My Pink Sky

casual lib

2010-03-24T13:49:00.000-07:00

So today consist of not getting out of bed, procrastinating, coffee date with my love Nikki, back to procrastinating and now its time to get in gear and get to the library! It's really beautiful here today so I just slipped on this comfy shirt/sweatshirt from forever 21 and some jeans... I mean its the library I can't really get that motivated to get ready. I'm not gonna lie I might have to slip some sandals on before I leave, I just need to wear sandals anytime I can, I am having withdrawals from Jamaica! Off to get started on this HUGE paper, yuck.

xxx

-Ashley

* Shirt Forever 21, Tank H&M, Scarf UO Kimchi Blue, Jeans Rock and Republic

oldie but a goodie

2010-03-23T08:31:00.000-07:00

I popped on my camera this morning and realized I took these shots before I left for vacation, bonus! I was kind of rushing it because my roommate was picking me up to take me to her hometown in Long Island. I spent the weekend with her there and had a really good time. We went to this Irish parade except there was no parade because it was storming out. So we just ended up going out to all the bars around her, it was a really good time and I never experienced something like that before.

On another note I just talked to the family I nannied for this past summer and Nantucket and it got me really excited about going back this coming summer. I had such a blast last summer I'm excited to see whats in store this summer. I worked for the most amazing family with two two most precious little girls I am looking SO forward to seeing them all again soon!

tootles for now

xxx

-Ashley

*Denim Shirt& Headband Forever 21, Pants PacSun,Shoes Payless, Bracelet GILTFUSE, Nailpolish OPI Gargantuan Green Grape

back in the groove

2010-03-22T18:29:00.000-07:00

Dress forever 21

Romper Forever 21

Bathing Suit Victoria Secrets

Bathing Suit Victoria Secret, Hat AE, Sunglasses Ray-Ban

I'm back! I just got back from vacation this past weekend from Jamaica, sorry its been so long but with vacation and adjusting back to school life its been busy. So Jamaica was so much fun! It was a little different then I was expecting, I thought it was going to be pure spring break craziness but it turned out to be a little more low key. There was a lot more families and children at our resort than I thought but we made the best of it. I means sun, sand and some sort of drink in my hand and I'm all set. We spent most of our days relaxing by the pools or down at the beach and the nights was filled with food,drinks and lots of laughs. Even though it didn't turn out to be wild crazy cancun type of break we still had such an amazing time. I didn't end up bring my nice camera at the last minute I changed my mind because if I lost it or something happened to it I would be sooo upset so I left that behind. That being said I didn't get the greatest shots but there are indeed some good ones! I am going to start up again with everything tomorrow hopefully. Back to doing the daily outfits and hopefully I can get A-Z back on track. This has just been a busy couple of months but I have loved doing this and plan on continuing.

If people went on spring break let me know where you went and how it was! Hope everyone has a fun past couple of weeks and the sun shined on you somewhere.

xxx

-Ashley

JAmaican Me Crazzzzyyy

2010-03-12T09:14:00.000-08:00

So I know its been awhile but I have been SO busy these past few days leading up to the spring break shenanigans! Midterms, laundry, packing, errands, it just hasn't stopped. I'm so excited I am finishing up a few last things and then it begins. I am actually going to stay with one of my roommates for the weekend it Long Island. I am excited because she is the only one of my roommates whose house I have yet to go to. She is fantastic and I can't wait to see what her hometown is all about. Then Monday morning its off to JAMAICA! I just can't wait to lounge on the beach with pina colda in hand. I am such a beach girl and I cant wait to sink my toes in the sand. Hopefully I will get some good shots, I was gonna bring my nice camera but would never forgive myself if something happened to it, so my little canon will have to do.

I'm hoping to get some shots in on some of my packing but I have felt all to frazzled lately to take any pictures. Don't worry when I come back I will make up for my lack of photos and lack of postings!

Hope everyone has a good spring break (who has one) and pleaseee cross your fingers for me that it does not rain!

xxx

Better days are coming!

