Music Monday: J.Cole

I've been a fan of J. Cole since I heard him on Wale's song titled Beautiful Bliss (which is one of my favorite songs ever and the title of my blog).

A few weeks he came out with a video for his song with Trey Songz, Cant Get Enough. This is definitely a summer song, I wish he would've released it at the beginning of summer. The song is hot regardless.

By the way, peep ms. Rihanna at the end of the video. I love her hair curly like that. He shot the video in Rihanna's hometown, Barbados.

His album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, was released a few weeks ago so if you havent purchased it yet then uhh...what are you doing with your life? lol. During the first week he sold 240,000+ copies so he is doing something right.

What do you think about this song or J.Cole? Have you ever heard of him?

Ashley

xoxo

She's Got Jungle Fever

Lately I have been obsessed with animal print, especially leopard. I think the warmer tones in leopard are great for the fall. I used to be intimidated by animal prints but the older I get I see that it can be worn without looking like you are wearing an animal.

Below are a few ways you can use to easily incorporate leopard into your wardrobe. All of these pieces are to be worn separate, I mean unless you want to be one of the girls from Jerseylicious for Halloween lol. My views on leopard may be a little different from others, I prefer to wear solid neutral colors and have the leopard be the statement piece.

Scarf

leopard scarf by msashley407 featuring a wool blazer

Maison Martin Margiela white shirt, €315
MUGLER wool blazer, $3,450
Nümph black skirt, €50
Legging, £14
Dsquared platform pumps, $735
Alexander McQueen pashmina scarve, £425

leopard scarf 2 by msashley407 featuring printed scarves

Splendid long tank, $65
Zoe Tee s cotton knit cardigan, $98
True Religion boy friend jeans, $490
Anniel ballerina shoes, €109
Printed scarve, £197
Floppy hat, $50

Blouse

leopard blouse by msashley407 featuring straight leg pants

Leopard print top, £35
Balmain straight leg pants, $1,221
DV by Dolce Vita platform wedge, $99
Diane von Furstenberg leather belt, $336

leopard top by msashley407 featuring dark skinny jeans

Topshop maternity, $56
Miss Selfridge dark skinny jeans, £38
Jeffrey Campbell platform heels, £119

Leggings

fun leopard leggings by msashley407 featuring a jumper shirt

Wildfox Couture jumper shirt, $148
Leopard print pants, $40
Giuseppe Zanotti platform wedge boots, $750

leopard pants by msashley407 featuring zipper jeans

Rebel Yell screen print shirt, $69
Acne zip jacket, $1,230
Current/Elliott zipper jeans, $198
Pour La Victoire bootie boots, $158

Shoes

leopard flats by msashley407 featuring a skinny belt

Mason by Michelle Mason sheer skirt, $410
Surface To air, $110
Leopard print flat shoes, $16
Dorothy Perkins skinny belt, £5

leopard shoes by msashley407 featuring a knee length coat

One sleeve cocktail dress, £40
Burberry knee length coat, $2,140
Gretta high platform shoes

What do you think about leopard? Do you wear animal print?

Ashley

xoxo

Style Influence: Nicole Richie

I had no clue who Nicole Richie was until I saw her show with Paris Hilton, The Simple Life. I actually loved that show so much I bought it on dvd lol. Its been amazing to watch her grow and mature over the years. She has become a mother, author, and designer. She has a jewelry line, House of Harlow 1960 and a women's fashion line, Winter Kate.

Nicole has said that she "dresses for comfort" which is evident, but she makes it look amazing. Her style is definitely inspired by the 60s and 70s, which are my favorite decades for fashion. Nicole's style is very boho chic.

Nicole can make a simple maxi dress look stunning and glam it up for a red carpet event.

I love this top and the way she paired it with the hat, jeans, and black tights. Plus FYI, adding tights underneath shorts (any kind) are a great way to transition shorts into fall.

This outfit looks straight out of my closet.

This studded jean jacket is gorgeous.

Photos from style.com, eonline.com, and tumblr.com

What do you think about Nicole Richie's style?

Ashley

xoxo

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Kanye West @ Paris Fashion Week RTW Spring 2012

I've been anticipating this collection for so long. Kanye has been my favorite musician for a while and I love his sense of style. A couple months ago it was revealed that he would debut a line at Paris Fashion Week. He has already released a Sneaker line for Louis Vuitton and Nike. He also once had a fashion line, Pastelle, that was never completed. Over the past few years he has mentioned he did internships at many European fashion houses including Fendi.

