Guest post: Crossed Lines

Happy Friday!  Just letting you know that I guest blogged for Ashley over at The Tiniest Firecracker this week.  Click HERE to check it out and have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo

Ashley

The Sweetest Escape

Well, it's back to real life today.  While most people enjoyed a four day weekend, I had to work on both the 4th and the 5th.  I was initially pretty bitter about it, but I actually had a really good weekend... even if it was the standard Saturday and Sunday.

On Friday night Erica and I had the chance to meet up with Katrina and her road trip buddy, Ines.  They had been trekking down the California coast and we were lucky enough to have dinner with them at Umami Burger.  I love meeting up with other bloggers, especially ones who I follow and I'm constantly inspired by.  Katrina was super sweet and even bought my baby a cute little gift.  How sweet is that?

Flower Child

So I'm going to step outside of the box for a minute.  If you know me, you will probably say I'm not a free spirited flower child.  It's true!  I tend to be uptight, incredibly organized, and aware of everyone and everything around me.  I have a life full of rituals and routines and I couldn't imagine myself any other way.  People may see it as weird and even a little exhausting but I'm completely happy that way.  That being said, it's nice to put that away for a few minutes and do something unplanned.

Swimming Through Our Dreams

This outfit was worn a couple weekends ago when my husband and I were house hunting.  It was 80 degrees out and I needed something cute and functional but also comfortable enough to be out all day in.  This lace dress is something I've had for a few years but I never wear for two reasons.  One, it has spaghetti straps and I hate wearing strapless bras.  And two, it's a little short for my taste.  It used to be longer but I accidentally put it in the dryer which essentially made me throw it in the back of my closet with the rest of my forgotten pieces.  But I chose to stop being a baby, put on a strapless bra, and surprisingly enough received a ton of compliments from strangers all day.

All In The Details

I don't know what it is about my Betsey Johnson pieces that makes me want to keep them in the closet and preserve them. I feel weird wearing anything I own because I know I can't replace it. I actually feel like part of my closet is a museum of beautifully made tops and dresses. Today I had the impulse to wear this mint colored Betsey top. I love the sleeves because they're so detailed and delicate. It's also really light so it's perfect for the summertime.

Tiers of Joy

Top- Forever 21

Skirt- Threadsence

Shoes- Target

Jewelry- Forever 21

Clutch- Urban Outfitters

As you can probably tell my last few posts, I'm pretty obsessed with maxi skirts.  I feel like they're perfect for summer.  I'm not one to show off my legs on a regular basis, so if you've been skipping the gym (like me, due to a knee injury) maxi skirts are the perfect hideaway!

I've worn this skirt in a post before and I tend to wear it out a lot too.  Orange and blue is a favorite color combination of mine, which is probably the reason I keep wearing this skirt with blue :)

I hope you all have a great 4th of July (I'm off work!) and I'll be posting later this week!

xoxo

Ashley

P.S. Happy birthday to my friend Joy (which is where this post title comes from)!  I've been friends with her since elementary school and it's been so amazing to have a friend for that long and grow up together.  Also happy birthday to my dad!  Love you both so much!

Threadsence Hello Summer Contest!

Hi guys!  Just letting you know I'm currently a finalist in a contest sponsored by Threadsence!  As you all know, Threadsence is one of my favorite online stores and I'm excited to be a finalist (and hopefully a winner)!  So if you have a few seconds, please click here and vote for my picture through Facebook.  If you really want to help out, share the picture and have your friends vote too!  Thank you so much!

xoxo

Ashley

All the pretty birds

 Hat- H&M

Top- Target

Skirt- Threadsence

Shoes- Zara

Bag- Urban Outfitters

Ring- Forever 21

Nails- Sephora by OPI

This post today is the first time I'm showing you my everyday purse.  While it's cute and practical, it's VERY oversized and usually consumes any photo.  I have everything I could ever need in there and, of course, I have to carry it around with me at all times.  

This hat is special to me because my boyfriend picked it out for me a few months back.  He's not exactly the most fashionable person out of the two of us (but he sure can kill a spider and put me to shame in the house cleaning department) but he definitely has his moments :).

I'm shaking off another busy weekend.  We had to go to Universal Studios again, the new Transformers ride is awesome and I need to get full use of my season pass.  It's pretty much a very short drive or a long walk from my place so I think it's this years' summer hangout.  You would never guess that I'm 28, right?

Hope you have an amazing week!

xoxo

Ashley

Weekend Teaser

 

 Posting the whole thing on Monday ;)

xoxo

Ashley