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Fall Fashion

Fur for the win

Posted on September 20, 2016

Boots | Grey Jeans | Boyfriend T-Shirts | Exact Jacket is “Love Token” brand Hemline-Nashville VERY similar jacket

Ok, I will admit that it was 90 degrees when we shot this look. I am just so ready for fall I couldn’t help myself! I snagged this fur leather jacket at Hemline in Nashville. The makes such a statement, but it is also removable if you need a less dramatic look.

So lately I have been in a little bit of a rut adjusting to stay at home mom life. I spend my whole day catering to Georgie’s needs and typically forget about my own. This will always be my first priority, but at the end of the day I don’t feel like I have accomplished much else. We do travel and get out and “go” a lot as a family. However, in my normal weekday routine, I’m finding myself struggling.

When Trey comes home from work, he has so many things he was able to check off his to do list and I am left with little to talk about besides Georgie’s nap schedule. I end up using the excuse; “there just aren’t enough hours in the day.” Is that really the problem? Probably not. I think lack of direction, not lack of hours, has been the culprit of my rut.

BUT. I am ready to change this! Who is with me?! My mother has always been the queen of to-do lists. She keeps a big binder with pages of her to-do list and then thoughts for the day. A whole years’ worth may be extreme, but the idea is great. Careful thought, planning and direction lead to productivity.

I’m determined to spend more time accomplishing my own goals and dreams AND be a tending mother. Today I utilized his nap times to get laundry done and some housework AND send out emails and blog. Small start, but still a start.

Anyway, just a little food for thought. Fall is right around the corner! My next few blog posts will be dedicated to the basics you need to get you through this glorious season!

I am all about some great denim. Jackets and denim are both something I will let myself splurge on. I can justify it, because I wear them so much that the cost per wear is reasonable. (This is normal, right?) I loved these grey jeans because they are a great basic color that is still neutral, but gives a little bit of a pop. I paired it with an easy boyfriend t-shirt and these over the knee boots. (Under $100.)

Hope everyone has a great week with lots of things checked off the to-do list! 😉

XO,

ASH

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Fall’s Hottest Color

Posted on September 9, 2016

Rust Cami | Fringe Leather Bag | Open Back Booties | Bandana | Black Denim

Don’t get me wrong, I love my hometown of Nashville so much. However, I am SO.OVER. THIS.HEAT. Colorado’s weather was such a tease, that it was rough to come home. I’m a fall lover. Basic, I know. I want to eat everything pumpkin flavored, wear sweaters, watch football, and every other fall activity I can possibly do.

Since it’s still 90 degrees outside, I have to make do with wearing pumkin (rust) color camis. This is the hottest color for fall this year, and I am on board! I love that I could wear this cami now, but put it under a boyfriend style cardigan when the temps go down. I also ordered a cold-shoulder top in the same color and this silk maxi dress in the same color (and same designer) as my cami.

The bandana trend isn’t going away for fall, and I’m not mad about it. I also love to just throw one on with a plain t-shirt and jeans to run errands in. Just to add that little something extra.

My bracelet stack in this picture is Cadyn + Charlie. If ya’ll have ever run across my blog before, then you are familiar with my obsession. Great news…. she is offering my followers 25% off! This is huge! Just enter promo code: BEAUARROW at checkout.

I love that this bag looks nothing like a diaper bag, but has tons of room to stash G’s essentials. The leather is super soft and has a great whipstich detail. I can’t wait to get my hands on one of her new fall designs. The fall burgandy and emerald colors are what dreams are made of.

Now off to Alabama for the weekend to spend some time with my husband’s family. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

XO,

ASH

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Ladies Love Outlaws

Posted on August 24, 2016

Bracelets: Cadyn & Charlie

Having a few hours to myself to run errands is as good as gold these days. It is not very often that I get to just run to the grocery store or pick up a coffee alone. When the stars align just right and it does happen, I try and take FULL advantage. I don’t have a ton of time to get ready, so I typically go to my “mom uniform” these days. A good graphic t-shirt or tank, crop jeans, a bandana, hat and some aviators. I like to pair this casual look with a nice designer bag to “up” it just a touch.

I make it a point to go get myself a good coffee, blare some music in my car and just de-stress.

These destroyed ankle skinny jeans are honestly my favorite pair I have ever owned. They are under $80 and come in a ton of different colors. The pair I’m wearing are “stark black”. I’m stocking up on a dark denim option as well as the olive. They have such a great fit, and I love the crop for bootie weather.

Let’s be real….I have a hat on 90% of the time, because taking a shower and washing my hair is also like finding the holy grail. It’s hard to make time for that with a traveling husband and a 3 month old. Lucky for me I am obsessed with this black one and it is at a great price point.

An open back bootie is THE PERFECT shoe for transitioning into fall and fall. These grey split front /slide ons are the best. They come in 5 different colors. You need them all. They are so easy to throw on and I love how they look with a crop jean. Also, under $100. Party!