2010-03-09T11:05:00.000-08:00

Once again today is absolutely gorgeous. I know I typically have been dressing on more of the dark side but todays sun shining really me to lighten up...in more ways than one. I mentioned how I'm going to Jamaica in a little bit and I have been really trying to hold myself to going to the gym and surprisingly this weather has helped me get going and get my bum to the gym. So thats where I've been today and I'm getting ready to take a test today, so once again studying, I feel like I have been repetitive in these post but thats what I've been doing. I know once spring break hits I'll have more interesting and hopefully spicy things to talk about. Looking forward to that.

xxx

* Shirt&Jeans Forver21, Tanktop H&M, Boots Marshalls, Bracelet London, Sunglasses Karen Millen ( gift from Val when she interned!)

stripes on the go

2010-03-08T11:26:00.000-08:00

Today is such a busy day so I knew I wanted something that would be comfortable that I could last in all day. I had a huge capping project due this morning and I still have to study for a test tomorrow. In between all that I need to go to the bank, grocery store and library. yuck. All that keeps running through my head is Jamaica Jamaica Jamaica, thats what is keeping me motivated this week. I just got this shirt not to long ago and I totally am in love with it. I was never one for stripes and I'm realizing what I have been missing out on all this time. This shirt is comfortable/flattering and I love the drape on the shoulder, my favorite.

Well I'm off to run these errands...I hope someone is taking advantage of this beautiful day!

xxx

*Shirt&Jeans Urban Outfitters, Sweater Gap, Jacket Internship, Shoes DSW, Nail polish OPI Gargantuan Green Grape (obsessed), Sunglasses Rayban

sunny days

2010-03-07T14:57:00.000-08:00

The sun was shining and the temperature was beautiful. It's days like today that really lifts people sprits and changes moods. Today I tried to get up relatively early, spent a good chunk of time in the gym (spring break is a week away!) and study study study. Unfortunately I couldn't really enjoy this beautiful weather but just being outside for a little while made me in a better mood. You know what else puts me in a good mood...Academy Awards! I absolutely love the dresses and the red carpet. It's actually starting in like t minus 2 minutes so I have to get my but on the couch and watch it! I will definitely be giving my opinions on dresses on tomorrows post. Looking forward to that.

Everybody enjoy watching!

xxx

*Sweatshirt AE, Jeans Forever21, Shirt Old Navy, Necklace Vintage, Shoes Payless

much needed night out

2010-03-06T21:39:00.001-08:00

Kat, Me, Angela, Annie

Friday night was a much-needed night out. After my week of studying and tests it was so nice to get out. Now I have to tell you the “nightlife” in Poughkeepsie, NY is pretty much equivalent to nails on a chalkboard…. just plain annoying. We have like two options of where to go and most of the time they cram as many of us into a tiny space…its not pretty. I’m so grateful for the girls I live with because without them I don’t know what I would do at this school. Don’t get me wrong when we go out we make it fun and typically have a good time, like my mom says to me “it’s not where you are its who you’re with” and that definitely holds true for us here at Marist College. So Friday night I wanted to dress up a bit more than just jeans and a top. I just purchased this cute romper from forever 21 and completely fell in love with it. Lately I have been obsessed with the whole romper one-piece look; I’m looking forward to rocking them more when springtime comes around without tights and boots and add cute sandals, yup that’s going to be nice. I wanted to also put in some pictures of my roommates, they truly have made my time here so memorable and I definitely couldn’t make it here without them! Plus they all have different styles and they all looked especially pretty last night! Love you guys.

*Romper&Belt Forever 21, Sweater H&M, Boots Internship,

Ps: Thanks Val for your sweet photography skills!

winter SPRING summer or fall...all you have to do is call? SPRING!

2010-03-04T08:28:00.001-08:00

(Just for fun...messing around with the editing)

So today the sun is shining and I was so excited not to wear a big heavy winter jacket. I stepped outside and realized it was actually a tad colder than it looked I had to add another layer plus a scarf, plus a hat. I wanted to punch up my winter blues with this spring creamsicle sweater from H&M, its so fun and bright. I'm just really really looking forward for spring time, its probably my favorite time of year for clothing, not too hot not too cold...just right ahhh sounds lovely. Well I'm off to keep studying for my test today, keep your fingers crossed for me! After my test at 3:30 it is officially the weekend, since I don't have classes on fridays! YAY! no huge plans for the weekend but I'm soo ready for it.

xxx

PS: baby powder saved my life/hair this morning, such a good trick for degreasing! try it.

