Category: Fashion

A Valentine’s Day Miracle!

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Last night, I received a beautiful Valentine’s Day package from my Dad and step-mom (or “Other Mother” as she likes to be called!). They are SO generous, that I thought they would like to “watch” me open everything in a play-by-play photo progression (which was texted to them last night). Now for all of you…Watch the Miracle unfold!

imageimage_1 image_2image_3OMG, get ready, get ready, get ready…
 image_4AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! THE CRYSTAL STATEMENT NECKLACE AND J CREW FACTORY CIAO COLLECTOR TEE!!!!!
image_6Yep, that pretty much captures the joy of the evening!

And then I wore it to work today, of course 🙂

image_7CK likes to tell me I am dramatic, but no dramatics here! All real, true, and total joy!! It felt just as wonderful as I imagined it would be *dream*…I received lots of compliments on it today, many from my co-workers that didn’t even know about my obsession. And I’m not even lying, I love the shirt so much, I didn’t want to change out of it when I came home. I just took this photo so you could see me in “real time”.

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Thank you Dad and Barb for these amazing treats! I absolutely LOVE everything! 🙂image_5

What I Wore: 1.28.15-2.8.15

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Oops! I know you all have just been *anxiously* awaiting what I wore for the past week and a half, right?? Well, wait no more, Friends and Followers!

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Blue Beaded Necklace: Rome, Italy market 🙂

Navy Long Sleeve Tee: Uniqlo

Polka-Dotted Button-down: Old Navy a few years ago

Blue Ankle Pants: Target (and then tailored)

Leopard Flats: Rocket Dog

IMG_3829 IMG_3830Striped Blazer: Charlotte Russe

Lilac V-Neck Tee: J. Crew Factory

Statement Necklace: J. Crew Factory

Black Ankle Pants: Express Columnist Ankle Pant

Black Flats: Aldo, Sorah Flats

IMG_3832Butter Yellow Cardigan: Ann Taylor Factory

Plaid Button-down: J. Crew Factory

Pearl Collar Necklace: Ann Taylor Factory, Similar

Dark Denim: Wit and Wisdom jeans via Nordstrom

Studded Flats: Famous Footwear

IMG_3836Seriously, what is up with my hair?? Thank goodness I just got a hair cut and color by my darling friend, Claire! (I will do a post on her soon!

Army Green Button-down: Old Navy

Camel Cardigan: C Wonder

Aztec Scarf: TJ Maxx

Black Leggings: Express

Camel Knee High Boots: Nine West, similar
 IMG_3838 IMG_3839Leopard Cardigan: New York & Co.

Purple Blouse: Express

Lace Leggings: Express

Black Flats: Sorah flats by ALDO

IMG_3840The hair is much better here…

Nude Tank: Target

IMG_3841Abalone Earrings: Charming Charli

IMG_3842Surprise Watercolor Top: Kohl’s

IMG_3843Leather Leggings: TJ Maxx

IMG_3844Ruffle Ankle Booties: Wet SealIMG_3845 IMG_3846Black Trimmed White Blouse: J Crew Factory, similar

Beaded Necklace: Ann Taylor? I can’t remember everything!

Black Lounge Pants: Aerie

Pointy Black Pumps: Ellen Tracy via TJ Maxx

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This red outfit was inspired by Barb’s mom, my other grandmother, Dot Sullivan 🙂 She was an amazingly wonderful, spunky, funny, silly, and strong woman who left us too soon. So, in honor of Heart Health Month-

Red Cardigan: The Limited

Pearl Collar Necklace: Similar

White Ruffle Blouse: Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet

Dark Denim: Wit and Wisdom jeans via Nordstrom

Knee High Boots: similar

On The Hunt: Update on Ciao Tee!

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I just wrote this post about my obsession with the Ciao Tee. If you follow me on Instagram ‘sarahashley612’, then you will see that I followed a friend’s advice to send J. Crew a message telling them that I wanted them to bring back the Ciao Tee (and the Herringbone Vest, of course!)

J Crew Email

They actually did respond! Unfortunately, it wasn’t really what I wanted to hear, although they were super-nice about it 🙂

J Crew Email Response

In the meantime, I did find this J. Crew Factory Cheers Collector Tee that might be a very close second…AND with the code ‘OOHLALA’, you get an additional 30% off…

J Crew Factory Cheers Collector Tee

It reminds me of this Kiss Kiss tee from my last post too…unfortunately, it was from 2013, so it’s no longer around 😦

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On The Hunt: Graphic Tee and Crystal Statement Necklace

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The Huntress-On The Hunt

This post may be one of the longest and most detailed I have ever done. I mean, this thing has taken me 5 days to finish. I hope somebody finds something they like from the links I added. Even if it’s just one! 🙂

1. Graphic Tee

I few weeks ago, I bought this graphic tee from J Crew Factory (obvi):

J Crew Factory.Ciao TeeTheir sizes run so big, that I bought smaller than I usually wear. Sadly, it ended up being too small 😦

I saw this quote on the Pin’, and it’s so, so true…

nothing haunts usSo, now, all I do is think about it. And how I wish they had my size. And all the pins I see, depict fab graphic tees with ripped jeans and blazers and summer hats and handsome men and exotic places. I could have a handsome, mysterious man on a deserted, Mediterranean beach…he would notice me by the “Ciao” on my shirt…if I only had my J. Crew tee…

The thing I like most about the Ciao tee is that it’s not overly In-Yo-Face, it’s just effortlessly cool. OK, I’ll stop now and just post some similar ones that aren’t as good and make me wish I just bought the right size in the first place.

f21.im the bosssource

f21.la joiesource

f21.love moresource

f21.tres biensource

f21.all you needsource

f21.i heart frenchsource

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The one above is by Nordstrom, who awesomely offers their TrueSize feature. You put in sizes of other brands of clothes you like, and it will tell you which size you would need in whatever clothes you are looking at. Anyway, to rub salt in the wound, this is what came up when I clocked on the “Dream” T-Shirt:

funny fit

But to end on a happy note, there was this ridiculously fab graphic tee…f21.wearing it anywaysource

2. Crystal Statement Necklace

This is not a new trend. And if anything, it might be on it’s way out. But, when I was at the Clover Market, this past weekend, a cute vintage shop had a really pretty crystal necklace, which means that maybe this classic beauty isn’t going anywhere.

