What I Wore: May 2015

June 6, 2015June 6, 2015Leave a comment

Floral Dress: Ann Taylor LOFT Factory

Memorial Day, Day Date!

Ruffle Top: Ann Tyalor LOFT Factory

Striped Skirt: Banana Republic Factory

Coral Dress: Target!

Watercolor Sweater: J Crew Factory

Striped Dress: Old Navy

Pink Cardigan: Target

Blue Pants: Target

Leopard Cardigan: Forever21

Striped Dress: J Crew Factory, similar

Necklace: Olive + Piper, Anastasia Floral Bib Necklace

Army Pants: Nordstrom

White Blouse: Target

Raspberry Cardigan: J Crew Factory, Claire Cardigan

Black Dress: TJ Maxx

Watercolor Peep Top: Kohl’s

Dark Denim: Nordstrom, Wit & Wisdom Stretch Denim Leggings 40% OFF RIGHT NOW! (I just bought a pair, since these are the best jeans, EVER!) See my previous post here.

Striped Tee: J Crew, Painter’s Boatneck Tee

Pants: Express Factory

Embroidered Top: J Crew Factory

Pants: Express, Columnist

Dress: TJ Maxx

Dress: J Crew Factory

Floral Dress: Kohl’s

Necklace: Ann Taylor LOFT Factory

See my new hair? I’m going for something a little darker. This is just a transition until I get it more chocolate brown…more coming later 🙂

Blouse: Ann Taylor Factory

Jury Duty Attire (luckily, I was let go as soon as I arrived…they saw I was biased against people with no fashion sense, I guess…)

Floral Blouse: Express

Polka Dotted Blazer: Ann Taylor Factory

Lace Leggings: Express

A little day trip to NYC? Sounds good!

Striped Dress: TJ Maxx

Cardigan: J Crew Factory, Claire Cardigan

Cheers Tee: J Crew Factory

Polka Dotted Blazer: Ann Taylor Factory

Ripped Denim: Charlotte Russe

What I Wore: Early April

April 13, 2015April 13, 20154 Comments

As a side note, WordPress has updated their setup and it’s got me all confused. The photos are small, so I’m going to play around this week and try to figure this out. In the meantime, get out your magnifying glass to enjoy these outfits 🙂

Slouchy top: Divided by H&M (try in-store!)

Happy Easter!

Floral Dress: Kohl’s

Necklace: Easter Gift! Thanks Dad & Barb 🙂 Olive + Piper

Lavender Cardigan: J. Crew Factory, Clare Cardigan

Striped Dress: J Crew Factory (scored on their 50% off EVERYTHING sale last week!!!)

Printed Blouse: Express

Striped Top: J Crew, Painter’s Boatneck Tee 25% off-SHOPNOW

Checked Vest: J Crew Factory, Black Cape Gingham Excursion Vest, ebay

Same H&M slouchy top with Olive + Piper necklace!

Coral Cardigan: J. Crew Factory, Clare Cardigan

White Peplum Top: Ann Taylor Factory

Ripped Jeans: Similar

Necklace: Olive + Piper

Leather Piped Blazer: H&M, Similar I want that one too, Similar (try in store for exact one!)

Denim: My fave…Nordstrom, Wit and Wisdom

What I Wore: Early March 2015

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Blouse: Ann Taylor LOFT Factory

Denim: Charlotte Russe

Shoes: ALDO, Sorah Flats

Leopard Blouse: Express Portofino Blouse

Green Skirt: Banana Republic Factory

Coral Coat: J Crew Factory

Navy Blouse: New York & Co. Factory

Denim: Van Heusen Factory

Oatmeal Top: Ann Taylor LOFT Factory

Necklace:

Glasses: Ralph Lauren via Lenscrafters

Sweatshirt: J Crew Factory Funnel-neck Sweatshirt-Major Clearance! Sold Out now 😦

