Jun 1 2012

Are you on HelloCotton?

Good Afternoon lovelies!! We made it to Friday! I just wanted to quickly share with you all about a new social media platform that I recently joined about a week ago. HelloCotton is great way to find out about the latest trends in the fashion world and it also highlights unique blog posts which are featured on the main page. As a member of HelloCotton you are able to search through various articles that focus on topics, such as: DIY, Fashion, Weddings, Crafts, Home, etc.

Additionally, the site is used for meeting new bloggers like yourself. I’ve met a few lovely ladies on the site so far and I love to log on each day to see which bloggers have posted new blog articles. Comparable to Facebook, HelloCotton allows you to like posts as well as leave comments which gives the writer great feedback. Overall, I am loving the experience that I have had so far with this new media site and I hope that you all will join if you haven’t already done so.

To follow me on HelloCotton click HERE!

I hope you all have a fantastic Friday and thanks for stopping by ✌.

XoXo,

Ashley

May 31 2012

Schooling Life: Casual Work Flow

Good Morning Lovelies!! This week has truly flown by. It’s already Thursday. One day closer to the weekend! So for the past two weeks the staff at my job was notified that we were able to dress down for the remainder of the year. I was elated!! Don’t get me wrong I do enjoy dressing up but having to wake up at 6 a.m. each morning and having to get dressed up takes a toll on me. With that being said I’ve been wearing sundresses, jeans, etc.

Since I didn’t want to wear jeans I decided to wear my cute Bar III pants that I purchased over the Christmas Holiday. I absolutely adore the Bar III clothing line. The pricing of the items are average but Macy’s always has a sale so 75% of the time I’m able to find some cute things at a discounted price. The top I wore with the pants is super old. I’ve had this top for about 4 years and it is still in great condition.

Top: Bebe (old)/Pants:Bar III via Macys/Sandals:Target $14.99 (Purchase here)/Sunnies:Target/Scarf and Bracelet:Gift/Earrings:H&M/Necklace:Thierry-Accessories

I love these sandals. They are so comfortable and I can easily pair these shoes with any type of outfit which is a plus. Target is always known for having the cutest sandals so head on over if you haven’t and check out their spring/summer collections.

Have a terrific Thursday and thanks for stopping by.

XoXo,

Ashley

May 29 2012

VIP Pass Fashion Show at Villa 221

Dress: Central Park West via Loehmann’s (Similar)/Shoes: ALDO (old)/Clutch:Forever 21 (old)/Earrings:Loehmann’s /Bracelet:Charming Charlie (Similar)

Good Morning lovelies!! Yes you are not dreaming this is an actual post LOL. I have missed blogging soooo much. I was sick for a week and a half which was no fun at all. Special thanks to everyone who texted, emailed, called, tweeted and contacted me through Facebook while I was sick. I truly appreciated it.

I paid a visit to Loehmann’s last week Thursday and I forgot how much I enjoyed shopping at this store. Great brands at affordable prices. My main  purpose was to find a cute dress and possibly a summer bag or accessories. I ended up purchasing the dress that you see above and cute gold earrings below. Evidently I visited Loehmann’s on the right day because all customers were able to take an additional 25% off any item in the store. Great Deal!!

This past Saturday night I attended a Fashion Show at Villa 221 which is located in the downtown area of Miami, Florida. I am not a fan of hanging out on South Beach and going to clubs so attending a fashion show during Memorial Day weekend was more fitting. I am very happy that I wore something that was comfortable and light because the show was held outdoors. The bees, mosquitos, and flies were out strong due to the fact that some of the vendors were selling food. The show had its highs and lows but needless to say it was a nice outing.

Host from Britain…Loved her accent!

Danielle Sydnor ↑↓

Danielle did such a great job modeling in the show. She wore the clothes well and is natural on the runway!

I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday and thank you so much for stopping by ✌.

XoXo,

Ashley

May 9 2012

ASW Reviews: Kohl’s Cares-Fila Sport Performance Collection

Good Morning Lovelies!! I hope everyone’s morning got off to a great start. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week so we were praised in an assembly for our hard work this morning! Anywho, as many of you all know last month I did a review post on Kohl’s Cares products. Well, this month I was sent a few items from the Fila Sport Performance Collection at Kohl’s. The items are of course geared towards Breast Cancer Awareness/Support and would come in handy when I exercise.

Yesterday I went to the gym and I wore three out of the four items that I received. I absolutely love the shorts. They are comfortable and are great quality. I love the mixture of pink and black! These will be worn a lot. The heart tee shirt is sporty and chic. I like the way it fit and I am sure I will be able to get a lot of wear out of it.

I also wore the racerback sports bra underneath my shirt and it was very comfortable. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to wear the sports bra with the shorts by itself since they both are a great match! Lastly, the headband will surely come in handy on those days when I need my hair to be up and out of my face. For those of you who run marathons this headband would be perfect for you. All of the items that I received were great and will be put to great use! In this day and age it is extremely important that we stay in shape and take care of ourselves. So why not exercise in style?

