Lace up Sweatshirt Dress Ft. Six Hearts Boutique

Lace up Sweatshirt Dress Ft. Six Hearts Boutique

Happy Halloween everyone! I always love dressing up and seeing all of the creative outfits. This year I was a fighter pilot (not as creative as my previous years, but let’s me honest, hanging out with friends and candy are the main part of why I like to dress up. This year I did all of my halloween festivities the weekend before so I am planning on watching scary movies (more like Stranger Things) at home on the actual day of halloween instead.  Even though I dress up a lot on my blog, I am really a oversized sweatshirt with leggings kind of girl.  Tonight I chose to wear this cozy lace up hoodie dress from Six Hearts Boutique

Black Lace Up Hoodie Dress (Wearing a small) // Suede Over the Knee Boots

Now, I know what y’all are thinking, “that is NOT loungewear with those boots Ashley” .  Yes I know, but that is what makes this hoodie dress amazing.  Is that it can be dressed UP or DOWN.  To dress it up all you need to do is throw on a pair of over the knee boots and to dress it down thrown on some tennis or a large pair of comfy socks.   

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Black Lace Up Hoodie Dress // Suede Over the Knee Boots

If you haven’t been looking at winter fashion trends, over the knee boots are a must have.  I love wearing them with jeans (to add an extra layer of warmth), but I love them even more with a dress.  The key is to wear the right length of dress with OTK boots. You don’t want your dress to overlap with your boots (that just looks awkward).  You to need about 4-8 inches of leg between the boot and the dress.  I love this because dresses typically run short on me anyway and the OTK boots give a little more coverage.  My favorite brands of over the knee boots are Steve Madden and Target.  Right now Steve Madden is having a 25% off sale and target is have a $10 offer! Another of my favorite places to find over the knee boots are DSW or Nordstrom.   The boots I am wearing run a little small so I would order a half a size up.  Click HERE to get the boots I am wearing.

Where I shop for Over the knee boots:

DSW Over the Knee Boots

Target Over the Knee Boots

Nordstrom Over the Knee Boots

Macy’s Over the Knee Boots

Black Lace Up Hoodie Dress // Suede Over the Knee Boots

One of the biggest reasons why I love Six Hearts Boutique is that the clothes are affordable and cheap.  The website for Six Hearts Boutique is currently under maintenance, but you can check out the cute styles on either Instagram or Facebook.

Happy Shopping!

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The Softest Denim Ft. Velvet Heart

The Softest Denim Ft. Velvet Heart

I recently went on a trip to Knoxville with my husband to get away for a fall “mini-cation”. We did several hikes and ate at the best restaurants in town.  There is nothing like Tennessee in the fall.  The Smokies were painted with red, yellow, and orange all over.  One of my fashion musts this fall is denim and embroidered floral details.  Denim can be a good layering piece because it is not too heavy and can go with most colors and patterns.  One of my favorite outfits during my trip to Knoxville was this denim floral embroidered jacket with these high waisted skinny fit jeans from Velvet Heart.  

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ELLA Embroidered Denim Jacket (c/o)   // Hallie High-Waisted Skinny Fit Jeans (c/o) // Velvet Wine Heels

Velvet Heart  is a modern-contemporary apparel line based in Los Angeles.  Their denim is sold in major department stores, online, and in over 750 specialty stores nationwide.  What I love about their clothes is that every piece is unique.  I tend to have a more casual style and their clothes are right up my alley.  I also liked how I couldn’t find their clothes in another store.  Every piece is intentional.

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Hallie High-Waisted Skinny Fit Jeans (c/o) // Velvet Wine Heels

Can I just pause everything and tell you how these jeans fit like a glove?? When I put them on for the first time it was like I was meant to wear these jeans.  I love how they give enough stretch to hug all the right parts on your booty and legs.  My favorite part of these jeans is the button up front.  I don’t have to worry about zippers and for some reason the buttons prevent the jeans from scrunching in the front.  Because these jeans have a stretch to them, I am wearing a size 26.  I normally wear a size 27.

