Better late than never?

Top:TJ Maxx (recent)

Jeans: NY&Co

Flips: Payless

Sunnies: Target

Necklace: NY&Co

Hey girls.. so it may be Friday to you, but it's Saturday to me.  I've been sleeping in, being lazy, and I think I ate an entire sleeve of Ritz crackers.  I did, however, finally manage to get dressed.

Now what?

I have nothing to do...and its Friday?!

.....crickets.....

Hmmm, maybe there's some dip in the fridge...

Have a good weekend! :)

Ashley

Maxi with a twist, and linking up!

Dress (worn as skirt): Wal-marts!

First top: Old Navy Similar Similar

Second top: NY&Co

Belt: CR (old)

Bag: Ross

Bracelets: Target (old)

Hey all!  So sorry I've been MIA the past couple of days.  My work/boot camp schedule + pouring rain + visiting our friends because they just had thecutestbabygirlever = haven't been in anything but sweatpants since Monday.

Today I'm linking up with one of my favorite ladies who's hosting "Style to the Max(i)."  Bonnie from Mini Me Style is putting us in maxi dresses this week.  Maxi dresses are hard for me to find because they are never long enough (story of my shopping life)... but when there's a will, there's a way!  This really is a dress... a $14.88 dress from Wal-marts ya'll.  It's strapless, and when worn as intended, it's way too short on me. 

No biggie!

These cheap and easy to find dresses are perfect to wear as skirts too!  I just pulled the top of the dress down passed the girls, threw on any top, and belted it. 

Done.

I'm curious, would you have ever guessed? :)

Have a lovely day chickie poos!

<3

Ashley

To the Maxx!

Top: TJ Maxx (Darjoni) Love Similar

Jeans: TJ Maxx (Paige) Similar

Shoes: Kenneth Cole

Jewelry: NY&Co

Clutch:  Target

Well hello!  Are you as unexcited to be up this Monday morning as me?  Work has been driving me nuts lately, so over the weekend I made sure I had a few things to cheer me up for the next couple of days.  Nothing takes away the stress of work (and life) better than some good old retail therapy! 

I was in State College, Pa this weekend, and for some reason they have the best TJ Maxx.. ever.  That town is the WORST for shopping, but somehow redeems itself with this store.  I must have been in there for 2 hours, and made 3 trips (at least) to the dressing room.  This is why prefer to shop alone... I can get into my zone without anyone tapping their feet, sitting down because they're tired, or rolling their eyes.  It also gives me WAY to much time to justify everything in my cart.

Every top I tried on, I tried on with these white jeans.  White jeans are kinda my summer thing (I get that from my Mom).  I think they make everything look good.  I'm obsessed.  So of course EVERY top I tried on, I got.  :)

Looking at these photos now, I realize I should've worn a belt. 

 A pink one maybe...or maybe just brown.

  Oh well, next time!

Have a good day :)

Ashley 

Pop Pop Pop!

 

Shirt: Target 

Pants: NY&Co Similar 

Shoes: Target (old) Similar, Fun, yes please!

Necklace: F21 (old)

Arm everything: NY&Co

Nail Polish: Sinful colors (do NOT recommend)

It's Fridaaaaaaay!!! And nothing can change that!  I actually have off today (hehe), but I still got my butt up at 5:30 this morning to go to boot camp.  Just to clarify, not "real" boot camp, just the kind that makes you want to DIE.  I just started it up again after taking 2 months off (back problems...boo), and I feel like it was my first time exercising - ever.

So as I sit here, icing my entire body, I bring you my outfit of the day.  A not so neutral neon combination, perfect for a Friday!  Typically, I really like the neon yellow paired with a white or tan, but what the heck.  I bought these purple capris and wore them, umm once (here), so I'm determined to get some more wear out of them!

  So, since I decided to get a little pop crazy with color, I thought the nails had to jump on board too.  I bought the (cheapest) brightest neon pink color nail polish I could find at my local Rite Aid.  I think its Sinful Colors, or something like that.  (If I could walk right now, I'd go upstairs and find it to be sure, but stairs are out of the question at the moment.)  Anyway, don't get it.  Even after 2 coats, the coverage is awful. 

Ok pretty ladies, I must get on with my day.  I'm headed back to State College for my baby cousins high school graduation... the cousin I remember holding in the hospital the night she was born.  

Yikes.

Have a great weekend!!

xoxo

What a hoot!

Shirt: Target

Pants: NY&Co

Shoes: Target on sale!

Bracelets/ Watch: NY&Co

Necklace: eBay (around $2 shipped!)

Good morning! I've been on eBay a lot lately searching for fun necklaces.  I ordered maybe 4 or 5 (I don't remember exactly how many because they take about 3 weeks to come in the mail, but for $2 who cares!?)  It's funny because I was on a mission for an elephant, and I'm pretty sure each one I bought was a different species of bird.  That's all that's been coming in the mail at least.  I like birds though, so I'll take it. :)

Have a good day!

xoxo

Ashley

Girl Time

 

 Cardi: NY&Co

Blouse: H&M

Pants: NY&Co

Necklace: TJ Maxx

Stacked: Target and NY&Co

Shoes: Sanuk

Hey girls heeeey!  The other week, I met up with my friend Catara from Catara Carrell Photography.  We spent the afternoon on her friends beautiful property taking photos.  I had no idea where we were going, but after making several turns on some windy, wooded back roads, we finally found a driveway that gave way to an absolutely stunning view.   When I put my car in park, I sat gazing out my window in awe.  Everything was perfect... from the adorable house surrounded by perfectly manicured landscaping, to the large pond complete with big, colorful coy fish.  It was like a secret little hideaway that no one was allowed to know about.  

But thankfully, Catara knows everybody! :) 

At first, I felt a little silly shy actually having someone take my photos.  Usually it's just me in my back yard (praying the neighbors are out somewhere) using my boyfriends ladder as a tripod, and running back and forth to my camera to set the timer.  (Note to self: invest in a cordless remote!!...)

Someone could honestly camp out and record my little photo sessions out back.  It would get a million hits on you tube.... and not because I'm just that special, but because watching me pose is painfully awkward.  I'm talking disastrous.  Like a train wreck you can't look away from.  Actually, it's kinda like......

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(loved Julia Louis-Dreyfus then, and love her still!!)

Anyway, this day it didn't take long for me to relax and have fun with it, because Catara was cool, confident, and just as giddy as I was.  Laughter cures everything doesn't it?  We had a great day.  There's nothing like being silly and reminiscing with a best friend!

"A good friend knows all your best stories....

     A best friend has lived them with you.." 

...ain't that the truth

Visit her at Catara Carrell Photography, and be sure to check out all her beautiful images!

Pink Accents

Shirt: Old Navy (recent)

Belt: Old Navy (recent)

Jeans: Express (so old I can't believe they're still white!)

Shoes: Old

Clutch: TJ Maxx

Bracelets: Target (recent)

Happy Friday!