Girly up top + tough shoes. The girls in London have been perfecting this combo for years, and it’s an aesthetic I picked up after taking a London vacation right after college. So easy to do: rather than a simple ballet flat, pick a shoe with a bit of edge. These Topshop shoes are a bit more ladylike than the Jeffrey Campbell stompers I’ve been wearing lately, but still lend some toughness to a classic look.
Hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial weekend! Now back to the grind…
You look gorgeous- and I love your hair AND the shoes! 🙂
Thanks, Samantha! The hair was a bit out of control, but you know the drill. 😉
Love those shoes! So cool and very “London”!
Hi there, pretty girl! Looking amazing. Did you have a good weekend?
I love these shoes- and that top, which you can style so many diff ways. Loving it!
I’m interested to see if I work the shoes with shorts/a dress. Definitely loving it with jeans/trousers!
My weekend was good- lots of little gatherings with friends. 🙂
Great post!
Your collection of black skinny pants is amazing, Ash! People don’t realize how important great basics are- but you do! 🙂
Thanks, Olivia! I was just saying that I have SO MANY versions of this classic trouser, but it’s such a staple. I wear it all the time, all year, everywhere and anywhere. 🙂
Really love this outfit, Ash!
You make simple gray and black so chic and unboring! 🙂 Those shoes are really fun,!
Can I just move into your closet, please? It’s so awesome.
Thanks, Ryann! I do love me some basics. And yes, of course you can move in- but you’ll have to supply your own cot. 😉
Love the elegance and simplicity of this outfit 🙂
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you are so british right now ashley! love the outfit, love those shoes!! hope you had a great memorial day weekend. xoxo
If only I were actually British! 🙂 Thanks, doll!
LOVE LOVE LOVE these shoes! You look gorgeous 🙂
Thanks, Rachel! Hope you had a good weekend!
Such a cute look…I absolutely LOVE that tee!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
As a fellow JCrew-addict, I knew you’d approve, Annie! 😉
Those shoes are so awesome! What a cool look!
Amy
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I love mixing feminine pieces with edgy ones, well done here pretty lady.
xo
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Of course you’re a London girl- you know how it’s done! 😉
Very European! Casual with the focus on the shoes.
Those shoes are kickass, Ashley! Very LDN, girl!
Yes! I love the idea of taking a tough shoe and pairing it with simple and more lady-like things. 😀
I really like your “wild” hair (not wild at all from a fellow curly girl!). And you can’t go wrong with a gray tee in my opinion!
I love the idea of mixing girly + tough!
– Kaitlyn
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Thanks, Kaitlyn!
I want those!!!!!!! Tooooo cool. Love ’em! xoLili
You have such awesome style!
Just let me AT THOSE SHOES! I want them soo bad! Clicking away to purchase now! 🙂
Those shoes look so expensive!
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They were a bit pricey for flats, but I haaaaad to have ’em! 🙂
nice top, I love it 🙂
sandy from france
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Looking lovely, Ashley! Those shoes are so cool.
<3Mari
Your shoes are adorable! I love them!! 🙂
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Simple look with amazing shoes!!!!!!
kisses honey!
Thanks, doll!
Love the outfit, simple, but lovely:)
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-Emilia
So cute! 🙂
Ashley, your hair looks overly amazing every single day!!
xo,
Heather
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Aww, thanks Heather! You’re so sweet. 🙂
Muy bonitos los pantalones!!
Saludos
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Those shoes are so cool and I love those pants!
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wow must have shoes babe!
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I love your hair like this!! And I have a few pair of more masculine shoes and I really like pairing them with a pretty, feminine top to balance it out.
Thanks, Inge!
Thanks, Inge! 🙂
Look at the closet! So awesome hehe. Lovely outfit! You are so pretty girl 🙂 xo
Lovely pieces… you look beautiful, I adore the shoes!!!! omg WANT!
Kisses from Miami,
Borka
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cute photos!!
xo
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those shoes! love them!
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I couldn’t agree more- when I saw them, I knew they had to be miiiine. 🙂
You’ve nailed the look as well! Love the cut out booties 🙂
Mili from call me, Maeby
Such a great combo. You look FABULOUS!
ps. Thank you so much for the sweet comment, love. 🙂
xo, Anna
But of course, lovely! 🙂
This is a really cute look Ashley, plus have you highlighted your hair it looks great! I’m going to take my twitter off private next week and add my blog so I can finally be up to date with everyone else and see when everyone posts a new blog post! Lol
Rebecca xx
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Love the black and white! Great, simple look! xo, Julie
Why are you so gorgeous it’s unfair!!!
Your shoes are on point- love them!
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such a cute outfit! i love the shoes and your hair color is amazing! 😀
These shoes are so fabulous! I absolutely love it!
perfect look love your blog ! 🙂
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If you get a sec, check out my latest post “Palm Tree Paradise’. They are my latest find for my summer vacation. I would love to read your thoughts about them. Thank you!:)
Kisses,
Sofia
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Simple and beautiful in black and white. I totally love this Ashley!
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