An outfit from errors

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

 Error #1: When I saw Jackie wear her Old Navy utility vest (we have the same one. Actually everyone has this one!) with a striped shirt I was totally in love. Except I don't have a striped shirt like that. I thought I did; but I gave it away to Goodwill. I subbed in this purple and white striped shirt that I got on sale. Error # 2: my laundry wasn't clean so my pants choices were flared jeans or no pants. I chose the flares. I can't decide if I'm happy with them or not. So I ended up with this outfit because I didn't think it through when I imagined putting it together. An outfit form errors.

My long necklace is an antique silver fork manipulated into an octopus! (Quadropus? Because it only has four arms? I don't care I love it.)

OH THIS PURSE! I've been searching for this bag since last fall. Kacie of Shy Girl Loud Voice had it and I was like, you need to be MINE! I looked every where! I finally posted it on The Hunt and found it on a high-end resale site. I was very happy with my purchase, they guarantee authenticity and quality. My bag has one tiny scratch but I bet you can't see it. :) I am one happy Ashleigh! This bag epitomizes my style. Classic, with a twist. I can dress it up or down, pair with bohemian clothes or work ensembles. It's roomier than it looks too!

Sunglasses: Dollar Tree (Yep. The Dollar Tree. I lose sunglasses too much to pay more than $1 for them!)
Tee: JC Penny
Vest: Old Navy (still in stores!)
Jeans: American Eagle (old)
Converse: Target
Bag: Kate Spade, Resale Shop (Can I say this is thrifted since it's used???)
Heart Necklace: Tiffany's
Nameplate Necklace: Loralei's Charms
Octo-fork Necklace: Sin City Antiques in Newport KY (Does this count as thrifted since it's an antique fork? I think so.)
Green Amethyst Bangle: Thrifted

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Trenched

Wednesday, April 09, 2014 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

I've finally crossed "Trench Coat" off my list of wardrobe needs, thanks to eShakti! When they offered me an item from their new Spring line to review I immediately went for this trench. It also came in floral and hot pink, but for my first trench, I wanted to go classic.

Do you know how to figure out if your wardrobe is trendy or timeless? Take a photo of your outfit in black and white. If you can still tell what decade the photo is from (i.e. 90's grunge/vamp, 80's poof-y sleeve dresses, 70's bell bottoms) then you are definitely wearing trendy clothes. If you just see a beautiful black and white photo, your clothing is timeless, classic, classy, and elegant. 

That is what I see in this photo, this is me wearing my trench and filtered in black and white:

 Timeless. Classic. Classy. Elegant. 

Even better than that, custom made, just for me!

 I simply measured myself with a fabric tape measure and typed the numbers in the boxes when prompted. I further customized my trench by shortening the sleeves and hem, because I wanted the option to wear it as a dress later on.

I feel like I should tell people where it's from like they do on the E! Red Carpets.  "What are you wearing?" "Custom Armani Prive." "Custom Chanel Haute Couture."
 You get the idea. Only my convo would be someone asking "Oh I love your trench, what brand is it?" Then I would say "Oh, yes it's CUSTOM eShakti." :)

Now till May 10th eShakti is offering you 10% off with the code STYLZDWNB, just enter it when you check out. Be sure to take advantage of their buy two get on free promo as well. If you are new to eShakti, register with them for a $25 coupon towards your first purchase!
Don't forget to follow eShakti on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and my personal favorite, Instagram, for all the latest updates on their sales. Be sure to upload your photos of you in your favorite eShakti swag and tag them as well. After all, eShakti is real clothes for real people!

Trench Coat: Custom eShakti c/o
(sold out)

Top: No Boundaries, perfect polka dot option.

Skirt: Catos, great striped option.

Bag: Kate Spade, same color/on sale!

Heels: Target

Necklace: Amazon

Watch: Vintage/Thrifted via Goodwill, fancier Mickey option.

*Aside from the trench, I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own. Thank you.

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White floral dress with black boho accessories.

Tuesday, April 01, 2014 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

Why is this dress scary? It's floral and white, duh. I LOVE the dress. I love the color of the flowers. But I really only get the courage to wear it once a year, and always in the Spring. This year I decided to get very brave and add some VERY bold (for me) accessories to really make it pop! Take a look:

I added a thin black belt to define my waist, black butterfly wing gladiator sandals, my black floppy hat and my black fringed bag. I feel brave wearing this because i feel like it screams LOOK AT ME since the dress is white and floral and the shoes are black lace-up knee high gladiator sandals.

I was a bit unsure about the pairing, but when I added in the hat and bag, it just came together. It felt cohesive, purposeful, intentional and not at all like a costume. I also really love how the ladylike dress looks with the boho accessories. It totally changes the feel of the dress!

I love gladiator sandals. They zip up the back, but because the front laces are functional I can adjust them till they fit perfectly on my wider calves. Wide-calf shoe options that are cute are a bitch to find. So happy I discovered Windsor Store on instagram via Shanna from Because Shanna Said So. I also bought the black and white leopard print sneakers (she has the gold leopard print sneakers) as well as an American flag print scarf. Great prices! Give them a look.

You can tell I loved this outfit. I took a ton of photos!

Hat: Target, from the fall.

Dress: Old Navy, two seasons old.

Amethyst Necklace: Exact

Tree Necklace: Thrifted, Goodwill Almost Exact, with a bird!

Watch: Thrifted, Goodwill

Wrap Bracelet: Kit from Michael's

Leopard Pony Hair Bangle: Exact, from T and J Designs

Belt: Dots

Black Butterfly Lace Up Gladiator Sandal: Exact from Windsor Store

Earrings: Target

Bag: Target, still in stores!

*Side note. I also ordered this bangle from T and J designs and when I opened my envelope, there it was, broken. I emailed their customer service department and sent a photo of it and they promptly sent me a refund and their apologies. If you want great product and great customer service from a company that really cares about their customers, check them out!

*This is not a sponsored post for Windsor Store OR T & J Designs. I'm simply elated with my purchases.

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Touches of Spring

Wednesday, March 26, 2014 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

It's cold again. It's officially Spring and it snowed here yesterday. Boooooo! Thus, I'm dressing weather-appropriately with Spring-y touches in pink and mint, with black, denim, and olive green to ground the look. Et Viola:

I combined distressed jeans with edgy booties, my utility jacket, an old tee, my pink scarf, pink Kate Spade bag, and a bunch of pastel colored bracelets.

You may notice this jacket looks similar to my utility vest. That because they are EXACTLY the same. I didn't even think about it! They both come in other colors, but I was set on a utility jacket AND vest in olive green. Why couldn't Old Navy make the jacket with removable sleeves and save me some cash?

I am in love with this because it's totally me on an off-duty day. It's comfy, pretty, functional, a bit sexy with the shoes, and it has the perfect amount of pastels to let everyone know that it's Spring!

Jacket: exact.

Top: Old, Dots.

Jeans: Target, can't find online but still in stores.

Booties: Dots

Scarf: H & M

Bag: Kate Spade, exact & on sale!

Earrings: Elephants are from Target and Scrolls are VERY old Forever 21.

Bracelets: Kit from Michael's.

Necklace: Made it myself.

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