life lessons from Ashley Stock - a momma-in-training.
What I Wore These photos turned out grainy. Maybe a photo expert can tell me why? I love this purse so much, I kiss it a few times a day {true story}. Dress: Victoria’s Secret catalog, Cardigan: Gap, Belt: Forever 21, Shoes: Target, Purse: c/o Hobo International, Watch: Fossil Outlet, Necklace: c/o Lisa Leonard Designs, Nail Polish: OPI the “it” color. So are you now noticing my height in relation to the couch? And is it making you realize just how short I really am? And {…Read More…}
What I Wore: Fresh Produce I love a dress that is fancy enough for Church yet still casual enough for everyday wear. Meet that dress: Dress, Wrap Cardigan: c/o Fresh Produce, Shoes: Soda, Necklace: Lisa Leonard There’s something about wearing a hood that makes me really happy. Like Christmas morning happy. I know, weird. It seems hoods make me feel younger and even a bit mysterious…two qualities I imagine are fleeting for most of us busy Mommas. What I’m getting at is…I wear hoods whenever {…Read More…}
Anthropologie Knock Off Vintage Yo Yo Bobby Pins {As seen on the fabulous Kojo Designs} I originally posted this fun tutorial on Kojo Designs a while back. During my moving interim, I thought I would revisit it with y’all. _______________________________________ If you’ve ever seen any of my tutorials, then you know I love me a good knock off. And naturally, one of my favorite sites to get ideas is Anthropologie. I stumbled upon these beauties, and knew I wanted to try my own version. {source: Anthropologie} {…Read More…}
Dress: Old Navy, Sweater: Old Navy, Shoes: Soda, Flower: Fossil Outlet, Watch: Fossil Outlet, Necklace: Lisa Leonard Designs On Sunday I showered. AND did my hair. AND then put on a dress for Church. It was quite a a feat for this packing Momma. The last ten days have been sweats and baseball cap kinda days, and I imagine the next few weeks will be the same. So let’s soak in this pretty and simple summer dress together shall we, Ahhhhhh. Because it’s all grease and grime from here on {…Read More…}
Shirt: Old Navy, Sweater: Old Navy, Pants: Banana Republic, Shoes: Bakers, Watch: Fossil, Ring: LMM So a couple of things: 1. The idea was to wear all one color so as to highlight the fact that I finally painted my nails a color. But now I’m starting to think I just kinda look like a dolphin…a dolphin with yellow finger nails. I will be linking this post up to WIW on The Pleated Poppy and Real Momma, Real Style on MGR. 2. Did you notice {…Read More…}
So here is the 411 on my day-to-day beauty care products. Nothing special here, all super affordable, and all used daily. I feel it is important to note that I have NO idea what I am doing when I pick out personal care products. In fact, my skincare regimen should be taken lightly, considering I still breakout like a teenager on a regular basis. I would love to be one of those girls who just slips out of the house in jeans and a t-shirt {…Read More…}
Shirt: TJ Maxx, Skirt: La Vie Petite, Shoes: Forever 21 I once heard a rumor that Mariah Carey had her two bottom ribs removed so that she could fit into clothes better…or was it Janet Jackson? On either account, I fit into that category of girls with an extra large rib cage. Put it this way, in middle school my ribs protruded further than my tatas–and it was cause for some major juvenile teasing. Which may be why I am totally stoked that high waisted {…Read More…}
What to get Dad for Father’s Day I always have trouble finding the perfect gift for Father’s Day. Do I go with something sentimental, something he needs, something personal, small, big??? And if any of you are like me, then you’ve been struggling too. Here are some ideas I found around the web {some with your help}. {shop} Lap Top Case {shop} {shop} {shop} {shop} {shop} {shop} {shop} {shop} {shop} Grill Guru Kit {shop} {shop} {shop} {shop} {shop} What are you getting for Dad this year? {…Read More…}
I can see you. And today you can see me over at Momma Go Round. Head over to see me suffocating in skinny jeans. It’ll be good times.
