Lunch time photos

Today was such a beautiful day! My lovely co-worker, Christina and I couldn't resist stepping outside for lunch and a few photos :) I'm wearing a vintage lace top, Michael Kors cardigan, Urban Outfitters skirt and sunnies, F21 necklace and ring, Marc by Marc Jacobs flats and coach bag.

Enjoying these last few weeks of sunshine!

xoxo,

Ashley

Thirsting for Thursday....Bright Blazers

What a better way to add a sleek pop of color to your outfit, than a trendy bright blazer. I covet one in all the shades especially mustard, emerald green, royal blue and neon red!

Photo Courtesy of FabSugar 

Liz from Late Afternoon

Fab Sugar 

 Photo from Lookbook.nu

Floral Blazer from LBVie - for sale HERE

Karla from Karla's Closet

Zara Blazer in Kelly Green

 No matter the shade, a bright blazer is sure to liven up your look :) Stay tuned for next week's Thirsting for Thursday...Bed Jackets!! <3

Random Fact: My hubby and I frequently quench our thirst (not just on Thursdays) with vino! We love wine, so much in fact, it's often times the subject of my paintings:

Painting and picture by yours truly

Happy Thursday loves!

xoxo,

Ashley

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All of these great little vintage finds have recently been listed at LBVie :o)

I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Memorial Day weekend. Friday was my birthday, which was great, I went estate sale shopping, had lunch with a dear friend, and packed up boxes for our big move (which was supposed to be Saturday). Long story short, we decided against moving after seeing the 'real' apartment we were supposed to move into (you know how they usually show you a sample first...) yeah, ours was NOTHING like the sample, nothing like what we had expected..it was actually pretty horrible. So luckily, our current apartment hadn't been rented yet, and we decided to stay. I am still going to paint, get new furniture, reorganize everything so it is like new! :o) Can't wait to share pictures!

Ohh, the beautiful life!!

Love,

LBvie 

I Found it Quite Fitting

I found it quite fitting that today's outfit was inspired by yesterdays post! I started with the very basics: Skinny black pants, and a vintage lavender blouse; both cute on their own, but just too simple. I added my statement necklace and leopard print flats, and my outfit went from plain to chic!

Black Skinnys: Calvin Klein

Vintage Lavender Blouse: $20 at LBVie

Statement Necklace: F21

Leopard Flats: F21

Watch: Michael Kors

Bangles: Forever 21

Sailor Love Vintage Clutch: $24 at LBVie

Make a Statement

If you're anything like me, you have a multiple closets and dressers FULL of clothing...yet still, on those random, bad weather, wake-up late types of days, you feel like you have absolutely NOTHING to wear. Those days are by far the worst days imaginable. To me, there is nothing worse, than being late in the morning, already feeling like you look like crap, and then being unable to put together an outfit that takes the tired out of your eyes. You end up storming out of the house 15 minutes late, and bitter because for the whole day you will hate your outfit. This same scenario happened to me, one day, a couple months ago, and I vouched to fix something in my wardrobe so this wouldn't happen again. After many trials and tribulations, I have come up with two life saving styling tips! 

Tip Number 1: Find the perfect STATEMENT necklace!

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A cool statement necklace has helped me leave the house on time since my little fiasco a couple months ago. It is so easy and stylish! I love to wear mine over almost anything, but especially over a crisp white blouse and jeans:

It's amazing how much glam a simple necklace adds! I got this one at Forever 21 for $7.80:

A statement necklace uses little thought for a lot of style, which makes it my number one style tip. Here are a few others I love:

LBVie $18.00

Anthropology, $58

Forever 21, $5.80

Topshop, $60

Statement Necklaces on the Runway:

Photo courtesy of fashionverbatim.net

You definitely don't have to go over the top with these, just have fun and play around. Next time you're in a jam, or think your outfit is too boring and simple, throw a great statement necklace on! I promise, it will increase your chic points instantly! :)

Life saving styling tip Number dos:

Let's save this one for another post :) :)

Ohh, the beautiful life!!

Love,

LBVie



Step into Summer: Swim Edition!

Every year, as summer approaches I start dreading swimsuit season. I seriously cannot stand to see another woman wearing a triangle string bikini, drab, terry cloth, strapless swimsuit cover, and $1 Old Navy flip flops. I understand there is a time and place for everything, but just because we are going to the pool, or beach, or whatever, doesn't mean our sense of fashion has to come to a screeching halt. There are so many ways to be chic at the beach, starting with an uber cool swimsuit cover.

I think the problem with swimsuit cover-ups is just that...it doesn't have to be a 'swimsuit cover-up.' I typed 'Swimsuit cover-up' into google and came up with the same boring terry cloth strapless things. Think outside the box! Here is what I will be wearing over my swimsuits this season, and no, none of them are labeled 'Swimsuit Cover-ups'

Vintage Floral Brushstroke Rayon Blazer, $28 LBVie

Swim Romper, Urban Outfitters, $34

Kimono, Top Shop, $100

Crochet Tunic, Topshop, $60

Tent, Slouch, Star Zip-up, LBVie $24

Feather Dress, Top Shop $55

All of these beauty's can easily be worn to the beach! Pair them with a statement necklace and bright platforms, you've got yourself some serious beach fashion!

Vintage Statement Necklace. 1930s Heavy Bib. Bells, $120 Pinguim on Etsy



Jeffrey Campbell Frank Red Leather Rainbow Platform Sandals, $99 LuLu's

Vintage 1960s Italian Suede Rust Color Peeptoe Platform Sandals, $58 LBVie

Start with a cool cover-up and looking chic on the beach has never been easier! I am still looking for the perfect retro inspired swimsuit...but I currently have my eye on a few :)



In a Daze-y Two Piece, Modcloth $89.99

UO Balconette Bikini $38 ea

Tavik Geo One-Piece Swimsuit, UO $135

Beach Fireworks Swimsuit, Modcloth, $119

These are getting me so excited for pool weather!! :o) Can't wait!

Oh, the beautiful life! LBVie!!