Jewelry
My New Favorite Necklace!
May 7, 2014
Hi darling readers!
First of all I wanted to say thank you SO very much for reading my last post! :) I am so so happy to be back blogging!
So y'all, I have to make a confession. I am slightly obsessed with statement necklaces. I have been for a long time now, and there is no end in sight to my love for them! All I have to say is good thing they are still in style. But seriously....take a t-shirt, add a statement necklace, and BAM your outfit goes up on so many cute levels it's not even funny! So, with that being said, I've been looking for a crystal statement necklace for a while that would go with anything but my search ended when I found the super cute "Crystal Cluster" necklace from Purple Peridot! If y'all haven't checked them out before, don't walk....RUN (you know, virtually) over to their website! Here's how I styled my necklace...
First of all I wanted to say thank you SO very much for reading my last post! :) I am so so happy to be back blogging!
So y'all, I have to make a confession. I am slightly obsessed with statement necklaces. I have been for a long time now, and there is no end in sight to my love for them! All I have to say is good thing they are still in style. But seriously....take a t-shirt, add a statement necklace, and BAM your outfit goes up on so many cute levels it's not even funny! So, with that being said, I've been looking for a crystal statement necklace for a while that would go with anything but my search ended when I found the super cute "Crystal Cluster" necklace from Purple Peridot! If y'all haven't checked them out before, don't walk....RUN (you know, virtually) over to their website! Here's how I styled my necklace...
Top: Fun & Flirt
Wedges: Forever 21
Jeans: Gap Outlet
Necklace: Purple Peridot (HERE)
Flower Ring: Stella & Dot
Again, thank you so much for reading! Be sure to follow me on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ashlovesfashion) and Instagram (http://instagram.com/ashleyspassionforfashion) so you can check out my latest posts!
XOXO
Ashley
Oprah---er--- Ashley's Favorite Things!!
December 17, 2012
Hi dolls!
Can you believe there are only 7 shopping days left until Christmas?! If you're anything like me, you may be really close to being done but still need to pick up a few last minute things. With that in mind, I thought I would create a list of my 10 FAVORITE things from this year. While I wish I could give all my sweet readers each item on my Favorite Things List just like Oprah, these pictures will have to suffice :)....
1. Lifeproof iPhone Case: $69.99
The background story behind my amazing Lifeproof iPhone Case is rather, well...embarrassing :). I purchased this pretty little case after I dropped my iPhone in the.....wait for it.....toilet. Yes, you read that right.... the toilet. After retrieving my iPhone and drying it off, it magically still worked. That was when I knew I needed a case that would protect it no matter the conditions it finds itself (I ALWAYS manage to drop my phone. Although it WAS the first time it's found its way into the toilet! ha!). I was originally thinking of an Otter Box, but when I went into Mac Authority they recommended a Life Proof case because it was much thinner, lighter, and was WATER proof (aka toilet proof) and SHOCK proof (aka ASHLEY proof). I couldn't be happier with this case! I mean seriously....I can text or answer important phone calls IN THE SHOWER. And not to mention how AWESOME this case will be next summer at the beach! This would be a great gift for anyone with an iPhone who may just be as clumsy as me :) They are also available for the iPhone 5 now!
Check these cases out HERE!!!
2. Forever Red Shower Gel by Bath & Body Works: $18
So my sweet bf got me this body wash for our anniversary, and LET ME TELL YOU this stuff is AMAZING. It smells fantastic and it makes your skin so very soft! The scent also stays with you all day; just what I love about a body wash! This will be the perfect gift for any lady on your shopping list :)
Check it out HERE!!!
3. Bath & Body Works Body Butter: $15
I have tried SO many different lotions from Bath & Body Works, but the body butter is my hands-down favorite. It has shea and murumuru butters AND coconut oil....super luxurious but non-greasy and lightweight. I love applying right out of the shower for the ultimate moisturizing treat that for real keeps my skin moisturized all day long! :)
View all of the collection HERE {I definitely recommend the fragrance Secret Wonderland-it's delightful!}
4. Forever 21 scarf: $8.80
I bought a lime green scarf I wore on Thanksgiving from Forever 21 for under $10 and I just LOVE it. It's so cozy, warm and adds an instant pop of color to any ensemble (also available in pink, coral, blue, and black). This would make such a perfect gift for any special lady on your list at a very reasonable price!
Check out my favorite F21 scarf online HERE!
