2015 New Years Resolutions

I always have a long list of New Years resolutions, but I usually only manage to tackle about half of them. This new year, I plan on trying to finish all of them. So here they are!

1. Minimize & Maximize my closet. (By this, I mean, minimizing the amount of clothes that I have, but maximizing the quality of everything. Such as a good quality pair of jean and a leather jacket instead of having 10 pairs of crappy jeans.)

2. Become more organized. (With London fast approaching, I really need to organize and plan things a bit better. I admit, I can be very messy and all over the place majority of the time.)

3. Stop being so preoccupied with others opinion of me. (We have heard it time and time again, but I really want to stop spending so much of my time worrying about others. It is my life, not theirs.)

4. Worry less. (Similar to #3. This is very vague, but is certainly needed.)

5. Go on daily walks around the city. (Now that I'm moving to a new place, discovering more of the city is high up on my to do list. With this resolution, I'll be getting exercise and exploring.)

Last but not least...

6. DO MORE LOOKBOOKS!!! (I was most proud of this blog when I was in London, doing lookbooks every day. So be on the look out for many more of them in 2015!)

I would love to hear your New Years resolutions! So let me know down below!

xx
Ashley

London Threads

With less than a year before I move to London, I've been really excited about the clothes that I will be wearing when I'm there. I'll be undergoing a major weather change (California to England), for sure, so my wardrobe will certainly need to be updated. In addition to the weather, style in London is just a lot more chic than San Diego, which is probably what I am most excited about. So bring on the coats and booties! These are photos that I have been collecting from other blogs throughout the month for inspiration!

(via Harper And Harley)

(via Camille Over The Rainbow)

(via Fashion Me Now)

(via FabSugar)

(via French Voguettes)

xx
Ashley

Throwback Thursday: Pacific North West

My heart is in 3 places. London. New York City. And the Pacific North West. I lived in Seattle for a year when I was much younger and loved it so much. There is an energy that you get from the forest that you can't get anywhere else. From the cold weather to the cute coffee shops on every corner, I really can't get enough. Here are some of my pictures from the last time I was there. (These photos are just from Seattle, Washington & Vancouver, B.C.)

What are your 3 favorite places?

xx
Ashley

Music Spotlight: She & Him

Who doesn't love Zooey Deschanel? I fell in love with the indie duo of She (Zooey Deschanel) & Him (M.Ward) a few years back because they were so original. They take a lot of inspiration from vintage doo-wop and pop groups and pair their beautiful voices with guitars, pianos and ukuleles. Their sound is generally feel-good and they wrote one of my favorite songs of all time, obviously titled "London". Deschanel and Ward actually first met on the set of her film "The Go-Getter", where she asked the director if her and Ward could sing a duet together for the film. That was the start of She & Him!

Their new album "Classics" came out just a few weeks ago and is so amazing! Check it out here!

xx
Ashley

Christmas Gift Guide: Best Friend

I can't believe that it is already the beginning of December! Now the preparations for Christmas finally begin!

I know that a lot of people have trouble finding gifts for people close to them around this time, so decided that it would be a good idea to create a few gift guides with some ideas for the special people in your life. This week is ideas for your Best Friend! I always love to shop for my Best Friend because she is the person I know the best and it's always fun to buy cute and girly things!

I hope this helps you on your quest for Christmas presents!

H&M Silk pyjamas - $110

Frends Taylor Rose Gold Over-Ear Headphones - $285

Herve Leger Cutout iPhone 5 Case - $58

butter LONDON Gilded Gears Holiday Lacquer Set 1 ea - $28

Impossible Refurbished '80s-Style Polaroid 600 Camera and Film Set - $250

kate spade new york Bracelet, 12k Gold-Plated Bridesmaid Engraved Idiom - $58

Tory Burch Robinson Small Makeup Case - $95

Wool Tweed Cowl - $49

Rifle Paper Co. Pocket Notebooks - $10

Large Antler Necklace - $190

Byredo Gingembre Holiday Candle - $94

xx
Ashley