Friday's Fancies: {Short & Sweet}

...ok, maybe not sweet! I would have said sweet last year when I posted about {lace shorts}, but this year, I'm loving all of the colored denim and twill shorts - I'm not sick of color yet!  I have always been a shorts girl... even when it wasn't "cool" to wear shorts. I put them front and forward in my closet starting in March and wear them all the way until October! I think that might be a midwest thing... maybe not! :) Anyway, I am loving the fact that this year is all about shorts! 

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My absolute favorite shorts this season are J.Crew's colored {twill shorts} and Free People's colored {denim cutoff shorts}... but here are a few others I would love to add to my closet:

{paige} {madewell} {j brand}

And... now, onto the sweet!  Since this week is ALL about my favorite baubles - Did you see the launch of {Rocks Paper Metal} on BaubleBar yesterday?  Love all of the pieces! This {bracelet} is my favorite!! Wouldn't they look fun with my colored shorts?  Check them out {here}... prices range from $15-$85!

Linking up with {av} for {friday's fancies}!  Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! xxoo.

Just Saying...

This post really doesn't need an introduction because the quote speaks for itself. Words to live by everyday - well, at least for me! :) Have a happy Wednesday. xxoo.

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Everyday: {a creative day}

Hi Friends!  I am over at {a creative day} today participating in her "Everyday Series"!  Hop on over to her blog to see my {post} as well as browse some of her daily inspirations! :)  Thank you Eileen for having me!  ...below is a little sneak peak! xxoo.

Everyday Happy: Morning Edition

Unfortunately, my alarm is what gets me out of bed in the morning - after I hit snooze at least fifteen times!  On weekends, I look forward to homemade waffles! I'm spoiled ;)

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My New Baubles!

You might have noticed on {instagram} or {twitter} that I have a slight obsession with {BaubleBar} right now!  I really do... their pieces are so fun; I can't get enough!  Here are some of my favorite baubles I am loving (and wearing) right now:

Thank you to my wonderful boyfriend for the {octagon initial bracelet} and thank you to {BaubleBar} for the giftcard... I love my new {neon phospho necklace}, {cut crystal strand}, and {pink pop knot studs}!!!

shop some of my favorite baubles here:

Five Things @ with a C.H.

Hi Friends! I am over at {with a C.H.} sharing 5 things about me!  Hop on over to check it out... and while you are there, stay a bit and check out Christin's {blog}!  Her humor has me laughing out loud daily!  Hope you have a great weekend!! xxoo.

....just a little preview:

8 months until I turn 30 - and I.CAN'T.WAIT! Seriously, I truly believe my 30's will be the best years of my life and I am ready for them to begin! The only thing I haven't accomplished on my 'before I turn 30 bucket list' is to go to Paris!  I am currently planning our trip there now... I seriously dream in macarons  {from Ladurée} every single day! 

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Friday's Fancies: {White on White}

I know it isn't June 20th yet, but I think with the hot temps this past week it is safe to say it is officially  summer! And... it's after Memorial Day - so time to break out the white!! Remember when I was loving {white} last year?!  Well, I still do! And... I'm ready to rock some white this weekend!  Because white is so stunning, I thought I would put together a little inspiration board.  Not only do I love white in fashion, but I am a big fan of white home decor (and cupcakes ;) as well.  

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I am a big fan of the white on white look!  There is nothing prettier! Here are some white pieces I am loving these days.... must add them to my wardrobe asap! :) 

Shop these looks:

{madewell lace short} {top shop peplum top} {rich and skinny Jeans}

{white water dress} {h&m little white dress} {madewell ex-boyfriend shirt}

{zara high heel sandle} {jcrew bubble necklace}

Here is another {super cute bauble} that I would pair with my whites! What do you think?

And... not to overwhelm you with ALL things white... but did you see {Luella & June}'s super cute LWD post this week? LOVE all of these dresses... the fun shapes and textures are perfect for this summer!!

{Luella & June}

Linking up with {av}'s {friday fancies}! Have a great weekend! xxoo.

NYC Wedding: Taline + Mark

The groom has requested a dedicated blog post to his amazing wedding last weekend (yes, the groom reads my blog)... so here I am with the details!! I'll try to sum up how fantastic the entire night was, but honestly, I'm positive a little blog post will do no justice to just how fabulous the wedding really was! :) First... let me introduce you to Taline and Mark!  I love how Taline wore a non-traditional / non-white dress -- her gown was to die for!!

{Whitney Stanek Photography}

Cocktail hour started at 7pm and offered the most amazing appetizers ever!  Actually, I am pretty sure there was so much food at the cocktail hour that they didn't even need to serve us dinner later on! ;) Not only was there a sushi bar and chef - there was a seafood bar, a cheese bar, and trays of unique appetizers... including classy sliders,  duck, serving spoons of lobster mac and cheese, and more!  Drinks included a fully stocked bar of top shelf liquor, beer, wine, the signature cocktail and champagne! 