5. Marc Nelson Denim T-Shirt: $35-$50.
I firmly believe that every fashionista should own a few basic, solid colored t-shirts. They are SO versatile and can be worn with multiple ensembles: layered under a blazer, paired with a scarf, or worn as the perfect backdrop for your statement jewelry. With this in mind, I'm so happy to say that one brand of t-shirts I LOVE is Marc Nelson Denim. My favorite style is the women's vee (for $39.99 here). For just a reminder on how much I love them, HERE is the post when I paired mine with a scarf & ballet bun for a casual fall day....
Check out MND women's shirts HERE!
6. Clarisonic Mia brush: $119
If you remember my Christmas recap post from last year HERE, my Nana got me a Clarisonic Mia brush which I absolutely have LOVED ever since I got it a year ago. It is perfect for deep-cleaning and removing ALL of my makeup. It also makes my face supaaa smooth.
Check it out at Sephora online HERE {available in SO many adorable colors!}
7. Naked 2 Eye Palette: $50
Before I bought both the Naked 1 and 2 eye palettes this past February (read about that experience HERE), I was always in search of different eyeshadows and would use many different kinds. However, 10 months later and I am STILL hooked on these eye palettes! If you only get one, I find myself using Naked 2 Eye Palette the most. I absolutely LOVE the shades for EVERY occasion: day and night. They help you create the PERFECT smokey eye! Ahhhh in love!
Check it out HERE!
8. Crafts & Love Jewelry: Range in Prices!
I am SO sad to say that I have yet to be able to recover my blog post that I wrote about Crafts and Love Jewelry so I can't link back to it, but I wanted to share some of my pictures from that post and say that it is DEFINITELY on my favorites list this year. If you remember, this jewelry line was started by one of my friends and girls I graduated high school with, Courtney. She is a doll and the jewelry is fabulous. I absolutely love the Abebe statement gold bib necklace {pictured below}. If you want to order something for yourself or as a gift, be sure to do so soon as the shop will be closed December 21st to January 1st. I know I have ordered a couple of Christmas gifts for my family this year! She has some BEAUTIFUL pieces! :)
Check out Crafts and Love's Jewelry Etsy store HERE!
9. Longchamp Bag: "Le Pliage" Line: $100
When my sweet bf returned from his summer studying abroad in Paris, he brought me back the perfect gift....a Longchamp bag in the "Le Pliage" line. When he gave it to me, I had NO idea how much I would fall in love with it! It's seriously the PERFECT bag and I have been carrying it since this summer. Yes, I am the girl that carries her LIFE in her purse {and yes, I hate to admit it probably weighs 15 pounds....} and this bag can not only hold everything but is super comfortable to carry my life in-HAHA! It also comes in a variety of colors which is also a huge bonus! Here is how I wore it this summer....
Check out the Le Pliage line HERE!
10. Nail polish: James Bond Collection: Approx $8 a bottle
Finally, a Favorite Things List from this makeup, clothes and NAIL POLISH obsessed girl would NOT be complete without featuring my favorite nail polish collection of 2012. While there were MANY nail polishes I tried all year long, my favorite was released this by OPI this holiday season: the James Bond Collection. The shades were stunning and had a little something for everyone (and to last you the whole holiday). Be sure to read my post about it HERE!
I hope this list of my favorite things might give y'all some last minute Christmas gift ideas! :)
Thank you SO much as always for reading, dolls!!
XOXO
Ashley
Can you believe there are only 7 shopping days left until Christmas?! If you're anything like me, you may be really close to being done but still need to pick up a few last minute things. With that in mind, I thought I would create a list of my 10 FAVORITE things from this year. While I wish I could give all my sweet readers each item on my Favorite Things List just like Oprah, these pictures will have to suffice :)....
1. Lifeproof iPhone Case: $69.99
The background story behind my amazing Lifeproof iPhone Case is rather, well...embarrassing :). I purchased this pretty little case after I dropped my iPhone in the.....wait for it.....toilet. Yes, you read that right.... the toilet. After retrieving my iPhone and drying it off, it magically still worked. That was when I knew I needed a case that would protect it no matter the conditions it finds itself (I ALWAYS manage to drop my phone. Although it WAS the first time it's found its way into the toilet! ha!). I was originally thinking of an Otter Box, but when I went into Mac Authority they recommended a Life Proof case because it was much thinner, lighter, and was WATER proof (aka toilet proof) and SHOCK proof (aka ASHLEY proof). I couldn't be happier with this case! I mean seriously....I can text or answer important phone calls IN THE SHOWER. And not to mention how AWESOME this case will be next summer at the beach! This would be a great gift for anyone with an iPhone who may just be as clumsy as me :) They are also available for the iPhone 5 now!
Check these cases out HERE!!!
