Every time I visit Knoxville, I’m convinced it would be the perfect place to pack up and move if I didn’t love my life in Birmingham so much. This past weekend visiting my bestie Greer was no different than the others: full of fun, outfit changes, bar hopping and plenty of delicious food. If you […]
I RENT MY CLOTHES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NUULY
In 2022, I made a life-changing decision: starting Nuuly. I’m being a tad dramatic, but renting clothes really has been an amazing choice for my wardrobe. Today, I’m diving in with a full Nuuly review: how it works, pros and cons, and my top tips if you want to try it too. FIRST THINGS FIRST: […]
6 WINTER WORK OUTFITS YOU NEED TO TRY IN 2023
If you ask me, one of the hardest parts about postgrad life is something I never expected to be as difficult as it is: finding outfits for each occasion, especially work. Every job is so different, and even though all of my postgrad jobs have been in pretty creative fields (social media and writing), they’ve […]
From Work to Play
It’s a Tuesday night in 2020… and I’m not watching the Bachelorette! I don’t have high hopes for this season, but I’m also not planning on giving up this soon. I’ll definitely be catching up tomorrow, but tonight I hung out with friends at Topgolf right after work. I honestly expected my first few years […]
How to Style Joggers When You Hate Wearing Sweats in Public
I might be the only person in the world (or at least in 2020) who doesn’t like wearing sweats in public. I know, I know! Honestly, I think I can count how many times I wore sweats to class on one hand… but with spending so much time at home, I thought it was time […]
3 Fall Outfit Ideas You’ll Love
If you’ve browsed my blog before, you know how much I LOVE outfit “formulas“. These are simple combinations that take all of the effort out of getting dressed in the morning while still looking chic! The temperatures are finally cooling off, so I’m sharing 3 fall outfit ideas you need to try this season… even […]
How to Style Bright Colors for Fall
The temperatures are (finally) (somewhat) changing, Halloween cookies are in stock, and every day, we’re getting closer and closer to fall. But that doesn’t mean you have to put away your summer brights! Maybe it’s because Alabama doesn’t get a true fall or maybe it’s my obsession with adding color to my every day, but […]
The Perfect Coffee Shop Outfit | 5 Coffee Shops in Birmingham You Have to Try
There are two things in life I’m absolutely passionate about: clothes that make me feel good and coffee. When those two intersect, I’m about as happy as possible. Even though coffee shop dates look a little different this year thanks to masks and social distancing, I still love dressing for the occasion. Today, let’s chat […]
Why I Started Sunny Side Cecilia + My 2020 Blog Goals
Since I graduated a few weeks ago, I’ve been reflecting on my time in college! One constant in my time at Auburn is that I’ve always been blogging at Sunny Side Cecilia. Today, I wanted to share WHY I started my blog—whether you’re new here or you need a refresher! Plus, as I’ve focusing more […]
Outfit Repeater
If you’ve seen me in the last few months (or, let’s be honest, if you’ve seen my blog posts or Instagram photos) I’ve been wearing the same combo. A breezy white top. High-waisted denim shorts. A white top and denim shorts are like the vanilla ice cream of the summer. A perfect go-to, plus easy […]