Wrap Dress Right

Thursday, May 30, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

With the warmer weather I have gotten out all my dresses. The last time this purple faux-wrap dress was on the blog, it was fall and I worked it with boots. Looking back, I dislike that outfit. Time to do it right!

I paired it with a bright yellow thrifted blazer, my coral H&M cross-body bag and my crocheted open-toe flats. I've been taking ideas from Mix and Match Fashion and combining colors that I normally wouldn't. I usually follow the one bright, everything else neutral rule. However, I love the yellow/purple/coral!

My only problem with this much-loved dress (I've had it since 2006) is that it is low cut and I had to keep adjusting my cleavage. I'm going to sew it shut at the spot I want.

What do you think? Too many colors or just right?

ON ME:

DRESS: NY & CO.

BLAZER: TALBOTS/THRIFTED/GOODWILL

BAG: H&M

FLATS: AMERICAN EAGLE

NECKLACE: TIFFANY &CO

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Computer still MIA so how about 10 Facts about your Stylized Wannabe?

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

1. I love all music, but I am a secret rap and r & b fanatic. I don't look it, but I have flow. (No, I really don't. Some rappers are so fast I can't keep up even though I know all the words by heart!) My FAVORITE rappers are Eminem, TI, Tupac and Run DMC. I also really love R.Kelly.
2. Because of my love for rap, I call my BFF my "bottom b****." This is a horrible term of endearment! (Look it up.) I can't help it though, I think it's funny. She allows me to do it.
3. My second toe is longer than my big toe. Almost everyone in my family's feet are this way, but the Husband's family thinks it's freaky and says I have monkey hands for feet.
4. I have 14 nieces and nephews all under the age of 8 years old, plus a nephew due in July. 
5. I didn't really get into fashion 2009 when I worked at Deb at the mall. But I wasn't obsessed till I had my first "corporate job" where I didn't have to wear a uniform or a strict dress code.
6. My Husband MADE me get my first cell phone. I was preggers and he thought I should have it in case of emergency.
7. My first "designer" bag was a star-print laminated canvas Dooney and Bourke bucket bag that I still have to this day. The Husband bought it for me when our Daughter was born.
8. I used to be SUPER into purses, but I finally got rid of a bunch and now have just under 30 bags, down from about 100 bags.
9. I am now SUPER into costume jewelry. It's getting kind of ridiculous. My favorite places to get costume jewelry are Forever 21 and the Gap outlet because the Gap Outlet has all the Banana Republic stuff and their costume jewelry is nice. 
10. I just upgraded from my ancient blackberry to the Iphone 5 and feel like a freaking BOSS. Though I will say my bff and sister both have the galaxy tablet phone thing and it's so big that I looked at my Iphone and was like...Why are you so SMALL?

What about ya'll? What was your first designer bag or shoe? When did you get into fashion? Tell me in the comments!

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On Hiatus

Saturday, May 25, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

Hey ya'll! I know I haven't posted in about a week. We've had a major computer problem over here, as in my computer died. We're fixing it but I probably won't have it back till about Monday. Thank you for being patient and stopping by! I've got about 6 days of outfits posts just WAITING! :(

Thank you for your loyalty, comments, and for following. I'll be back soon I promise!

Thanks,

Ashleigh

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Striped Midi Skirt, Part Deux!

Friday, May 17, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

Do you remember this post featuring my Old Navy midi skirt from back in the fall? Many of you liked the look, but I felt like it wasn't quite right. (I'm also super happy that I stopped doing collages. My posts are much more streamlined now!) I think I was just SO covered up, my boots came up to the hem of the midi length skirt, my shirt was 3/4 sleeves...you get the picture. Anyway, I always knew I'd restyle it, I've actually worn it 3 or 4 times since and didn't like the results, but this time I think it works. I just needed a little more SKIN to work it!

Chill out, I'm not naked or anything you pervs.

Here's the restyle:

I paired the striped Old Navy skirt with my hot pink sequined tank ( I know, sequins during the day AGAIN? I'm such a sucker for sparkles!) I added my multi-color belt from Target, metallic peep toe flats, my star and moon necklace, a cuff, floral earrings, and this GIGANTIC yellow bag. It has a little dangle-y piece that has blue and pink discs that exactly matched my skirt!

A brightly colored bag has been on my thrifting list for awhile! Glad to finally check it off.

DO YOU WANT IT STRAIGHT OR DO YOU WANT IT BROKEN?

(Someone please get that reference!)

So happy with this look. It's bright, it's comfortable because of the flowy skirt and the flats, it's fashionable and the best of all, it's SPARKLY. 

So how do you like my striped skirt, part deux?

