Babes

 Country Pumpkin by Anne Geddes

Sydney and Tyson Poulton, from one of my favorite blogs, The Daybook, just welcomed a baby boy into their lives. I'm not a mommy yet, but I could just imagine how perfect and amazing life must feel for them; probably one of the best moments in life! Even one of my coworkers is preggos and she is just glowing. I cannot wait until I get to make my very own little one and have a beautiful family and to dress them up in ridiculously cute clothes!. Just thinking about it makes me very emotional. Seeing anything to do with little babes makes me so happy and excited for what is in store for me in the future.

 

 A Star is Born Baby Gap

Sweet Little Layers Baby Gap

Love,

Ashley

For No Particular Reason

Shirt: American Eagle, Sweats (not shown): Target
Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm in Gothic

There was no special occasion for this red lip. It was a weekday and my boyfriend and I did nothing but watch movies all night. There is just something about putting on a red lip that instantly makes me feel classic and elegant even if I am wearing sweats. Everyone should take the opportunity to wear something special, even if it's for a night in. You might be surprised by how amazing you feel (and look)!

Love,

Ashley

After a looooong hiatus...

I am back!!!!

Sorry for the long break in my blog, but I've been uber busy and lazy. So much has happened since my last blog post back in June. I actually landed a position at Baxter BioScience. It's a biotech company similar to Amgen, but much smaller. I started in Packaging in July (as a temp employee) and just recently moved to the QC Mirco department (as a permanent employee!!!). It is soo exciting to be using my degree in a well  paying, stable position that offers benefits! Great things happen to those who are hard working and patient. :)

In other words...these are the top 10 things I am loving right now!

Gap's latest styles

 Inspirational jewelry...."I promise to count my blessings"

 Fun band-aids!

 Cute and totally appropriate words to live by

Creative costumes

Discovering fun blogs like Color Me Katie

Sunrises...One benefit from waking up earlier than the sun does

 Moscato!

 

Horseshoe earrings...some of us need the extra luck!

My Bailey Mae, who is now 6 years old but will always be a puppy in my heart

Love,

Ashley

My Weekend

{Enjoying the setting sun}

This past weekend I had some time to myself while the boyfriend went on a bike ride. I took advantage of this free time and cruised to the mall.  After spending waay too much time/money at Forever21, I realized that I hadn't found what I came looking for-a dress for my graduation party! I went up and down the mall and after failed attempts at finding the perfect dress, I was ready to leave and call it a day. I had tried on so many dresses by this point, I was just completely over it. I was ready to throw in the towel. Then I came across this silky floral coral dress at American Eagle. I hesitated to even try it on because I was exhausted (yes shopping tires me out okay!). But when I put it on, I knew it was the one! It has buttons, pockets (a must) and it ties in to accentuate my waist.

{Snapshot of the fabric}

 Now the hunt is on for the perfect heels! I would love something like this....

{BDG Gladiator Heel from Urban- $60}

The night ended with seeing Super 8 with Michael and then once we got home, we shared a bottle of wine.

This weekend was so nice and productive (shopping wise). It's always lovely to spend some quality time with the person you love the most.

Love,

Ashley

Flawed and Fabulous Friday!

{Meet Bailey Mae. Her favorite pasttimes are sleeping and getting spoiled.}

Flawed

• So I'm trying to get hired at Amgen (a biotech company) since they have like amazing benefits (a week off for the Fourth of July HELLO!). I came across this Associate Scientist position (sounds real professional right?) and I see its $33/hr!! I submit my resume and cover letter thinking I got this one in the bag! Nope. I get an email saying the position was already filled before I applied. Talk about bad timing.
• Waking up a gabillion times in the middle of the night. Worst. Sleep. Ever.
• Chipping my nails when I just painted them the day before. I hate that!
• I have a messy messy room that I'm just too lazy to clean up so its just going to have to look like a tornado came through.
• People watching me run-awkward!
• I want to take pictures of my daily outfits when we go out (to post here), but feel too silly to ask the boyfriend.

Fabulous

• We are planning a trip to Vegas for July! I refuse to go after I turn 22, so looks like we're going the weekend before my birthday. Now I can cross it off my summer wish list! Yayyyyy
• Feeling fabulous after running all week. Even if that does mean waking up early in the morning.
• A random neighbor praising me for running for exercise. Go me!
• Michael and I saw Bridesmaids and I about died from laughing! I want to be Kristen Wiig. She is just too cute and funny!
• Getting my eyebrows waxed after about 4 weeks (yikes!). I love how clean and polished I feel/look afterwards!
• Bailey being my best friend and shadow now that I'm home more often.
• I'm eating healthier even if I literally have to stop myself from devouring the-not-so-healthy stuff and it feels sooo good!

Love,

Ashley

Summer Wish List #2

I can finally cross the fedora off my summer wish list! Last night Michael and I went to the Thousand Oaks mall and I came across the cutest black fedora with a brown belted detail. What made it even better was that it was only ten bucks- too perfect to pass up! After posting the last summer wish list, I realized that there are sooo many more things that I should have included that I desperately want. So here it is guys, summer wish list #2!

1. Rebok EasyTone Reenew - $100 Workout shoes that have a pop of color and balance pods for an extra workout win a yes in my book!
2. Ubran Outfitters BDG Tara Classic Blazer - $79 I need a nice blazer!
3. Forever21 Beaded Bangle Set - $7 I used to hate gold, but I've come to actually love it! Love the added turquoise.
4. TOMS Eyewear Classic 301 in Gold/Dusty Rose/Dusty Blue - $145 TOMS has recently released a line of eyewear. With every purchase someone will get medical treatment, prescription glasses or sight saving surgury. Great cause!
5. Target Mossimo Lusa Studded Flip Flops - $15 Most of my sandals are from Target. They are so cute and available at a great prices!
6. Treadsence Open Sky Lace Back Dress - $34 My late graduation party is coming up soon and I've been looking for a dress that has something special like this one.
7.  Forever21 Sheer Lace Tee - $20 I am one big sucker for lace.


Love,
Ashley

My Love

{Our first picture together. New Year's Eve 2008}

Almost two and a half years ago I was introduced to Michael by a friend. On January 18, 2009 we officially became a couple. Now our two year and five month-iversary is coming up and I couldn't be happier. He is the cheese to my macaroni, the sugar to my coffee, the peanut butter to my jelly...well you get the idea. Michael is the best guy I've ever known hands down, and I am one lucky chick. He is smart, funny, sweet and genuinely real. Like any other couple, we've been through a lot. Yeah, he can be an ass not so nice, but I am just as guilty in that department. It's usually hard to stay mad at him for long. I mean c'mon, just look at that face! He always pulls this buttering-up-act that never fails and I'm back in his arms. Curse that act! We are two very different people, but we love each other- faults and all. I can't wait to have many more anniversaries and month-iversaries with this kid.

{New Year's Eve 2010}

Love,

Ashley