Birthday Brunch

Tomorrow is my birthday, so my friends were kind enough to take me to a birthday brunch today! I wanted to keep is comfy and casual, but also kind of warm because I knew we would be eating outside and Michigan has not quite gotten the whole spring memo!

Jeans: Topshop // Boots: Ugg

Sweater: H&M // Sunglasses: Forever21

Checked Days

 Bracelet: Alex and Ani // Nail Polish: Essie// Rings: Brandy Melville

 Top: Zara

Boots: H&M // Jeans: Topshop

I love this checked top from Zara. It was part of a co-ord set, but since the shorts aren't really fall appropriate for where I am, a good alternative is the classic black jeans. The pattern of this top adds a little extra dimension to an other wise simple ootd!

xxAshley

Designer Dupe // Adil Coat

Cardigan: Forever21//Jeans:Topshop

Watch: Daniel Wellington

Boots: H&M (similar)// Sweater: J.Crew

Lately I have fallen in love with everything Isabel Marant, however my wallet isn't feeling that love. I was over the moon when I was in Forever 21 a few weeks back and saw this cardigan that looks exactly like the Adil Coat from the A/W 14-15 Ready-to-Wear collection. From the black and white stripped detailing to the hood on the back, this is a perfect dupe for the Isabel coat but for significantly less! I love hunting for a good dupe that ends up being not only a good price, but also amazing quality! If you're on the hunt for some good designer look-alikes I would check out Forever 21 right now, who is killing it this A/W season!

xxAshley

Scarves+Suede

It's has been feeling like fall lately, so I have deemed it appropriate to bring out my oversized scarves! I  absolutly love the added warmth these huge scarves give. They feel like you've wrapped yourself in a big blanket, but its socially acceptable to wear these in public (if only wear could wear blankets everywhere)! All thats left to do to compete the most comfortable of all casual Friday outfits is to grab your favorite pair of leggings and a cardigan and you are ready to take on the last work day!

xxAshley

Leggins: Lululemon//T-shirt: Brandy Melville// Cardigan: H&M

Scarf: Forver21//Boots: H&M

Watch: Daniel Wellington

Polka Dot Blues

I am ready so ready for the perfect fall weather to start! It's time to bring out the ankle boots and sweaters in full force. I find that the perfect transition from summer to fall is to pair a sweater over you favorite dresses. This way you can hold onto what is left of summer by showing off some legs, yet still be prepared for those brisk autumn breezes with your sweater! It's the best of both worlds!

xxAshley

 Dress and Sweater: Forever21

 Bag:H&M // Boots: H&M

Bracelets:Alex and Ani

Transitions and Stripes

Summer to Autumn Transition

We are now at that time of the year where the weather is making it extremely difficult to get dressed. Part of the day is spent feeling cold and the rest of the day you are sweating and trying to dodge the heat! The best solution for this dilemma is the dress+cardigan combo. This type of outfit helps you ease the transition from summer to autumn effortlessly!

 Cardigan: H&M // Dress:Brandy Melville

 Bracelets: Alex and Ani

 Sandals: Forever21

Mini Red

 Top: H&M// Skirt: Topshop// Boots: H&M

 Bag: H&M Watch: Daniel Wellington

I admit, when in comes to color, my wardrobe is seriously lacking it. I find that I am most comfortable in my black and white, and if I'm feeling extra adventurous maybe some gray will get thrown in there too. I am trying to get better at adding color into my outfits, and have found the easiest way to do so is in accessories, especially bags. I found this little gem at H&M and knew it would give me that pop of color that I had been so desperately craving!

xx Ashley 

Elephants Here

Shoes: Vans // Bag: Coach // Watch: Daniel Wellington 

Tank: Brandy Melville // Cardigan: H&M // Shorts: Forever21

Today did not feel like a summer day at all. It was chilly all day, so this look was perfect to combat the unpredictable weather. The light cardigan added the perfect amount of warmth, but if it got warmer I was ready to go with the shorts and tank. Keeping comfy and casual on this hump day

xx Ashley

Monday Blues

 Rings:H&M // Shoes: Keds

Jumper: Forever 21 // Shorts:J.Crew // Sunglasses: H&M

Back To Basics

 Bag: H&M // Watch: Daniel Wellington

Shorts: Forever 21 // Tee: J. Crew //Shoes: Vans 

Blue and White

Romper: Forever 21 // Sunglasses: Forever 21 // Rings: H&M // Watch: Daniel Wellington

Plants Are Friends // ootd

Shirt: Brandy Melville // Jeans: Topshop(similar)

Sandals: Forever 21 // Bag: H&M(s/o)

Sunglasses: H&M

Suede Style

For an easy day of running errands I wanted to keep it simple and comfy, while still looking like a functional member of society. This look is a easy way to do that!

Shoes: Forever 21 // Bag: Longchamp 

Top:brandy melville // Shorts: H&M 

March Lustlist

Line 1: zara top topshop lace dungaree zara coat
Line 2: zara shorts topshop shorts topshop skirt h&m shorts
Line 3: satchel hat sandals heel

March was when the weather took a turn for the better, and my love for spring/summer clothes came out in full force. This month I was loving more of the festival vibe clothing. A very exciting line that has recently come out is the H&M cochella line. The line has that effortless summer boho feel. I have also been gravitating towards pops of color, especially in my accessories. Topshop has been drawing me in with their beautiful pops of pastels, and are almost begging me to be in my spring wardrobe. All in all this month I have been loving a good mix of light spring like and festival ready items.