Thursday, March 3, 2011

On thick ice







I sure wish winter would be over so I could stop wearing these damn horse blankets. It wouldn't be so bad if I actually knew how to wear them. This one has a leather strap that supposedly allows you to "wear as shawl, wrap vest or scarf without falling off body." Well, for some of us (ahem), this little contraption is a bit too much to handle. As in, I do not understand how the leather strap works. So, when in doubt, grab a belt (that almost rhymes but...doesn't). And then break into song and dance because it's almost my birthday and I have one more work day before I'm off to parts unknown.

I'll be gone for about a week, but have no fear! I'll still be blogging like a fiend.

Thank you to the lovely Michelle for featuring a bunch of my looks at the Her Catwalk blog! Hello to new subscribers, and THANK YOU to old ones for your continued support! This blog is about 2.5 months short of being a year old...it seems like a lot less and I'm loving every minute of it. Like I mentioned in my last post: time flies when you're having fun.

Scarf/Shawl/Thing: Cheap Monday
Belt: J. Crew
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
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40 comments:

  1. Love the shoes and your shawls are so beautiful and elegant I'll be sad to see them go, but I'm soooo looking forward to warm weather too!

    Aesthetic Lounge

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  2. Dude, so jealous of your ability to pull off the shawl. You're wrong, you totally know how to wear them. I, however, am always too intimidated to buy any because I have absolutely no draping skillz.

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  3. Love this!! Yay for being inventive and using a belt, haha :D :D
    (woohoo for it almost being your blogiversary! Mine is coming up too)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  4. Look at the line in that ice!

    I hope your birthday vacation takes you into warm climes that allows full appreciation of those shoes! Delightful. And what are you talking about--you look divine in that "blanket"!

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  5. Your belt is fabulous! But how are your feet not freezing?? And you totally pull off that scarf/shawl.

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  6. i love those shoes! sometimes i look at clothes and think how the heck am i supposed to wear that?! lol

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  7. Hey, fellow Minnesotan! I love your photos! You make Minnesota winters look ethereal and liveable. :) Haha! Your outfits are also phenomenal.

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  8. You look freaking fabulous, I love love love your style. Those shoes are awesome. I hope to read you while you are gone, I will miss you, I LOVE your blog!

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  9. I think you've styled this shawl quite perfectly! I love that you seem to be able to do it so easily without a problem. You look so gorg! Where are you going for your birthday? How exciting!

    x

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  10. OMG you're so cool! I love that you played soccer!:D

    And I love this outfit btw, great way to wear your scarf!:)

    <3

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  11. I love the blanket look, but I don't want to think about the comments if I tried that in Greece!! You rock that though...! I'm always fascinated by ALL THAT SNOW!?! I can't handle simple written instructions my self (if anyone knows how to fasten this damn belt to make it stay in place - please tell me how to do so!! Hugs and kisses!

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  12. I had nearly a heart attack when i saw your shoes, they are SOOOOO beautiful.
    As always, you look just wonderful.

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  13. don't know how to wear it? lock at your own post - that's absolutely one of the ways.

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  14. you even look amazing in a fucking horse blanket, SO not fair. You look great! and YEAY I was on time with bday wishes :D

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  15. We all can see that you really enjoy making your posts! You look amazing, as always! Congrats on 222 followers (such a nice number :))!

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  16. LOVELY!!!

    http://yourfashioncafe.blogspot.com/

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  17. amazing outfit ;)
    love the mbmc bag <3


    following each other ?

    I'd be happy ;)

    www.fashiongirl-fashionstarlet.blogspot.com


    FashionGirl <3

    PS: don't forget i also have Formspring and Fashionlista

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  18. Hey gorgebags, loving the look. You are in fact the only woman I know that can look so devastating in a horse blanket.
    also loving your shoes!
    ps, are we doing guest posts for march?? I never got a mail x

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  19. Yay for this look! I'm loving shawls / capes / blankets at the moment - can never have too many! :) Love the pattern on your Cheap Monday one x x

    http://angel-in-this-dress.blogspot.com/

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  20. Your shoes are so cute !


    http://anniliinas.blogspot.com

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  21. i think the horse blanket looks cute! and i LOVE your shoes! the color and style!

    have a great weekend!

    <3 megan
    http://www.suitcaseandstilettos.com

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  22. so lovely! and happy almost one year anniversary!

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  23. hello!! thank u for making me laughing, i found funny what u said about not knowing how to wear ur shawl. it happens to me a lot with lots of things that wrap around or have strange sleeves ..

    you managed to make it look lovely with the belt!! love the shoes! x have a lovely time whenever u are going xx

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  24. I am so sad to still snow on the ground for you.
    It has been so lovely here, everything is beginning to bloom
    Congrats on the almost anniversary and yippee a birthday and a trip.
    Brett

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  25. I wore my blanket/shawl thingy one time. That's it. I can't figure that shit out either.

    I hope Arizona is nice and hot. For both of us. I am really looking forward to our trip and I know you are excited about yours.

    Have a great weekend!

    xoxo,
    Tracy

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  26. One hundred and one ways to wear this - and it looks great on you. Keep up the good work, Ashley - your blog has been one of my favourite discoveries lately.

    Re the Take 10 project - There is a similar US project, I think (Dirty Dozen?). It's a group of bloggers who style one item (which is normally supplied by the company) according to their own ideas. Sometimes we also choose different items from one range/company. It takes quite a lot of organising, but it's great fun.

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  27. Hello from a new follower! :) You are so amazingly pretty! I love your shoes and your red hair! I would slip and fall on the ice in those shoes...haha!

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  28. I've worn a shawl/blanket a few times this winter. anything but a belt bewilders me as well.

    i'm hoping spring gets here soon as well!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  29. you really look pretty!! and i kinda liked how you wore that blanket ;D it's your bday already? HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)

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  30. You look beautiful..love the close up shot.......the shoes are super cute too...I feel your pain...I woke up to an ice storm yesterday morning....ummm hello? wheres Spring? hehehe!

    Stop by and say Hello:)
    Statements in Fashion Blog♥

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  31. You are very pretty!
    Love your hair!
    x

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  32. You crack me up- I probably wouldn't be able to figure out the contraption either! I love this blanket shawl on you- you could work anything girl!

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  34. I lovee your plaid shawl! It's gorgeous!

    xo Sherrie

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  35. But you look so good in a horse blanket! I have never seen anyone else rock this look like you. And those shoes are gorgeous. Happy (early) birthday.

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  36. I love the shawl/blanket/scarf/whatever you want to call it! Enjoy your trip to Arizona! Post pics when you get back!

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  38. You look great, amazing shoes!!!
    http://chiccastyle.blogspot.com/

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  39. How beautiful your outfit, loved your blog and your style, I'm following your blog. You are very beautiful
    Follow my blog as well:

    :)

    http://paulaviveravida.blogspot.com/

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  40. Okay, this look is so flattering on you. Seriously, it is. These pics make me want to run out and buy all these items!

    xo

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