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Lilly Pulitzer x Target


I'm not normally one to get so excited for Target collaborations, but the Lilly Pulitzer x Target collab is SPOT ON for everything I want to wear to the beach this summer. Lilly is one of those designers that the collegiate-southern-belle in me loves, but cannot usually justify buying because her collections are mainly filled with things I would only wear when vacationing somewhere tropical or tailgating my alma matter's football game 
(Read as: not very often. Or certainly not often enough to spend $150 on a pair of shorts). 

The Lilly x Target collection officially launches on April 19th, but you can still check out the lookbook online HERE, or browse all the things I'm going to buy for (fingers crossed) the 25th birthday trip I'm hoping to take...



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Never Ending Summer

Holy Moly September is here already! So naturally it's over 90 degrees in NYC, by far the hottest day this summer. Well bring it on I say! I'm gonna ride this lovely summer-fall train as long as long as I can.







DRESS: STUDIO 15 c/o + NECKLACE: BEVELLO (old - IDENTICAL HERE for only $15!) + 
BRACELET: MICHAEL KORS + WEDGES: MICHAEL KORS "DAMITA" (on sale!) + PURSE: KATE SPADE COBBLE HILL (sold out in Grace Blue but available in new fall colors - I love the Highrise gray color)

I love buying from companies that value giving back, and Studio 15 is my newest fave. For every purchase, Studio 15 donates money to aid women in third world countries starting their own businesses. And get a load of this dress! I was so excited when their Creative Director Jia asked me to model it on the blog.

Since shift dresses don't cinch at the waist, I like to draw attention to two other areas when styling them: (1) my neck and (2) my legs! It's a great opportunity to go bold with the biggest statement necklace you've got. As for shoes, I always always try to wear heels with my shift dresses, even if that means my favorite comfy wedges. Since shift dresses aren't skin tight, you can generally get away with wearing them shorter than most other dresses in your closet, and when paired with heels your legs look skyscraper long! Cheers to that.



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Pride

Sunday was the NYC Pride Parade and Manhattan became a magical rainbow-filled land of happiness (unless you were trying to cross 5th Avenue anywhere in the city- best of luck with that). In addition to what I wore, I thought I'd share some snapshots from the day:
Above: a very excited (and sweaty) flower-power child, the Dykes on Bikes motorcycle gang, and the world's greatest feather headdress.

Clockwise from top: the best Delta flight attendant you've never had, some excited-looking pleebs, the world's cutest boys and girls scouts promoting equality for the Boy Scouts of America, and ABS. 
There were so many abs kids.

 Also above- half the freaking cast of Orange Is The New Black, which makes sense since Laverne Cox was the grand marshal of the parade this year. But that doesn't explain why Poussey was real excitedly pointing at us... no big deal.


TANK: J. CREW + SHORTS: AMERICAN APPAREL + BAG: DOUNEY&BOURKE  VINTAGE THRIFT + SANDALS: AMERICAN EAGLE (old) + MUSTACHE NECKLACE: URBAN OUTFITTERS (sold out, SIMILAR)

NAIL POLISHES: ESSIE (Pastels) + URBAN OUTFITTERS (Bolds) + AMERICAN APPAREL (Neons) 

For the parade, I decided to go with an all white ensemble to show off some rainbow accents! (Proof you don't need to own rainbow clothing to dress thematically). This outfit was easily put together by painting my nails in all my favorite shades (I mixed it up with pastels on one hand and brights on the other) and painting rainbow war paint using acrylic paint I already had in my bottomless craft drawer. Face painting tip: if you squirt little dabs of paint on the back of your hand, like I usually do when painting my face, try this tip- rub a bit of lip balm over the back of your hand before squirting your little paint blobs on it, then when you scoop the paint up with your brush, it will get mixed with the balm just a little bit and won't dry out as much or crack on your face. This also coats your hand so wiping the excess paint off is a breeze. 


 ☮♡&ladybugs,
Ashley

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Neon in the Neighborhood


Back from a beautiful May wedding and feeling fine! (Look out for a What to Wear to Summer Weddings post coming soon) Time for another classic, jeans and a tshirt tooling-around-the-city outfit, spiced up by one of my new favorite accents- neon yellow!




Neon yellow is great in surprising details on outfits- just make sure to keep the rest of the ensemble basic, so you don't come off radioactive.




SHIRT: J CREW + CARDIGAN: ANTHROPOLOGIE (SOLD OUT- LOVE THIS ONE) + 
BOOTS: DV BY DOLCE VITA (ALSO THESE)



EARRINGS: KATE SPADE + BANGLES: ALEX AND ANI + RING: ALEX AND ANI (new!) + 
NAIL POLISH: ZOYA IN "THANDIE"

Photos by Jia of CATWALK-CHIC


☮♡&ladybugs,
Ashley

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Tory Burch Sale

(aka whaaat??)

If you are a semi-starving artist who covets Tory Burch, you know that Tory is NOT one for sales. So if you've been waiting and waiting for a reason to finally buy that bag or those shoes, jump on this. The 'Friends & Fans' Sale goes through this Monday and gets you 25% off with the code FRIENDLY.

Click on the pics below to check out what pieces I'm itching for:
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1. Robinson Open Dome Satchel // WHITE PURSES! So crisp, clean and classy for spring and summer. This beautiful bag is $550 but $416 with the sale (if that helps you justify it).

2. Viv Flats // Two-tone d'orsay flats with cute gold Tory Burch emblem on the side. Sold.

3. Ella Neoprene Tote (Orange) // I've been eyeing this in Bloomie's for a while now. It's actually more neon than the picture looks & it would fit everything I could hope to cart around the city this summer.

