Ugh, I've been so busy lately, and it drives me crazy. There's no balance or normalcy to my weeks, and that's difficult for me. I like routines. It's kind of hard to form routines when one day, you don't have to do anything at all except lay outside and read Danielle Steel novels (true story), and the next you have to work a 10 hour shift and come home and do homework for two hours. And then you work a nine hour day on Wednesday, a two hour day on Thursday (much to your dismay), and don't work again till Sunday. And then you don't get another day off for fifteen days. Ugh, I say. Ugh! I crave stability. Don't work in retail, folks. It'll be the end of you.
This outfit is about as simple as I go. I like to think it's shorts and a tank done right (as opposed to shorts and a tank done wrong...like what you wore when you were a prepubescent girl in the summer. Like what some people still wear in the summer even though they are not prepubescent girls anymore and thus do not fit into their prepubescent clothing but continue to wear them anyway, cellulite and muffin tops be damned). The red lipstick and forest-setting make me look like a Twilight-wannabe. At least I'm better written and don't have that shitty CGI sparkle.*
And, just for shits and giggles, here's what I looked like last July 13th.
Top: Abercrombie (from de old days!)
Shorts: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
* For the record, I have read all of the Twilight books (for the lulz) and watched the first movie. I do not like Twilight.
There is nothing of the Twilight wannabe about you in these - you look like you belong in the forest :) Your pictures are always beautiful and inspiring. Love coming to your blog.
ReplyDeleteBecause I was ridiculous when I was younger, I never, ever wore shorts. This summer is the first summer I've worn shorts ever. I was a weird 12-year-old, that's for sure. Thanks for the shorts-spiration though. :) You look great.
ReplyDeleteAlso, whoa, at that ridic work schedule.
XO Michelle
love the simplicity of your outfit
ReplyDeletei am so cracking up because i just saw a mom and preteen walking across the parking lot in basically the exact same tank and shorts.
shame on that mom!!
hope your work schedule eases up a bit, but hey at least you have job right!!!
my 17 yr. old has been looking all summer with no luck.
thank goodness the older brother found a job
brett
These are such lovely photos! I think forest pictures are the best. Your top is too cute :)
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DEFINITELY have your hair like the picture you saved off my blog. Red and bangs would so suit you!x
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Forget the Twilight, these are amazing photos, the clear, the burry, the excellent. I love them!
ReplyDelete* I'm sure you will get the stability that you're seeking, as you seem to have the tenacity. I learned early on that retail was not for me, however I have a special appreciation for those who do love it & work it daily. It's not easy and it definitely tests your patience. lol
The twilight wannabes are actually the ones that are in the twilight movie. I say.
ReplyDeleteI've never really worn shorts to go out, showing my cellulite in public doesn't thrill me at all. I am a total perfectionist and even though I don't really care if other people show their cellulite which I don't really criticize, I feel as though I should look 100% perfect and that cellulite is unforgivable on me. I'm a losah, I know.
I love your pictures, the backgrounds are always awesome. And hey, you look like a totally different person in that other picture from July last year? Both hair colors suit you quite well though.
Love the photos AND the scowl ; ) And I'm always impressed with Jessica Simpson shoes. Yours are very cool!
ReplyDeleteI need a routine,too, or else I go berserk!
Great photos, but I've come to expect that when I visit your blog.
ReplyDeleteI totally love that outfit, simple but fresh and those Jessica Simpson shoes are to die for.
Ugg, I don't like twilight either. But you don't look like anything from that movie/book. Which is good. Those shorts and the spooky settings more reminds me about some good drama instead.
ReplyDeleteI am a person who is quite the opposite to you, if it is to much routine, I feel depressed and do nothing instead. But if it is alot of change, I am feeling great. But I hope you come into a routine soon.
You are my Bella. Not in a creepy way. You are SO much prettier than Kristin whatever her name is.
ReplyDeleteYou look great no matter your hair color too. That pic from last year was so gorgeous.
Sorry about your job stuff.
xoxo,
Tracy
Hey..why you don't like twilight? I think its a great movie :p
ReplyDeleteBtw, i love your photos. Gorgeous!!!
lol the CGI sparkles. I also just saw the first movie and have read the books (lightly) but I've read a heck of a lot better YA fare to really get into this whole Twilight business. And your shoes are so nice!
ReplyDeletelove the wedges
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love the dark red lips!