*Dress Urban Outfitters, Leggings Forever21, Sweater H&M, Necklace Portobello Road in London, Leather Jacket internship in London, Hat Aldo, Sunglasses Rayban

coffee and cigarettes...make that books.

2010-03-03T08:47:00.000-08:00

I have such a busy day today. Time has been flying so fast with school and tomorrow I already have one of my midterms. It's for my international retail class, which I actually really enjoy its just a lot of material. Anyways I am going to try and post an outfit and an A-Z...thats if I ever get out of my sweats. If not definitely count on tomorrow for both! I really can't believe how time is flying, there is only 2 1/2 months until graduation, crazy. That also means there is only 12 more days until Jamaica!! So excited for that, look forward to posts coming soon on what I'm packing.

Anyways time to hit the books and another cup of coffee.

xxx

rushing away

2010-03-02T11:54:00.001-08:00

So today I'm kind of in a rush...even though I had plenty of time to get things done for some reason I'm rushing! Today I have two classes International Retailing at 3:30...yikes I should hurry, and a law class tonight (yuck) so I was supposed to run a bunch of errands before hand but that didn't happen so now I'm really trying to hustle. Its actually a really nice day here, the sun shines but then the clouds take over, and then the sun shines again, its one of those days. I'm still trying to get the hang of this whole taking the pictures by myself thing...but I think everyday I will get a little better. Practice makes perfect right?!

*Shirt Gap, Jeans&Ring Forver21, Belt Target, Boots Marshalls, Sunglasses Rayban

I is for...

2010-03-02T09:36:00.000-08:00

Spring 2010

Spring 2009

Fall2009

I is for Isabel Marant. Her pieces are the perfect combination of cool and comfortable, sometimes hard to find in the fashion world. This Paris based fashion designer has been branching out to the U.S in the past couple of years. Although her name is not a household one YET she definitely caught my attention. Her pieces have that sort of bohemian rocker chic look…if that makes sense! I would pretty much wear anything from her collection…if I could afford it. I just found out that she recently launched Étoile, a less expensive secondary line that maintains Marant's stylish edge. What I like about Marant’s clothing is that is clothes that are actually wearable for women. It has that sort of street wear look that many girls can relate to and actually want to buy. You might not find her outfits on the cover of VOUGE but you will most definitely find them hanging in say the junior editor of a hot fashion magazines closet…which is often more important. Hopefully they will be hanging in my closet too…. soon enough!

Here goes nothing!

2010-03-01T14:27:00.000-08:00

So I decided to start doing a "daily outfit" section. I always admire and love to look at other fashion blogs that have this feature and now I'm mustering up the courage to do it myself! Now listen, I absoluty hate being in pictures (i LOVE taking them) but for the sake of developing my blog I told myself this was something I want to do. I think doing this section will help me experiment with my clothing, showcase my personal style and really instill some more confidence. I know I look kind miserable in all these photo's but I'm still trying to get a feel for what I'm doing. I also wish I had better space and location to work with but this is what I got. I'm sure I will learn and grow and thats what this whole experience is about. I definitely am open to some suggestions or constructive criticism on a better way to do this section. I hope you enjoy and give me some feedback!

*Leggings Forever21, Top and Scarf H&M, White tank Old Navy, Black sweater Max Azria for Wal-Mart.