I already have this lovely colorful one from J Crew Factory, majorly on sale.

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And I love it’s fun vibe, but I am looking for a classy neutral one to go with everything else I own. Maybe I’ll wear one like this everyday and be known as “The Girl with the Crystal Statement Necklace”…*daydream mode*

crystal necklace 1

 

Btw, after I put this into the post, I saw Jillian Harris post this exact same necklace on her “Must Have” Valentine’s Gift List…just sayin’…

This one from Charming Charlie is cute too, but I am not really a fan of matching sets.

Charming Charlie.Frosted Fantasy Necklace

This delicate Crystal Shatter Collar from Bauble Bar makes a statement, even on it’s thin chain 🙂

Bauble Bar.Crystal Shatter Collar

 

I’m still wanting something a little more dramatic (surprise), so the Pearl Orwell Bib from Bauble Bar seems a little more like what I am looking for:

Bauble Bar.Pearl Orwell Bib Necklace

 

And this last Bauble Bar gem is pretty dramatic too:

Bauble Bar.Constellation Bib

 

The only thing that would make this better, is if the Graphic Tee and Necklace were worn together…

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Pinspiration: Grey T-Shirt and Jewel Necklace

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I saw my friend pin this last week, and I repined it immediately. I knew it would be a perfect outfit to recreate for you, since I had all of the pieces!

Pinspiration

grey tshirt and jewel necklace

My Version:

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I’m pretty impressed with how well this came together!

Army Jacket: Charlotte Russe (old), Similar, Similar

Grey T-Shirt: J Crew Factory

Nude Tank Top: BeMaternity by Ingrid & Isabel via Target (maternity style was the only one long enough!! womp womp)

Necklace: J Crew

Skinny Jeans: CAbi

Gold Toe Flats: Nine West Sharada via TJ Maxx, Similar (Secret: these are a little too big for me, so I pulled them out for the photo, but you ail rarely see me wearing them!)

Hope you like this outfit as much as I do!

 

Pinspiration:White Button Down and Leather Pants

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Late last night, I realized that I have been so busy this week that I didn’t get to do a Pinspiration post! Even worse, I didn’t even go on Pinterest to find an outfit to inspire me for Wednesday. So I took a few hours minutes browsing and found an outfit to recreate. In my rush this morning, I blended 2 outfits together. This is only unfortunate, because I have all of the pieces to make each outfit individually. But it is what is is for today…

Pinspiration 1white shirt and skinny jeans

Pinspiration 2

leather pants, cardigan, and chambray top

 

And here’s my hybrid:

IMG_3819Taupe Cardigan: Ann Taylor Factory

White Button Down: Boscov’s, Architect Petite (not loving this shirt, so I’m not going to bother linking it) Try this solid one, this subtle striped one, or this polka dotted one from, where else, but J Crew Factory for a better, slimmer fit! Or to get REALLY close to the Pinspiration 1 shirt, try the Endless Shirt from J Crew also.

Pleather Leggings (Pleather in the front, regular leggings in the back-mullet style) are from TJ Maxx

Taupe Boots: Marco Tozzi

The long, white tank I am wearing here is my ancient American Eagle one. After I saw a hole in the side, I FINALLY ordered a long white tank top from Olivia and Jane, which I talked about in this post. I got it on a flash sale a few days ago from Jane.com (WARNING: This site is dangerous!!) I only bought 1, so in case I hate it, I won’t feel bad , and if I love it, I can buy 9 more 🙂

On The Hunt: UPDATE!! Leopard Denim, White Tank Top, Herringbone Vest, and Fur Vest

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The great followers of my blog have generously commented on where I we can get the things from this post!!

All of the photos are from the sites they are linked to!

1. Leopard Denim

LOFT.leopard denimMy bestie, who is also named Sarah, sent me this link. They look JUST like the photo I posted!! AND they’re on sale!! Unfortunately for me, I recently discovered that LOFT pants don’t fit me. I tried on about 6 different sizes (regulars and petites) and my legs still looked like short sausages…

2. White Tank Top

Eddie Bauer.Layering Cami

A friendly follower, Tricia, told me about this Eddie Bauer Layering Cami. It shows it tucked in here, but there are some other photos on the site that show it may be a little longer…It’s one of those things you’d just have to try in-store. It does say that a regular is 26″ long, which seems like it would just cover the crotch…

3. Herringbone Vest

MindyMae.Quilted VestMy old college friend, Erin, sent me this link to a herringbone vest that is WAY more in my price range. J Crew sizes always run big, so I am wondering how the sizes would run with this brand? There’s only one way to find out!

4. Faux Fur (Feather) Vest

she inside.peacock feather vest

This peacock feather vest, I found on Mayte Doll’s blog. It’s SOOOO cute, and pretty much everything I could ask for in a faux fur vest. Click here to buy it! And for only $33, it’s really a bargain!

I hope this update was helpful 🙂