share with y'all the perfect fall outfit.

Fab Frames with Warby Parker

Happy Tuesday, friends! Today's post deals with the most necessary accessory there is: glasses! If I am being quite honest, glasses are truly one of my favorite accessories. I've had glasses for as long as I can remember. Finding glasses is not just any ole' clothing purchase... the right pair of frames is SO important. Your glasses can express who you are. You will wear those puppies everyday. Choosing the perfect frame that encompasses your personal style and taste can be somewhat of a challenge.  I recently came across Warby Parker's Home-Try on program. Let me tell ya, it is a total game changer in the glasses world. Finding frames has never been so stress-free!

A few of my Favorite pieces & words to start your week

 Happy first Sunday in September! Oh my goodness, I am so so excited for fall! The weather has been absolutely gorgeous lately. It's so nice to step outside without sweating immediately. Ah, the transition between these two seasons is always so beautiful. Yesterday I drove to the little apple orchard in town just to get a apple cider slushy. Fall fever is a real thing, guys. Although I have been loving the cooler weather, I have been trying to get the most out of my summer wardrobe before it's too late! Today, I have a happy little outfit to share with y'all that can be worn to just about anything!

Fall Fever: A Transitional Look ft. Basics

Happy last Sunday of August!! Once again, another month has flown by. But can we talk about how excited we are for fall for a sec?!?! Oh my goodness! I can't wait to start wearing my fav boots and chunky sweaters again. Annddd to start ordering some lattes at Starbucks... lol I can't do warm drinks in the summer. It's iced all the time for me! Fall is by far my favorite season. It's a happy time of new beginnings. For today's post, I am embracing my fall fever and I'm bringing you the perfect transitional outfit. The best part? It's made up of all basics!

Statements in All Black with Maddy

FRIENDS!!! I'm so excited about today's post mostly because we have a special guest here on Merging Threads... my cousin (who is basically my bff), Maddy! Maddy is my fashion soul sista, so her appearance on my blog seems long over due. We are both huge lovers of black. If you ask me, black does not get the attention it deserves. Lots of people think of statement outfits as having bold patterns or interesting cuts. Maddy and I want to show that you can be just as bold & make a  sassy statement in the color black!

Top 5 clothing essentials for back to school

Happy August 13th!!  I can't believe it, you guys. I start my senior year of high school on Thursday. Life is moving so quickly... but I'm super excited for this school year to begin! Because I am so looking forward to the first day, I thought it was only fitting to do a little back to school themed post.  Today I will be sharing my top clothing essentials for back to school season. For those of y'all that aren't in school, these are also perfect essentials for transitioning from summer to fall. In this post, I'll be sharing the essential, styling it, and then giving y'all multiple options for where you can purchase it!

Rehearsal Dinner Outfit

I hope you are all having a lovely Sunday! Mine has definitely been lazy, but for good reasons. My cousin got married yesterday!!! Wow. This past week has been such a good one. So many exciting things happened in preparation for the wedding! Today I will be sharing the look I wore to Friday night's rehearsal dinner. 

Workout Dress? I think YES!

Yay, it's Sunday, my favorite day of the week.  I see Sundays as fresh starts. It is up to you to make the week ahead the best yet! As you may have noticed, I've been a little MIA from social media this week. I spent the past five days at a church camp. Experiences like this are rejuvenating. Life is so so good, friends! Maybe it's because I spent a lot of time in sporty gear at camp this week, but today I decided that it would be fun to share an alternative to your average athletic wear.

Typical Tourist turned Fashion Forward

Before I get into this post, I just wanted to share a thought with y'all! Friends, now that we are in the heart of summer, I think it is the perfect time to be reminded to make the most of it! It's easy to look ahead and become excited or even anxious for what is to come in the fall. Look at each day as a blank piece of paper just waiting to become a masterpiece! It's refreshing to find joy by living in the present. I know I need this reminder right now and I hope it is helpful to you all too! Anyway, today's topic here on Merging Threads concerns the abundance of tourist sweatshirts we all have stacked up in our closets. I would be lying to you if I said I didn't buy them. They are def a weakness of mine... how can you say no to an oversized bundle of comfiness? That's the thing, you can't. The great news is that wearing these oversized bundles of comfiness don't have to mean looking drab. Today I will be turning the typical tourist sweatshirt into a fashionable new look!

A Simplistic Summer Look

Good morning to all my lovely readers! I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July. I can't believe we are approaching the middle of July. Ugh!! Time has a way of slipping past me. In the summer months, I tend to wear outfits that are easy to throw on. I want my outfits to be comfortable, simple, and effortless. Today, I will be sharing an effortless look that is my go-to when "I have nothing else to wear."

Three Last Minute Fourth Of July Outfit Ideas

Happy Sunday friends! It is absolutely crazy to think that today is July 2nd! That means in just two short days it is the Fourth! YAY! I tend to be a last minute kind of gal, so today I am bringing you three outfit ideas that can easily be recreated with simple pieces that are already in your closet!

Long Layers: A Whimsical Look

Good morning, friends!! One of the many reasons I love summer is the fact that I have more time to be creative with my wardrobe. Finding new ways to wear ordinary pieces is the best. I could spend hours in my closet just thinking of all the different ways to wear one thing! Today's look features two pieces that are an unexpected but lovely combination.

The Bee's Knees: A Dressy-Casual Look

Hello friends! I hope your week treated you well. It seems that lately I constantly look to wear outfits that are far from predictable. To be completely honest, sometimes I get bothered by summer fashion. I feel limited to dresses especially on certain occasions. For today's outfit I put together a perfect alternative that is a little more dressy but still has that fun summer vibe. 

Closet Creativity

Happy happy happy Sunday, loves!! My junior year of high school is officially complete (yay!!). It feels a bit crazy to be finished, but boy, do I love it! My first couple days of summer usually involve a closet clean out. If I'm being honest though, it usually just turns into hours of outfit experimenting...oops!! Today I will be sharing a new look that I absolutely adore. It puts the perfect spin on summer layers.

Switching it up for Summertime

YAY, it's a new week!! Y'all, summer is officially less than a month away and I have been putting together some new outfits for the season. Today I will be sharing a look that is a great alternative to the average summer outfit. It's fun to switch it up a bit!

3 Summer Hairstyles To Rock All Summer Long

Happy Sunday, friends! The sun is out today & has me dreaming of summer. I cannot wait for laid back days with absolutely no plans. I always feel like summer is the perfect time to experiment with new fashion trends and hairstyles that you wouldn't normally wear throughout the year. Today I thought up three easy hairstyles (that involve no heat!!) to try out this summer.