2012

jan 2012

2012 has been quite the year! it holds many memorable moments, like making a new best friend, turning 23, moving out and getting an apartment with the boyfriend, traveling to washington d.c. and ny, and getting my first tattoo. it's crazy to think that 2012 is coming to an end. it was spectacular year, but i am quite positive 2013 is gonna kick 2012's little butt.


love,
ashley

dear boyfriend

shirt: american rag, leggings: target, boots: macy's, necklace: gifted, rings: vida kush 

dear boyfriend,

welcome home! you finally made it back after being across country for which seemed like an eternity. we just spent a nice relaxing day together. it consisted of lots of cuddling and kisses, a (not so healthy) breakfast at denny's, and the hobbit. now we're off to end the night with drinks with some friends. sigh... it feels so good to have you home again. don't ever leave again, otherwise this will happen:

love,

ashley

secret garden

dress & belt: target, boots: macy's, necklace: gifted, jacket: papaya 

last weekend i found a secret garden (the conejo valley botanical gardens). it's such a magical little garden, with its hidden tea party and butterfly chair. i must go back and explore its untold treasures.


love,
ashley

pure delight

dress: target, boots: macy's, necklace: francesca's, rings & bracelet: vida kush

christmas has come and gone, but yet i remain joyous. the holidays have a way of doing that to us, don't they? i still find myself singing carols, and staring ever so proud at my first christmas tree. i will never get tired of this feeling, the feeling of pure delight. it truly IS the happiest time of the year. 

love,

ashley 

20 days

 shirt & booties: foreign exchange, skirt & sweater: forever21, tights: target

20 days left until christmas. 

this means 20 more days left for holiday festivities.

like holiday time at disneyland, the nutcracker ballet, and baking cookies for santa. 

and let's not forget a lot of carol singing, hot apple cider drinking, and ice skating. 

i better get to it!

love,

ashley 

do what you love

sweater& tights: beau-alexis beautique , skirt: forever21, booties: target

i was recently given the opportunity to work at beau-alexis beautique, and i loved every moment of it. i put a display together, pulled outfits, and created a couple posts for their shop blog. ever since i started working at the age of 18, i've always had very serious jobs, from working at an allergist office to a drug manufacturing facility. never had i been employed at a place where i could just have fun and use my creativity. well beau-alexis allowed me to stretch my creative legs, and i actually enjoyed going to work for a change. it really is like they say,

"do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life"

love,

ashley