First up, thanks to everyone for swinging by yesterday for my #RealBloggerBeauty post. It was cool to share with you guys, and even cooler of Maya to include me in the collaboration. If you haven’t had a chance to read some of the stories shared by my fellow bloggers, head over and check ’em out.
If Jem (of Hologram fame) went dressed as an Olympic figure skater for Halloween, she would wear this dress. J.Lo totally wore this first (and better, truthfully, because homegirl’s body is crazy) on an episode of Idol, I believe. I had to have it because it was a) super affordable and b) super ridiculous. Also known as my fave fashion combo. Jem might call it outrageous, and I’d agree.
Styling this number is an exercise in restraint. The dress is already so much, which meant I needed to keep it tame elsewhere. A nude sandal with a hint of neon piping was an interesting-but-still-safe choice, and the hair needed to go up in a topknot to give top billing to the high neckline + lace detailing. No jewelry, just a hint of a bold lip (in that no-budge long-wear formula I’ve been obsessed with recently).
I love it because it’s super loud and feminine. How fun for girl’s night out?
The Vanity: TRIND Review.
Knowing my affinity for brights, TRIND reached out with the opportunity to take their nail products for a test drive. A gorgeous set of ocean-esque polishes, a polish remover, and a keratin treatment and topcoat arrived on my doorstep a few weeks later.
I’ve been wearing Mint Julep quite a bit (it’s on my toes in this very post!) and used Surf’s Up to create a fun manicure I featured on my Instagram:
The scoop on TRIND: TRIND products are fortified with keratin. Keratin is a protein you normally find in hair products to strengthen hair, but TRIND has added it to their formulas so the nails benefit. Brilliant, eh? TRIND’s treatments are free of the harsh chemicals found in some other polishes, meaning you won’t find the potentially dangerous trio of dibutyl phthalate, toluene, and formaldehyde hiding in that amazing fire engine red manicure. (Dibutyl phthalate and toluene are linked with increasing the risk of birth defects in pregnant women, and formaldehyde is a carcinogen.)
The Nail Restorer and Keratin Nail Protector are a combo treatment used to improve the health of your nails. They include the aforementioned miracle protein keratin, and work to restore + add moisture to dry, weak nails. Treat the Nail Restorer almost like you would a cuticle cream; it can brushed on nails as needed. The Keratin Nail Protector is a topcoat containing keratin, so not only are you protecting your polish job when you brush this stuff on, but you’re also giving your nails a strength shot. I’ve been using the Nail Restorer for about a month now and have noticed my nails seem a bit stronger. I love that the treatment dries quickly (means I can swipe it on clean nails and then get back to whatever I’m doing without a mess). The topcoat is nice; it protected and gave a nice shiny finish. I love to start with the restorer formula then follow up with the topcoat for a clean, natural manicure.
The colors I test drove were Appletini, Surf’s Up, and Mint Julep. Very appropriate for the summer season, that’s for sure. I love the shape of the brush handle (ergonomic; feels good in the hand) and the color pay-off was solid. These formulas cover nicely in two thin coats. They didn’t easily chip (especially on toes), although I was careful to reapply a topcoat every other day when I wore ’em on my hands. (Typing dramatically decreases the life of most manicures, am I right?)
When switching colors, I used TRIND’s polish remover. It’s a mild formula (ie, non-acetone) so I had to scrub a bit to get the polish off, but noticed after the remover dried it left a lovely floral scent behind (as opposed to that strong chemical scent most removers leave you with).
You can buy TRIND products here– go and check out the rest of their color selection! Next on my list is Dark Scarlet and Miss O’Hara!
Linking up with More Pieces of Me + On the Daily Express, Join The Gossip + I Have A Degree In This, Pink Sole + Cha Cha The Fashion Genius, Style Elixir, Sew Crafty Angel, Walking in Memphis in High Heels, Life’s a Party Dress Like It, Get Your Pretty On, and The Pleated Poppy.
*TRIND sent the nail products for my review; thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
Awesome styling, Ashley! I think you AND J.Lo look beautiful. 🙂
This dress i perfect for you. Lovely color!
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All I can say is wow! You look amazing.
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What a pretty color dress! I am so loving those sandals – the bright trim is so cute!
