Wild Summer

Top : Express (old)

Shorts : H+M

Shoes : DSW

Watch : Macy's (Michael Kors)

Bracelets : Old from Forever 21 + H&M

Necklace : T.J.Maxx (Lucky Brand)

<3 Stay Cool

Ashley B.

Let's Get Physical

Its one of my favorite times of year... END OF SEASON SALES!!  This happens twice a year (some companies stretch it to 4x a year) and it is when I like to stock up.  Lets face the facts, retailers are about half a season ahead of real life.  This means that you can buy your summer clothes on sale in the middle of spring/summer instead of buying them full price in the winter <GASP!>.  This is my favorite way to keep my closet updated without breaking the bank!!

I've been doing a lot of shopping lately.  Here's what I've I gotten so far for activewear:

Sportsbras : Aerie (1, 2, 3)

Sneakers : Nordstrom (anniversary sale)

Shorts : Forever 21 (1, 2)

I was able to catch Aerie at a good time when all bras were $20.00! What?!... SOLD!  These sales run periodically, so keep checking back and wait.  It is possible to get great deals at stores like this.  My sneakers were from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which goes public July 17th for you non-cardholders.  These two super cute shorts were both from Forever21.  As activewear gets more popular and mainstream, fast fashion stores like this put out a wider variety for cheap.  Both shorts were under $15.00. 

I also snagged this watch I've been dying to get:

Polar A300 : Amazon

I chose to get this item from amazon for 2 reasons.  1) It was $20.00 cheaper and every little bit helps.  2) I have amazon prime and could get free 24 hr. shipping.  (What a time to be alive).  It was still an expensive purchase, but I tried to decrease the price in any way I could... I still had a lot more shopping to do.

Heres some detail shots of my new Nike Free Flyknit 5.0 TR because I'm Obsessed (with a capital O).

                       

Keep my updated on the great deals you guys find or any money saving tips you have!

Stay Cool <3

Ashley B.

P.S. Can you guess my favorite color palette?

Girls Night Out

I went out tonight with a girlfriend of mine and I needed an outfit to beat the heat!  This breezy tank kept me cool and comfortable for a night out with drinks, while these ultra high waisted shorts kept me feeling covered up and modest.

1. Shoes - DSW

2. Necklaces - old from Europe

3. Shorts - Express

4. Tank - Express (last season)

 

stay cool <3

-Ashley B.