Gone for a minute

2010-03-01T13:22:00.000-08:00

Sorry about my disappearing act! I went away for the weekend and didn't really have access to a computer. This weekend my mom and I decided to have a little girls mini vacation. I know we both needed it and deserve it. We decided to meet 1/2 way so I didn't have to take the 5 hour drive home. Lucky us Mohegan Sun (casino) ended up being 1/2 way. Friday night we stayed in at our hotel and watched movies and got takeout, more of a catching up time. Saturday was our big day. We ended up going to this really cute small nail/spa. From the looks of it you wouldn't think much but it ended up being one of the best manicures and massages I have ever gotten. The women that owned the place was so down to earth and made me and my mom feel really comfortable. Then it was on to our big night on the town. Delicious dinner, (1st time ever having veal and risotto which ended up being amazing) Drinks (for me) I had some sort of champagne vodka martini thing which was good, and strong, and finally gambling! This was really my first time gambling, although I was too intimidated to sit at the tables, the video blackjack had no problem stealing all my money away. I was doing pretty well for awhile and then my credits finally hit zero, such a shame but its the fun on it all. We topped off our excellent evening with a 1/2 dozen krispy kreme doughnuts or like my mom likes to call them cracky kreme's! Sometimes you just gotta do it, calories and all.

All in all it was a really great time. I love my mom SO much, she means the world to me and getting to spend time with her is precious. I look forward to going back and next time and hopefully winning the jackpot!

PS: I my camera died and I left my charger so that's why there's no photos from the weekend! So bummed!

H is for...

2010-02-25T12:27:00.000-08:00

Roy Halston Frowick

Marios Schwab (new creative director)

My favorite piece of the Fall 2010 collection (style.com)

H is for Halston. Simplicity is something that stays current forever, especially in the case of Halston's designs. Clean lines, elegant silhouettes, matte colors all of these elements shaped the quintessential look of Halston. Roy Halston Frowick was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1932. He developed an interest in fashion from his mother and learned how to sew at an early age. He started creating his own hats and helped his mother embellish dresses and blouses. His big break came in 1957 when he opened up his first shop, the Boulevard Salon. When Halston finally took the big leap and moved to New York City that’s when things really got started, they don’t call it the city of dreams for nothing. He started dressing all the “it” people such as Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, Bianca Jagger, and Liza Minnelli, just to name a few. Unfortunately his career took a turn for the worse when his lifestyle seemed to get bigger than he. All his branding overload ending up getting the best of him. He was dropped from Bergdorf Goodman’s and shortly after he let the wheel spin out of control. He retired from the fashion world and sadly passed away from an AIDS related issue in 1990.

It’s been a wild ride since the passing of Halston and it’s taken some ups and downs to get back on track. What I saw from the Fall 2010 collection by head designer Marios Schwab I was very impressed. It’s hard to keep the same exact feel that original Halston is but I think he did a good job keeping the connection. He definitely has his own spin on things but that’s only natural and I think that’s what makes it great.

tears at the gym

2010-02-24T13:45:00.000-08:00

No it wasn't tears of pain from working out SO hard! It was because I was watching Ellen on my little personal television and somehow she always gets me. Today she gave away $20,000 to a woman named Missy. She just had a baby and her husband got laid off from his job, they lost their apartment and basically have been living off credit cards. Ellen being the amazing person she is ended up giving her $20,000 so they could get back on track and start their happy life together as a family. This literally made me start tearing up and a couple tears rolled down my face, I'm pretty sure the guy next to me thought I was crazy.

This post is not so much about my embarrassment for crying at the gym but my love for Ellen. I have been a fan of hers for so long and I can truly say she is one of my biggest inspirations. Her huge heart mixed with her amazing sense of humor makes up such a wonderful person. I admire how she has been through so much in her life and has managed to be so courageous and bold. When people tried to bring her down she just kept climbing up and never stopped until she got what she wanted.

One of my dreams would be to see her show and meet her, eventually I will! You know when people ask you "if you could eat dinner with 4 people (dead or alive) who would you choose?" She is always on my list!

Whose on your list? leave me a comment I would be so interested in checking that out.

Clip of today's show! click to watch it and tear up.

G is for...

