Music...Thursday?: Aaliyah

I know I usually put out new music I like on monday but there wasnt anything new that I have been feeling lately. When I realized today marks the 10 year anniversary of Aaliyah's death I had to blog about it.

Aaliyah has been one of my favorite singers since I was in elementary. I remember me and my friends LOVED her. She passed away when I was in 7th grade but she definitely made an impact in my life. Not only were her songs great but she seemed to have an amazing personality and had class. She was one of my first celebrity role models.

I love that her songs are still relevant today.

My all time favorite song from Aaliyah is Dont Know What To Tell Ya

Here are some of her other hit songs

Try Again

Are You That Somebody - I learned the dance moves to this song and now every time i hear it I have to do the dance moves with it lol

4 Page Letter

More Than A Woman

We Need A Resolution

Back In One Piece

Never take life for granted because you never know when its your time...

Ashley

xoxo

Style Influence: Whitney Port

Whitney Port is the designer for Whitney Eve. She was an intern at Teen Vogue, Women's Wear Daily, and W. She has also worked for Diane von Furstenberg. Most of us who watched MTV would know her from The Hills and The City. Her clothing line, Whitney Eve is becoming a big name in the fashion industry. I read her book True Whit and it is a great book for those who want to learn more about the basics of fashion, make up, and even home decor. Whitney did an interview with Style Bistro and this is how she described her style...

"I think that my personal style is pretty eclectic depending on my mood. I think when I was living in New York it was a bit more sophisticated and businesswoman-ish. Once I moved back to LA it became more easy going and comfortable. For the most part these days it's all about comfort. When I have to get dressed up I do, but I feel like a pretty good mix of New York and LA."

She usually doesn't dress edgy but this biker jacket with the leopard top and jeans is a really cute look. Its very different from what she normally wears.

I personally love when people wear stripes with jeans. The blazer with the ripped boyfriend jeans is a casual and trendy look.

I love that she wore the bold blazer and kept everything else neutral. This is something I would do.

First of all, I love the cut of those shoes. The blouse being longer than the blazer is what I love about this outfit.

These pastel colors look gorgeous on her.

Mixing patterns is something daring to try out but Whitney pulled it off pretty well.

This is a pretty basic party outfit but I think her hair is what makes this look extra spectacular. But I do love that skirt.

This isnt something I would particularly wear but this gives me that girl next door with style feeling, which is totally her personality.

I love this dress and I love that she paired it with those blue shoes. This is a very chic outfit.

Whit is definitely not afraid to mix patterns and prints. I would never guess to mix a polka dotted top with a floral-ish skirt but this outfit makes me want to try different styling different prints together.

This is a cute casual look. She looks casual, comfortable and stylish at the same time.

Whitney's style is more on the casual side but she knows how to give it an extra umph so it doesn't look so bland. She is my style inspiration because her style isnt really similar to anyone else. She keeps it simple but adds her on special touch on her outfits.

What do you think about Whitney Port's style?

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photos from www.whitneyport.celebuzz.com and www.people.com

Ashley

xoxo

Wardrobe Basics: Shoes

Shoes were first designed to protect your feet from the elements (especially in the days when majority of the people did manual labor). Now shoes have become more than something to protect your feet, shoes can show your societal status, what your day may be like, or could be depending on your mood. Shoes are something that can make or break an outfit. Depending on how you wear them and what you wear them with. The right shoes can make an outfit amazing.

The shoes I will mention are things you should collect over time, if you don't already have them. Fashion and style is something that can be twisted and molded into however you like. These are just some of the basics. I believe you should spend a little more on the basics because they are staples in your wardrobe...but that doesn't necessarily mean you should break the bank, it means you should pay attention to the quality of the item.

The 6 must have shoes in every woman's wardrobe are:

Flats

Flats are one of the most comfortable shoes on the earth (lol), next to sneakers. They are usually worn with more of an in between casual and dressy look. Below are a few ways I wear/would wear flats. Flats are perfect to keep in your purse if you are wearing heels. Occasions flats can be perfect for: shopping, going to school, travelling, church,etc...

Sandals

Sandals are great for the warmer seasons of the month. Sandals are for more casual occasions. They're perfect for just running errands, shopping, and going the beach.

Sneakers/Tennis Shoes

Sneakers are pretty comfortable shoes and worn during casual occasions. Depending on how you style them they can be a nice style piece for a casual look. Sneakers are great for working out, shopping, going to school.

Heels

Heels can easily pull a look together. They're perfect for going to work, a date, church, going to a club/party, or even if you just want to dress up a pair of jeans. I think these heels should be a classic look so they can be worn with just about anything.

Wedges

This is my favorite type of shoe. Wedges can be comfortable and a little edgy. Sandal wedges are perfect for summer and spring and I think they look really good with a maxi dress. Closed toe wedges are great too because they can be worn throughout the whole year. Wedges are pretty versatile and can be worn in many different casual occasions. I think the first outfit below would be a cute outfit for a concert or a casual date.

Boots

Now boots are something I don't know a lot about being that I live in Florida and we would don't even really need boots lol. Boots are perfect for the colder months and they look really chic. Bootie heels are great for a more polished, dressy look and can be great for going out. Boots are great if you are doing a lot of walking and you need to be cute and comfortable.

Dressy Heels

These heels are the most fabulous. Im sure most of us who arent celebrities or going to events every week will rarely need these. These are different from your average heel/pump because they are for events, galas, balls, prom, homecoming, new years eve party etc.

I made these outfits with polyvore so some of the items in these outfits may be labels or brands that are somewhat expensive. You can definitely find shoes like this in many different brands of all prices. The outfits are the way that I would wear or style these shoes. Depending on your lifestyle and location will depend on which of these you will REALLY need.

What is your favorite shoe style?

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Ashley

xoxo