Seriously, how cute is this striped top?! I couldn’t wait until spring to wear it. It is the Painter’s Boatneck Tee by J Crew (regular store) *SIDE NOTE* The J Crew regular store was having a 30% off sale and with the discount, that was even cheaper than the Factory! Necklace is from Urban Outfitters a million years ago

Snake Print Blouse: Express, similar

Blazer: Charlotte Russe

Skirt: J Crew Factory-Clearance

Ikat Printed Blazer: Charlotte Russe

White Tee: J Crew Factory, similar

Blue Necklace: Italy…

Blue Pants: Target, similar

Black Heels: Ellen Tracy via TJ Maxx

Sweater: TJ Maxx special, old

White Tee: Same as above

Sweater: Same as above

Gray Tee: J Crew Factory Tissue Tee

Striped Tee: Painter’s Boatneck Tee by J Crew

Charcoal Pants: Express (These have been in my closet for years with the tags still attached. They have always been a little too big, but with my love for carbs on the rise, I tried them on and they fit perfectly! Yay!)

Cute Cute Cute Ruffle Coat: Rampage. I couldn’t find a similar one!

Cream Embroidered Top: Charlotte Russe

Oatmeal Cardigan: Target

Happy Bridal Shower Day to my Darling, Sarmie!

Yellow Floral Sketch Dress: Charlotte Russe, a few years old

Pearls: Charming Charlie

Where I Shop (For Clothes)

March 1, 20151 Comment

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Where do I shop for my clothes?

Banana Republic Factory

These are the places I typically shop, but let’s be honest, there have been few stores where I can’t find something that I like. Reading other blogs, Pinterest, and Google searching things I’m craving, has led me to some great online shops for more unique pieces.

Happy Hunting!

What I Wore: Beginning of February

February 21, 2015February 24, 2015Leave a comment

This is such a cold month. And doesn’t it just seem to go on forever?? I find that I can’t help myself, but pair T-Shirts with snuggly sweater and cardigans. Being cold is one of my least favorite things ever, but being unfashionable is higher on the list…

White Blouse: Express, Portofino Blouse (they have SO many colors!)

Army Green Pants: Nordstrom (but the camo version is 40% off!)

Nude Heels: Nine West via TJ Maxx

Abalone Earrings: Charming Charlie

In my Valentine’s Goodie Box, I received this rocker-love scarf, complete with bad-ass chain. It is by Betsey Johnson, but I found it on Zulily.

Striped Blazer: Charlotte Russe, Similar

Black Wide Leg Pants: New York & Co., 7th Avenue Pant

But below is my real treasure. A Walking Valentine of sorts!

Polka Dotted Blazer: Ann Taylor Factory

Red Heart Scarf: Gift in my Valentine’s Box!

“Love” T-Shirt: J. Crew Factory “Love Heart” Collector Tee This was still available this morning, but, I see this just sold out

Red Pants: Express, Columnist Ankle Pant

Black Booties: Unlisted via Famous Footwear

Polka-Dotted Button Down: J. Crew Factory

White Long-Sleeve Tee: Uniqlo

Necklace: Gift, maybe Express?

Pants: Express, Editor Ankle Pants

Black Booties: Unlisted via Famous Footwear

Side-Slit Tunic Top: J. Crew Factory

Necklace: J. Crew Factory

Leopard Cardigan: The Limited

Lace Leggings: Express

Striped Button-down: American Eagle via Greene Street Consignment

White Long-Sleeve Tee: Uniqlo

Pearl Collar Necklace: Ann Taylor Factory, Similar

Black Pants: Express, Columnist Ankle Pant

Blue/Black Flats: Sorah Flats, ALDO

Camel Cardigan: C Wonder

Leopard Blouse: Express, Portofino Blouse

Black Leggings: Max Studio via TJ Maxx

Camel Knee-High Boots: Nine West Factory, similar

Floral Applique Top: Ann Taylor LOFT Factory

Polka Dotted Cardigan: Ann Taylor LOFT Factory

Dark Jeggings: Wit and Wisdom Jeans 🙂

A Valentine’s Day Miracle!