2010-02-24T09:36:00.000-08:00

Alicia Keys and Giorgio Armani

Penelope Cruz in Armani

G is for Giorgio Armani. The classic Italian designer. His success is immeasurable and his designs are unforgettable. Armani started out producing menswear clothing first, the tailoring and clean lines are impeccable and his masculinity carried right over into his women’s line. He made the suit look so sophisticated and sexy on a woman which can be a hard thing to do. I absolutely love menswear inspired pieces for women. There’s something about the look that exudes a warmth and sex appeal that Armani does brilliantly. Armani has gained such respect and a grave following from celebrities. One celebrity that really sticks out is the gorgeous Penelope Cruz. She pulls Armani designs off amazingly. She has a quality about her where she is very feminine but also has a hint of roughness. Kind of like she could kick your ass while cursing you out in Spanish…only if you piss her off. Exactly the poster girl I think of for Giorgio Armani.

A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

2010-02-23T10:30:00.000-08:00

Katrina and Me (Helen and Kasandra's Wedding)

Katrina and Me (Erin and Amanda's rehearsal dinner)

Last night I talked to my sister Katrina on the phone and we had such a great conversation. We are both so busy with life right now we don’t get to talk as much as I'd like to. We got on the topic of time and how fast it goes. I can’t believe I’m graduating college and I can’t believe she is working a “real” job! She said something that really stuck out to me…she will perpetual think of me as 16 years old being in high school trying to figure myself out and I will always think of her as the cool older sister at 18, always looking out for me. It’s funny that those ages stick out to us. Probably because high school is such a stand out time in peoples lives or maybe because that’s when we became extremely close, probably a mix of both. Anyways are conversation was so wonderful and she really builds me up. She gives me the confidence boost I need. She makes me realize that I am talented and that I should follow my dreams. It’s so encouraging talking to her and I really look forward to seeing her soon! I miss her very much and I know we will always be extremely close. VS VS VS. …sorry a little inside joke we have. I look forward to what is going to happen in our futures, it’s a combination of excitement and fear and I’m ready to see what the future has in store for the both of us. I love you Katrina!

-Ashley

PS: I am ordering a tripod today!! I’m so excited. I have a couple ideas brewing in my head so stay tuned!

F is for...

2010-02-22T08:26:00.000-08:00

Sadie Frost & Jemima French

F is for FrostFrench.I think because my head is stuck on going to Jamaica in 3 weeks I am drawn to the boho chic bathing suits that FrostFrench produces. Best friends actress Sadie Frost and design partner Jemima French formed FrostFrench in 1999. They wanted to design fun and flirty clothing for women that make you feel light and cheeky. They started out as an underwear and lingerie line, which you can tell by their playful attitude in their clothing. I love their designs because it’s sexy without being over the top, which is sometimes hard to come across. I absolutely love their swimwear line its so fun and unique, I wish I could sun bathe in a FrostFrench bikini in Jamaica... but with my budget I'll probably stick to target!

These women describe their designs as "classical with a twist of pop" and I highly recommend checking them out!

E is for...

2010-02-21T16:52:00.000-08:00

Elie Saab & Dita Von Teese
Halle Berry wearing Elie Saab

E is for Elie Saab. Creative and couture this man is a genius when it comes to designing luxury dresses and gowns. I’m pretty sure there are women and probably a few men who would go to great lengths just to wear an Elie Saab gown. Saab’s collections are romantic and elegant you can see the passion in the work as the dresses flow down the runway. Saab started his career at a very young age and by 18 was designing these exquisite gowns and wedding dresses. His business began to grow and success was at his fingertips. As he starting to build up his career his big break out star moment happened and I know I will never forget this dress. The beautiful Halle Berry wore his gown to the 2002 Oscars where she won for best actress; I don’t know what got more attention her speech or that dress. It was absolutely a memorable fashion moment that will always be remembered.

As Saab’s success keeps growing we keep looking forward to seeing that next big red carpet moment. He has such a huge celebrity following and his designs make every star shine even brighter. Sometimes I wish I were famous just so I could glide down the red carpet in an Elie Saab gown…a girl can dream!

