Stylized Wannabe: July 2014

Forever 21 Maxi with a T-Shirt

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

I am elated. I adore this skirt! The colors, the silky texture, the...swishyness. It has many gorgeous colors but I paired it with a very old black tee from Target and played up the blue with this spiked necklace. Don't forget to check out the shoes! I mean, let's face it, forever 21 doesn't always carry items that fit me, but THIS! This skirt is perfection.

The shoes are great too. Another Forever 21 buy, the reviews said they run small but I got my regular size and they're fine. Can we talk about how comfortable that six inch cork heel is? Plus, the ankle strap and narrow peep toe keep my feet from sliding around. I hope thick heels stick around. They are majorly comfy.

Earrings: Forever21 Regal Filigree Drop Earrings

Tee-Shirt: Similar, mine was borrowed from Elise and never returned 8 years ago.

Necklace: Sira Mira Royal Spear Necklace

Skirt: Forever21 Free Spirit Maxi Skirt

Shoes: Forever21 Retro Ankle Strap Sandals

Sequin Bag: Thrifted via Goodwill

I promise this wasn't a Forever 21 sponsored post! Usually I try to incorporate more thrifted items but sometimes when you get your new things in the mail you want to wear them all at once! I've actually had the necklace for two weeks and the earrings since February. It's just their first time on the blog.

I wear what makes me happy :) and I am VERY happy right now.

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Fancy (Jogger) Pants

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

I have been on the jogger pants bandwagon for quite some time, however since I'm not a good blogger they've only been documented on instagram. I own three pairs of joggers, these, leopard and giraffe print ones. They are so silky and loose but the tapered leg looks great with heels. They are perfect on muggy days because they float around your body rather than cling.

I paired mine with a thrifted J.Crew tank, H&M coral clutch, gold tassal necklace, pointy toe gold flats, and coral lips and nails. I went old school. MY nails, my lips, and my bag alllllllllll match.

P.S. Miss London took my photos.I think she did a good job!

And guess who made an appearance in my photos? Miss Zoey!

Now for the news. If you follow my instagram, you would know I have a new puppy!

His name is Parker. George and Zoey are unsure about him, and Rain is SUPER excited, but I'm in LOVE. He's some kind of Shepherd mix.

What's new with you? Puppies? Jogger pants? Discuss.

Top: Thrifted, J.Crew via Goodwill

Pants: Gift from Jessica

Shoes: Dots

Necklace: Purple Peridot

Clutch: H & M

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The two things I've been living in this summer AND the winner of my giveaway!

Thursday, July 17, 2014 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

Two things: One, I really suck at this Blogger thing! Sorry. I don't have AC, we live in a historic home in a historic neighborhood, and not only are window units costly, they are not historically accurate. When I get home from work I'm so hot I want to melt into a puddle and not have skin or bones. I wear the least amount of clothing possible. Ya'll don't wanna see that! And Two, Congrats to the winner of my Lorac Pro Give Away: Lauren of Fizz and Frosting! Lauren, I hope you have received your goodies and that you love them as much as I do!

Onto the outfit:

This dress is actually from last year and it used to look like this:

I shortened the high-low hem into one, even above the knee hem! I just wasn't feeling the train anymore, but I loved the color of the dress. (You can see the original post here.) I wore the dress to a wedding last year, and thought it was dress-y. To make it more casual I added the two pieces I've been living in this summer, my denim thrifted denim vest (it was a jacket that I scored for $3. I have enough denim jackets so I cut off the sleeves at the hem and viola: vest) AND my brown mini wedge sandals.

I think adding these two pieces make anything more casual and summery. I can always add black strappy heels, put up my hair, and wear statement earrings to dress it back up.