Happy Valentine’s Day Dolls! Today might be all about the love, but I’m also spreading the lust with today’s list of must-have items. It’s a lot of sweet, sexy, and pink…some of my favorite things! I hope you love these lust-worthy picks as much as I do!
1-2. L’Agent Siena Bra & Thong – What’s Valentine’s Day without something a little sexy? I love the delicate blush-colored lace of this set from L’Agent. Wear it for that special someone…or just for yourself! While I love the blush and gold, the navy and black is also super sexy and on sale!
3. MAC Angel Lipstick – I love a classic pink pout. And with Valentine’s Day and Spring right around the corner, now is the perfect time to pickup a new shade. MAC has so many great colors that you’re bound to find the perfect pink for your skin tone. Recently, I’m loving a shocking pink called “All Fired Up,” as well as “faux” a muted, mauve pink.
4. tarte Cheek Stain – Speaking of beauty picks, I recently had brunch with Rachel and she had the most amazing dewy glow on her cheeks. Turns out it was this cheek stain from tarte! So many times a cream blush can look streaky on the skin, but this was the perfect rosy glow that looked natural and neither greasy nor chalky. I’m really dying to try this out for myself! If anyone has used this, let me know in the comments below!
5. Jo Malone Basil & Neroli – As seen on my Instagram, this is my new favorite scent for Spring! The basil smells fresh and botanical, while the Neroli balances it with a bright floral scent. All I can say is it smells like vacation…and that’s just where I’m going with it! But like most Jo Malone scents, this is classic enough to wear everyday to the office. If the basil is throwing you off…trust me, you won’t smell like a pizza, you’ll smell gorgeous! Give it a spray next time you’re walking through your local department store and let me know what you think!
6. Tom Ford Sean Sunglasses – A classic aviator never goes out of style! This pair by Tom Ford manages to add some glam to the sunglass shape. With a cognac-leather top bar and rose-gold mirrored lenses, it’s a more modern take. Who says you can’t see the world through rose-colored glasses?
7. Alexis Loe Floral-Print Shirt Dress – Last but not least is this flirty little number by Alexis. The satin, the floral print, the balloon sleeves and the sherberty colors are just too gorgeous and sweet. This dress makes me feel like Marie Antoinette would wear this to brunch in New York City with her friends. Wear this to any Spring event, with a strappy sandals and those sunglasses in #6.
xoxo, Lauren Ashley
First of all, I’d like to say thanks to all my of my amazing followers and readers! Thank you so much for following along on this blogging journey with me! Since I’ve started less than a year ago, one of the consistent topics I get questions and comments on is my hair. I’ve got a lot of it! My usual style consists of blowing it dry smooth and adding a bit of a wave or curl at the end. But what many of you don’t know is that my hair is extremely curly naturally! So it takes quite a bit of effort, product, and tools to get it the way I want it every day.
Well, one of my new favorite tools that I’ve been using consistently is the Sapphire curling wand, courtesy of Irresistible Me Hair. This wand comes with 8 different barrel attachments that can be interchanged depending upon which type of curl I’m going for.
First of all, when I got my wand in the mail it was gorgeously packaged and came with in a functional (and stylish) leather carrying case. Also included was a heat resistant glove, stand, the 8 barrels, and the wand itself with an auto-shut off feature and a locking mechanism to make sure the barrel of your choice stays in place. Overall, I’ve been really impressed with the design and versatility of my new tool… but I haven’t gotten to the best part – my hair! My hair is smooth, not frizzy and the curls actually hold. Plus, I love that the different attachments help me achieve different styles from tighter ringlets to my signature wavy, mermaid locks. I haven’t tried all 8 barrels yet, but I’m excited about experiencing them all. Now that I’ve introduced you to my not-so-secret hair weapon, check back next week to see how my hair turned out, as I do date-night hair for Valentine’s Day!
Curling Wand: Irresistible Me.
Thank you to Irresistible Me for partnering on this post.
Most of the time in my line of work, I’m not really “client ready.” My uniform is pretty much ripped jeans, Manolos, and a leather jacket. So recently, I decided to get a look that I felt was appropriate for big meetings, but still had some of my personality.
On a recent trip to Greenwich, CT, Rachel and I stopped into the Rag & Bone and they were having an amazing sale! I picked up these pants, and my new favorite blouse in a window-pane check pattern and luxe silk fabric.
It can sometimes pull when put under a heavy jacket (so I have to be careful), but I think it’s both cute and very client appropriate – especially when under a blazer. The best part? I’ve worn both pieces in more casual ways…the top with my go-to ripped jeans and heels, and the pants with a tight black top and leather jacket. I think it’s always a great idea to have versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched for many occasions. These new Rag & Bone items are certainly that for me, plus the sale made them a no-brainer!
Ashton Tailored Coat: Rag & Bone. Edith Blouse: Rag & Bone. Tuxedo Pant: Sold Out (Similar). Bag: Chanel. BB Pumps: Manolo Blahnik. Star Sunglasses: Givenchy.
