Holidaze

Forever 21 jacket (similar one here); Urban Outfitters sweater; Mavi Serena jeans; Balenciaga bag

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'm finding it more than a little difficult to get back into my old routine after going home for the holiday - all I want to do is run around with my niece and watch movies in bed late at night. Luckily, the beautiful weather (it was 70 degrees yesterday!) and the ever growing number of Christmas decorations and events around the city are helping to break me out of my slump. I love this time of the year, especially when it isn't accompanied with a foot of snow!

Time Out

Nally & Millie tank; Free People shorts; Jeffrey Campbell Nation boots; Diane von Furstenberg sunglasses;
Balenciaga bag; Vintage necklace and belt

Summer is definitely here! How are my fellow New Yorkers dealing with this insane heat? It's supposed to hit 103 degrees tomorrow, and I have no plans for leaving my air conditioned apartment! I can use the time out though, I've been running around like crazy these past few days. I saw Questlove DJ at a party in the Lower East Side, thrifted in Brooklyn, ate a burrito from the Korilla BBQ truck for the first time (delicious!), and almost got conned into a creepy psych study at Columbia University (they wanted to give me tranquilizers mixed with alcohol... um, no thanks). So a few days off is sounding nice right about now!

This tank top is courtesy of Nally & Millie and is the most comfortable thing ever, especially when it's so very hot out. Nally & Millie's current collection of cotton tees are flowing, drapy, and loose, just how I like them! Be sure to check out the Nally & Millie Facebook and follow them on Twitter!

Can't stand the rain

Thrifted sweater; Vintage tee; Hue leggings; Vintage Justin boots; Balenciaga bag; H&M umbrella;
Burberry sunglasses; Vintage necklaces; Vintage and Forever 21 rings

Here's a very typical everyday Ashley outfit. Skinny bottoms, giant sweater, and flats. I can't wait until summer to mix things up a bit - at least the snow is turning into rain, so that must mean the sunshine isn't too far off... right?

On a different note, have you all heard about The Outnet's $2 birthday sale? They are giving away 2,000 tickets to an exclusive sale where all of their designer goods will cost only $2! I've already entered myself - can you imagine scoring some Alexander Wang or Burberry for just $2? Click here to sign up for a chance, and be sure to tell me if you get an invite - I'd love to know what you end up buying!

By the harbor

American Apparel raglan top; Thrifted sweater; Mavi jeans from Ideeli; Minnetonka moccasins; Balenciaga bag; Burberry sunglasses; Forever 21 necklace and knuckle ring; diViene heart ring (review to come!); Vintage belt

Ah, the sun. I can't even believe that these pictures were taken last weekend! Now I look out my window and see inches of snow and a grey sky - how quickly things can change! But hey, it's almost Friday so I'm not going to complain. Plus, every day that goes by we get closer to Summer, when (hopefully) every day will be as sunny as it was for these pictures!

House of Guitars

Thrifted sweater; American Eagle jacket; Ancient old Abercrombie & Fitch jeans; Minnetonka moccasins;
Balenciaga bag; Dream Mullick necklace

I took this picture while running some errands this past weekend with the BF. We stopped by the House of Guitars in search of a CD for his dad's birthday, but went in the wrong entrance of the store and were directed to go through this back staircase covered in ads and signed memorabilia. I had to take advantage and shoot a quick pic even though my outfit wasn't anything special - I just loved the surroundings! I'm a huge fan of interesting wall clutter.

Village Gate

Target maxi dress, Balenciaga bag, Vintage belt, Urban Outfitters sunglasses

This past weekend I went vintage shopping at Village Gate with my mom. Most of the building is filled with artist studios, but the first floor is home to two of the only real vintage shops in Rochester, Far Out Vintage and Ricky's Place. I always love going there because it is such a unique and inspiring spot, filled with artwork and color and light - so *not* typical of Rochester! But honestly, the pictures showcase it better than I ever could, so I'll let them do the talking!

And now, to announce the winner of the $100 gift card to Shopbop! I really loved all of your responses - it was so hard to pick just one! But in the end, the gift card will be going to...... Megan, of Mallrat Couture! Megan wrote this awesome poem I have to share with you all:

What's in a name?...
Elizabeth and James;
from uptown chic
to downtown freak,
they've got you covered-
after you've discovered
their Hand Bar rings,
suede sandals perfect for spring,
you'll see my favourite-
I would wear it out every bit-
Triple Pocket Blazer covered in gold,
one look and you've got me- I'm sold!!