ReplyDeleteYikes your work sched sounds crayzay!!! I like simple outfits, and this one is very pleasant. Haha, it does kind of look like twilight, except at least you don't look stoned and depressed like Bella. WOW!! So cool seeing what you looked like a year ago, your hair changed colors! http://thearcenciel.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeletei know what u mean about constantly going ... and love your casual look!
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love these photos! they are amazing and you look gorgeous!
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hahaha same here, read them, watched two of the movies ( in the second one a lady ran out of the screening, she couldn't stand it anymore!) and still hate them. love the unfocused pictures! you are very beautiful and like always, i love your writing. It is a tank and shorts outfit gone right!
ReplyDeleteAs for retail, it sucks but how do you work two weeks straight when you need at least two days off per week?! they are sooo suable or maybe thats just Cali's laws..idk.
anyways great post!
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Shorts and a tank done right indeed! Muffin top be gone! And for the record, I like your scowl- way better than Twilight like you said ;)
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ahhh thank you for the tip on the j brands, and for your sweet comments! and for following back :)
ReplyDeletei will definitely be sending a message to tracy now!
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Holy moly, I don't ever want you mad at me! You look fierce!
ReplyDeleteThe hair and outfit are great.
U look so gorgeous and the pictures are so beautiful!!
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Thanks so much,for taking the time to read my 7 things!
ReplyDeleteDisney is pretty amazing too,went to all the Disney Parks god knows how many times when I was in Florida! Cant believe youve been 3 times in the past 18 months! Thanks for rubbing it in :D Very jelous!
O yeah and my boyfiend firstly lived in Scotland,then moved to England, then Stuttgart Germany for a few years and then to Colorado for a couple more, then back to England! It was because of his dad's work they moved around alot,and got to stop of at alot of places; Las Vegas, San Fransico, Texas! He was very lucky! He wants to move back to America, its where he was happiest!
Anyways your blog very much deserved the award, your outfit posts are always stunning, as shown by this new lovely post!
Hope you have a fab day x
haha you're too funny! I love this outfit, and those shoes are amazing xx
ReplyDeleteur photos are very beautiful ashley :)
ReplyDeletereally like your shoes!
haha but don't you want to be sparkley? .. lmao. But I love the red lipstick and those shoes!!
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a. Totally get you, Ashley. I like routine, too. Non-routine unsettles and irritates me...
ReplyDeleteb. This is shorts and vest done right!
c. Twilight... I always thought it was a great story badly written. Liked the 1st movie, but then it got terrible. In the end I think she just stole a whole lot of content from the Sookie Stackhouse novels (minus the sex) and good old Anne Rice.
I know exactly what you mean about having a routine I'm the same, and I have similar issues with work. I'm in the middle of a 13 day straight run, it's a killer I have 6 days to go and I can't wait for it to be over, but as soon as I get that day off I'll be thinking 'I'm bored I NEED to do something!' lovely outfit the top is really pretty :)
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I didnt read Twilight books but watched a movie... you photos do look like a bit Twilight-ish. But you are gorgeous yet the movie is annoying (sorry Twilight fans!)
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Always enjoying your blog:)
Your shoes are AMAZING! And I like routine too!
ReplyDeleteHaha, this is so Twilight. I love those wedges, I want! Hope your life gets better soon, stupid work and school!
ReplyDeleteYour work schedule sounds rough, I couldn't handle that. Hope it gets better soon. I definitely got a Twilight vibe when I checked out your pics. Cute outfit, its totally done right
ReplyDeleteCrazy how different you looked a year ago- I think you look so much more mature and stunning now with the dark hair- it really suits you! I love the colour of the top and those shorts are the perfect cut on you. I love the spray tan but it is very finnicky- you have to go every 3-4 days or you start to fade (like I am today and my feet look like hobbits toes!)
ReplyDeletesecond and third shots might actually have been stolen from twilight promotional photo archives, i think.
ReplyDeleteI don't like twilight either, but i've read all the books and watched all the movies.
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Haha! I was kinda thinking twilight here! You look great, simple but classy and the red lips add some spunk;)
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awesome photos!
ReplyDeleteit's so mystic.
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Love the white and green together here. Gorgeous combo!
ReplyDeleteI hate Twilight as well. I'm with you. I get compared to that Bella actress all the time. Confusing!
The last photo of you is STUNNING.
Kristin xo
Amazing wedges !! You look great!
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