Wow,what a pretty dress! Looks so gorgeous on you,Ashley 🙂 Love your shoes too, so fun!
such a fun color dress! those sandals match perfectly, idk how you pulled that off! love that this nail polish is free of those scary chemicals.
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gabby
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Wow that outfit is just lovely! You always have such an amazing style:)
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Best dress ever. We thought it was the perfect skirt and lace top combo for the first thirty seconds. Amazing. And love the nail color. Metallic turquoise is all we need this summer.
xx 365hangers
Awesome look! You are so pretty!
This dress is amazing! I love that it is so bright. Perfect for summer, and it is such a gorgeous color on you! And can I have those shoes, please???
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you’re totally wearing those shoes! ( I like heels, but my feet do not so I usually listen to them) and I’m totally digging the monochromatic look, such an easy yet chic way to style an outfit.
Wowww
this dress is amazing!!!!
I love your style my sweet Ashley
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Maggie D
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Beautiful!! I LOVE this dress on you, and your hair is gorgeous in a bun!
xo,
Angela
I love the dress, but those shoes are amazing! So cute!
Xo,
Rachel Ashley
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Beautiful, Ashley…I’m really loving these colors on you! Also, just read your post from yesterday….such a great concept and so well written! Keep it up!
Shannon
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This outfit look amazing on you & you look SO tan, I love the colors. And those heels are killer!
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First off, you look adorable, as per usual 🙂
Secondly, never heard of the polish but it’s really pretty! I’ll have to check it out.
Thanks for linking up for MMG!
I love this color, it suits you so much!!!!!
Baci bellissima!!!
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Gorgeous dress! I didn’t see it on J. Lo but it looks awesome on you! And I love how you styled it with neutral strappy heels.
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Le shirt est magnifique la jupe est superbe les sandales sont hyper jolie la coiffure est hyper belle c’est un look très élégants et de grande classe les couleurs de ce look sont sublimes les photos sont hyper hyper hyper belles
those heels are fabulous!! i love the coral and nude combo
Gorgeous dress and you are beautiful! I love your blog and I have started following you with Bloglovin. If you ever get a chance to check out my blog I would be delighted, thanks!
Camille xo.
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Gorgeous lady in a beautiful dress! You look amazing Ashley!!
Xo
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Such a darling dress!! I love the color and I think you styled it beautifully!
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Cute look! The colour looks lovely on you. Lovely photos
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Looking great, as always! Love the neon! And coral is my favorite neon right now!
wow….useful tips for me because I’m not so able to do make up! 🙂 you’re so precious!
Lovely Read!
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Amazing dress, it looks so romantic!
Kisses
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very cute! X
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Lorena
Are you a charm with this dress. Hello dear stay in touch.
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you’re so beautiful my dear! Loving those shoes!
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Ashley those shoes are hot oh and yes JLo’s body is cuuurazy she makes anything look good and I too have noticed how she’s rocking some affordable pieces and mixing them with her designer threads, she always looks impeccable!
The dress is gorgeous and perfect for summer! Oh and love your blue nails aswell! xxx
I am obsessed with this color on you! Looks great and I love how flirty the whole outfit feels. Very cute.
I love the dress! And paired with those shoes…swoon!
So cute and such a gorgeous color!! I love how you’ve kept everything else a bit more “tame” and your updo is perfect!
Gorgeous!!! You shine girl. These neon hints are perfect on you! Stay pretty!
Kisses,
B
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this dress is amazing!
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The color of this dress is perfect for you! Your sandals are really cute with the neon detail!
Jill
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This color looks amazing on u Ash… great sense of style!
Kisses from Miami,
Borka
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Very sweet dress) You are like e candy)
mary-tur.ru
I’m a sucker for neon. That dress is AH-MAY-ZING. Also, pretty polish colors! I hate the way normal polish removers smell, so that sounds like a nice change.
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Have a great day! 🙂
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Jess
I love the dress! It is such a beautiful color. I am also loving that blue door!
Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
This color is perfection on your skin! You look beautiful!
xo, Amy Ann
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Giiiiiiiirl, you are so cute! I love that neon number on you – I don’t think I could rock that quite so well 🙂 xx
Amazing fresh look! The location is wonderful too!
I love your shoes!
kisses
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your pink look is so lovely. very feminine and elegant.
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These are your colors!
xx
Melissa
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This dress is gorgeous! And I love it with the shoes!