Summer Pinstripes + The Vanity: Ultimate Skin Spa.

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by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

Wearing a normally buttoned-up piece (see also: dressy, formal) with a something super casual is a great way to achieve a cool, carefree vibe without getting sloppy. A navy pinstripe blazer usually reserved for the office takes on a whole new feel when paired with a muscle tank, shredded up cutoff shorts, and a pair of dusted-up ankle boots.

And while I’m loving the blazer + cutoff combo, my favorite part of the outfit is my new shades. The kids at OGI Eyewear were kind enough to let me choose a pair, and these sleek sunnies by Innotec were just what I was in the market for: modern, black, and really lightweight.

ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, one teaspoon bandit shorts, innotec denton sun sunglasses
River Island blazer (on sale; similar here) // One Teaspoon shorts (more here) // JCrew tank (similar here and here) // ASOS boots (similar here and here) // Madewell necklace // Innotec sunglasses c/o OGI Eyewear
ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, one teaspoon bandit shorts
River Island blazer (on sale; similar here) // One Teaspoon shorts (more here) // JCrew tank (similar here and here) // ASOS boots (similar here and here) // Madewell necklace
ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, one teaspoon bandit shorts, innotec denton sun sunglasses
River Island blazer (on sale; similar here) // One Teaspoon shorts (more here) // JCrew tank (similar here and here) // ASOS boots (similar here and here) // Madewell necklace // Innotec sunglasses c/o OGI Eyewear
ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, one teaspoon bandit shorts
River Island blazer (on sale; similar here) // One Teaspoon shorts (more here) // JCrew tank (similar here and here) // Madewell necklace // Innotec sunglasses c/o OGI Eyewear
ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, innotec denton sun sunglasses
Madewell necklace // Innotec sunglasses c/o OGI Eyewear
ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, innotec denton sun sunglasses
River Island blazer (on sale; similar here) // JCrew tank (similar here and here) // Madewell necklace // Innotec sunglasses c/o OGI Eyewear
ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, one teaspoon bandit shorts, innotec denton sun sunglasses
River Island blazer (on sale; similar here) // One Teaspoon shorts (more here) // JCrew tank (similar here and here) // ASOS boots (similar here and here) // Madewell necklace // Innotec sunglasses c/o OGI Eyewear
ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, one teaspoon bandit shorts
River Island blazer (on sale; similar here) // One Teaspoon shorts (more here) // ASOS boots (similar here and here)
ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, one teaspoon bandit shorts, innotec denton sun sunglasses
River Island blazer (on sale; similar here) // One Teaspoon shorts (more here) // JCrew tank (similar here and here) // ASOS boots (similar here and here) // Madewell necklace // Innotec sunglasses c/o OGI Eyewear
ashley from lsr, pinstriped blazer, one teaspoon bandit shorts, innotec denton sun sunglasses
River Island blazer (on sale; similar here) // One Teaspoon shorts (more here) // JCrew tank (similar here and here) // ASOS boots (similar here and here) // Madewell necklace // Innotec sunglasses c/o OGI Eyewear

Shop the look:

I want thank my friends at OGI Eyewear for the cool shades. They are a killer addition to the collection! Want to try ’em on? Kansas City pals, you can find OGI Eyewear + Innotec at Romanelli Optix. Not in KC? No worries; to find a local optical boutique in your area that carries Innotec sunglasses, shoot an email to: info@ogiframes.com.

The Vanity: Ultimate Skin Spa

For the past few weeks, I’ve been using Vanity Planet’s Ultimate Skin Spa System. And loving it. Spin + sonic skin brushes have been all the rage the past few years.

Ultimate Skin Spa System + Tamanu and Wild Citrus Cleansing Oil
Ultimate Skin Spa System + Tamanu and Wild Citrus Cleansing Oil

Why the buzz? You get a deeper clean when using a skin brush– which means no traces of makeup/sweat from your workout/pollution from the air left behind to mess up that pretty face of yours. Skin brushes also exfoliate (gently!), which turns over shiny new cells that brighten your skin and diminish pesky troubles like fine lines and large pores.

