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Cozy Fall Recipes

October 1, 2017October 17, 2017by ashleylaurenbell7 Comments

Everything about fall revolves around being “cozy”. Whether if its wearing the big chunky sweaters, wrapping up in a blanket around a bonfire, drinking a warm cup or cider or tea, or cozying up to a bowl of soup with some big chunky socks. Let’s face it, fall is basically the best time of year.

I have put together my top 5 cozy recipes for the fall. As you scroll through you will notice a trend. I love soups haha. I have made about 30 different types of soup since I have been married (5 years) and these are by far my favorites. I have made all of these multiple times. My husband and my friends who I have made these for have asked for the recipes. I am by any means NOT a chef connoisseur, but these recipes are the PERFECT recipes for someone who is on a budget, health conscious, and has little time. Continue reading “Cozy Fall Recipes” →

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Fall Under $40

September 28, 2017October 17, 2017by ashleylaurenbellLeave a Comment

Regardless of this Indian Summer thing going on, fall is quickly approaching and that means it’s time to get out the chunky sweaters, scarves, fall booties, cutout jeans, and cute accessories. One thing I learned from my mom is finding good deals. Instead of you spending the next several weeks trying to find the best deals, I did all of that for you and brought the deals to you all in one post. Your husbands can thank me later. 😉

Every item below is UNDER $40. I have made it even easier for you and categorized the items. I have bought items from all of these online stores and here is the rundown on their sizes: Continue reading “Fall Under $40” →

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The BaubleBar Sale

September 27, 2017October 17, 2017by ashleylaurenbellLeave a Comment

I have quickly become a BaubleBar fan in the past few months and I totally give that credit to all of the bloggers that I follow. What I love about their jewelry is that they come in affordable prices and don’t sacrifice the quality. They will have a sale from time to time and right now ALL OF THEIR ITEMS are 25% with code: BIGONE ( except BB Essentials and Sale). The sale ends TONIGHT (September 27th) I have linked all of my favorite BaubleBar Pieces below. You also can also get the “Play By Ear” deal where you can mix and match your favorite pairs of earrings for $48 (valued at $94). I would highly recommend signing up for their free vault rewards program where you can earn points on your purchase. Continue reading “The BaubleBar Sale” →

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The Perfect Flannel

September 20, 2017October 17, 2017by ashleylaurenbellLeave a Comment

There is no other item that screams fall like a good old button up plaid top. I love how you can wear them in many ways and match then with different patterns. I recently got this plaid top from a new local boutique called Six Hearts Boutique. I loved the color combo of this top and the fabric is super soft. I have linked my favorite plaid tops for this fall below. Continue reading “The Perfect Flannel” →

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Fall Transition Outfit under $40

September 12, 2017October 17, 2017by ashleylaurenbell3 Comments

EVERY item, and I mean every item is under $40 in my outfit. These distressed boyfriend jeans are my go to and are only $13 with the 50% off code. I would order a size down in these jeans. I am wearing a size 4. I have linked other jeans that are very similar below and all are under $40. Continue reading “Fall Transition Outfit under $40” →

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Flowy Fall Dusters

September 5, 2017October 17, 2017by ashleylaurenbellLeave a Comment

On our way home from Nashville this weekend I wore a sleeveless duster that I purchased last spring from one of my favorite southern boutiques, Dress Up. What I love about dusters is that they usually come in a lighter material and are similar to a kimono but longer. It is a perfect way to dress up a look. I love wearing them with shorts or jeans and pairing them with heels or booties. Because I bought this duster a while back, it is no longer available…. BUT… I have attacked my favorite fall dusters from Dress Up for you below. All you have to do is click on the image to shop. If you have never shopped at Dress Up before, most items don’t last longer than a few days on their site haha – soooooo.. HAPPY SHOPPING! Continue reading “Flowy Fall Dusters” →

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Denim Dress

August 30, 2017October 17, 2017by ashleylaurenbell1 Comment

Denim has always been my “go-to”. I don’t know if its because of my blonde hair or my casual/ sophisticated/ southern-ish style, but I have always drifted towards denim pieces.

This denim dress is a total S T E A L at H&M right now. I made a post about this dress when I first started my blog and it sold out quickly after I posted it – BUT GOOD NEWS – they have restocked this dress and it is only $20! I love it because of the ruffle detail and it can be worn in multiple seasons. I wore this dress with booties and I also liked the dress with these coral tassel heels to add a pop of color. I purchased these heels a while ago but I did find them in various colors linked below. Continue reading “Denim Dress” →

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White Band Jacket

August 29, 2017October 17, 2017by ashleylaurenbellLeave a Comment

I kinda went jacket crazy when I made a trip to Chicago a few weekends ago and bought three jackets. I love jackets because they can really be worn 3 out of the 4 seasons of the year and they are great layering / statement pieces.
One of the jacket purchases I made in Chicago was this band jacket from White House Black Market. I was super excited because this jacket is UNDER $50! I love the gold buttons on the sleeves and the front. It also hugs my body perfectly. One of my biggest struggles with jackets is that they are either too short or too boxy. The jacket I am wearing is a size 2.
These jeans are one of my favorite high wasted skinny jeans I have ever bought. They are only $16 at Boohoo with the code YAY50! The jeans are true to size, if anything order a size up just to be safe! They are a stretch material so they have some give to them. Continue reading “White Band Jacket” →

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The Perfect Off the Shoulder Sweater

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017by ashleylaurenbell2 Comments

Who else is ready for fall? Some of my favorite things to do in the fall are salvage shopping, getting hot drink from local coffee shops, having bi-weekly bonfires, and going to all of the festivals!
If you haven’t checked out my latest posts, I have been crushing over the mustard yellow color lately. I may have a problem! I recently purchased this off the shoulder sweater from Dottie Couture Boutique. I am wearing a size small. Dottie is always have sales and promotions going on. One of my favorite days to shop are on Tuesdays when all of their sale items are marked down. These cutout high wasted jeans are also my latest obsession from Boohoo. They are so comfy and I love the cutout detail. I am wearing a size 4. This pair runs true to size. If anything, order a size down.