Ryan Montbleau and Trombone Shorty

2010-02-21T16:12:00.000-08:00

Ryan Montbleau band

Trombone Shorty

Steph, Abbie, Me, Annie

Wow sorry about the stall on my post but I had such an amazing weekend and didn’t really have a minute to post up. Friday was one of the best nights I have had in awhile: amazing friends+amazing music= best night. Ryan Montbleau Band was playing at the highline ballroom in the city and they were opening for Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue who I wasn’t familiar with but I’m always down to hear new music. So on Friday Abbie http://www.abbiewade.blogspot.com/ Annie and me made are way into NYC, not before grabbing a disgusting smorgasbord of Mickey D’s…. shhhh don’t judge we had like 5 minutes to catch the train. We made it in perfect time to meet up with Steph http://www.prettyfashionable.com/ and head to Brooklyn to drop are bags off. After that was all done with it was time to head to the show. When we got there we had some time to kill before the festivities so we ended up sitting with the nicest family ever and having a couple drinks. Once those first guitar strings we strummed we raced downstairs to get upfront. Ryan Montbleau Band was amazing (as usual) and played a lot of new songs I hadn’t heard before, which was exciting because I’ve been keeping my fingers crossed for a new album soon. After RMB finished up their set I was a little bummed out because I wanted them to keep playing, but once Trombone Shorty hit the stage my discontent was gone. This band is absolutely brilliant and they killed it. They really know how to entertain and keep you moving, I’m so glad I got to experience their music.

This was such a fantastic night and I love getting away and doing new things. The city was so alive and full of adventure. It made me rethink where I want to go after I graduate, even though it left me with an empty wallet ($7.00 bottle beer really adds up). Anyways I love my friends so much and had a great time. Please if you don’t already know Ryan Montbleau Band and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue you need to check them out!!

xxx
-Ashley

D is for...

2010-02-18T07:58:00.000-08:00

D is for Diane von Furstenberg. Strong, powerful and moving, these words not only justify her designs but her as a woman. She has not only taken the fashion scene by storm once but twice! It the early 70’s Furstenberg had designed the iconic jersey wrap dress, women loved her for her sense of confidence while still maintaining her femininity in lets face it “mans world”. I believe that’s how women felt when wearing her designs: confident. After going on a hiatus from fashion industry she emerged back on the scene in 1997 stronger then ever…and we are so glad she did.

One of my favorite things about Mrs. Furstenberg is the way she reaches such a broad audience. I love her clothes, my mom loves her close and I’m sure my grandmother would enjoy them too! Its amazing, not many designers have that niche. To be quite honest she is one of my favorite designers, not only do I adore her clothing but also to me it’s more than that. Her personality seems amazing and it really shines through in all her creations.

C is for...

2010-02-17T10:56:00.000-08:00

C is for Charlotte Ronson. Young, fresh and chic. These are the words that come to mind when talking about the talented Charotte Ronson. She is fairly new on the fashion scene, having her first collection in 2000 when she launched C. Ronson. She definitely got noticed and recognized for her trendsetting looks and impeccable style. In 2005 she renamed her collection to “Charlotte Ronson” as she felt it better represented herself and her consumer. She was evolving her brand and bringing a touch more sophistication into the line.

Charlotte’s clothing is what young women want to wear. She really designs for the “it” girl by mixing feminine elements with a playful twists. Personally I would wear any one of her pieces. Everything she designs is so fresh and vibrate you really make a statement when you are wearing her clothing. I think she really has a vision and type of girl in mind when she is creating her designs. Her collections are full of fun and excitement and guaranteed to put a smile on even the stuffiest of fashion ego.

Cant catch a break on these snowy days!

2010-02-16T13:52:00.000-08:00

My lovely roommate Annie on her way to class
View from outside our door

wet cold snow. gross. I thought for sure we would have a snow day and my classes would get cancelled...nope. I just dragged myself into my 3:30 and now I'm hoping for at least my night class to be cancelled. The only bonus is I got to break out this headwrap/earwarmer that I have been dying to wear. It's so cute and perfect for bitter days like this.

Well in the hopes of night classes being cancelled I am going to plan to make myself a yummy meal tonight. I've grown weary of the frozen dinners and meals from a box. I am trying to get motivated to eating healthier so tonight its stir-fry! One of my favorite things to cook, probably because its one of the only things I know how.

Grocery List: zucchini, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, brown rice, and teriyaki sauce! Yum yum yummy.