Yep, I did it. I added some more goodies to the shop. AND then I gave you an excuse to shop with a limited time 15% OFF coupon. code: HAPPY Note: MANY of these items only have one in stock, so when they’re gone they’re gone. Click HERE to have a look around the shop.
Top: Forever 21, Sweater: Target, Belt: Old Navy, Watch: Target, Jeans: Paige Denim @ Nordstroms, Shoes: Aerosoles My blouse and shoes were purchased a looonnnggg time ago. In fact, a lot of items I still wear regularly were purchased months, if not years ago–as in I have had them since high school or early college. Which got me thinking about something funny… Is it just me, or can you remember exactly where and when every single item of your clothing was purchased? And, is it {…Read More…}
Top: Forever 21, Sweater: Target, Belt: Old Navy, Watch: Target, Jeans: Paige Denim @ Nordstroms, Shoes: Aerosoles My blouse and shoes were purchased a looonnnggg time ago. In fact, a lot of items I still wear regularly were purchased months, if not years ago–as in I have had them since high school or early college. Which got me thinking about something funny. Is it just me, or can you remember exactly where and when every single item of your clothing was purchased? And, is it weird {…Read More…}
Remember Prom? Ahhh, it feels like so long ago. Making myself all fancy. Agonizing for days over my hair style. Finding the perfect shoes. And then the accessories… What to wear? What to wear? Well, a beautiful girl on her way to Prom needs our advice girlies. Brianna, a gorgeous high school student, emailed me seeking advice. What necklace do we suggest she wear with this stunning dress? What do you think? Feel free to include links. BTW Brianna, you look like a beautiful princess in {…Read More…}
How to Make a Jewel Bib Necklace (with a free template download} I’ve seen these bib necklaces everywhere. J Crew, Anthropologie, Nordstroms. And I have been meaning to make one of my very own for nearly a year now. Well, I finally did it. And let me tell you, it’s easy as pie. Let’s make one together, mmkay. Materials: Download your FREE necklace template HERE. One square foot of black felt Package of gems: I purchased the 1 lb. package from Michael’s and I used {…Read More…}
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What I Wore on Our 45 Minute Date We don’t get out much, unless there’s a squirmy toddler in tow. When we dated, we went to see a movie every week–every week people. Now we’re lucky if we see a movie every season. And I suppose I have that first time momma anxiety where my mind renders me physically incapable of calling a teenage babysitter to watch my pride and joy. I need to get over it, I know. But so far, my Mom and {…Read More…}
What I Wore {other than sweats and slippers} Denim Shirt, Forever 21; Sweater, Anthropologie; Jeans: Paige Denim; Shoes, Aerosoles I wore this to a baptism at my Church. Shirt, Forever 21; Skirt, Target; Belt, Forever 21; Shoes, Mia @ Nordstroms; Necklace; Lisa Leonard Designs Shirt, Antropologie; Sweater, Anthropologie; Belt, Forever 21; Pants, Forever 21; Shoes, Aerosoles; Purse, Urban Outfitters. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to guest post my over at the Cool Kids blog. In case you missed that post, I wanted {…Read More…}
I have these vivid childhood memories of schlepping around from antique store to antique store while my Mom, Grandma and Aunties took their sweet time looking through, what I {at the time}thought was junk. I remember being a total brat, tucking my nose into the colar of my shirt pretending to gag on the overwhelming scent of mothballs that seemed to be the pinnacle of the “antiquing experience”. Are we done yet? I would ask, over and over. Flash forward twenty-something years, and not only has {…Read More…}
How to Curl Your Hair: Wavy Curls Wavy hair makes me happy. It means less blow drying, less brushing, less straightening, and more volume. Many of you have emailed me wondering how I get the lose wavy curls in my hair. And honestly, I can’t take the credit. I watched this tutorial on The Daybook and it changed my life. Seriously, any tutorial that cuts the time it takes me to do my hair in HALF, is life altering. Watch Sydney’s tutorial, it will change {…Read More…}
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Wavy hair makes me happy. It means less blow drying, less brushing, less straightening, and more volume.
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