Hope everyone has a great rest of your week!

Xo,

ASH

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Alton Lane

Posted on August 1, 2016

Leather Pants | Heels | Bracelets | Top

Alton Lane has to be one of the coolest showrooms I’ve ever stepped foot in. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners thru a friend and they explained to me the ins and outs of custom menswear, their body scanning technology, how they came about, their showroom design and so much more.

My husband and I had a great afternoon getting him measured and picking out fabrics to design some custom tailored pieces to become staples in his wardrobe. Most people don’t even realize how ill fitting their off the rack suit pieces are, until they have something that is custom made to fit their body. Trey went into a fitting room where a 3D body scanner took 300 measurements in about 30 seconds, to ensure a precise fit. We were offered coffee (or a drink from the full bar) as we went over their EXTENSIVE fabrics. They even have a secret poker room for clients to use at their leisure. (Does it get cooler than that?!) Georgie even came along for the family outing.

I wore some of my pieces I grabbed from the Nordstrom sale for the day. The Anniversary Sale still has one week left! I know I keep chatting it up, but it really is my favorite sale of the year. It’s been so hot in Nashville that it’s hard to think about fall items, but when you see the savings, it’s totally worth it! One of the best staple items I purchased were these leather pants. They are actual pants, rather than a legging, like most faux leather bottoms. They also come in a great olive color. My exact blouse is sold out, but you can’t go wrong with a similar classic cold shoulder top.

We have a lot of traveling coming up in August. I’m so grateful to be able to travel with Trey and the babe, and show G as much of this world as we can. I’ll be capturing these trips to share with ya’ll very soon. 🙂

Hope everyone has a great week!

XO,

ASH

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Nordstrom Sale!!

Posted on July 14, 2016

Jackets (Left to Right) – Suede | Burgandy with Fur | Emerald

Pants (Left to Right) – Leather | Knee Slit Jeans | Black Distressed

Shoes (Left to Right) – Over the knee | Western Bootie | Wedge Sandal

I’m pretty sure it is NOT a coincidence that my birthday weekend happens to fall on my favorite sale of the year! In my humble opinion, this is the best sale in retail! The Nordstrom sale features the new fall pieces at HIGHLY discounted prices, BEFORE they hit the racks for the season. After the sale, the prices go back up to the normal MSRP.

If you are a Nordstrom cardholder you can start shopping now. I personally like that you have the option to have a Nordstrom debit card, which simply links to your debit card and you can accumulate rewards. This way you don’t have to have another credit card if you aren’t comfortable with that. If you are not yet a Nordstrom cardholder, you can sign up here . The sale opens to the public on July 22nd. It’s always a good idea to put the items you want into a wish list, and once it hits public, you can go ahead and purchase!

If you have been following me for awhile now, you probably know I have a serious obsession with jackets. There are some GREAT ones on the sale!! I can’t tell you how good the tan suede jacket is. I already had it in a navy blue color, and I get so many compliments on it every time I wear it. This fur leather jacket comes in burgandy and black, AND the fur is removable. It’s under $100 and such a great staple piece. Possibly my favorite item that I bought on the sale were the leather pants. They come in both black and olive. They are an actual pant (not a legging) so you can wear them with absolutely anything this fall. I loved them so much I braved this heat to wear them to a store opening the other night. My best buy from last years sale had to be the Joie Western Booties in a greyish color. They brought them back in black and I couldn’t pass them up. They are so comfortable and go with anything and everything.

Many people don’t realize that the Nordstrom Sale also has tons of home goods available. I’ve been wanting to upgrade our guest bedroom for a long time, so this was perfect!

I didn’t want to spend a ton on new furniture, so I decided to order some a new bedding and decor to make it flow better with the rest of the decor in our home. This ox skull canvas will really make a statement for the room. I also wanted to add a cow hide for under the bed. This is one of the best neutral colors that I have seen and at a great price point. I went with a white comforter, so I thought it would be fun to add some mix and match throw pillows and blankets all in neutral colors. This striped throw blanket has lots of different textures.

I couldn’t pass up a few little things for Georgie’s nursery. As travel lovers, our hope is to bring G to as many places and have him experience as many travels as possible growing up. How great is this World Travel Pallet? You can take a sharpie and write a little something at each place you visit. I think it’s something he can have with him forever and treasure. I plan on putting the date we traveled to each location on the map. I also loved this $30 You Are My Sunshine Rustic Sign. My grandfather used to play this song for me on the piano, so it is extra special.

I bought 5 of these Kate Spade thermal mug. I love the design, and at $11 they are the PERFECT gift. It’s always nice to store something away and if you need a small little gift, you have it on hand.

I hope ya’ll find some great deals and shop your little hearts out!

XO,

ASH

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