ON ME:

TANK: DOTS 

SKIRT: OLD NAVY

FLATS; WET SEAL

BELT: TARGET

EARRINGS: FOREVER 21

BANGLE: GLITTER

NECKLACE: GLITTER

BAG: THRIFTED/GOODWILL

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Style Crush: Rachel's Lookbook

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

Let me tell you a little bit about this lady I know. Her name is Rachel, of Rachel's Lookbook.

I first came across Rachel here on The Stylized Wannabe. She was one of the first people (besides my mother LOL) to comment on my blog. We comment back and forth pretty much every day. I think we're bloggy friends. (Aren't we? Did I read too far into your awesome, encouraging blog comments? Too late now I guess!) If I had to classify her style I'd say she was vintage-inspired./classic-chic with a bit of rebel thrown in. 

Everything looks good on this chick. She can rock anything from a little red dress, or tights, shorts, and wedge sneakers!

I also enjoy that her blog is extremely user-friendly. The layout is easy to navigate and everything is labeled for easy searching. I wanted to show the pic of her rocking her wedge sneakers so I just typed "wedge sneakers" in the search box and there it was. If you follow over 100 blogs, as I do, you will appreciate that.

                                              

Another thing I love about Rachel besides her style is her warm, funny, thoughtful personality. She's just the nicest person ever. Seriously. Check out my blog comments. All kinds of love.

Everything Rachel wears is something I could find and emulate, and I cannot begin how to tell you how much I adore that! I don't know how many times I have liked an item on a blog, found out it was $300 for a t-shirt and then found nothing else like it that I could replicate on the cheap. Ya'll know Stylized Wannabe is about affordable fashion for all. The only thing I'll pay $300 for is a handbag, and mostly not even then!

If you like bright colors, classic silhouettes, affordable fashion and appreciate a witty, warm, thoughtful personality, then I definitely recommend Rachel's blog. She is an awesome fashionista AND an awesome person. The best of combos if you ask me!

* I do not own these photos. They belong to Rachel. If you pin them or something please link back to the original source Rachel's Look Book.

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Channeling my inner someone

Monday, May 13, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

So, so happy with this look, but something kept nagging me. Did I subconsciously copy a look I'd seen on another blog? nope. I figured it out. I am dressed like my 3rd grade teacher! She always wore breezy skirts and flowy things with her glasses and bun. If I had left my hair down I think I'd have felt differently. I still love this outfit! 

I paired this thrifted (new with tags) Merona tank over a black cami and this long, brightly colored skirt that I recently thrifted with a black cardigan, leopard belt, zebra flats, and a purple envelope clutch. I think I may have to add glitter to that clutch though. It's pretty boring!

I also wore my orange bauble necklace. It ended up tying the whole look together!

I unintentionally paired the leopard belt and zebra flats. I thought I grabbed my black belt! It's okay though. you mostly just see the flats because the belt is tiny and is lost in the pattern of the skirt.

IS there too much going on or is it JUST right?

ON ME:

CARDI: MY SISTER'S

TANK: THRIFTED/ GOODWILL

CAMI: DOTS

SKIRT: THRIFTED/ GOODWILL

SHOES: TARGET

BELT: DOTS

BRACELET: TARGET

BAG: THRIFTED/ GOODWILL

NECKLACE: BODY CENTRAL

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Summer Basics

Friday, May 10, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

Summer Basics by windchakra featuring scalloped shorts

ASOS v neck tank H m tank top Object Collectors Item denim waistcoat Tommy Hilfiger skinny leg jeans Tokyo Fashion scalloped shorts Skirt Canvas espadrille Nali bead jewelry Accessorize  Fluro Turnlock Straw Bag

I really need to grab some basics and start filling out my summer wardrobe! To go with all of my brightly colored and patterned skirts I really need basic v-neck tanks, then I'd love a denim vest for some light summer layering. I also want these olive skinnies so I can cuff them and wear with a float-y top and wedges. The pleated midi skirt has been on my list for a while, as has scalloped hem shorts, and the bright colors just makes them even cooler. I'm already thinking ahead to pair them with tights for fall! When I was organizing my bags and shoes last week I realized I don't really own any summer-type bags OR shoes. I think this straw bag and these closed toe wedges would be the perfect addition to my wardrobe, and the price ain't bad either. I can even wear the wedges with my longer slacks to work! Finally, I'd really like to add more brightly colored jewelry so to add pops to my outfits, as I mostly purchase my basics in black and white. 

What do you think? What are you wanting to add to your summer wardrobe?

-Ash

Labels: Accessorize, ASOS, fashion, Nali, Object Collectors Item, polyvore, style, Tokyo Fashion, Tommy Hilfiger | 10 comments