4. Veronique Short // So beachy! Anything that reminds me of Greece is automatically on my wishlist.

5. Double Wrap Logo Bracelet // A classic. 

6. Audra Sandal // My what a lovely navy sandal... wait it has a block heel wrapped in intricate cut-out gold plate?? Classic with a twist is the name of the game when it comes to my shopping wishlist.

7. Lace Perforated Ring // Loving this chunky yet still delicate gold ring.

8. Ella Neoprene Tote (Pink) // Yeah... this is the same as #3. Neon pink vs. neon orange? I can't decide. That's how much I LOVE this bag. Originally $225, now $168.75

Happy Shopping!

☮♡&ladybugs,
Ashley

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Shopping in Soho


Vacaytion holiday baby! When you get a lovely spring day off from work, obviously you go shopping in Soho. Here's one of my favorite shopping outfits: comfy, cute and easy to slip on and off when dashing in and out of dressing rooms.



Aritzia Baseball Tee + BR Cardigan (Similar- Now in Spring Colors) + PINK Leggings (Similar) + 
Coach Boots (Similar) + MK Sicily Aviators

Tassel Necklace (Old, but I love these three affordable options)
Delicate // Geometric // Flower



MK Selma Bag + Alex & Ani Bangles + Teardrop Chandelier Earrings 
(or this GREAT STEAL) + UO Nail Polish in 'Hot Tub'


What I'm loving: Urban Outfitters Nail Polish. These babies come in all of my favorite polish shades, from pale mint to HOT pink and are Essie quality at half the price- they usually run $5-6 each, but Urban is always having 2 for $8 sales on them! I actually avoid that store a bit because every time I go in, I come out with at least 4 nail polishes in tow.







☮♡&ladybugs,
Ashley

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Spring Showers



What follows is the account of when a spunky fashion blogger decides the shoot must go on! and coaxes her photographer out into the pouring (POURING) rain with umbrellas in tow. Why the pouring rain does not actually show up in these photos? No clue. Photographer magic I suppose.




Old Navy Blouse (Similar & Love this too) + J. Crew 'Minnie' Pants +
Nude Pumps (Similar) + Umbrella (Similar)

This is such a great go-to outfit for work. These J. Crew slacks are some of my favorite pants and look really cute with pumps or flats. They're very young-professional looking while still being slim and stylish. Pairing with a feminine blouse and statement earrings is a perfect look!

Plus can I say how much I love mixing pastels for springtime? 
Mint green blouse + pale blue wallet + lavender nails ♡♡♡

Then, WHAM! hit them with the signature umbrella. 
Never settle for a plain umbrella. (Said some smart fashionable woman somewhere).



I'm really loving these new earrings I got from Benevolent Jewels. Such a great discovery of an online jewelry boutique, and they donate a percentage of their profits to philanthropic organizations!


'Frozen Blossom' Earrings + Aldo Chevron Midi Rings (Available in store & SIMILAR HERE) + MK Macrame Pave Bracelet + Kate Spade Wallet + Essie Nail Polish in "full steam ahead"

And we've juuuust finished shooting... oh the rain's finally letting up? Awesome timing.

☮♡&ladybugs,
Ashley

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Weekday Wishlist: St. Patty's Edition


St. Patrick's Day may be over, but fashion's love affair with the color green is not. 
Seafoam, kelly & emerald green are some of my personal faves in my closet, and here are some of the newest greenthings I'm wishing for this week:

1. Bright Beryl Silicone Metro Watch // My Kate Spade love affair continues. This watch would be an easy eye-catcher for lazy days when you don't feel like putting much jewelry on. Plus silicone watchbands are SO comfortable!

2. Neon Pocket Umbrella // I love J. Crew umbrellas! They're the perfect size (without being flimsy) with cute prints and colors, and the wooden handle is so much classier than the plastic ones you see everywhere else.

3. Organic Green Playlist Stacking Rings // Madewell makes the best affordable ring combos ever. Hands down.

4. LOFT Tab Collar Utility Blouse // Flowy blouses are my every day go-to for work. This one is in the color "crisp seafoam" which, being a huge sucker for seafoam, makes me want it all the more. 

5. Green Midi Skater Skirt // As a shorter woman, I normally avoid mid-calf length dresses, but I think I'm ready to take the plunge into midi skirts. I love the full-skirt style, just give me some point toed pumps and I'll be good to go!

6. Colorblock leather pouch // This adorable J. Crew pouch would be perfect to help keep a large purse in order. Plus the color combo is called "mint seaglass." Apparently I'm now choosing everything the way I choose my nailpolish: mostly based on clever names.

7. Succulents // OBSESSED with succulents right now. I've found great deals on them in the floral district in NYC, but if you're not a big apple gal, etsy has some good prices too. I'll be planting them all weekend, so look out for a DIY succulent planting post soon!

8. Lattice Medallion Scarf // Yes kelly green and navy combo! This would look great with navy (while it's still wintery out there) and pop against white come summer.

What's on your weekday wishlist?

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black&white


J.Crew Blouse + Anthropologie Kitten Heels + C Wonder Jewelry

OOTD pic. It's hard to stay away from black in New York City. I wear black jeans, black slacks, or my black leggings every single day it seems. To mix it up a little, I love pairing all black and white outfits with a BRIGHT pop of color like a hot pink lip or neon nail polish.


Right now I'm loving the American Apparel Neon Nail Polish in Neon Violet. Just make sure to wear a nice shiny top coat over it, American Apparel's nail polishes tend to have a weird matte finish and I like my nails to look sleek.

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