The last week and a half has been absolutely crazy for me! PARKSHOW last weekend was so much fun, but after the show I was burnt out. I didn't have much time to recover because I was teaching classes on nutrition and exercise in elementary school all week. I have so much respect for teachers after starting this job! It is definitely a lot of work lesson planning, talking non-stop and being active with kids all day. To recover from a hectic week I spent the weekend relaxing and hanging out with my cousin. I have a few more pictures from the weekend that I will share later this week.
On to the outfit. I received this dress from Mikhaila recently who initially picked it out at the NY ModSwap in September. The part of blogging that is quickly becoming my favourite thing is swapping! Swapping with fellow bloggers, going to local swaps, attending swap events in other cites! I really like to see how someone's own style shines through when they wear the same item as someone else. I think it's a great way to build your wardrobe on a budget too.
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| photos by my mom |
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| left: Mikhaila | ModSwap pick #1 right: Tieka | Chictopia Media Tech Sumit |
H&M dress via swap with Mikhaila (originally swapped with Tieka at ModSwap)
American Apparel skirt
Bellissima lace blazer (similar)
Joe Fresh tights, boots (similar) and necklace
i love this dress! it is so cute with your tights!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute dress! I think your outfit is my favourite of these three!
ReplyDeleteAww, I love this dress on you! So fun seeing the same piece worn by different people. It always gives me inspiration remix my clothes! :)
ReplyDeleteI love to swap too, SO excited for the edmonton one!! I love this dress, it looks beautiful with the lace blazer and denim jacket. Such great layers! That class sounds like such a great idea, I bet it takes a ton of prep work though
ReplyDeletexJennaD
Love this! Black and white plus great textures is anything but boring!
ReplyDeleteNatasha ~ TashaDelrae.com
Love this look! I have a lace blazer very similar to yours, but hardly ever wear it because it's so thin. Putting it under a denim jacket is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit and seeing the way the other girls wore the same piece.
ReplyDeleteAlways classy Ash! I love how you dressed up the swapped dress!! The tights go great, and your eyeballs look amazing in that first picture.
ReplyDeleteyou look beautiful ;D
ReplyDeletecute dress!
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These are such beautiful pictures! I knew you would style this dress perfectly. I think when I get it back I'm going to do another post with it because I don't love the way I originally put it together haha. I've worn both of the dresses you sent me but haven't taken any pictures of them (ahem, frank) so I'll try to get on that soon! :)
ReplyDeleteCutie alert! Love that lace blazer with the striped dress, sooo good! Hope things are going great for you!
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I love the way you styled the dress! I definitely want to start swapping pieces with other bloggers, it always looks like so much fun. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, Ashley! I love the dress, and love those Joe Fresh booties! I totally regret not buying them when I saw them, they seem to go with everything!
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