The Ultimate Skin Spa System is a killer set to have in your beauty arsenal because it comes with not one brush, but three:

  • A cleansing brush for every day use
  • An exfoliating brush
  • A silicone brush for a gentle clean

I’ve been using the cleansing brush a few nights each week. Super easy + effective. My skin is left soft, and I’ve noticed it seems a bit brighter. I don’t stop with my face, either; I hit the neck and chest area, too. You just wet your face, add your usual cleanser to the brush, and go to town. Bada bing, bada boom: better skin.

The exfoliating brush comes in handy when I’m due for a spray tan. Exfoliation is key to an even tan, so a round with this brush means my skin is fully prepped and ready to go.

The silicone brush is perfect for when you need a really gentle but effective clean. My skin can be on the dry side, and I was a little drier than normal when the Ultimate Skin Spa System first arrived in the post. The dryness had made everything a little sensitive, so I started with the silicone brush. It provided a really good clean without irritating my dry skin.

Tamanu and Wild Citrus Cleansing Oil
Tamanu and Wild Citrus Cleansing Oil

Vanity Planet also included the Tamanu and Wild Citrus Cleansing Oil with my system. Cleansing oils are also huge right now; they cleanse the face of dirt and makeup without stripping the skin of its natural oils. The Tamanu and Wild Citrus Cleansing Oil smells heavenly + leaves my skin really soft but definitely clean.

Some tips when using a skin brush like the Ultimate Skin Spa System:

  • Wet your face first before diving in with the brush; it’s easier on your skin.
  • Cleanse in small, circular motions. And don’t rush!
  • Don’t forget the neck and chest! These areas are exposed to sunlight + air pollution just like your face; they also have less oil glands than your face, so they dry out (and age!) more quickly.
  • Don’t press too hard; let those bristles do the work.
  • If you’re sensitive, try working a skin brush into your routine once or twice a week at first. And take advantage of the Ultimate Skin Spa System’s silicone brush; it’s a life saver for sensitive skin.
  • Change your brush heads every three months or so. Fresh brushes = a better, deeper clean!

And now for the best part: discount codes! The Ultimate Skin Spa System retails for $125, but with the code loveashley you can get it for 70% off. Hello, that’s $37.50– such a steal. Your face will thank you, y’all. You can also use the code wildcitrus to get $10 off the cleansing oil (or any Vanity Spa body scrub).

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*Vanity Planet sent the products for my review; thoughts and opinions are my own.
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160 Comments

    1. I’ve been wearing the sunnies with everything lately- totally can be dressed up or down. Love ’em!

    1. Haha, we shot this look on a cool(er) day- but I admit, I wear ankle boots even on the hottest days! 🙂

  9. Oh yeah, majorly in love with this girl! That pinstripe blazer is perfect and you achieve that fun boho laid-back look with the boots and the adorable cut off jeans! You’re so adorable!

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

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  20. I love this outfit! You can’t go wrong with a great blazer paired with a more casual look – definitely a go-to style for me.

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  21. Love the shorts & bootie look! I’m still dying over how fun your hair always looks. Amazing volume girl! I use a Clarisonic skin brush each morning and I’m in love with how soft it’s made my skin, too.

    XO, Jaime
    RegallySoled.com

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  24. Omg, you’re working the button up (read: formal, dressy, classy, corporate) so well in this casual look! It gives the entire thing such a polished glam and AHHHh, I’m such a sucker for pinstripes. I want that blazer!

    May x • THE MAYDEN

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  33. Love the contrast of your blazer and cutoffs. You wear those so well with your amazing LEGS! Okay, sorry. Now it’s like a obligatory incorporate comment. What happens in Kansas…

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  48. I love the new sunnies and I’m also a fan of the blazer + cutoffs look! Love the mix of dressed up/dressed down and you always do it so well!

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