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Hallie High-Waisted Skinny Fit Jeans(c/o) // Velvet Wine Heels

I have much worn oversized anything this fall: jeans, sweatshirts, sleeves, and jackets.  This black floral embroidered denim jacket from Velvet Heart has been the perfect oversized addition to my collection! I love how I can wear sweaters underneath it for the colder months to come.  One of my favorite things to do with oversized pieces is to roll up the sleeves.  I normally wear a size small in jacket, but since I wanted the oversized look I am wearing a size medium for reference.

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ELLA Embroidered Denim Jacket (c/o)   // Hallie High-Waisted Skinny Fit Jeans (c/o)

The last item I need to talk about are these wine colored velvet heels.  I have been crushing on velvet all season and this is the second velvet shoe I have purchase in the last month or so.   I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fall vibes they give.  They come with a pointed toe which is super flattering and makes your legs look longer.  They run true to size. If you are looking for another great velvet shoe that is a flat check out this blush velvet flat.

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ELLA Embroidered Denim Jacket (c/o)  // Hallie High-Waisted Skinny Fit Jeans(c/o) // Velvet Wine Heels

Basically, Velvet Heart has stolen my heart.  Right now if you subscribe to their emails, you get 15% off your first order. I love the quality and uniqueness of their pieces and I will be a regular customer.   You can thank me later. 

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DressUp Favorites (knit kimono)

DressUp Favorites (knit kimono)

Almost a year ago today I had some time to spare in Downtown Greenville, SC and I came across a cute boutique called Dress Up.  I was not surprised when I came home and discovered that they have 20 locations in the South.  Although I am sad that there are none in the Indy area, I am glad that they are slowly making their way up north.  The closest location is in Nashville.   Continue reading “DressUp Favorites (knit kimono)”

Grey Ruffle Sweater with Layered Necklace

Grey Ruffle Sweater with Layered Necklace

I am all about the big chunky sweaters and the layering of necklaces this fall. This KNITTED LOOSE N COMFY SWEATER is one of my favorites from Cynosure. This sweater is meant to fit loose.  You can get this 15% off your ENTIRE purchase with my exclusive promo code. Continue reading “Grey Ruffle Sweater with Layered Necklace”

Cozy Fall Recipes

Cozy Fall Recipes

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.

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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”

Fall Under $40

Fall Under $40

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”

CALIA Leggings

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CALIA, you have forever ruined me.  You have brought leggings to a whole new level.  I have always been a picky, high-maintenance legging shopper, but thank you CALIA for making things so much easier for me now.  I recently bought these adjustive mesh heather leggings for 50% off! They are still on sale for $40 which is amazing for the quality you are getting. I have linked my other top similar leggings below. Continue reading “CALIA Leggings”

The Perfect Leather Jacket

The Perfect Leather Jacket

A few posts back I mentioned how I bought three jackets while on my trip in Chicago.  This leather jacket is one of the three that I purchased! I am O B S E S S E D with the fit of this jacket.  It is an “oversized ” jacket which is the best to wear over chunky sweaters in the fall.  This jacket was purchased in the BOGO free sale at Topshop . It was definitely a steal, but what is more of a steal are the jackets I linked below that are all 50% off the price listed from Boohoo.  SEVERAL OF THESE LEATHER JACKETS ARE UNDER $50 PEOPLE with CODE: GIMME50!!!  You can’t pass up this deal!!! Continue reading “The Perfect Leather Jacket”

Flowy Top & Fringe Skirt

Flowy Top & Fringe Skirt

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Anthropologie is have a major sale on sale right now.  All sale is an ADDITIONAL 25% off PLUS teachers get 20% off on full priced items until 9/11.   They are getting rid of everything! Their stuff usually goes fast to check it out when you can.  I purchased both this skirt and top from their this past weekend in Franklin, TN for under $50!!!  Whoever said you can’t wear white after Labor Day doesn’t know what they are talking about.  Click HERE to view their sale.  The skirt I am wearing has already sold out, but I linked other skirts from their sale and one from my other favorite online shopping site – BOOHOO  – EVERYTHING is 50% off right now with code GIMME50! Continue reading “Flowy Top & Fringe Skirt”