Stylized Wannabe: June 2013

Lack of photo opportunities

Monday, June 24, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

I have been so busy running around lately that I don't have time to stop for pics, I don't even have a photographer! I have a few things from Instagram to share to tide you over till I get some pics up later this week.

Weight loss has me comfortable enough to rock shorts! With my thrifted, beaded sandals and thrifted vintage Dooney & Bourke bag, thrifted ribbon tie-necklace, blue Henley, and Old Navy camp shorts that are now too big:

Me headed to the opera and inside the opera house:

Polka dot dress, leopard belt, coral necklace, crocheted flats:

Ripped my fishnets:

Au natural:

Too many shoes!

Find me on Instagram @thestylizedwannabe!

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My Skinny Shirt

Monday, June 17, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

I bought this shirt at Forever 21 in February and it did not fit. I KNEW it didn't fit but I fully intended to add a one inch wide black exposed zipper to the back, which would have given me the room I needed plus added a little bad a$$ factor. I forgot to buy the zipper and the shirt just stayed in the closet.

At my new job, I am constantly going. There isn't a lot of "dead" time like my old job, so I don't have time to snack. Sometimes we are so busy I don't even have time for lunch! Thus, I have lost about 10lbs since April. Not a lot, but enough for this shirt to actually fit!

I wore this lace shirt over a black cami, added my boyfirend jeans, sparkly loafers, my Vintage Coach bag, a long, pretty necklace and a cuff.

Check out my thinness from the side!

I'm loving the new me, even if my jeans are getting a little loose and I just friggin bought them. Jeans can Be altered. Happiness should be constant.

ON ME:

TOP: FOREVER 21

TANK: DOTS

JEANS: OLD NAVY

NECKLACE: GAP OUTLET

BRACELET: GAP OUTLET

SHOES: TARGET

BAG: COACH/THRIFTED/GOODWILL

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My numero uno favorite dress!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

In my first blog post I basically just introduced myself and added a shot of me in my favorite dress. Now that the warm weather is finally here I'm gonna be wearing this dress so much you will email me to post something else!

I wore my favorite dress to my son's pre-school graduation. I think I looked just fine for a hot day in the sun! I added a blue and gold necklace for contrast, my brown braided belt, my thrifted wedges and a big ol' smile cause I felt and looked good!

These were scored New With Tags at Goodwill for like, $3.00. Merona from Target. And they're super comfy and make me TALL!

I've lost about 15lbs now and I kept having to tighten my belt, it was sliding down my waist! After we were done taking pics and I reviewed them I noticed and had to re-shoot!

See?

Much better. I love these pictures. I love seeing the proof that I've been being good and keeping up with losing weight. I feel like it's definitely noticeable now! I'm not trying to be a super model but I would like to be healthier and be at the correct weight for my height. I'm on my way!

ON ME:

DRESS: FOREVER 21

BELT: WET SEAL

HEELS: THRIFTED/GOODWILL

NECKLACE: AMAZON

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My favorite heels

Monday, June 10, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

These thrifted Guess heels are my absolute favorite pair of shoes! They are not too tall, the heel is stacked so they are comfy, they are black so they go with everything, they have polka dots (nuff said) the wooden heel makes them more casual, but they can also be dressed up! Here I'm wearing them with an "I'm-doing-nothing-but-I'm-gonna-wear-my-favorite-shoes-today-outfit!"

I'm wearing a thrifted black crochet tank, cuffed boyfriend jeans, my favorite heels, and my rescued Banana Republic bag with a silver bracelet and earrings.

My only problem is that the outfit doesn't give me any shape BUT the heels make my legs look a mile long.

Do you ever have days when you aren't doing anything but you still feel like wearing something special?

ON ME:

TANK: THRIFTED/GOODWILL

JEANS: OLD NAVY

HEELS: THRIFTED/GUESS/GOODWILL

BAG: BANANA REPUBLIC VIA GAP OUTLET

EARRINGS: THRIFTED/ST.VINCENT DE PAUL

BRACELET: XMAS GIFT

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FULL SKIRT AND A T-SHIRT

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

I have been loving the look of a casual, everyday tee with dresses, skirts, etc. so I thought I'd try it out with my favorite polka dot skirt. I wore this just around to run errands and I couldn't be happier with how comfortable and easy this was to wear!

Initially I wore this with a belt at my waist but because the skirt itself is waist-cinching, so it seemed a little much. I accessorized with amethyst drop earrings, a ribbon-tie necklace, my thrifted yellow tote, and plain black flats. I think it feels quite French. Must be the braid and the flats?

I love how comfortable this is. The t-shirt is cotton, the skirt is cotton, I'm in flats...Win-Win-Win! Just as comfortable as a maxi dress!

You can tell I like it; I'm grinning in every pic!

I'M WEARING:

T-SHIRT: WALMART

SKIRT: CATOS

FLATS: WALMART

NECKLACE: EXPRESS/THRIFTED

TOTE: THRIFTED/GOODWILL

EARRINGS: EUREKA BOUTIQUE

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Little Halter Dress

Monday, June 03, 2013 | Posted by Ashleigh | Edit Post

I bought this little halter dress back in 2010 and I wear it all summer long. Though it's kind of short, it's very flattering and the detail at the halter draws your eyes up to my neck and face. I love wearing it and it's actually one of my Husband's favorite dresses on me! I wore it out for a "date day" to our Mainstrasse festival, conveniently taking place at the end of our block! I love living in the city.