Outfit of the Day Video

(OUTFIT #1: PRINT TOP & EARRINGS-CHARLOTTE RUSSE, TANK-TARGET, JEANS-LVLX, NECKLACE-CHARLOTTE RUSSE, RING- F21. OUTFIT #2: JACKET-NEW YORK & CO, TANK-TARGET, JEANS- LVLX, RING- CHARLOTTE RUSSE, EARRINGS- FOREVER 21.)

Instead of an outfit post today, I decided to do an outfit of the day video (which is what I usually do and post it on my youtube page) but I decided to start posting it here on the regualar as well. So feel free to leave your comments and enjoy! =)

Stay fabulous,

xoxo Ash

The Stripe Obsession

WEARING CROPPED STRIPE TEE AND BRACELETS BY FOREVER 21, SUPER DISTRESSED JEANS BY WAX, NECKLACES FROM CHARLOTTE RUSSE AND ETSY

I seem to be going through quite the stripe phase right now. I have no idea what has suddenly come over me but I have been shopping for various color stripe sweaters. This particular sweater here I purchased around a year (something like that) ago and it has been my favorite since the first time I wore it. It's cropped and loose fitting which happens to be some of the things I like. With my sense of style, it has to be cute (fitting my personality) but above all..comfortable. I cannot tolerate wearing anything that tends to make me the least bit uncomfortable. Not long after I seem to turn into this cranky, bitch witch. Anyways, gotta go hit the books!

Stay Fabulous,

Ash xoxo

Simply Casual

WEARING CROPPED SWEATER BY H&M, HIGH WAISTED JEANS BY LVLX, SANDALS AND CHAIN BY CHARLOTTE RUSSE, MULTI-COLOR BANGLE BY FOREVER 21, HAIR DONE BY B.B.S.

Hi readers! It has been quite some time since I last posted. I'm starting to get back into the swing of things so I should be back to posting in no time. Oh how I miss it! Super excited that this ridiculous rain and flooding decided to let up so I had a chance to get out the house and do a post today. The weekend has been great so far! Woke up and headed to the Arts On Foot Festival in DC today to watch my godmother Stacy perform. "Stacy Brooks Band" They sing Blues music and they are great! If you're ever in the DC area you MUST check them out.

Stay Fabulous,

Ash xoxo

Yellow

HAT, NECKLACE, ROMPER, EARRINGS-FOREVER21//RING, BANGLES, WEDGES-CHARLOTTE RUSSE//WATCH-NY&CO

Happy Friday to all. Hope everyone is having a better Friday than me. Doing a post always seems to cheer me up so I decided to do one today. Brightens my day! Here is a little something that I just threw together for today. Also, make sure you keep up with me on twitter and follow my blog on bloglovin'. All my links are on the page :)

Enjoy the weekend!

xo

Ashley

cute & cream

SUNNIES, BAG & HAT-F21//TANK-TARGET//SHOES & ACCESSORIES-CHARLOTTE RUSSE//JEANS-LVLX//NECKLACE-NY&CO

A Casual Weekend

CAMEL DENIM JACKET & SANDALS- NEW YORK & COMPANY/ STRIPE CROPPED TEE- F21/ JEANS-CHARLOTTE RUSSE

Embellished

Forever 21 Embellished Shoulder Top

This happens to be one of the new tops that I purchased to add to my work wardrobe. Since the dress code at my job has changed yet again, had to do a shopping trip to pick up some new pieces; tops mostly. I wore a black embellished shoulder top which drapes down a little in the front. Super cute! Also got a lot of compliments on it today =) Secret from a fashionista: if someone loves what you're wearing and asks where you got it from, never tell them exactly where you got it from. Give them hints because what will happen is you will see people walking around wearing the same exact thing that you were wearing. So for example, I bought my top from forever 21. I would tell people you can buy it from stores such as Target (i've seen it there), Forever 21, LVLX, Papaya...pretty much stores that are likely to carry the same kind of clothing. Let people compliment your style but don't let them steal it! Do you tell people where you get your clothes from?

X0X0 Ashley

Back to the Basics..

(TOP BY CHARLOTTE RUSSE, JEANS BY PACSUN, ACCESSORIES BY CLAIRE'S AND NEW YORK & COMPANY)



I love doing outfits that are simple but yet cute. Sometimes you just need a break from being so dressy-dressy and just go plain-jane sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I still love to get creative and dress up but for those simple days I love to go overboard with my accessories! Yes, I said it! Go overboard! I like to wear multiple chains/necklaces together and mix gold and silver jewelry together..(whoever came up with that rule that you can't mix them together anyway??) Any who, I'm proud to say that I'm a rule breaker and I happily enjoy it.



Although, I can say to an extent I enjoy seeing my mother get a kick out of some of the crazy combinations I do sometimes..but it makes me laugh. Everyone has their OWN personal style and everyone may not understand why you do or wear the things you wear but it is about what makes your heart flutter and what makes you happy. Hey, just like my blog header quote says, "Don't worry about being like the rest. Just be you. Be original. At the end of the day people are going to love you for being you and not trying to be like someone else." That has to one of the best quotes I've came up with, lol.

