These pictures are from my birthday a few days ago. Just so you know, I would like to be wearing fabulous shoes. God knows I have enough of them. But when it's slushy and shitty out, a girl must be smart. And I mean, I suppose I could have dressed a little more birthday fab than this. But I needed a versatile outfit for the day's events, which consisted of quite the variety of things, including a little wine and climb*.
One thing I hate is how much birthdays and other holidays (because after all, my birthday should be a national holiday) revolve around food. Don't get me wrong, I love food, but fuck man. Just because it's March 6th and I was born on this day 22 years ago doesn't necessarily mean I want to stuff myself silly with cake. I don't even like cake that much (at least not of the baked variety...cake batter? Whole 'nother story). So instead of revolving my day around food, I chose to focus on a physical activity (rock wall climbing). And instead of cake, we picked up a few lighter chocolately treats. It was a nice change.
I'm on a health kick, can you tell?
In other news, it's snowing, I'm crying, and I'm off to Arizona in two weeks. CANNOT WAIT.
* That is not me, for the record.
Jacket: Topshop
Shirt: Stolen from mommy's closet
Pants: J. Crew
Shoes: UO
Clutch: Jason Wu for Target
CANAL PARRRRRRRK :[[[[[[[[[
ReplyDeleteI hope you had an amazing birthday. Glad you got your card. And rock climbing sounds awesome.
ps. I also don't love cake that much. I'd rather have a cookie. Or coldstone.
Charlotte x
Love that Topshop coat over the plaid shirt and tee. So elegant meets grunge. It's perfect.
ReplyDeleteARIZONA!! So looking forward to this trip. Even though Ian and I are there for only 3 days, it's still always great fun. This time will be like the BIGGEST of all fun times however. I wonder why...cuz I will meet you! lalalalalalala
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Tracy
Talk about food - trying having your birthday over Thankssgiving - there is just no avoiding overeating at that time of the year, it is so hard! I'm right there with you on not loving cake - though I do like cupcakes on occasion, especially baking them, but anyway, your chocolate goodies look delightful. I'll be enjoying the sites of Canal Park right about the time you leave for Arizona! And I triple love your plaid shirt. Ok enough book writing here. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great birthday!! I too hate how holidays always revolve food...just because we are celebrating it does not mean we cannot eat healthy. That jacket is fabulous and i love how you style it with a casual outfit!
ReplyDeletethis location is amazing. i love how grey your pictures always are. don't cry! and happy birthday!
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Happy Birthday! I hope despite everything You had great day.
ReplyDeleteI like this combo of checked shirt,leopard print coat, beaded necklace and clutch is just touch of chic.
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xoxo Ra
LOVE the coat!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday again ;) I think that is a great way to spend your birthday! :D
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Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteNow for the sad news... I'm not sure I can be "friends" with someone who doesn't like cake! LOL :)
Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great day :)
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Kat
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yay for the chocolate treats!!!! Happy belated birthday!
ReplyDeletepracticality? psh. Who needs that? I'll just pretend you're not wearing shoes here and the outfit is perfection. kidding. kinda.
ReplyDeletehappy delicious day of birth, old lady! is that a homemade choco peanut butter cup?
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Happy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteyour leopard coat is so fab, and it's fun to see you in a different setting.
those chocolate treats look delish!
Chic on the Cheap
Sounds like a great birthday, those chocolate treats look delicious so yummy. I love your leopard coat (almost typed goat...hmm) with your plaid top. That purse is AWESOME
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Happy belated birthday, I love your coat its absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWell you don't need to dress like a princess or eat a huge piece of cake on your birthday if you don't want to! hehe as long as you had fun that is the most important thing!
ReplyDeleteI was notorious as a kid for loving the shit out of cake. I'd always order it at restaurants when I was, like, five or seven years old, and that was when everyone else was ordering dinner. I still have to hear about it all these years later at rare family gatherings.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good birthday. I STILL need to return your email. I fail.
I think you look nice in your birthday suit. I tend to wear heels even if its shitty out which usually results in many bruises. You would think I would have learned my lesson by now but no.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had an amazing birthday lady! I am so with you on the whole cake issue, I really don't see the point in baking a cake... just mix the ingredients together and eat!
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I love the clutch from Jason Wu for target! Great collection! Hope you have a great time in Arizona!!
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I just found your blog... and i love it! Bookmarked :) .... I am also obsessed with this coat of yours. I want one! But, i am hoping Spring will be coming sooner than later.