2. Forever Red Shower Gel by Bath & Body Works: $18
So my sweet bf got me this body wash for our anniversary, and LET ME TELL YOU this stuff is AMAZING. It smells fantastic and it makes your skin so very soft! The scent also stays with you all day; just what I love about a body wash! This will be the perfect gift for any lady on your shopping list :)
Check it out HERE!!!
3. Bath & Body Works Body Butter: $15
I have tried SO many different lotions from Bath & Body Works, but the body butter is my hands-down favorite. It has shea and murumuru butters AND coconut oil....super luxurious but non-greasy and lightweight. I love applying right out of the shower for the ultimate moisturizing treat that for real keeps my skin moisturized all day long! :)
View all of the collection HERE {I definitely recommend the fragrance Secret Wonderland-it's delightful!}
4. Forever 21 scarf: $8.80
I bought a lime green scarf I wore on Thanksgiving from Forever 21 for under $10 and I just LOVE it. It's so cozy, warm and adds an instant pop of color to any ensemble (also available in pink, coral, blue, and black). This would make such a perfect gift for any special lady on your list at a very reasonable price!
Check out my favorite F21 scarf online HERE!
5. Marc Nelson Denim T-Shirt: $35-$50.
I firmly believe that every fashionista should own a few basic, solid colored t-shirts. They are SO versatile and can be worn with multiple ensembles: layered under a blazer, paired with a scarf, or worn as the perfect backdrop for your statement jewelry. With this in mind, I'm so happy to say that one brand of t-shirts I LOVE is Marc Nelson Denim. My favorite style is the women's vee (for $39.99 here). For just a reminder on how much I love them, HERE is the post when I paired mine with a scarf & ballet bun for a casual fall day....
Check out MND women's shirts HERE!
6. Clarisonic Mia brush: $119
If you remember my Christmas recap post from last year HERE, my Nana got me a Clarisonic Mia brush which I absolutely have LOVED ever since I got it a year ago. It is perfect for deep-cleaning and removing ALL of my makeup. It also makes my face supaaa smooth.
Check it out at Sephora online HERE {available in SO many adorable colors!}
7. Naked 2 Eye Palette: $50
Before I bought both the Naked 1 and 2 eye palettes this past February (read about that experience HERE), I was always in search of different eyeshadows and would use many different kinds. However, 10 months later and I am STILL hooked on these eye palettes! If you only get one, I find myself using Naked 2 Eye Palette the most. I absolutely LOVE the shades for EVERY occasion: day and night. They help you create the PERFECT smokey eye! Ahhhh in love!
Check it out HERE!
I am SO sad to say that I have yet to be able to recover my blog post that I wrote about Crafts and Love Jewelry so I can't link back to it, but I wanted to share some of my pictures from that post and say that it is DEFINITELY on my favorites list this year. If you remember, this jewelry line was started by one of my friends and girls I graduated high school with, Courtney. She is a doll and the jewelry is fabulous. I absolutely love the Abebe statement gold bib necklace {pictured below}. If you want to order something for yourself or as a gift, be sure to do so soon as the shop will be closed December 21st to January 1st. I know I have ordered a couple of Christmas gifts for my family this year! She has some BEAUTIFUL pieces! :)
Check out Crafts and Love's Jewelry Etsy store HERE!
9. Longchamp Bag: "Le Pliage" Line: $100
When my sweet bf returned from his summer studying abroad in Paris, he brought me back the perfect gift....a Longchamp bag in the "Le Pliage" line. When he gave it to me, I had NO idea how much I would fall in love with it! It's seriously the PERFECT bag and I have been carrying it since this summer. Yes, I am the girl that carries her LIFE in her purse {and yes, I hate to admit it probably weighs 15 pounds....} and this bag can not only hold everything but is super comfortable to carry my life in-HAHA! It also comes in a variety of colors which is also a huge bonus! Here is how I wore it this summer....
Check out the Le Pliage line HERE!
10. Nail polish: James Bond Collection: Approx $8 a bottle
Finally, a Favorite Things List from this makeup, clothes and NAIL POLISH obsessed girl would NOT be complete without featuring my favorite nail polish collection of 2012. While there were MANY nail polishes I tried all year long, my favorite was released this by OPI this holiday season: the James Bond Collection. The shades were stunning and had a little something for everyone (and to last you the whole holiday). Be sure to read my post about it HERE!
I hope this list of my favorite things might give y'all some last minute Christmas gift ideas! :)
Thank you SO much as always for reading, dolls!!
XOXO
Ashley
Instant Outfit Maker: Bright & Bold Bling
June 19, 2012
Helloooooo gorgeous readers!
As always, remember that one bold piece of jewelry is enough bling for one outfit!
