A pair of printed shorts made un-cutesy with a black bodysuit and sassy leather mules.
Disclaimer: don’t wear this outfit in the direct summer sunshine. Especially if you’re in Kansas City this week, because sweet mother of heat indexes, it’s hot. But I love a bodysuit for summer nighttime look. This bodysuit from H&M has a high neck, and gives me Beyoncé in Single Ladies vibes. (Shop very similar and cheap versions here, here, and here.) I matched it up with printed twill shorts, which made for an un-precious pairing. (My favorite kind.) Orange statement earrings and round mirrored sunnies added more color, but black leather mules with stars and a Western buckle stole the show. While leather mules seem safe enough with a pair of jeans, I wanted to explore ’em with shorts. A little ridiculous, but definitely a cool edge.
Also, keep scrolling for some seriously good Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picksâ because today is the last day of early access. Starting tomorrow you can shop the sale whether you’re a Nordie’s cardholder or not. (And still enjoy the amazing fast + free shipping and returns.)
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I mentioned wearing these leather mules with denim, which is a killer pairing. (Especially if said jeans include a raw and/or staggered hem, like these gems.) Instant street style vibe. I also wore ’em with black cigarette trousers + classic with blouse at the office for a cooler-than-average work-appropriate outfit. The lesson? You can’t be afraid to remix.
#NSale Picks: Tops, Dresses, Bottoms, Shoes, and Jackets.
Tomorrow is the first day of public access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. (Get those Visa’s ready!) Enjoy free shipping and returns, but shop soon: prices go up on August 8th (and your faves are likely to sell out way before then). I have all my picks here: from dresses to athleisure, I left no Nordie’s stone unturned. You can also find everything I’ve already curated included in the lists below for easy-browsing.
Tops + Dresses
My faves from this category: this blush + black floral top (totally works now and come fall!) and this crossover sweater (which comes in four colors).
Pants + Jeans
Who doesn’t need a re-up on denim every now and again? The sale has so many great pairs of jeans included, but I’ve listed my favorites here. I love the darker wash + ankle length of these Articles of Society jeans, and they’re less than $40 on sale. If you’re looking to score designer denim at a discount, I am a huge fan of Frame jeansâ this pair is a quintessential classic wash and the Frame fit makes that price tag a little easier to swallow. For something different, these faux leather olive green skinnies from BlankNYC are a must at $65.
Shoes + Boots
I never miss an opportunity to buy ankle boots because I get year-round use out of ’em. I wear them now with cutoff shorts and summer dresses, and then wear them later with denim and sweaters. I will be buying these suede bad boys because that gray is so wearable and I love the cutout detail. If you need an over-the-knee boot that doesn’t completely break the bank, these Halogen boots check that box and then some. OTK boots for about $100? Yes, go now.
Major Jacket Porn
I’m a sucker for a good jacket. Seriously cannot seem to buy enough. I already snapped up this faux leather moto (for $65, I was sold) in hunter green because I didn’t have anything this color in my jacket arsenal. If you’re looking for a real leather classic moto, this is your jam. And bomber jackets are huge, so I would recommend this version while it’s still in stock.
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All the Accessories
Athleisure Goodies
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Wow so beautiful!
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Those mules are so chic. Lusting over them right now! x
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Looking great darling ! Lovely shorts and sunnies! <3 xxx
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What an awesome look! I love those mules 🙂
Gorgeous! Such a fashion forward look, I love it! Great sale picks too hun xx
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Those mules are game changers! I bet they look just as great with skirts and jeans <3
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Love the shorts!
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so in love with your shoes
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I always love when shoes that don’t seem like they would work actually work. It’s fun to mix and match and see how new styles look. Love the way you styled those shorts! I definitely sense some Beyonce vibes as well
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Love, love, love this body suit! I need to get one from H&M too! Thanks for sharing your picks!
xoxo
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What a great combo. I really need to get a bodysuit to make dressing up a bit easier.
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in love with the shorts!
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A very cool look! In love with the shorts and the glasses look fantastic with your hair. Have a great weekend, Ashley!
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These shorts are the cutest, love this!
xo
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Loving the 90s vibe!! Definitely a throw back!!
You look lovely, I love how your shorts’ print matches your cute earrings!
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Lovely look and stunning photographs dear, thanks for sharing!
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I’m a huge fan of bodysuits for a night out too! And omg, I bought those same tan wedges at the Nordstrom sale! They’re so cute!!
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Omg those leather mules are everything!!
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love the shoes!!!!!!!!!
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Gorgeous all the way😊
Love the Short
Adorable 😘
xoxo
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Wow! You look amazing <3 lovely shorts 🙂
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I really like the print on your shorts. 🙂 Nice look!
This is so rock’n’roll chic, babe! Love your leather mules! You look so hot!
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I like that!!!
Have a nice week end!
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Love those mules on you! I can’t stop shopping the N Sale. So may good buys!
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Love the shoes and the shades!
Gosh, I remember wearing bodysuits when I was in my teens! LOL! The 90s is really making a comeback!
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Wow you rock a bodysuit! Those shoes are amazing!
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Love this shorts! You look fabulous!
xo,
Jacqueline
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So chic Ash,
I love this print
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I love these earrings!
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It is so pretty ^^, i always wanted to buy a bodysuit but it’s quite complicated when you want to take a pee in the toilet LOL, but you styles the bodysuit very cute and chic you look so fab on it ^^
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love this body suit!
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I can imagine the struggle of peeing in this outfit LOL, but you look great!
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You are killing it in these mules! For your NSale picks, I got your 1st and 3rd choices! 🙂
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In love with the printed shorts!mlove your leather mules ! U look great! Btw I love your picks for Nordstrom Sale!
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You look soooo beautiful Ashley, luv ur outfit…and your sunglasses are fab…lovedd it… and most importantly, love ur smile…xoxo, Neha
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I love your sunglasses!!!
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Love that print of the shorts, so chic with the earrings! And so many good picks, love the shoes that you also wear! Xx
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Nice shoes ;)))
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What a great outfit! I love those shorts!
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I love your sporty outfit!
xoxo
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Great look! I love your shorts and I am obsessing over the mules!
Great picks for the Nordstrom sale too!
Julia x
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It’s terribly hot by me too! I love the Queen Bey reference!
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Great earrings!
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Oh very cute shorts
This outfit is SO fabulous Ashley! I absolutely adore bodysuits, especially mock neck ones. It’s such a sexy look yet also keeps you covered up a bit more which is sometimes exactly the look I’m feeling. Those shoes are so stunning. I think this might be my favorite outfit of yours yet!
Another fabulous stylish outfit. Love the mules.
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The black looks great with the printed shorts and I like your fun earrings too 🙂
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