Matchbook Love

I've got big plans for you tonight, baby.

http://matchbookmag.com/

Me, You, My Couch, 8:00pm.

Knotted Up

 

I really love this outfit. I love the skinny jeans, the colors (or lack thereof), and the funky jewelry. I felt so comfortable in this yesterday and felt so "me" in it. I am smitten with my new ring as you can tell. I think I'll keep wearing it on my pointer finger, although I think wearing a ring on that finger makes it look a little piggy. This week is dragging by and I feel like I haven't seen my boyfriend in forever. He's had to work late two nights in a row and we're both working this weekend.

I've just started the HBO Mildred Pierce series. The original is iconic and I'm hoping this remake of sorts will come close to, if not match the original. There is something thrilling about starting in on a new series. It's like you're in for a ride and being able to watch straight through with Netflix or on DVD makes it seem as though the characters are always with you. Like you're that much closer and involved in what's going on. Does it seem that way for anybody else? Do you get caught up in, say, a Friday Night Lights marathon or hour after hour of Arrested Development?

• T-shirt and Jeans - Forever XXI
• Vest - Max and Miley
• Shoes - Banana Republic
• Ring - Jewelmint
• Bracelet - Kaitlyn
• Long Necklace - Brandy Melville
• Cupckake Necklace - La Brea Flea Market

Shout out to Carli Jo for today's shoot photography.

It Came Already!

 

Wow! I was thrilled yesterday when I came home and found this little beauty waiting for me. I ordered from Jewelmint Thursday and my ring arrived Monday. How's that for turnaround? First and foremost I was struck by the fabulous packaging. How beautiful is that mint colored box with the sweet message from Kate (Bosworth) and Cher (Coulter)? I may have ordered the ring a half size or two large, but no matter, I think I'll just switch fingers from the one the Sweetheart ring was intended for. The ring, itself, is well-made. It's that perfect mix of polish with the brushed gold heart, and bohemian with the hammered outer bands. The tiny crystals are the perfect touch and are icing on the cake. Well done, Jewelmint. I'm in love.

Flow Baby, Flow Baby, Flow

Happy Father's Day to my dad, my grandpa, and to all the lovely men in your life! This weekend has been one of total bliss. Jeff and I have been busy working on our rooftop "garden," going to dinner and drinks with friends, and tidying up around our townhouse. Let me not forget the ample amounts of hammock time I've put in! Next weekend I'm off to Fresno (what?) for a work event. I'd like to be able to say I'm looking forward to it, but is there anything good to say about Fresno? No really, have you heard anything good about Fresno?? Ah well, I'm driving up with Carli and we'll do our absolute best to make it a rockin' good time. Cheers to your upcoming week!

• Maxi dress - H&M
• Jean Jacket - Levi's
• T-shirt - American Apparel
• Necklace - Brandy Melville
• Watch - Marc by Marc Jacobs
• Sandals - Banana Republic

A New Bauble

I discovered JewelMint today and am absolutely smitten. The jewelry is designed by Kate Bosworth and Cher Coulter. The way the site works is by having the user create a style profile. There is a quiz of sorts and your answers determine what jewelry you're shown. Well, what do you know, the number one pick from my results is a ring that I absolutely adore!

http://www.jewelmint.com/jewelry/sweetheart-ring

Every item on the site is priced at $29.99 and with free shipping. Just before I ordered my gorgeous hammered and brushed gold ring I checked my email and was given a 50% off code. How great is that?! This little beauty is all mine for an easy and cool $14.99. I can't wait to receive my new treasure by post and you can be sure it'll be making quite a few appearances on this little blog o' mine.

Blinded by the Light

 

Oh my goodness, my legs are so not summer ready! I swear, I woke up this morning wanting to throw on a UT sweatshirt (Hook 'Em Horns!) and jeans. This oh so comfy and casual plan was thwarted by my doing laundry late last night and underestimating the time it takes for jeans to air dry. I bought this dress Memorial Day weekend for half off and actually wore it last weekend for the first time to my work event. I'm not crazy about all the business up top, but I love all the party down below (that sounded much more dirty than I intended.) The front is a different length than the back which has a button adjustable slit, and the sides go up even higher than that! Woohoo, sex appeal on a Monday. I hope your week is off to a wonderful start!

• Dress - BCBGeneration
• Belt - American Eagle
• Scarf - Urban Outfitters
• Shoes - Nine West

It's Friday!

This week has flown by and I'm so excited to have an easy peasy weekend to look forward to! Tomorrow I think I'll head over to the thrift stores and look for buried treasure then finish watching The Kennedy's. Have any of you seen the series? I know it's been panned by critics, but I am soaking up the history (however skewed) and the intense drama revolving around this storied family. Sunday I have an appointment for my first hair cut in eight months! I dread hair cuts especially since moving to Los Angeles. In fact, I've only had my hair cut three times since moving here four years ago. (I try to schedule hair appointments with my girl, Susan, when I visit Southern Illinois, where I'm from.) After the chop chop is over, Jeff and I are going to hang around Burbank and catch a movie and maybe a quick trip to Ikea, if I can talk him into it :) How are your weekend plans shaping up? It's going to be a pleasant 70 degrees here in SoCal and I look forward to soaking up as much 'outside' time as possible.

• Blazer - Banana Republic
• Tank - Gap
• Jeans - Forever XXI
• Sandals - Banana Republic
• Necklace - Brandy Melville

Happy Friday,
~Ashley

Sparkles!

So sorry for the lack of updates recently. It seems that like so many others, work is consuming my life! I thought I'd treat myself to a little eye candy and hopefully you'll find it a treat as well. I love glitter, sequins and anything else that sparkles sparkles sparkles. Here are a few of my favorite sparkling images from Pinterest.

From fificheek.blogspot.com

From cococozy.com

From blussshing.blogspot.com

From infinitebeginningx.tumblr.com

From us.asos.com

Pinned from Pinterest for iPhone

This last photo really has me drooling, I mean what is more chic, more fun, more summer than gold sequined shorts?! I found a pair on sale recently at Club Monaco and talked myself out of them based on their obvious impracticality. WHAT WAS I THINKING? Who doesn't want to be a sparkling princess for a day?

From ruffles-n-sequins.tumblr.com

I hope everyone's week is going well! Who's already looking forward to Friday night?

~Ashley

Lace and Stripes

I'm off to Nashville tomorrow for work and am beyond thrilled! I have a few to-do's that I must check off my list. First, give my mom and sister (who are visiting) a huuuuuge hug and a kiss. Second, I must must must indulge in a true Southern meal whether it be fried chicken or some down home BBQ. Third, and this one is iffy, I must get my groove on in a honky tonk bar. There won't be much time for leisure, but I plan to make the most out of every single free minute. Not only will I be spending time with family, but one of my very dear friends lives in "Nashvegas" and I haven't seen her in years.  How are your weekend plans shaping up? Anyone else travel for work?

• Top - The Limited
• Cords - Gap
• Shoes - Banana Republic

*Did I seriously type "Nashvegas?" Shoot me now.