Today was wayyyy too hot for this 'fit but Instagram is all a lie anyway so what does it matter (insert "shrug" emoji here). Indiana weather has gotten me to this point where I just wear what I please because it's impossible to plan ahead!

Momma got me this denim jacket with a sherpa collar AND these super sweet slippies for my birthday! We got to spend Sunday afternoon playing around Target and TJ Maxx and then got Olive Garden for dinner AND watched an 80s movie together. May or may not have been the best birthday of my life...combined with the day date Taylor took me on the day before! I'm very much 25 and spoiled and I am so grateful.

My black high waisted skinnies are from American Eagle and once I chopped off the extra four inches off the bottom they are the most flattering fit! 

I know I'll be rocking this simple denim beauty all season long... now let's just wait for it to be appropriate for the temperature.

Love,
Ashley

Every once in a while "that" piece comes into your life and just gets you too excited...here's that piece!! Honey Lake has this skirt in my favorite midi-almost-maxi length and it could easily be dressed up with a button up collared shirt or go boho with a crop top like I did here!

ps--this skirt is sold out in S and M but follow them on insta at @honeylakeboutique for a restock alert!

My velvet blush heels were a clearance find from Macy's this summer and I almost didn't get them because I questioned how often I'd actually be able to wear fuzzy pink heels. I will tell you girl, I surprised myself! I positively love them and I think it's a fun contrast again the more classic stripes.

I love when clothes have adjustable features (like this belt!). Because the skirt is really meant to be worn on the hips, the belt made it so that I could wear it high waisted! I love the bow feature because that obviously makes it much more girly and sweet. The belt is unattached so you can tie the bow on the sides as well!

I finished off this boho look with mirrored sunnies from DCB and think they go perfectly with it!

What pieces did you find this summer that you still love?!

Love,
Ashley

As you may have already known, Evan spent the summer studying up for the bar exam.

I spent my summer tiptoeing around the house trying to pretend I wasn't here.

I'm not a stomper, so i can sneak around the house easily enough, but boredom in the quiet set in pretttyyy quickly. I'm a big fan of listening to my beloved Gilmore Girls on the Netflix or putting my current fav Spotify playlist on repeat. The only issue is that when I put my headphones in I would still have to carry my phone around and that just tipped me over the first world problem scale. (I surely hope you get the joke here, I'm well aware that's not a real problem, but boy was it plaguing me).

This is where Sudio Sweden and their "Vasa Bla" earbuds come into play. It takes all of 10 seconds to pair with your phone and then BOOM! you're hands free and able to rock some wicked dance moves while doing laundry or dishes or other menial house things or....exercising!

​I love the black and rose gold color option as it is feminine but still sleek and demure. 

Evan has thankfully completed the bar exam but my love of these earbuds has yet to leave me...these are the perfect solution for my fellow friends who just need to be cord-free. Use code "forthedaintydays" at checkout for a discount on anything site-wide! 

What are your tricks for surviving boring house duties? Maybe if I have a few tricks up my sleeve I'll be more motivated...

Love,
​Ashley

A lot of stores are having awesome deals to make room for new fall beauties, and Dottie did too!!

I fell in love with this pretty pink top the second I unpacked her in shipment one night, but I'm so glad I waited to get it until the sale! It was already super reasonably priced but 25% off is never a problem with me. I think the top is so feminine and delicate, and I love the Swiss polka dots! My mom informed me that's what they're called and I'm happy I finally have a name for them {lol}!

These shorts were marked down to $25 and then I got an additional 25% off of that so these were a no-brainer! Mom knows my struggle with shorts that actually fit, and was as in love with these as I am! The brand is Just Black, and if you find them I highly suggest scooping them up. They'll be the perfect go to for any short looks the rest of the summer!

I also found this beautiful powder blue top, which has the prettiest lace detailing at the top! I love a good pop of color against neutrals, so I thought black jeans were a great fit, as well as the taupe heels from the last look (old Dottie favs of mine!).

Have you been taking advantage of some midsummer sales? Let me know where I should hunt next!!

Love,
Ashley

I got the sweetest compliments about this top! I was only out and about for a few hours and had no fewer than 5 inquiries as to where I'd gotten it! I love it that much too, and am happy to share it's from Honey Lake Boutique.

The cream lace detailing is so feminine and delicate, and pops out beautifully from the rich pomegranate color.

I paired the top with my charcoal skinnies (old, dearly loved pair from Dottie) and my Sandgren's clogs in the color "bone" to bring the cream back from top! P.S.--Sandgren's is having a MAJOR sale right now! I linked the sale page above...check them out and thank me later. They have the most amazing quality and comfort!

​How is your week going so far? We're officially over the hump, we can make it to the weekend :)

Love,
Ashley