On Wednesdays We Add Flannel

Hello Loves! I'm starting to think Mean Girl's quotes have become an essential in my blog posts. This look is perfect for a dinner date where you don't want to get too fancy but still want to strut in some heels. I love this heathered rib knit dress beause it hugs your curves in all the right places without being a super tight body con dress, it's a slight hint of sexy. To add an edgy touch to the outfit I tied this red flannel around my waist. I like how funky and unexpected it looked with the pointed toed pumps and dress. 

The Deets:

Dress & Flannel: Forever 21

Clutch: H&M

Heels: Blush Boutique (local boutique in Maryland)

Watch: Fossil

Bracelets: H&M, Alex & Ani

Hope you enjoyed! What do you wear on Wednesdays? ;)

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xoxo Ash

I Wasn't Made In LA But I Sure Do Love It

Hello Loves! Happy Friday eve. Today's post is a casual weekend look from a day running around West Hollywood. While I was there I had to do a post in front of this "Made in LA" wall. I mean after all are you really a blogger in LA if you haven't taken a picture in front of it? I love this look because it is comfortable yet fashionable with these strappy day heels and vest. Vests are my thing, I can't get enough of them. One of my go-to tricks for when I don't know what to wear is to put together a monochromatic outfit and throw an edgy vest on top. Voila, you now look stylish in under 3 minutes. 

The Deets:

Vest: Forever 21

Shorts: American Eagle

Top: Nordstrom

Heels: Kohls

Sunnies: Melrose Trading Post

Handbag: Kate Spade

Watch: Marc Jacobs

Bangles: Alex & Ani

Body Chain: Brandy Melville

Hope you enjoyed! How would you rock a vest?

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xoxo Ash

The Not So Boring LBD

Hello loves! For today's post I am doing an exciting collaboration with Sisrow Clothing. They have an awesome website with super cool and unique items (all their links will be below). I styled this outfit for a night when you would want to opt for a fancier look. You can never go wrong with all black and this dress has a cutout at the front to spice up the average LBD. I finished the look off with classic black pointed toe pumps and gold jewelry. One of the best things about a LBD is you can style it so many different ways. The limit does not exist (Mean Girls anyone?) 

The Deets:

Dress & Bracelet: Sisrow

Shoes: Blush Boutique

Bangles: Forever 21

Clutch: H&M

Exciting news! I got a coupon code for you guys to use at Sisrow. Use code "Ashleigh15" for 15% off everything except their fragrances. Be sure to check out their website! They have super afforadable and trendy pieces. Here are their links if you want to check them out:

Website: Sisrow

Instagram: Sisrow Fashion

Twitter: Sisrow Fashion

Hope you enjoyed! How would you style a LBD?

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xoxo Ash

Let's Talk Selfies

Hello loves! And yes thats right...were talking selfies on today's post. Selfies are the phenomenon that blew up over the past few years. I get a lot of questions on how I take my selfies and the editing apps I use. So, I figured this would be a pretty unique post (can't decide if I love or hate myself for this.)

1. Lighting is key girlfriend! Natural lighting outside or by a window works best.
2. Hold the camera slightly higher than you normally would, most of the time it's a more flattering angle on anyone.
3. Editing to make the picture clearer. I use Vcsocam and depending on the picture, I increase the exposure and sharpness. My favorite filters are F2 and B5.

You may be thinking really, a post on selfies? Don't act like you are too cool to take selfies, everyone does it. That brings me to my 4th and final point. No shame in the selfie game girl! WERK it.

Here are a few selfies from yours truly.

Andddd apparently I don't smile enough in selfies.

Hope you enjoyed! Happy seflie-ing!

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xoxo Ash

Coffee is the Best Accessory

Hello loves! A few friends and I recently went to this adorable coffee shop called Alfred Coffee on Melrose. School has started back up, which means I have reverted back to my ways of running on coffee. Coffee is practically a staple accessory at this point. 
This look is right up my alley. Feat. two of my favorite things, leather and grey helloooo, it basically screams my name. This dress is super comfortable and I love the length where it hits a few inches below the knee (the technical term is tea length.) Or maybe the hem only hits there because homegirl is short, either way, tea length dresses are trending major right now. I finished the look off with these quilted leather sneakers to spice up the outfit with an unexpected touch. 

The Deets:

Vest: Guess

Dress: Forever 21

Sneakers: Target

Handbag: Kate Spade

Bangles: H&M

Watch: Fossil

Hope you enjoyed! Happy Thursday! 

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xoxo Ash

A Little Pop of Something

Hello Loves! Today's post is a pretty typical outfit for me. I naturally stick with neutrals (aka black) and sometimes like to spice up a look with a pop of color. I love pairing shorts with heeled booties because it elongates the legs. This outfit is perfect for a lunch date or meeting a friend for happy hour. The denim shorts keep it casual while the button down and heeled booties tie the look together for a more put together assemble. 

The Deets:

Top: Nordstrom

Shorts: American Eagle

Shoes: Just Fab

Clutch: Michael Kors

Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Hope you enjoyed! Have a good weekend!

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xoxo Ash

I ♡ My Boyfriend (Jeans)

Hello loves! Happy Monday! Today's post is one of my favorite go-to looks. So simple yet it looks effortlessly chic. I finally found a pair of boyfriend jeans that fit me correctly! *Cue celebration dance* for anyone that has been on the hunt for them before, you know what I'm talking about. I paired them with one of my favorite pieces lately, which is this long black vest. I finished the look off with a V-neck for a minimalistic vibe and opted for black pointy toe pumps to dress up the look a bit. I love pointy toe pumps paired with boyfriend jeans.

The Deets:

Vest & V-neck: Forever 21

Jeans: American Eagle

Heels: Blush Boutique (local boutique in MD)

Purse: Steve Madden

Hope you enjoyed! Thank you all for your continued support. Kick ass this week!

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xoxo Ash