I didn't take too many photos during cocktail hour because I was... well, mostly eating and drinking,  as well as meeting the rest of Alejandro's college friends... and then we went up to the rooftop to take a few photos!  Here is my favorite one from the night:

Ashley & Alejandro

The Tribeca Rooftop (the venue) is an amazing space and Mark + Taline sure did a great job with the decor! How lovely are these tables -

The table arrangements were magical...

When we got to the tables... we had a little surprise for us - each table had a bottle of grey goose vodka and every place setting had a shot glass!  You don't see that at every wedding....

Some other surprises included professional dancers (amazing) and a choreographed performance by a sexy violinist! Speaking of music - not only was there a violinist, there was an acoustic performance during cocktail hour, a live band (or two) during dinner and a DJ for the after party which was from 12-2am! Music galore... and good music too (which we all know can make or break a wedding)!

Dinner options included grilled filet mignon or miso glazed sea bass - both of which were absolutely delicious (taking Alejandro's word on the steak ;)! And... the dessert bar was top notch - including, well, just about every desert you can imagine + wedding cake! 

But... my favorite part of the night was spending time with Alejandro and meeting the rest of his fabulous friends!  Oh, and props to the best man for the GREAT speech! :)  

Wonderful wedding Mark and Taline!!! Congratulations, again! xxoo.

PS. Thank you for {voting} on my dress for the wedding! The {sunblaze lace dress} won and I received many compliments!! :)

Happy, Happy GGB!

On Monday (while I was on vaca), the Golden Gate Bridge turned 75!  Just wanted to give a little shout out to my favorite city... I miss living in San Francisco every single day!!  Would move back there in a second if I could bring all my friends and family with me! I will forever remember my bedroom in the most amazing Marina flat... with my own GGB view!  Ahh, bliss.

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Wedding Wednesday: {Bridesmaids}

Even though my "dream wedding" plans have changed every year since I was a little girl – one thing has stayed constant… I ♥ when bridesmaids wear different dresses! :) I am not one who loves uniformity or symmetry and I am definitely not a “matchy-matchy” kind of girl.  So… when I see images of bridesmaids in different colors, shapes and fabrics - my eyes perk up! This image sums up the perfect look - love every single thing about it... specifically the mismatching shoes!  xxoo.

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Also loving these coordinating looks -

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Cinemagr.am: Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!  About a month ago, I learned about {cinemagr.am}, an iPhone app that makes your photos move! Check it out... it's fun, but you might need a little patience mastering the skill of cinemagrams! ;) Once you download the FREE app, you will be prompted to take a hybrid of a photo and a video. Once you capture your image, you will select which portion you want to keep in video form. A couple tips: 1. hold still, 2. find good lighting and 3. make sure the background is still!  And... you have yourself a fun little moving image like the one below!! :)

my dad's flag in their backyard in kentucky

As much as many of us are pumped for beaches, bbqs and boats (I know I am!!!) - I thought it would be a nice time a remember the real reason we are celebrating Memorial Day! Let's take a second to think about all of the men and women who have died in our nation's service. Have a safe holiday! xxoo.

Friday's Facies: {Nautical by Nature}

Happy long weekend!! :)  I am super excited for this weekend because Alejandro and I have so many fun plans!  We'll be in NYC until Sunday... then heading to the beach for a couple days... then on Tuesday we have a day long date - just the two of us before his crazy work schedule kicks in!!  Inspired by the beach, boats and some serious preppiness (is that a word?!?) - here is my {Friday's Fancies} inspiration for memorial day weekend!  Have a great holiday!!

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Ahh... doesn't this make you want to go to Nantucket or something?!  Here is my outfit inspiration:

Shop this look:

{tank} {shorts} {shoes} 

{sunglasses} {earrings} {bag} {ring} {nail polish}

Her "Vintage" Prom Dress

Ahh.. I am so excited for this post!  A couple months ago, I came across my senior prom photos and was instantly reminded that the dress I wore was by far one of my favorite dresses I've ever owned!  A few weeks later, Alejandro's little sister was looking for a prom dress!! :)  Well, to make a long story short... she fell in love with the dress and ended up wearing it last weekend to her Prom!  And... I think it's safe to say - she rocked it!  So beautiful on her!!!  See Mom... there was a reason I've been making you hold onto a dress that is a few sizes too small for me.... for 11 years! :) :)

This dress will always be one of my favs because it was my first purchase ever from Saks Fifth Avenue... I ordered it the week before prom via phone (that's before online shopping became huge)!! It came in from California a few days before the dance and was just perfect! :)  ...A teenage girl in Ohio with a dress from California -- I have to admit, I thought I was pretty cool! haha, jk (kind of)! xxoo.