Sweater and jeans, sweater and jeans, rinse and repeat. You gotta stay warm, but man if that doesn’t get a little boring.
How I cope: interesting textures + maybe-crazy shoes. This JOA eyelash sweater has a cool black and white print, and is soooo soft. Cozy and cute, so I was game. A little toughness in the form of a pair of second-skin coated jeans from Madewell (score these puppies for under $50 right now!), and then the absolute weirdest shoes from ASOS. Flatforms, seriously? Never though I would get on board, but I love the all-white leather + metallic pointed cap toe. I’m like Judy Jetson or something.
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We’ve been talking about goal-setting over on The Blogger Collective. A new calendar year is the perfect time to set some blog-related goals (in addition to those tried-and-true resolutions of eating better + exercising more + procrastinating less), so for 2015 I plan on:
- Expanding my beauty coverage here on LSR. I launched The Vanity in 2014 where I cover beauty products I’m loving, but I want to make this column more of a regular feature + dig a little deeper into the beauty arena. I often get comments/emails from you guys on my hair + makeup, so if there’s something you want to know about and/or see on LSR, let me know!
- Devoting more effort on Pinterest. I’m all about Twitter and Instagram, but lately I’ve been feeling like I should spend more time on my Pinterest boards. They need some love in the form of updating + organization.
- Getting more comfy with my camera. My good pal Brina from giggleCHAMP takes the photos you see here, but I’m not nearly as adept when on my own. Need to up my game this year.
- Updating my media kit. It needs a bit of a freshening up anyway, and I’d like to take the opportunity to make it more creative while still being easy to follow + informative for potential partners.
Bloggers: what are your goals? Come share them with us on Twitter; tag your goals with #tbcgoals and join in on the convo.
Linking up today with My Girlish Whims, Stylin in St. Louis, Mix & Match Fashion, Chic Street Style, The Penniless Socialite + The Tiny Heart, The Red Closet Diary, I’m Perfectly Human + Made With Zeal, Happiness at Mid Life, Home of Malones + East Coast Chic, VMG206, Simple Nails and Beauty, Style Elixir, The Fashionista Momma, More Pieces of Me + On the Daily Express, Rhea Et Cetera, and Pink Sole + Cha Cha The Fashion Genius.
Love that furry sweater and those shoes – so cute!! Love those jeans, actually thought they were leggings at first!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Those shoes are fab! Your sweater looks so cozy! Such a great look!
Jill
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I really like those shoes- I don’t think they’re weird! Haha! At least they don’t look weird on you- you styled them really well! That sweater looks so soft, too!
Oh my you are to cute, those shoes are something- love them! Blogger goals- I’m hoping to figure out how to start advertising and potentially working with sponsors although, maybe tricky with a lifestyle blog, and get my blogger collective info filled out! It’s happening this weekend!
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i’m not sure anything you wear could be boring – of course winter layers get.. well.. tiring – i mean, how many things do we gotta put on? but you have a way of making it all look easy and, well, fun <3 now if only we could ditch our coats once in a while…
Love those shoes they are unique indeed.
xo
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You look great here Ashley! I actually love those flatforms!
Missed your posts darling. I love love this sweater and amazing shoes. Have a great day darling. Kiss, Mel
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Such a cute sweater!
Those shoes are AMAZING!!! Love love!!
I agree, wearing sweater over and over can get a little boring .. I am so ready for summer!!!
Love the goals you made for this year, mine is refreshing my memory on Arabic. I spoke it fluently growing up, but now that I am here in America it is a bit rusty! So that’s my goal for this year!! Xoxo
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Great post and I so need to finish my goal list. Thanks for sharing and do not forget about the Givenchy Aviator Sunglasses Giveaway.
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Loving the sweater- eyelash is so soft and I’m glad the trend is back!
Your goals sound awesome- you’re going to have an amazing 2015!
-e
Girl it is FOUR DEGREES OUT! Sorry, I jut thought that you should know that. I want that cozy sweater in my closet right now because it seems perfect for this weather! Also, I don’t think I’ve ever asked you this before, but is your work super casual or is there a mix of casual and dress?
Awesome outfit! I know it’s cold in KC right now so stay warm!
Love this! That sweater is cute and the options you picked are on serious sale right now- $30 for a sweater is awesome! I might pick up both. 😀
Gorgeous as usual!
Nothing boring here my friend. I think I NEED these flats. And I totally agree, what is with this icy tundra we are currently experiencing. It. Is. Too. Much. I was not made to live in the north.
Amy Ann
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I wish I could go shopping with you because you have such a good eye for unique pieces. How do you find these things? If I saw those shoes on a display I would walk right past them, but they are so cool on you and I love how you’ve styled them!
Gina-On the Daily Express
You look fabulous! You always have the most amazing shoes and I’m dying over that sweater!
<3 Shannon
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i really love your look!!
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Love that sweater & those shoes!! You look great 🙂
xo Emily & Elizabeth
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Your eyelash sweater and riding-style coated jeans are gorgeous. But my love-at-first sight item is those pointy loafer sneakers from ASOS. I hope I can still find them online so I can buy them for myself. Stunning as always, Ash. =)
If you like, I am co-hosting a new link-up. Come link this beautiful outfit with us. Thanks, Ada. =)
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Gorgeous Ashley! And great goals for 2015- I would love to get your take on more beauty topics!
Great look! That sweater looks super cozy, the details on those jeans are fab, and those shoes are on another level girl! I love these goals! I should follow them as well. It’s so hard to be devoted to every aspect that goes into a blog, but you do an amazing job and these goals are on point! Thanks for sharing!
Marianne
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I love this sweater! Such a cool print and it looks really soft. Great for cold winter weather!
those shoes are definitely different but i kind of love them!! got to find some way to spice up the wardrobe this time of year and those definitely do the trick!
xo mary-katherine
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I’m with you – this has been my uniform too and it’s important to try and keep it fresh while staying warm! Love the black and white mix, it’s so pretty!
you lok very nice I love your sweater!! and the shoes are very nice!!
Come fall I’m all yay sweaters, scarves and jeans but by January, I am totally bored. It can just warm up now so I can bring out some more variety!
This outfit is perfect for winter! I love those flatforms!!
The shoes are really great!!
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the sweater looks great on you, this is a fun outfit for sure and definitely looks cozy!
I love your shoes! You look is fantastic!!
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I really like JOA items and this sweater is no exception! It’s adorable on you!
Those shoes are awesome!
Gorgeous, Ashley! Loving your ’15 goals- you’re going to kill it this year!
I love the look of eyelash sweaters. And also the name. it makes me happy. haha!
I always enjoy your interesting and daring pieces! Because a sweater and jeans over and over really does get SO boring. That sweater is so cute on you!
Jacy
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Those shoes are fab! I want to incorporate more beauty this year in my blog too!
Cha Cha The Fashion Genius
Pretty shades of white!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Love this!
Emma | With A City Dream
hi beautiful! your shoes are really cool
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I’m terrible at Pinterest, the effect has worn off for me. These are great goals!
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Your shoes are so unique & cool! I need a pair!
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I like your outfit! Nice and cozy!
Margo Raffaelli
I agree, I wear a sweater and jeans most of the time and it can get a little mundane. I love how you mixed it up with the black textured jeans and those shoes are FAB!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
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Lovely blog, looking forward to see more posts from you!
Would you like to follow each other ?
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That sweater looks so cozy!
xo, Scarlett
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These “flatforms” or whatever are definitely off-beat, but I really like them with this outfit! I feel like you may be the only person able to pull them off, though. Ha! 🙂
Totally in love with those jeans! I have never tried on Madewell jeans- do they run true to size?