love, ashley: December 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

what are you doing new year's eve?

2011 was a whirlwind of a year. it seem to come and go in a blink of an eye. with this though, came great milestones, like celebrating 2 years of love, graduating college, going to vegas for the first time as a 21-year old, and landing my first real job. i'm so thankful for everything that happened for this past year, but i honestly cannot wait for 2012. big things are going to happen, i just know it.

love,
ashley

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

chirstmas outfit

top: forever21, belt & skirt: beau-alexis boutique, shoes: bakers

lately i have been obsessing over high low skirts and sheer blouses, so it only made sense for me to wear them both on christmas. (the day after christmas my friend stephanie and i decided to do some shopping and guess what i bought. surprise surprise, THREE sheer blouses. my goodness.) and of course i had to add a red lip.

besides my obsession, i truly enjoyed my christmas. i was able to spend it with family and a dear friend. it was exactly what i had hoped for...and more!

love,

ashley

Sunday, December 25, 2011

happy holidays!

hope your holidays are filled with lots of cheer and love!

love,

ashley

christmas eve in snapshots

love,

ashley

Friday, December 23, 2011

happiness

10 things that make me smile:

1. harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2, midnight in paris, remember me, it's kind of a funny story

2. adorable clothing brand names

3. feather headband that instantly makes me feel like i'm in black swan

4. sequins! i've bought 2 sequin shirts in the past 2 days

5. cropped skirts

6. chic wedges for a reasonable price... at target!

7. double spice chai tea

8. the j. crew outlet

9. target shopping sprees, although my wallet isn't smiling

10. catching boy meets world reruns

love,

ashley

Thursday, December 22, 2011

snapshots from my phone

love,

ashley

obsessed: taylor swift edition

love,

ashley

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

new year's eve outfit

this new year's eve i plan on rocking some sparkly attire. i recently bought a few items that would meet this requirement- a lace black skirt with some gold glitter and a sequin top. i have about a week and a half to work it all out, and who knows, i just might find the perfect sequin dress. if money wasn't an issue, this is what i think would be the ultimate new year's eve outfit.

Bird by Juicy Couture short sleeve cocktail dress
$290 - net-a-porter.com

All Saints leather jacket
$495 - allsaints.com

High heel pumps
amazon.co.uk

Milly leather clutch handbag
$330 - nordstrom.com

Michael Kors gold tone watch
£200 - harveynichols.com

J Crew pave bangle
$118 - jcrew.com

Polka dot earrings
stelladot.com

love,
ashley

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

"he who is not busy being born...

...is busy dying."- bob dylan

it's kind of a funny story is such a feel good movie. it really puts things into perspective- like maybe my problems aren't really that bad, and that i shouldn't live life in fear. sometimes i can get so caught up with my "big" problems that i don't realize that there are far worse things going on in the real world.

this movie has such an inspiring message: you have ability to take control of your life- take that opportunity and live life to it's fullest. so live, "live like it meant something."

love,
ashley

knotty or nice

top: forever21, headband & jeans: gap, shoes: bakers

the top knot. the perfect cover up for dirty, day old hair. it works wonders for me when i'm too lazy to wash my hair. i just use a little bit of dry shampoo (i swear by big sexy hair dry shampoo), tie my hair up in a high ponytail, wrap the hair around, secure it and voilà! the result is a lovely top knot. try it; no one will ever know your little secret and there's a good chance you just might feel like a ballerina. this particular day i decided to dress it up a bit by throwing on a ~~black swan~~ feather headband. the top knot worked perfectly with this outfit, enabling me to show off the lovely bow back detail of my lace shirt.

oh and check out that rad tan line on the back of my neck. yikes! and yes, i take pictures at target- it's what i do.

love,

ashley

Monday, December 19, 2011

happy monday

top: target, scarf: american eagle, bracelet: beau-alexis boutique

love having mondays off. when the rest of the world is working, i pleasantly get to stay in bed as long as i want or choose to lounge around in sweats all day. christmas is right around the corner, and with all the hustle and bustle of the holiday, i'm glad i get some quality time to just unwind.

love,

ashley