Stripes, Beach Waves, and Busted Knees.

Date Night, Fashion, Outfit Post, Prints and Patterns, Summer, Tomboy Style, Weekend Wear, 125 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

First up, you may notice things look a little different around here. That would be because LSR had some work done (shoutout to the Bluehost team!) and I’ve made the switch to being self-hosted. The transition is mostly complete, but there may be a few bumps in the next week or so as we continue to tweak + perfect. Please excuse any minor hiccups!

Marching on…

There’s something about summer that makes me forget my denim collection. Maybe it’s the KC heat ‘n humidity, or maybe it’s that I missed my summer dresses + shorts so much over the winter I throw myself into a pretty strict legs-out policy come late May, but either way it’s been a minute since I’ve slipped on a pair of jeans.

I busted out these ripped knee jeans from ASOS and wore them with a striped crop top. (Speaking of separates, this crop was last featured in the fall as part of a set.) I love the boxy stripes of the crop; it’s got a 60s feel but the crop is perfect right now. I’m a fan of mixing cutesy and tough, so the busted knees and black ankle boots add the latter to the look.

The hair is thoroughly beachy, because hot tools and June Kansas City summers don’t gel. I wash, apply products that control frizz and encourage wave, then let my hair air dry. Much easier (and more bearable) than blow drying + flat ironing.

wayf striped crop top, asos busted knee denim, asos booties, ray ban aviators, ashley from lsr
Wayf top (similar here and on sale here) // ASOS jeans and booties (on sale!) // Target belt // Forever21 necklace (similar on sale here) // Invicta watch (on sale!) // Gifted silver bangle (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
wayf striped crop top, asos busted knee denim, asos booties, ray ban aviators, ashley from lsr
Wayf top (similar here and on sale here) // ASOS jeans and booties (on sale!) // Target belt // Forever21 necklace (similar on sale here) // Invicta watch (on sale!) // Gifted silver bangle (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
wayf striped crop top, ashley from lsr, forever 21 necklace, ray ban aviators, invicta watch
Wayf top (similar here and on sale here) // Forever21 necklace (similar on sale here) // Invicta watch (on sale!) // Gifted silver bangle (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
wayf striped crop top, asos busted knee denim, asos booties, ray ban aviators, ashley from lsr
Wayf top (similar here and on sale here) // ASOS jeans and booties (on sale!) // Target belt // Forever21 necklace (similar on sale here) // Invicta watch (on sale!) // Gifted silver bangle (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
wayf striped crop top, ashley from lsr, forever 21 necklace, ray ban aviators, invicta watch
Wayf top (similar here and on sale here) // ASOS jeans // Target belt // Forever21 necklace (similar on sale here) // Invicta watch (on sale!) // Gifted silver bangle (similar here)
wayf striped crop top, asos busted knee denim, asos booties, ray ban aviators, ashley from lsr
Wayf top (similar here and on sale here) // ASOS jeans and booties (on sale!) // Target belt // Forever21 necklace (similar on sale here) // Invicta watch (on sale!) // Gifted silver bangle (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
ashley from lsr, rat terrier puppies
Photobombed by the puppies.

Did you see Tuesday’s post? I’ve teamed up with LookMazing to style a Topshop crop– get the details and learn how to vote for me! (Thank you, owe you.)

The fabulous Jacquelyn over at Just Jacq is featuring your truly as part of her Triple Threat link up. Go check it out!

The weekend is almost here, and I’m so excited to meet up with a few lovely fellow bloggers for brunch. Bring on the Beer Kitchen! I plan on having a fully-loaded Bloody Mary in my hand before the first course.

Linking up today with Vodka Infused Lemonade, Just Jacq, Stylin in St. Louis, I’m Perfectly Human + Soul & Spirit, VMG206, Midwest Bloggers, and Style Elixir.

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125 Comments

  7. Wow, self-hosted? That’s awesome! Go you!
    Voted for you today for the LookMazing contest- hope you win!

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  22. Looking beautiful as always, Ashley! This reminds me so much of London, I don’t know why- but I love it! Cool street style. 🙂

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  25. I love this look!
    Wishing you a happy brunch and a happy weekend!
    Way to go on going self-hosted, that’s so cool. 🙂

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  26. Omg, Ashley, the puppies are so cute! I love the little facelift LSR had- everything looks awesome!

    -Grace

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  38. Stripes are definitely my favorite…loving the crop top. Oh, I feel like I’ve been rocking some beachy waves too…texas humidity just doesn’t work with straitening my hair.

    xoxo erica

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  41. Easy and perfect outfit for a summer day. I’ve been living in my distressed jeans lately because there is so much versatility to them. xoxo

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  42. Good for you for being self-hosted now. I like the more modern, city-like look.

    I love your jeans and F21 necklace. Looking a little Bohemian and with an 80s vibe.

    When I wore a Jumpsuit for a date recently I thought of you because you look hot in all of yours. Plus my jumpsuit I can picture on you. Check it out on the blog. =)

    Hope your weekend was wonderful, Ash.

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