The pictures and prices of the items I received from Kohl’s are shown below ↓

These items are available from April 30 through the end of July at Kohl’s 40 Wisconsin stores and online at WWW.Kohls.Com. With each item costing only $5 and $10 each, 100% of the net profit will go to supporting the fight against breast cancer!

Thanks for stopping by ✌.

XoXo,

Ashley

May 8 2012

Fashionably Empowered Women’s Spring Social at Charming Charlie {Recap}

Good Morning ASW Readers!! As many of you know the lovely Shea of Curves and Confidence and I hosted the Fashionably Empowered Women of South Florida’s Spring Social at Charming Charlie accessory boutique in Pembroke Pines, Florida this past Saturday afternoon. Our guests enjoyed refreshments while trying on the different items in the store, which include: rings, necklaces, shoes, hats, bracelets, purses, etc. Not to mention all of the ladies who attended the social received 20% off their purchase.

Check out the pictures below ↓

The Hostesses with the Mostess! lol 
Shea!

My lovely sister and her BFF Brittney did a little shopping and walked away with some goodies!!

The cupcakes were so yummy!

Shea and I posing with Roxy of Silky Wraps who was one of our sponsors!!

The lovely and prissy Sophia trying on some shades!

Chanell of the Chanell Nicole blog walked away with fabulous items! Can’t wait to see how she rocks them :)

These ladies won awesome gifts from Silky Wraps, Pulling Strings, SGB Vintage and Hey Girlfriend! Enjoy!!

Special Thank You to Our Sponsors↓

Charming Charlie

Silky Wraps

SGB Vintage

ILY Beauty Co.

Coastal Scents

Hey Girlfriend

Via Wendy

Pulling Strings

* To learn more about our sponsors click on the names above.

We had a great time and excited about the next event in the near future. Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by ✌.

XoXo,

Ashley

Apr 25 2012

C. Michelle’s Beauty N’ Fashion Meet & Greet {Recap}

Good Morning Lovelies!!! Before I get started I just wanted to tell you all that today is my 26th Birthday!! ::Cheers:: LOL! Anywho, many of you knew that I co-hosted C.Michelle’s Beauty and Fashion Blogger Meet and Greet event this past Thursday. I just wanted to share with you all a few pictures from the event. Thank you Michelle again for allowing us to be apart of such an awesome event.Enjoy the pictures below and don’t forget to watch the video above!

The Goody Bag table! Shout out to our sponsors for providing such unique and chic products for our guests.

Janiki Couture Jewelry! My mother purchased two items from them. One for me and and my sister. I can’t wait to wear them. This accessory company has fashionable and affordable jewelry that every lady will love. For more information check out their Facebook Page.

Our names on our favorite drinks :)

My friends laughing at something LOL!

My daddy in the crowd! Love my parents!!

The lovely Nykenya and Shana!

India won shampoo and conditioner from Dominican Mane!!!

Me posing with the beautiful Shea and India!

The owner of Janiki Couture!

Moi! I’m in love with these shoes. The color is perfect for Spring and Summer.

Special Thank you to our Sponsors:
Dominican Mane (http://dominicanmane.com/)
No-Miss Cosmetics (Nomiss.com)
Komplexx Blends Cosmetics (http://www.komplexxblends.com/)
Apr 24 2012

Schooling Life: Nude Love

Good Morning Lovelies!! I’ve been M.I.A for about a week but I’ve so busy. As many of you know, I was a co-host for C.Michelle’s  Beauty and Fashion Blogger Meet and Greet this past Thursday night at Soyka Restaurant. I should be sharing with you all the pictures from the event in a few days so stay tuned for that. I’ve also been working on another event that I will be co-hosting with the lovely Shea of Curves and Confidence which will take place May 5th. I will share more information with you all in another post as well.

Anywho, really quickly I just wanted to share with you all what I wore yesterday to work. I saw Think Like a Man this past weekend and it was extremely funny and sweet. My favorite actress in the movie was of course Taraji P. Henson. She is one of my favorite actresses and she really puts her all in every role that she has ever been given. I absolutely loved her style and hair in the movie. Her look was classic and chic. She inspired me to get up yesterday morning and dress up a little differently than the norm.

So I won a Target gift card from Whitney of Nics-picks blog a few weeks ago and I also had another gift card from Target so I headed on over and picked up some goodies. I’ve been searching for a pair of nude pumps that weren’t that high so that I would be able to wear them to work. So I couldn’t leave the store with out bringing these home with me. I lasted the whole day in them and received a few compliments on them. Thanks Whitney!

Top: H&M, Skirt: NY &Co.,Heels: Target, Belt: XXI, Earrings: Kreativ Kreations, Necklace: Gift

Thanks for stopping by ✌.