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I want that coat! Bring it to me? You know you want to visit me anyway!
ReplyDeleteI used to hate cake as a child, refused to eat my birthday cake every year. Now I wish I still hated it...
Hope you had a great birthday! And yes, cake batter lovers united! (even better: cookie dough... Miam!!!)
ReplyDeleteYour outfit's amazing!
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Nice layering!
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Happy Birthday (a few days late, but I just got here!) Great outfit and nice blog! I'm following on GFC and bloglovin. I'd love it if you'd visit my blog and follow back!
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nice outfit,nice blog
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Im so sorry I missed your birthday!! Happy belated Birthday hunnie!
ReplyDeleteand as a result of this post....I have a new fav outfit from you..love the clutch too, and of course the chocolate....I joined My Fitness Pal with Chloe....that says Im loving choclate TOO much these days., lol.
I have been super busy working on my top secret project with Chloe...it is done:) Reveal coming this week...keep those beautiful eyes open!
Happy weekend Sweets!
I think this is a great birthday outfit! :) and the shoes are sensible but still nice and compliment your outfit!! Hope you had a great birthday :)
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Hailes<3
Hahaha did you have a fun birthday?! Happy Belated Birthday Ashley! And yes totally agree. Holidays always revolve around food. The chocolates look yummy though ;)
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Oh my gosh, happy BIRTHDAY! I wish I'd told you sooner. Life's been hectic, but it's no excuse. I hope you had a glorious day! Rock climbing sounds like a blast, I haven't done that in AGES! I used to be really good at it when I was like, eight. I hope you enjoy Arizona!
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haha it's nice that you're on a health kick! I mean my bdays do usually revolve around food but I don't really mind >_< I wish everyday could revolve around food. Especially cake and other sweets haha. Rock climbing does sound like a nice change though! Hope you had a blast :)
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I totally agree that cake and cake batter are on two separate levels -- the same goes for brownies and brownie batter. Ohhhhh, buddy. Don't even put brownie batter in front of me.
ReplyDeleteI am well-known for carrying two pairs of shoes with me at all times -- one pair that is totally fabulous and one pair of tennis shoes or beaten-up ballet flats. You never know when crappy weather will strike.
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I looooooove the jacket! :P You look great, you have such a nice style - not just your outfits but your photography aswell! Awesome blog :) x
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ASHLEY!!! I hope you had fun rock climbing. I went once last year and this is what I learned: I am a weakling. And I need more upper body strength. You look gorgeous in these photos. I love how you put this outfit together! xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Support for the practical shoes, heels may look good but sliding on ice is not so attractive... ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Great Post!
ReplyDelete-Charlotte
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Happy belated birthday! I totally get you about the clothes (you look fab don't listen to your heels) and as for cake... I get birthday food must tasty no matter what is tasty for you - your birthday your rules.
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Inside and Outside Blog
Cake is not all it's cracked up to be. Mind you, I do love icing. Our birthdays seem to be an even mix between food and alcohol, which inevitably leads to what we refer to as a 'fooze' coma (not me, of course!).
ReplyDeleteYour shoes are cute, and it's much better to be safe than sorry (speaking from experience- a year and a half, some surgery and a black ankle later!)
It sounds like you had an eventful birthday, lovely! And I'm glad you're looking forward to your trip. Don't cry though. xx
Sounds like you had an awesome birthday! And I think your outfit is the perfect amount of bday fab - I mean just look at that coat - SO cute! Take me with you to AZ puhlease :)
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The Other Side of Gray
Yay, happy birthday to you! A rock climb sounds so adventurous and definitely a great way to switch it up for your birthday :) Also, love your J Wu for Target clutch!
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Belated Birthday
ReplyDeleteLoving that jacket
I will come eat non cake items with you anytime
start that count down to warm weather baby
brett
Too funny- I was about to ask 'is that you' until I saw your disclaimer! Happy B-Day Ashley-22 eh? I'm about to turn 24, it freaks me out! I love your stolen clutch, fur and mmm chocolate peanut butter cups? My fave!
ReplyDeletehappy BELATED birthday! these photos look soo nice! love the atmosphere :) xoxo, saskia
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! Don't you just love the designer lines for target?! Don't know why there are doing it, but I hope they keep going! I'm a mommy closet raider too :D hehe
ReplyDeletexo Rachel
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I love your layering here (and everywhere!)...I keep crying about the snow too...thank goodness for Arizona, I'm going there soon as well (April 1)...can't wait!!
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