Leopard and Stripes and Way Too Warm!

Sunday, October 28, 2012 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

I woke up Tuesday  and headed to bloglovin' to find inspiration for getting dressed. I literally looked at the closet and though "I have NOTHING to wear." Came up on this lovely little number.

 Angela posted on her blog, Head to Toe Chic.So I thought to myself, I have leopard...pants... and... a striped...shirt. Surely this will work out! In the comments I told her I would post this whether it worked or not, because fashion is about taking a risk, after all! Here's the look:

I like this look. I don't LOVE it. Here's why: The stripes on my top are big and the leopard spots on my pants are small. They need to be the same size so it is more cohesive. I over accessorized as per usual and I wore a LOT of blush, but I liked that. I feel like my black boots and jacket helped tie it all together but then I stepped outside...and it was 80 degrees. The blazer had to go as soon as the pics were shot. And my striped top is a tank so I had to find another shirt because I had to work. The only other clothing item in my car was a ...leopard shirt! To work! Bam! In a Jersey Tuxedo! 

So, to surmise, I like it, I think I can rework it into something I love. And I matched my lips to my lovely bag again. Can't help it, it's such a pretty color.

Outfit Breakdown:

Blazer: Dots (brand and place I bought it)

Tank: Gap Body

Pants: Sizzle from Dots

Boots: Route 66 from Kmart

Bag: Banana Republic via Gap Outlet

Jewelry: Dainty gold and amethyst necklace was a gift, Mockingjay Pin is from Walmart, Chunky Chain is Express via Laura's Closet

Bangle is from Target like 3 years ago, Dangle earrings are from Kay jewelers, studs are from Target, Cocktail Ring is from Glitter.

*NO one mentioned my pattern mixing at ALL before I changed my top. My Mom thought I was nuts when she took the pictures, and the rest of the world rolled with it. I guess it wasn't as "out there" as I thought?

Labels: boots, headtotoechic, Hunger Games, leopard, stripes | 14 comments

J.Crew Sweater/Day off

Monday, October 22, 2012 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

I put together this outfit specifically to wear my awesome thrifted J.Crew sweater. I was off last Monday and     did not want to leave the house except I wanted to wear this and photograph it for the blog. I love it. It is so, so soft and comfy. I added boyfriend jeans tucked into some Mossimo boots I got from Facebook Yardsale and a green basic tee and styled it up with my Coach suede patchwork bag and a bit of jewelry. My hair is one day dirty. I wear it in a wrapped bun when I got to sleep at night. It gives it a little wave and body. Then Before I left the house I had it in a side braid for about 6 hours. I sprayed dry shampoo in and fluffed it with my fingers, twisted and pinned my bangs back and viola: good hair day for me. Here are the pics. I'm trying this new collage thing. Let me know what you think!

Outfit Breakdown:
Grandpa Sweater: J.Crew via the Florence, Kentucky Goodwill
Basic Tee: Hanes from Walmart
Jeans: GAP 1969 Boyfriend jeans from the Gap Outlet in Hebron, Kentucky
Boots: Mossimo for Target via Northern Kentucky Facebook Yardsale (you probably have a group like this for your city on FB, just check)
Bag: COACH
Earrings: Glitter ($1 Accessories store at the mall) Necklaces: Heart w/Key Tiffany & Co. Tassel from Body Central. Cuff Bracelet: Dots. Hunger Games Mockingjay Pin (it's pinned on my bracelet): Walmart. Rings: Various.

Labels: boots, day off, Hunger Games, thrifting | 5 comments