Floral Tie Front Midi Dress

Happy weekend loves! Its been an unexpected beautiful weekend here in Charlotte. The city hosted the PGA championship so there's been lots to do and plenty of celebrity sightings. I love dresses and as you can imagine my closet is stocked full of them in every style! This tie front dress however is one I didn't have anything like, and something I never thought I'd actually be able to wear. I'm a fuller chested girl, and lets be honest this dress doesn't really accommodate a bra, so I went without. That's right, I went sans bra for the sake of wearing this dress and it was magical! I didn't once feel exposed or without support.


 This is one of those dresses made for weekends or as a vacation piece so I felt fine to go free! I love the pretty floral pattern and the midi length. It's so flattering and comfortable that it was my outfit for a date day yesterday after shooting blog photos. I wore this for the first time in Charleston so on the cobblestone streets I opted for pretty sandals but I love a good heel too. So darling, and so feminine!

  Always,

Ashlei

Sunny Days

It's August and the Summertime is just rolling on by but long live the sunniest of days! Even though I've purchased some items for Fall particularly from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale I'm not quite ready to face the fact that it's coming to an end. Snapped these photos running around Charleston about a month ago because duh I like to be a true southern belle and wear frilly dresses in the blazing heat. Despite the heat everything in Charleston is beyond gorgeous and I can't get enough of it ech time I visit! I'll be sharing some travel details about that soon. I've worn this dress to work several times and I've gotten so many compliments. I think it's truly so flattering on many body types with the frills and tie waist. last but certainly not least...this clutch! I've been dying for a pretty embroidered one and loved this one that I bought at the Charleston market! I've linked up some similar ones that I love PLUS the dress is only $25!

Always,

Ashlei

Hello August!

Hello August! A new month always feels like a fresh start to get things a little more right. Right or wrong, learning something to move forward is key! I'm currently working on moving in the right direction and some new content so taking all the risks here! It may be August but here in the South let the sweet summertime live on forever. Long live Summer! I've worn this dress many many times since I purchased and it's my favorite. The perfect shade of blue and I love how flattering it is. I wore it recently in Charleston and it's always on repeat for work wear. It has the prettiest details across the chest and hem line and I can't say enough about the forgiving fabric. Just a few weeks ago it was sweltering in Charleston but I stayed cool catching every breeze. I'll be clinging to Summer as long as possible but when the morning weather gets chilly a fuzzy neutral cardigan will be my go to for pairing. Until that time I'll be frolicking in the sunshine and dreaming of Charleston living!

 Always, 

 Ashlei