Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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 voilĂ ! 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

Saturday, December 17, 2011

dream wish list

dream wish list

these are some of the things i am currently obsessed with and are in dire need of pronto! i think it's pretty self explanatory as to why!


Alice Olivia boatneck shirt
$185 - net-a-porter.com

Oasis black faux leather legging
$35 - oasis-stores.com

Steve Madden wedge bootie
$100 - heels.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors toggle bracelet
$125 - bloomingdales.com

Tasha hair accessory
$28 - nordstrom.com

TopShop leather belt
£20 - topshop.com






love,
ashley

Friday, December 16, 2011

happiness




courtesy of pinterest 

 courtesy of pinterest



10 things that make me smile:

1. pinterest. best and most addicting thing ever
2. seeing my senior picture in the yearbook... makes it even more surreal that i graduated from college
3. a cleanish room
4. christmas shopping
5. the amazing sunsets on my way home from work
6. infinity scarves
7. anything harry potter inspired
8. gold jewelry
9. my hair getting longer
10. sparkles for the holidays

love,
ashley

Thursday, December 15, 2011

lovely lights




i love stringed lights. i love how they light up the night and just make everything seem so ethereal. i feel like people designate them just for the holidays, but they should be put up all year round. these pictures were taken outside the oaks mall (with my phone) and i know they aren't the best quality so forgive me. here are some quality pictures of amazing stringed lights:






love, 
ashley


Wednesday, December 14, 2011

bucket list









1. roam the streets of paris
2. star/be a voice in a disney movie or work at disneyland 
(either will do)
3. sing & dance in a musical
4. spend new year's eve in new york
5. go to a taylor swift concert
6. take a ballet class 
7. join a co-ed cheer squad
8. get meaningful tattoo
9. have a beautiful wedding
10. be an amazing mother