When That Dress You've Wanted Goes on Sale!

October 8, 2013

Hi dolls!

Happy OCTOBER! Wow! Can't believe September is already gone! So a few weeks ago, one of my best friends since elementary school got married and I was SO honored to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. The Friday night before was the rehearsal dinner, and in typical girl fashion, I decided that I just didn't have ANYTHING in my closet to wear. So what does that mean? Short trip to the mall...with 2 hours to spare..to find a dress to wear for the rehearsal dinner that night! Challenging? Yes. Mission Accomplished? YES! 

When I went shopping back in May for a beach trip I was going on, I spotted this cute dress at Dillard's but decided to get another dress instead. I loved the color, the neckline and the layering in the dress however and never forgot this gem! Well it's that time of year when all the summer dresses are on sale, and I found the exact dress I had my eyes on months ago, in my size & just KNEW it would be perfect for the rehearsal dinner! The best part was when people told me they liked my dress I would say, "Thanks! I just got it 2 hours before this at Dillard's and it was on sale!" Guess the old saying, "good things come to those who wait," is true even when it comes to shopping!!! Here's how my look turned out....










Dress: B. Darlin at Dillard's (similar HERE)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Earrings: Target

Don't you just love it when those things you've been eyeing go on sale!? 

Thanks for reading!

XOXO
Ashley 

Leopard & Louis Vuitton

September 30, 2013

Hi dolls!

I wore the look below a couple of weeks ago to lunch with my friend! For another fun "transitioning into fall" look (you know I'm all about that around here since the high in TN is STILL in the 80s) I paired my khaki shorts with leopard print sweater and sandals. Oh, and not to mention my new Louie! What's better than leopard print with a little Louie?! :)














Sweater: Stein Mart
Shorts: F21
Handbag: Louis Vuitton

Thanks so much for reading dolls!

XOXO
Ashley

Splash of Red

September 26, 2013

Hi dolls!

September is almost over and October is just around the corner! We've already had our first official day of fall but it's STILL warm here in TN! The weather is slowly changing however with temps more chilly in the morning. I'm SO excited to break out my full-fledged fall attire, but for now I will leave you with another one of my attempts to transition my summer wardrobe into fall. In the outfit below, I paired my blue and white checked plaid shirt with a denim skirt and red accessories. I just love a pop of red and think it goes so well with navy!!! Here's how my look turned out...













Thanks so much for reading, as always!

XOXO
Ashley

Fall Florals

September 19, 2013

Hi dolls!

Hope y'all are having a great week!! Tonight I wanted to share a recent OOTN featuring one of my favorite dresses from this summer... mostly because of the pink, blue and purple flowers. I just LOVE floral print! I wore it to a lot this summer and last week I decided to "transition it into fall" and pair it with my favorite jean jacket. I just love wearing florals into the fall because it brings a little touch of summer into the fall! Here's how my look turned out....









 Dress: Gap Outlet
Jean Jacket: Old Navy
Wedges: Lucky Brand


Thanks so much for reading dolls!

XOXO
Ashley

Colorful Stripes

September 10, 2013

Hi dolls!

So when I was in Forever 21 last week with my cousin (shout out to my fabulous cousin Jil, I love you girl!) this striped tank top caught my eye! First of all I LOVE stripes and second of all I was just drawn to the color combination of coral, yellow, navy & teal. It was only a mere $6 so I knew I couldn't pass it up. I decided to wear it with my favorite Marc Nelson Denim jeans (check them out HERE) and my turquoise wedges from Target! Here's how my casual look turned out....








Top: Forever 21
Jeans: Marc Nelson Denim (here)
Wedges: Target
Necklace: H&M


Hope y'all are having a great week!!!

XOXO
Ashley
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