XoXo,

Ashley

Apr 9 2012

NCBW 100: Women in Leadership Breakfast 2012

Greetings my lovely ASW readers!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Weekend! It is always great to get together with family and friends to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I actually attended a different church yesterday because one of my friend’s baby was being dedicated and I pride myself on being there for as much as I can when it comes to the people who I am close to. I enjoyed the service and I wouldn’t mind visiting Logos Baptist Church in the near future.

Anywho, this past Saturday morning myself and a few other lovely ladies attended the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Leadership Breakfast at Jungle Island in Miami, Florida. There were six panelists who provided us with great knowledge on how to be successful with anything and everything that you plan to do. They encouraged us to look at where we are right now and plan that next step in our lives. I am twenty-five years old and I feel as though I need to use my 20′s as my grind period because in a couple of years I plan to get married and start a family. I will use this time to plan my life and keep my priorities in check. My biggest fear is that I will look back 5 years from now and wish I would have done this and that differently. I am glad that I was able to attend this breakfast because it has altered my outlook on life.

Panelists (L to R): Katy Soreson,Nikki Lewis Simon,Esq.,Violette Sproul,Laurinda Andujar,Annette Taddeo Goldstein, and Donna L. Ginn

(Dress)AB Studio $23.99/(Cardigan)Lord & Taylor/(Shoes)Steve Madden/(Belt)OLD/(Clutch)Banana Republic/(Earrings/Cuff)XXI

I picked up this dress at Kohls during their Easter sale. I loved the fit of it and I knew I would be able to wear this dress again during the Spring and Summer season. The middle of the dress was a little big so I added a skinny belt to give it a better fit. I find myself shopping at Kohls almost every weekend and mainly because I find a 20% off coupon to their store each week which is always a plus. Especially considering the fact that 90% of their merchandise is consistently on sale. They have the cutest Spring dresses right now so I suggest that you head on over and check them out.

Iris and I

Aren’t we colorful?? A few of my lovely friends!! See you ladies April 19th at 6PM!!

*If you are in the Miami/Ft.Lauderdale area and you are a blogger or read blogs I would love to meet and hang out with you at the Beauty/Fashion Blogger Meet and Greet on April 19, which is hosted by C.Michelle of CMichelleStyles and Co-hosted by myself, Sche of Curves and Confidence and Jillian of NuSophisticate. Click here for more information.

Have a wonderful Monday and thanks for your support!

XoXo,

Ashley

Apr 6 2012

C. Michelle L.L.C. Presents: Mix N’ Mingle w/ C. Michelle and Miami’s Finest Bloggers!


Greetings ASW Readers!!

Well, it’s Friday and I am OFF. It felt so great to get up at 8:15 AM opposed to 6 AM! I can’t sleep in longer than that. Sad I know lol. So today starts my 4 day weekend. Yes I’m off Monday as well. Lucky ME! I have a jam packed weekend and excited to hang out with friends and family. It’s going to be awesome!

Anywho, about a month ago Beauty Blogger C. Michelle of C. Michelle Styles contacted me as well as two other Miami bloggers, Sche of Curves and Confidence and Jillian of NuSophisticate, who you all know that I am quite fond of, to be co-hosts for her beauty/fashion meet and greet event. Of course I agreed to participate because it is something that I haven’t experienced yet and it would be great exposure. I am just honored that C. Michelle thought to include me as a co-host for such a great event. Thank you so much for this opportunity!

To view the Facebook page for this event click HERE.

To RSVP to the event on eventbrite.com click HERE. You will have the option to attend the private cocktail reception and receive a Goody bag and hor’dourves. Dress attire is Chic and Casual.

*Space is limited so I would advise you to RSVP as soon as possible! I hope to see you there!

Check out the Promo video below!!

Thanks for reading and supporting ASW. I truly appreciate it.

Xoxo,

Ashley

Mar 28 2012

Schooling Life: Green Kitten Heels

Good Morning lovelies!! It’s Wednesday! Yesterday I wore this outfit to work and since it was a nice day outside I thought I should take a few pictures so that I could participate in Laura’s Work It Wednesday link up on her blog A Little Big of Lacquer. As you all know, I am a teacher and the majority of us are not into wearing high heels especially if you teach at the elementary level. I do wear heels here and there but for the most part I’m usually rocking flats. Since its the spring time I decided to mix some of my spring tops with my work attire.

So with that being said I pulled out my floral top and green kitten peep toe heels! I knew I would be able to survive in these heels all day since they aren’t that high.

(Cardigan)H&M/(Top)XXI/(Pants)Mango/(Shoes)Nine West/(Belt)OLD/(Earrings)ALDO/(Necklace)XXI/(Bracelet)Gift

These shoes are so comfortable! It has been about 3 years or more since I’ve worn these shoes. I guess they have been hiding in my closet lol.

I’ve had this top for a while and I would have to say that it is one of my favorites. I usually wear it with jeans or my green peasant skirt.

Alright folks I hope you all have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by ✌.

XoXo,

Ashley