I hope this post has given you some ideas for an instant new outfit by just adding some bold bling!!! Who else is a fan of bright and bold jewelry!? Leave me a comment and fill me in; I love hearing from yall!
I often talk on my blog about instant outfit makers and game changers, and one of my FAVORITE accessories to instantly put together a new outfit is some bright and bold bling!!! This summer, take a plain t-shirt or tank top you’ve had forever and add some bright and colorful earrings OR necklace to instantly make a new outfit. Don't be afraid to pair 2 bright and bold colors together (for instance, a shirt that's a different but complimentary color to your bold jewelry). This is one of my favorite outfit tricks and here are some ways I’ve used my own bright jewelry to create a new outfit with some basic wardrobe staples:
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| I've always been a fan of deep purple with turquoise. Tank: Gap Jeans: Jessica Simpson Sandals: Nine West Necklace: Forever 21 |
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| Brightening up a plain black t-shirt with coral earrings T-shirt: Philosophy Jeans: Jessica Simpson Sandals: Pay Less Earrings: Target |
Please ignore my goofy faces in the following pictures but instead try to focus on the fact that I've paired the coral earrings from the photo above with a yellow top instead of black....
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| Yellow + Coral = a summery combination Earrings: Target Tank top: Gap (one of my favorite places for staple wardrobe items) |
If you’re looking for some bright and bold bling, check out the following necklaces and earrings that are online right now that I wouldn’t mind having myself….
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| I love jade green. It looks super chic with black, maybe for a dressier event. $36 from Bauble Bar Check it out here |
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| Kendra Scott Danielle Earrings (MANY celebrities wear these and bonus is they come in 15 colors. Definitely an instant outfit maker!) $60 Check them out here |
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| I LOVE the color combination of orange with turquoise. I can picture this with a plain white t-shirt, khaki shorts, and gold sandals. Bauble Bar $36 Check it out here |
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| These earrings remind me of a sunset with orange, red and pink. Capri Chandelier Earrings from Stella & Dot $49.00 Buy here |
As always, remember that one bold piece of jewelry is enough bling for one outfit!
I hope this post has given you some ideas for an instant new outfit by just adding some bold bling!!! Who else is a fan of bright and bold jewelry!? Leave me a comment and fill me in; I love hearing from yall!
Thanks SO much for reading dolls!
As always,
XOXO,
Ashley
Weekend OOTN & Animal Bracelet Bling!
November 6, 2011
Good Sunday evening! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!
And a close-up of one of my favorite new pieces of jewelry: a blinged-out animal bracelet:
Which brings me to my next topic of this blog post: ANIMAL BLING!!!! I went to Dillard’s last week and saw this display featuring super cute animal bling:
To start off my blog post, I wanted to show you my OOTN for going out with friends in Knoxville on Friday night. I don’t know about you, but when I pick out my outfit I sometimes start with one piece I know I DEFINITELY want to wear then plan my outfit around that one item. On Friday night my goal was to wear my grey ankle booties (mentioned in my post here: Fall Shoe Trend: Western Bootie). To pull the look off the best way possible, I decided I needed to wear something else grey so I went with a grey F21 sweater I have (in an OOTD here: Weekend Outfits) and layered it over a black bandage dress I have (which is one of my favorite tricks because it makes a skirt out of a dress!). I of course had to add my favorite belt to tie in the black. Here’s the finished outfit:
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| Sweater: F21 Dress: F21 Ankle Booties: OldNavy Belt: NY & Company |
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| Owl Bracelet from Dillard's! |
Which brings me to my next topic of this blog post: ANIMAL BLING!!!! I went to Dillard’s last week and saw this display featuring super cute animal bling:
The key to wearing statement jewelry like these bangles and not crossing over into tacky land is to keep in mind one simple rule: let your bling take center stage. Since bracelets such as these are statement pieces, let them make a statement by not wearing other big and bulky pieces. For instance, I wouldn’t wear a big statement necklace with the bracelet. Instead, I usually skip wearing a necklace and just go with my bracelet and earrings!
My favorite bracelet is the owl one I bought, but I also tried on many others and wanted to show you how cute they are:
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| Snake Bracelet! I LOVE gold and black together! |
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| Talk about making a statement! This peacock bracelet is SO much fun & I love the colors! |
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| Silver & black leopard bangle! |
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| I think this bracelet is super FOXy! lol |
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| One of my favorites: elephant bracelet! |
Most were made by the brand Natasha Accessories. Find some of the same bracelets on Dillard’s website here: Animal Bracelets (along with some other REALLY cute bangles)!
What do you think of animal bracelet bling?! Leave me a comment and let me know! Thank you so much for reading!
Xoxo,
Ashley
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