Off I go!

xxx
-ashley

B is for ...

2010-02-16T10:07:00.000-08:00

B is for Betsey Johnson. Betsey Johnson is a true icon in the fashion industry. She makes her own set of rules and knows how to break them. I picked her because she has her own voice and she makes it heard! The colors, the prints, it all has a certain vibrancy to it. Her clothes make people come alive and make a statement. I also wanted to pick Betsey because her timeline being in the fashion game, she has been designing since the 60's and I'm sure has seen it all...I mean Edie Sedgwick was her house model, that says something. She was pushing the envelope in the 60's and still is today.

Her signature prints and sassy charm keeps her designs standing out of the crowd. You know a Betsey Johnson dress when you see one. I am lucky enough to own 1 Betsey Johnson dress that I got on sale at an outlet store. Sadly I have only wore it one time to a wedding but I am just a college student living in Poughkeepsie, NY isn’t exactly the place where you can pull off a Betsey dress. If it were acceptable to wear a short turquoise silk dress to my 9:30 advertising class I would! I know once I get out of this place the Betsey dress is coming back on.

PS: I would recommend checking out some pics of her fall 2010 collection. Yes that is Kelly Osbourne strutting her stuff on the runway!

A is for...

2010-02-15T10:35:00.000-08:00

A is for Alexander McQueen ...he was an artist, innovator and inspiration to the fashion world. His tragic death happened about a week ago on February 11Th, he was found in his London home, the death was ruled a suicide. It was just the start of fashion week when the devastating news was spread. He was meant to show his Fall 2010 collection at Bryant Park. At his Manhattan showroom many people in the industry as well as fans and supporters showed up to show their love for the young designer. McQueen...you will be missed.

His fashion is fearless. He is the definition of a risk taker. People that say fashion is just "physical"...just a piece of clothing...take a look at Alexander McQueen's collections and try and tell me that you don't feel an emotion. I mean seriously just look at his spring 2010 collection...those pieces are like works of art. It's really amazing, and I can honestly say I have never seen anything like it.

I want to leave this post by putting up a link of a video I found of Mr. McQueen...truly amazing, creativity at its best.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEzRvHjY9KU
RIP ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

No Zzz's for meeees

2010-02-15T07:42:00.000-08:00

Last night I literally slept maybe a total of 40 minutes...if that. I know that sounds CRAZY but this is pretty typical for me at least once a week. I have a really really hard time getting it sleep. It's like my brain wont shut down and keeps going and going and going. I had class this morning at 9:30 so once 4:00 am hit then the count down begins..." If I fall asleep right NOW, I can get 4 and 1/2 hours of sleep. Then its just a downward spiral after that.

On a positive note since my brain doesn't shut down I come up with some good idea's when I cant sleep. Last night I came up with the idea of doing a short of alphabet A-Z of different designers/ fashion industry folk that are inspiring to me. Give you a little knowledge, give me a little knowledge. I look at designers as artist, creating works of art. I thought this would give my blog a little something unique and special.
hope you like it!

xxx
-Ashley

(PS: this egg sandwich and coffee are saving my life right now)

brainstorm for fashion

2010-02-14T21:38:00.000-08:00

So its 12:42 AM and I have to get up at 8:15 for school tomorrow...this is normal for me by the way. I pretty much have a slight case of insomnia, or maybe full blown, either way I don't sleep much. I just came up with a good idea to incorporate my love for fashion into this blog and I don't want to forget! Starting tomorrow I am going to start doing an catalogue of A-Z on fashion designers and sort of write a little bit about them and their designs. I'm not sure where its going to take me but I thought it would be a good way to explore different fashion designers and educate not only readers but myself on the industry...stay tuned to see who A will be!

xx
-ash

Hugs and Kisses its Valentines Day!

2010-02-14T18:16:00.000-08:00

[ Ring: Forever 21, Necklace: gift from mom like 8 yrs ago]
[ Purse: Urban Outfitters, Tights:??]
[ Dress: Urban Outfitters, Boots: Aldo]
Little care package my mom sent me! Chocolates, jellybeans, talking card oh my!

