Pink and Lace

Cardi: NY&Co (recent)

Dress: Ross (recent)

Necklace: Charlotte Russe

Bracelets: F21

Shoes: DSW

Clutch: Target (recent)

I had a half day at work today, so instead of coming home early and getting some chores done around the house....... I went shopping :)  I've been seeing a lot of lace lately, and I'm loving it.  I was excited to find this dress at Ross today because the F21 version was WAY to short on me.  I didn't like it by itself, but once I layered with a pretty pink cardi, I ripped the tags off.  This one's a keeper :)

PS- is it Friday yet?

xoxox

Ashley 

Polka Spots

Cardi: Target

Blouse: NY&Co

Shorts: NY&Co (old) H&M has similar

Shoes: Target online

Bracelet: Target (old)

I just love this cardi so much. The arms are long enough (which for me is a GREAT find). Usually I buy all 3 quarter length things so that its not so obvious I have "orangutan arms" (as my uncle once said lol), or that I threw something in the dryer that I shouldn't have. It's also very very soft and comfortable. And cute. It's a fun print in a neutral color. I'm a total sucker for that. :)

Have a good one!
xoxo Ashley

Target Bracelets

Good afternoon! No outfit today, but I wanted to show off my new fun bracelets I found at Target this weekend.  They kinda have a "grown up" friendship bracelet type look.. or is it a femininity + rock star kinda deal?  Regardless, they were something different and I knew I had to have them!  Especially when they were only 3 for $12.  Stack them with a watch or some other stackables you already have at home, and viola! 

Have a great day!

xoxox

Ashley

Just a little DIY

Hi everyone!  Sorry I've been sort of MIA for a bit.  I had a TON going on this weekend...

I won't bore you with my insane list of things I had to do, but I thought I'd share with you the end result to one of them. 

My boyfriends sister and brother in-law are expecting their first child this July, and the baby shower was yesterday.  When I was asked to do the favors, the inner child in me was jumping up and down!  I LOVE fun projects like this!  I knew I couldn't fill a bag with candy and call it a day.  That's just not my style. So, the shower had a baby jungle animal theme, and the first thing that came to mind was monkeys.  Monkeys and bananas.  Hmm, bananas? Ah ha! Banana bread!

I followed this recipe.

Used this punch with Recollections "Monkeying Around" Scrapbook paper from Michaels

These adorable little clothes pins

Orange yarn from Wal-mart

Parchment paper from the local grocery store

Random yellow fabric found at Jo Mar

Regular plastic wrap

I made 7 regular sized batches of bread, which made about 28 mini loaves.  I can't even tell you how many bananas I had to use. If I had to guess, I'd say a crap load 30 something.  It was definitely a little overwhelming, but was happy I could pull it off in the end!

Blue pastels

Outfit: NY&Co

Necklace: eBay

Watch/Bracelets: Target

Hey all!  Hope this beautiful day is treating you well!  Another NY&Co top, and colored skinnies.  Shocker!  Am I predictable or what?  I have been so busy and overwhelmed lately (with a project I will hopefully share with you soon) that I have been playing it safe with my regular go-to's.  I'm loving all the monochromatic looks I've been seeing lately, especially in blues for some reason.  So, ta da!  Here you have it. 

Tomorrow is my birthday (!!!!) and I plan on treating myself to some new threads.  Neons are on my must have list.  Hoping to find some new fun shoes too.  Wish me luck! 

xoxo

Ashley

Pink and Gold

Cardi: NY&Co (recent)

Basic tank: Old Navy (old)

Pants: NY&Co (check stores)

Flats: J Lo via Kohls

Pumps: DSW (check stores)

Necklace: J Crew look-a-like via Ebay

Watch:Target (old)

Bracelet: NY&Co (recent)

Bangles: Target (recent)

Ring: Charlotte Russe (old)

It's POURING outside!! And my umbrella doesn't match my outfit, so we're back to indoor pics for today :)  Just kidding about the umbrella thing.  I don't have one.

Another short one today! Running late as always for work, and I still need to feed my little bunny.  Have a great day!

xoxox

Ashley

"Only You"

Sweater: Old

Pants: NY&Co

Shoes: Payless

Jewelry: Target

When my boyfriend saw me wearing these pants for the first time this weekend, he looked at me, shook his head, and mumbled "only you."  Thaaaaaat's right!  Ashley found herself a pair of crazy pants. 

I bought these thinking I'd probably return to my senses, and take them back in a couple of days.  Maybe I will, maybe I won't...  ;)

Have a good day!!

xoxo

Ashley