I love it! Congrats Megan, and be sure to come back here and let me know what you buy with your $100 gift card! And for the rest of you all, I have yet another amazing giveaway coming up, that you all must come back and enter - I'll be posting it later this week! :)

Birthdays and Beaches

Erin Wasson x RVCA tank, Abercrombie & Fitch shorts, Vintage belt, earrings & bracelet,
Feather Creations by Carmen headband, Havaianas flip flops, Balenciaga bag

This weekend was my 24th birthday - I'm getting old! The celebration lasted for 3 days, and included Mexican, Italian, and Indian food, mango margaritas, and wayyyyy too much cookie cake. Why is it that all celebrations revolve around food? Not that I'm complaining!

The BF and I went to the beach yesterday, and he gave me this beautiful feather headband. I think I fell in love with him even more after finding out he bought it on Etsy! I love that he also loves supporting independent designers. You all should check out Feather Creations by Carmen, because she makes some beautiful stuff! Next on my list of must-haves are her Tribal Feather, Stone, and Leather earrings - gorgeous!

I hope you've all been enjoying this long weekend! Happy Memorial Day to all my American readers! And don't forget to enter to win a $100 gift certificate to Shopbop - ends this Saturday!

Canandaigua

Vintage dress, Matisse sandals, Burberry sunglasses,
thrifted and vintage jewelry, Balenciaga bag

Yesterday's temperature hit 90 degrees. Honestly, 90 degrees! In the beginning of April! It beat the record high in my city by 10 degrees. You best believe I've got summer fever now! In an attempt to cool down, the BF and I drove down to Canadaigua Lake.

The lake was absolutely gorgeous, and there was a really nice breeze rolling in off the water so the BF and I didn't get completely soaked in sweat while walking around. I think the heat was driving a few people to insanity though, as I saw more than one person jump into the lake completely clothed. I'm not sure how exactly they planned to drive home in soaking wet jeans...

What is it like where you live? Have you been experiencing this crazy heat wave? And what are you doing to keep cool?

PS: Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

3-30

Forever 21 jacket, the BF's flannel shirt, Current/Elliott jeans (or "jeggings", ugh I hate
that word!), Jeffrey Campbell Charlie clogs from Lori's Shoes, Balenciaga bag

It has been a really long time since I have done an outfit post! Today there was absolutely nothing to do all day, so the BF and I spent the afternoon wandering around and drinking Starbucks. We stumbled upon this nice brick wall to take pictures in front of, and for once I actually had my camera on me!

Tonight the BF and I went to an Indian buffet and had Mango Lassi's - they are *SO* good. You must try one asap, I had never had one before but now I am a believer and an addict. Afterwards we checked out the dollar movie theater and caught "Up In the Air", during which I annoyed the BF with my swooning over George Clooney. He really does get better with age, right?

These are my first new purchase in a long time, the Jeffrey Campbell Charlie clogs. I know that every blogger on the internet already has these shoes, but I'm weak for anything that so resembles Chanel and is in my price range. Plus I had a coupon...

I hope you're all having a fabulous week!

vert d'eau

Top: American Apparel

Jeans: Hudson

Boots: Nine West
Bag: Balenciaga
Scarf + Earrings: Urban Outfitters

The color of January is vert d'eau (sounds so pretty in French, doesn't it?)! I've recently acquired a vert d'eau Balenciaga (used, but in amazing shape!) and American Apparel nail polish in office, and I'm falling in love with the contrast of mint green against blacks and greys. Next up I'll be ordering some aqua-colored eyeliner from Urban Decay - I can't wait to see what that looks like on! I am definitely not a bright makeup kind of person, but I really want to try it out. Have you all experimented with colorful eyeliners before? I'd love some tips on how to make it work!

AA nail polish in office; Urban Decay eyeshadow in flipside; Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in flipside; ModCloth Hint of Mint tights; Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ovale Ring; Michelle Roy Peace Sign Stretch Ring; Nasty Gal Vintage The Mint Knit sweater

I had to include the blogger-fav YSL arty ring, but for those of us who can't afford $200+ rings, definitely check out Michelle Roy - adorable stuff for around $35!