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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

going out on a limb

I'm doing something a little different today (no, I'm not talking about ACTUALLY blogging). I'm doing a post about fashion featuring me! (Yikes) I'm not sure if these kinds of posts are really my jam (mostly because I am an awkward model) but I met a new friend (Shannon) who is a ball of fun and convinced me we should get out and do a shoot. So we snapped photos of each other atop a parking lot, like normal people do.

It's refreshing to meet someone new that you instantly feel friends with. I mean this girl is from IDAHO. I think we both knew we could be soul sistas after that. So without further adu...... blackdress_04blackdress_01blackdress_03 blouse: f21, skirt: target, tights: H&M, booties: shoemint

This look is the ultimate safe look. Black is the way to go if you want to look good without taking a risk. Its also fun because you can spice things up with something as simple as a sequin collar or polka dot tights.

ps. Don't forget to check out my look for less over on Say Yes to Hoboken.
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12 comments:

  1. Christensen FamilyOctober 24, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Glad you took the risk...you are beautiful.

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  2. elysebeardOctober 24, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    So hott right now. Please always do fashion posts! You are good at it! I'm thinking you and Shannon should make this a regular co-op. please and thank you.

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  3. ChristalOctober 24, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Darling! I love the sparkly collar. You should totally do more fashion posts!

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  4. Dana LynnOctober 24, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    that Ashley is so hott right now.... love it!

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  5. Justin Todd SmithOctober 24, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    where did you find the blouse? I like it! My fiance wants a collar like that for her birthday; what are they called again? Do you know where I could find one for relatively cheap?

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    1. Ashley AikeleOctober 24, 2012 at 11:37 AM

      Justin! Yes! It's called a peter pan collar. I got mine at Forever 21. They have LOTS of peter pan blouses right now and they are usually between $15-$22. Good luck! Also congrats on the engagement!

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  6. FayeOctober 24, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Very fun!

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  7. ShannonOctober 24, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Ash I just saw this! LOVE LOVE LOVE. You are GORGE lady! I second Elyse's suggestion: we MUST do this regularly! Either that or I might just fall into a deep deep depression and shave my head Britney Spears style, and I'd have you to blame for it. So I guess you decide. ;)
    xoxo,
    Shannon
    http://gbofashion.com/

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  8. Danny & Branae PorterOctober 25, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    ASh! Lovin the idea that you are showing off your fashion! Cause girl you got style!!! and i am lovin the peter pan collar...so so cute!!! Lookin mighty fine! You two Idaho girls keep em comin!!

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  9. Trujillo familyOctober 25, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    You should always be the model Ash! You look great! I love the outfit and maybe one day I could pull if off...maybe. My boys keep asking about you and Alden all the time, it is so cute. I think they would have him be their second dad!!

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    1. Ashley AikeleOctober 25, 2012 at 12:25 PM

      They do?! That is adorable! We love those little guys. I wish I would have gotten some pictures of them and Alden together. We need to take a trip up to see you- and keep the west coast family together!

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  10. EmilyOctober 25, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Oh my goodness you remind me of Florence Welch in this and I LOVE it!!! And I had a dream the other night about Branae asking me about labor ha ha. Super excited for her and your family!!

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