the gravitational pull

                 

bodysuit, belt & skirt: forever21, sandals: target, satchel: brandy melville 

it seems i have been gravitating towards leather (brown in particular) and mint lately. i've already worn mint three times this week, and i own a mint phone case for goodness sake. let's not forget that i recently just bought new boots and a satchel; both in fact are brown leather. now that i really think about it, there is definitely a pattern going on here. perhaps more of an obsession. 

love,

ashley 

it's been awhile

top: fashion q, skirt: forever21, sandals: target, jewelry: forever21, ventura county fair

but i'm back! there's a lot coming up, like a bachelorette party in vegas, and a trip to washington dc and new york. not to mention all the holidays and holiday activities from pumpkin carving and christmas tree decorating! so much, and i cannot wait to share it.


love,
ashley

happiness

10 things that make me smile:

1. our apartment! i'm finally out on my own and living with him. could not be happier :)

2. a sweet surprise after a stressful move 

3. my mother's sewing machine, gifted to me 

4. miss bailey mae and her straggly self

5. when bailey snuggles up to me

6. using my mason jar wine glass for the first time 

7. my boyfriend's hat

8. a very successful/expensive ikea trip

9. when he made me a princess key for our apartment 

10. buying a guitar! (even if it's not exactly what i'm looking for) 

love,

ashley 

fall

shirt: brandymelville, leggings & booties: target, purse: urban outfitters, jewelry: forever21

the weather is starting to cool down, and the days are getting shorter, which must mean one thing: fall is coming! and that's when the holiday season officially starts! and i can finally pull out the wedge booties, boots, and sweaters that have been sitting very lonely in the back of my closet. i cannot wait until leaves start turning, because then it's undoubtedly fall. 

love,

ashley 

DIY sharpie mug

what you'll need:

mug & sharpie 

 1. using a sharpie, decorate and design your mug however you please.

2. bake for 30 minutes at 350° F. 

3. enjoy! 

and there you have it, your very own personalized mug! super easy and super fast. 

just be careful when washing your new mug. the design will come off in the dishwasher so hand wash only. 

love,

ashley