February 11, 20153 Comments

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!

OMG, get ready, get ready, get ready…
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! THE CRYSTAL STATEMENT NECKLACE AND J CREW FACTORY CIAO COLLECTOR TEE!!!!!
Yep, that pretty much captures the joy of the evening!

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

CK 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”.

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

What I Wore: 1.28.15-2.8.15

February 9, 20154 Comments

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!

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

Striped 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

Butter 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

Seriously, 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
Leopard Cardigan: New York & Co.

Purple Blouse: Express

Lace Leggings: Express

Black Flats: Sorah flats by ALDO

The hair is much better here…

Nude Tank: Target

Abalone Earrings: Charming Charli

Surprise Watercolor Top: Kohl’s

Leather Leggings: TJ Maxx

Ruffle Ankle Booties: Wet Seal Black 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

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!

February 9, 2015February 9, 20152 Comments

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!)

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

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…

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

On The Hunt: Graphic Tee and Crystal Statement Necklace

February 3, 20155 Comments

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):

Their 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…

So, 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.

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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:

But to end on a happy note, there was this ridiculously fab graphic tee…source

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.

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*

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.

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

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:

And this last Bauble Bar gem is pretty dramatic too:

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

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November to December Clothes

December 30, 20145 Comments

Little Black Dress: Express

Like my new glasses? The only close-up I have is this sassy photo…#sorryselfiehaters

They are Ralph Lauren RA 7044 in 1143 Spotted Pink. I got them at LensCrafters. They were expensive, since my prescription is so high…I can’t always get a deal, but I can sure try to look cute while splurging!

*As a side note, I have REALLY bad eyes. When I first got these glasses, I felt like I was looking into a fun house mirror. I refused to wear them and was all Ms. Pouty Pants for a week, until the wonderful, patient woman at LensCrafters explained that for me, I need to have my glasses completely straight without the facial curve that is how they are made. As soon as she fixed them, it was like a new pair of glasses! Seriously, if this has ever happened to you, ask them to bend the glasses so there is no curve!

Denim: Indigo Rein from TJ Maxx, Similar

Pink Blazer: Bebe

Blouse: J Crew Factory, Similar

Thanksgiving Day Outfit! Necklace: Charming Charlie, Similar, Similar

This snuggly top is from Greene Street Consignment and it’s by Coldwater Creek, of all places! On my feet, I am wearing my cute little suede booties I got from Ireland! They are super, super comfortable and are by Marco Tozzi. I can only find these on a UK site, but there are SO many similar styles available now. They are actually lined with an even softer sided inside, so if you are going overseas, these are totally worth the mini splurge (approx. $50.00) Aztec Printed Pants, Dizzire from TJ Maxx, but you can buy them from Amazon for about the same price!

Pink Button-down: J Crew Factory Haberdashery

Leggings: Express

Black Ankle Pants: Columnist Ankle Pant, Express

Motocross Jacket: Bebe, Similar

Blue Pants: Columnist Pant Barely Boot, Express

My toes always hurt when I wear hard non-flexible flats, but these are the most comfortable flats ever! Sorah Flats by Aldo.

This fabulous yellow blazer was on clearance for $50 from the Banana Republic Factory Store a few years ago. It was the last one in my size, can we say “Allelujah”?!?!

These are my FAVORITE booties. They are actually very comfortable for such high heels. File Away booties, Unlisted at Famous Footwear. They are 25% off right now. Their Semi-Annual Clearance offers buy one, get one 50% off!!

Lacey Top: Charlotte Russe, Similar

Jineen Dress by Ted Baker…To.Die.For!

I was in such great shape then! Ravana Dress by Ted Baker on sale!

So pretty in person too…Alanah Dress by Ted Baker On Sale!!Hot Mama for Date Night. This cheap Forever21 dress (similar, similar, similar) was kicked up a notch with this flirty polka dotted blazer from Ann Taylor Factory. I bought several of these items a while ago, so it’s not available on the website anymore…