Caralina Style

As 2016 is coming to a close, I think it's time for a post where I actually do a little bit of writing. This has been an interesting year for me. This time last year I was a few weeks out of college, working part-time, submitting job applications everyday, living in my parent's house again, and not really sure of where my life was going. A year later, I have been working a full-time corporate job for about 5 months, have my own apartment in a new city, and have just been trying to learn how to be an adult.

I also became really committed to my blog this year. I tried to post 3-4 times per week early in the year, but I clearly haven't been able to keep up with that pace since my work hours have doubled. I have a new appreciation and admiration for the bloggers that have managed to build some amazing brands for themselves while also working full-time. I hope to one day get back to my old posting schedule, but it just hasn't been very realistic for me lately. I would rather post less often and of higher quality than just throw posts out there just to fit a certain number of posts per week.

So that is pretty much a summary of my 2016, and here is my favorite outfit post from each month of the year. Out of almost 4 years of Caralina Style, these are definitely my favorites so far!

January

February
March

April
May
June

July
August
September

October

November

December

Ann Taylor- up to 70% off
Anthroplogie- extra 40% off sale items with code "TAG40"
Asos- up to 50% off
Banana Republic- 40% off regular priced items and extra 60% off sale items with code "BRHOLIDAY"
Baublebar- up to 60% off
Express- 50% off everything
Gap- 40% off with code "WISHLIST"
J. Crew- extra 50% off sale items with code "THEBEST"
J. Crew Factory- 40% off new arrivals and 50% off everything else
Kate Spade- extra 30% off sale items with code "SPRINKLES"
Loft- 50% off everything with code "TREATS"
Madewell- extra 30% off sale items with code "BIGSALE"
Nordstrom- half yearly sale, up to 50% off
Old Navy- up to 60% off
Shopbop- extra 25% off sale items with code "TREATYOURSELF"
Tory Burch- extra 30% off sale items with code "EXTRA30"
Urban Outfitters- extra 30% off sale items

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Sequin leggings | Sequin slip dress | Cold shoulder sequin top | Red sequin dress | Boatneck sequin top | Peplum sequin top | Pink sequin top | Sequin romper | Sequin ribbon back top | Sequin jacket |  Bronze sequin top

It seems a little early to be talking about New Year's Eve, since Christmas isn't even here yet. But, I have already found myself trying to plan an outfit. I personally always go for some sequins, so I have put together some of my favorite sequin pieces to ring in 2017! I have been talking about how much I love sequin pants for a few years now, I think this might be the year I finally break down and buy a pair...we will see! I will most likely have a full outfit post of whatever I end up wearing on the blog.


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Similar dress here and here (mine is from Loft) | Similar top (mine is c/o Romwe) | Sam Edelman pumps | Stella and Dot bag c/o | Prada sunglasses (rented) c/o Ditto (use code "CARALINASTYLE" for your month free) | Giorgio Armani lip color c/o Influenster

Sharing yet another holiday look today! And like most of my outfits from the last few months, I have worn this one to work. I found this dress on Black Friday for just $30 and I am obsessed with it. I have also worn it without tights and with over the knee boots. I'm sure I'll be wearing it without the layers again when it is warmer outside!



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Wearing: Mint Julep Boutique slouchy tee c/o

I have always loved decorating for Christmas, and it's really fun having my own space to decorate this year! I just got a little white pencil tree (from Michael's), found the perfect sized tree skirt (from Target), put some tinsel with lights around my TV stand that I used to decorate with in college, and set out my little nativity scene I used to have in my room at home.
I don't really have the space for much else, although I wish I maybe had a few decorations for my bar cart. I'll probably add those next year. I just love coming home from work and plugging in the lights, it adds a lot to my little space. I was also home with my family when they got their real Christmas tree last weekend, so I got to decorate two trees this year!

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I don't think I even need to say I love pleated skirts. This is the third one I've posted within the last few months (here and here), plus this pleated top, and there may or may not be a pleated dress coming next week...Apparently I know what I like and I buy it in every option available. Anyway, this one is super fun to wear with the long length. I bought it back in October, but they have some really nice options in this style for the holidays like these silver glitter, coloblock velvet, and metallic gold hem skirts!

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