Yes yes that beloved hallmark holiday has finally arrived. Time for “be mine” and ”hot stuff” candy hearts to fly off the shelves and into adoring lovers mouths. Ew kind of gross explanation but oh well! I never got why people liked those candy hearts anyways, they taste like flavored chalk, gross. Anyways no “valentine” for me this year, which is surprisingly okay with me at the moment, probably because my wonderful mother sent me a little care package with a box of chocolates, jellybeans and a hilarious talking card (pictured above). It really lifted my spirits. It made me think, Valentines day isn’t all about dinners and dates it’s about LOVE. The love for your family, friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, co-workers, pets ( <3 you suzie), the man who held the door for you even though you were 30 feet away! It’s about being kind and caring and expressing your feelings towards the ones you love!

Now if I did have a date let me tell you I would have the perfect date night outfit planned out! To be honest the reason I would want a date is the excuse to dress up and eat delicious food! Maybe I’ll do that anyways….(outfit pictured above)

Anyways my advice for the day would be no matter if you have a “valentine” or not make sure you tell the important people in your life how much you LOVE them!

xoxo <3 <3 <3 (gotta be cheesy for V day)

-Ashley

Snow Day

2010-02-14T16:53:00.001-08:00

The snow is still falling and its 6:46. I wish I enjoyed snow days like I used to when I was 10. Bundle up, go outside, play in the snow, go sledding, build snowmen, drink hot coca. Now all I do is the hot coca part, I pretty much just cozy up in bed and don’t get out!

When I FINALLY mustered the energy to get out of bed I decided I actually did need to leave the house today. I went to see Dear John with my roommate... and boy was that a mistake. All I have to say is wow, and not in the good way. I absolutely loooved the Notebook so I figured this would be somewhat good. I knew it wasn’t going to be a masterpiece but I thought somewhat decent…yikes.

I’m crossing my fingers for another snow day, considering I didn’t really get the day off because I always have Wednesdays off from school. At least a delay would be nice!

talk soon!
x
-Ashley

2010-02-14T15:13:00.000-08:00

This is Steph, Abbie, and me! my fellow blogger best friends.

So I just made my morning coffee…at 12:30, and realized I had some time before my class to post up. I was so excited when I first logged in because it said in bold 1 NEW COMMENT! How could this be? I didn’t even tell anybody about this little project yet. How cool am I? and then… I opened it. It was from Mr. Word Press himself. I had a good laugh out of it and decided to keep it up so I could have that excitement again when I sign in.

Today I have a lot to do. I am taking capping now which sounds cool…nope. It could be fun if there wasn’t so much damn pressure! It’s our senior cap project which is just like a final compilation of everything we’ve learned thus far. pretty extensive. I’m gonna work on that today before my International Retailing class and then its off to 3 hours of legal foundations of business. Joy!

I’m hoping to talk to Steph today, one of my best friends who also has blogs, pretty amazing ones too! (http://www.prettyfashionable.com/, and http://www.prettyintelligent.com/) She is pretty tech savvy, so hopefully she can give me some pointers on how this all goes down. Also my best friend Abbie just starting a blog as well and I'm sure she is going to help me out! :) check her out! love her. http://www.abbiewade.blogspot.com/

Off to do the day!

-Ashley

making my mark

2010-02-14T15:11:00.000-08:00

YAY here I am. Finally. I just realized I thought I was pretty computer savvy but this blog thing has really let me know that I’m not. I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it. Well its sort of odd making my 1st post…I guess I’ll just roll with it. I’m sure this is probably another reason I never could keep a journal (aside from my ungodly hand writing and lack of concentration) I never really knew what direction to go in. I think this will help me get over that nonsense and really free up and write.

Seeing as my little battery on top of my computer is so thin I can barely see it and beating red at me I guess my time is up! short and sweet. I guess the 35 min Google search about blogging, the 40 min to come up with an idea and name and almost hour it took me to set this thing up really added up.

Here I go 1:15 am

signing off!

PS: Put this picture in as a little introductory photo, thats me on the left and my amazing sister Katrina on that right.