What does your style say about you?

xoxo,
Ashley

Denim and Distressed...

(wearing hair flower by Claire's, white printed racer back tee by Forever 21, light blue denim button up shirt by Macy's, jeans by WAX, wedges by Charlotte Russe, accessories by Charlotte Russe and Forever 21, watch and sunglasses by New York & Company)

I happened to have yesterday afternoon as free time and decided to get a bit creative. I love love denim so I decided to mix up some colors of denim to see how it comes out..and I must say that I like! I loved doing the two shades of denim, it looks really good together. It's such a fun outfit! It definitely shows the type of person that I am. Hope y'all like! =)

xoxo,

Ashley

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Floral Skirts & Sunny Days...

Okay, so I know it has been a while since I did an outfit post and I totally owe it to y'all :) So here goes..

(wearing a hat by Forever 21, skirt by Charlotte Russe, shirt by The Limited, watch by New York & Company, and accessories from a bunch of different places I don't even remember, lol)

This has to be one of my favorite outfits yet..I love the hat (and I'm not even a hat person!), love the skirt and the shirt! To me it was simple and cute with the right amount of color.

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Well, hope ya'll like and I'll have another one for you soon! ;0)

xoxo,

Ashley

First off, I love the skirt because it looks like it has two layers. If you look closely around the bottom, you'll see a different floral pattern. I thought it was super cute and had to get it!

O.O.T.D. 8/12/10 & Accessories

Yet again, another outfit of the day video from yours truly. Hope you enjoy! Also make sure you check out my fabulous youtube page and subscribe because if you love outfits, you will love my channel =)



XoXo,
Ashley

Spice Up Your Outfit/Wardrobe

It is unbelievable how many ways there are to spice up an outfit or wardrobe. The best part about what I am going to tell you is that it does not require buying new clothes. Yes! No purchasing new clothes, however, new accessories are a MUST. Save that money in you wallet and just learn to work with what you already have. You will look cute and have a few extra $$ left over!

*The big rule is to: ACCESSORIZE!*

1) change your hairstyle from what you were previously wearing with the outfit. The more details you change, the better. Also, the more you keep the same, the more others are going to recognize your complete outfit. Not Good!

2) change your makeup. Instead of wearing your favorite eyeshadow that you wear every single day, do something different.

3) accessories! Change it up! Don't wear the same accessories you wore with it last time.

*Make sure you have a variety of accessories. Plenty of rings, necklaces, etc.*

4) Hats, belts and a jacket can play a major part in changing the look of your outfit. Be Creative!

Make a list of what accessories and add-ons that you need. Gold, silver, more bangles, rings etc. Whatever you need make a list so you know exactly what you are looking for and don't end up going crazy when shopping!

Hope I was helpful!

*watch the video below that goes with the post. Enjoy!*

Peep My Style

(People’s Liberation dress, watch by NY&Co, flower cuff and necklace by Charlotte Russe, flower hair clip by Claire’s)

Button Me Up

(Mossimo tee, PacSun jeans, chanel bag, Loafers by Famous Footwear, belt, accessories by Charlotte Russe and F21)

Me & My Sweet Maxi

(Lace back maxi dress by Gussini)

Step Your Style Up

(white beaded dress/top by NY&Co, Coach bag, flower hair pin by Claire’s)

How to Put an Outfit Together

If you are trying to put together the perfect outfit, make sure you consider the occasion because you don’t want to be over dressed or look to formal and make sure you know what styles fit your body type best. Feel free to look in fashion magazines as well to help you gain some inspiration.

If you pretty much have in mind what you are looking for, an easy way to stay on track is to make a list of what you want so that way you stay focused and only shop for what you need. (Some of us go into a store shopping for a dress and walk out with an entire outfit! So try and stay on track. Plus it will help you same some $$)

When you go shopping remember to always try your clothes on. It is the most important part of putting an outfit together because you need to make sure that all of your clothes fit appropriately and that they are the right size, compliment your shape and doesn’t hide your shape. Show it off! Also be sure to do your shopping when you have quite a bit of time on your hands. If you rush your shopping then it could turn into a big disaster so you want to take your time with decision making for all of your outfits.

Most people when they shop for an outfit they forget all about shoes. Usually, the shoes are the last thing that people focus on but be careful when doing that. To be safe, look around and consider some options for shoes and you go around getting your outfit together. You don’t want to have the perfect outfits with the wrong shoes (just because you forgot to pick some up or the fact that it slipped your mind) don’t make getting shoes your last priority it is just as important as everything else that you are shopping for.

The important part to finish off you outfit is to add the perfect accessories, whether it’s a hat, belt, a purse, earrings, a necklace or anything. The accessories you use can either make or break your outfit. You can have too much going on or not enough. Make sure that it’s the right amount. If you are wearing something with a lot of bling all over or around the neckline, make sure you do a simple necklace or no necklace at all and then include dangling earrings (or studs) and a nice bracelet.

That’s all you need. Just make sure that you go through everything and consider every part of your outfit because that is what’s going to make it fabulous! Also, the day of getting dressed up into you outfit, allow yourself enough time to prepare and get ready. It is important to not rush into the outfit that you spent so much time putting together so you are sure to look your best! =)