Dw by Kanye West (the Dw, im sure for his mother, Donda West who past away a few years back)

Below are some of my favorites

For the whole collection you can go to www.nowfashion.com

In my honest opinion, and also since I am a Kanye fan, I like the collection. I dont love it but it is not bad for being his first collection. This collection looks more like a fall line more than a spring collection, but hey that's just my opinion. If he continues in fashion, I cant wait to see how much grows.

What do you think about this collection?

Ashley

xoxo

*photos from nowfashion and tumblr.com*

Music Monday: Jessie J

Jessie J - Who You Are

I've loved this song since her album came out. I'm so glad she came out with a video for it. Its so simple and I'm glad she did it that way. The song and the message in the song is so deep that it doesn't need too many visuals.

What do you think about the song? and whats your favorite song/music video right now?

Ashley

xoxo

Fall Nail Polishes

Nail Polish is a great way to add a little something to a wardrobe, spice up your nails so they don't look so boring, and is a great way to play with different colors and prints. I usually like to change up my nail polishes to match the season. I like to wear brighter nail colors in the spring and usually deeper colors in the fall, although I do like to switch things up every now and then.

I am a nail polish hoarder, so instead of buying new nail polishes this fall I want to use what I already have. But I'm sure you can find dupes to most of these or even find most of them at Ulta still. Sorry my hands look so ashy UGH lol.

Left to right

OPI You Dont Know Jacques (this color is so unique, it is so hard to describe it.)

China Glaze Shower Together ( I love this)

Essie Mink Muffs (Similar to you dont know jacques but more brown undertones)

OPI Jade is the New Black (perfect if you want green nails for Christmas)

OPI Ginger Bells (burnt orange, love this for the fall)

OPI Suzi Skis The Pyrenees (this is another one that is hard to describe, its a dark gray/black)

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Mudslide (one of my favorites right now)

OPI Sapphire in the snow (deep deep purple-ish blue)

OPI Baguette Me Not ( LOVE this for all seasons coral)

OPI Lincoln Park after Dark (The infamous Lincoln Park after Dark, I'm sure we all have seen this lol)

The nail polishes below are great for parties or even New Years Eve. I love these sparkly nail polishes.

Orly in Dazzle (basically glittery silver lol)

OPI Glitzerland (basically glittery gold)

Sally Hansen HD Hi-Definition Nail Color in DVD ( I will say this one is my least favorite but i love the effect it gives. this one I had to use three coats and you can still see my nail underneath).

Ulta Nail Lacquer in Love My Blackberry (deep blue black with hints of shimmer, love this)

What are your favorite nail polishes for the fall, new or old?

Ashley

xoxo

Fall Must Have:Fall Shoes

I've compiled a list of some most have shoes for the Fall season. Most fall shoes are meant to keep your feet warm during the colder months. But we all want to look good while staying warm. (FYI click the name of the shoe if you want to go to the shoe's website)

Boots are essential if you are going to do a lot of walking during the colder months, especially in snow. I am envious of you guys who are REQUIRED to wear these because here in Florida we really only wear these for fashion purposes.

Quipid Relax - 60 Military lace Up Boot $34.20

Aldo Armada - $100

Heels/Pumps can be worn many different ways and are multi-seasonal.

Forever 21 Leatherette Tassel Heels -$25.80

Nine West Rocha Platform Pumps $79.00

Booties are a great way to jazz up a fall outfit, whether it be jeans or a LBD. I love that booties come right to the ankle so they give your foot warmth but aren't all the way up your leg like a boot.

Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Platform Bootie - $1085.00

Target Women's Glaze by Adi Rose Trim High Heel Platform Bootie - $39.99

Oxfords/Flats/Loafers are comfortable to wear. They can be worn to work, school, shopping, or whatever your heart desires. The leopard loafers are so freaking cute, especially paired with jeans, a white tee, and a black blazer. I would love to have the leopard pair in my closet.

Aldo Buschur - $90

Urban OG Cambridge-04 Cut-Out oxford Flat - $17.70

Wedges. Now some of you may be thinking what? wedge sandals? But if you live in a warm climate you can still wear them or you can wear them with socks or stockings. I will be doing a post about how you can wear sandals with socks or stockings soon, so be on the look out for that.

Jeffrey Campbell Zealous Pump $169.95

Forever 21 Glossy Leatherette Wedges - $29.80

What is your favorite type of shoe to wear during the fall?

Ashley

xoxo

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