Fly like an eagle, 'till I'm free // Little People -- Marzipan Children

Always love wearing this leopard skirt!! Jacket is from Romwe, and shirt is from Beginning Boutique.

Here's the song that inspired this outfit! It's called Marzipan Children, by Little People. I've liked the artist for about two years now, and this song is from their new album that came out--you should look into it, it's really good!! (Also, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE listen to this with a lot of bass. Or at least headphones--it's worthless without it!!)

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Somehow the lighting in these photos turned out really magical!! Top is from Beginning Boutique, and eagle necklace is from Romwe!!

Skully bracelet is from Romwe, ram skull ring is from Ohh Andy, silver ring is from Vanessa Mooney, and claw ring is from Beginning Boutique!

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jacket, eagle necklace, and skull bracelet- Romwe
top & claw ring- Beginning Boutique
ram skull ring- Ohh Andy
silver ring- Vanessa Mooney
skirt- borrowed from friend
socks- don't know!
shoes- Jeffrey Campbell

xoxo, ashlei

Giveaway #25: Canvas Lands' End giveaway!!

I'm super pleased today to announce I have the pleasure of working with Canvas Lands' End for a giveaway! They gave me one set of 5 pieces of clothing, and are letting me give another set away, too! You guys are lucky, because LE makes some really fabulous, quality stuff! 

Prize: One grand prize winner will receive 5 items!! (Worth more than $220 total!!)

1. These pants

2. This cardigan

3. This racer tee

4. This shirt

5. This bag

RULES:

1. You must tweet your favourite Canvas LE item from their website. You must  at reply them, @CanvasLandsEnd

2. You must follow this blog via Google Friend Connect along the right side of the blog, follow on Bloglovin', and click "like" on the Facebook page for this blog. (If you've already done this before, no need to do it again--that step is complete!)
3. Please comment here with your e-mail address so you can be contacted if you win, along with your twitter username!!

And that's it! Pretty simple, right?

Good luck you you all!!

xoxo, ashlei

Show me your skin & bones// Dolls Kkill & Tevin Vincent

So, this super amazing tank dress (that I wore almost every day during the week Halloween was on, haha) is from Dolls Kill! They sell a bunch of  different brands, like Wildfox Couture (Which this dress is from!) and Joyrich.

Forever love Jeffrey Campbell's! 

This "FUCK OFF" necklace is by Tevin Vincent!! He's awesome.

I've always wanted a studded vest, and now I have one! It's from 2020 Ave.

Claw ring by Beginning Boutique.

WHIRRLEY BIRD

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tank  dress- Wildfox Couture

"FUCK OFF" necklace- Tevin Vincent

studded vest- 2020 Ave.

claw ring- Beginning Boutique

socks- don't remember

shoes- Jeffrey Campbell

xoxo, ashlei

United States Presidential Election

Normally, I don't like politics. And to be honest, I still don't. I think the vast majority of it is a fat load of bull.  (And you have my word that this will be the only annoying pro-voting/ politically geared post I make on my blog. I don't like to be pushy.) BUT this year, I decided to vote. And I've never voted before--in all my 25 years, I never felt informed enough to vote--or strongly enough about any policies to have my vote matter.

But that's just it. One vote DOES matter, and here's why. Read the page I linked to or not, but it's pretty interesting--it's a list of incredible things that came into being by a one vote margin. The ENTIRE WEST COAST of the USA was admitted to the union by a margin of one vote. Most of these deal around one electoral vote, but one individual's vote can still swing everything.

These days, I realize my one vote DOES matter, and that I can't sit silent anymore.

Personally, I'm voting for  Obama. I like what he's done so far, and believe that 4 years isn't enough for this country to see the outcomes of the things he's done for us yet.

Currently, Republicans vastly outweigh Democrats in their funding for political advertisements--which can win or lose a race. If you can, please donate $5 before midnight tonight (Which is the payment deadline for these political ads) If you'd like to do so, you can do so here. You can also donate here. And even once this deadline has passed, you can still help out by voting yourself, and spreading voting awareness!

Whatever you choose to do, voting at ALL is really what is important. You have a voice and a privillage: USE IT.

Anyway, again, I promise this will be the only annoying political post I make, so just ignore this if you like. Either way, if you read this, thanks for reading! (You'll also notice an electoral vote widget at the top of my blog. It'll be gone in a few days in case anyone is wondering!)

xoxo, ashlei

PS: binders

It's the end, cross my heart // Holy Ghost -- It gets dark

It was soo gloomy the day we took these photos! I guess that's Oregon in fall/ winter for you, though. Incase you're wondering, my new skirt is from Romwe!!

Here's the song that inspired this look. It's called t Gets Dark, by Holy Ghost.

Cross necklace is from Angel Court.

Silver ring is from Vanessa Mooney, and claw ring is from Beginning Boutique.

So pretty!

I always love it when my camera picks up the moon! 

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skirt- Romwe

bustier- EXPRESS

socks- found them somewhere

cross necklace- Angel Court

silver ring- Vanessa Mooney

claw ring- Beginning Boutique

shoes- Jeffrey Campbell

xoxo, ashlei

PS: Here are some Romwe Coupons for you!! These end on 11/15/2012

1. Nov15 ($15 off $75 or more)

2. Nov25 ($25 off $110 or more)

3. Nov35 ($35 off $145 or more)

Romwe Buyer's Picks sale!!

Hey guys!! Just wanted to let you all know that my dear friends at Romwe are having an awesome 30% off buyers picks sale! You can click the photo to go there, or click here!! The sale is happening from November 2nd through November 8th, so don't miss out!

I actually ordered some items from this section myself, I couldn't resist!!  (I think my favourite is the sweater with the spiked shoulders & tiger face. What is your favourite?!)

xoxo, ashlei

BHLDN- Anthrophlogie's bridal line

Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you this beautiful dress I received from BHLDN. (They're Anthropologie's bridal line. Who doesn't love Anthropologie?!) If you get the chance, please check out their website, here! There's only about a million things I want, haha!

I really love how classy the neckline is! Brass necklace by Vanessa Mooney.

Silver ring & beaded bracelets are by Vanessa Mooney, and the skinny stack of bracelets is from Angel Court!

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dress- BHLDN
brass necklace, beaded bracelets, and silver ring- Vanessa Mooney
skinny stack of bracelets- Angel Court
belt- Target
sboots- Durango

Happy Halloween!! + Faltering Bird's 1 year anniversary!

 

!!HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Here's a creepy little dude hangin' out in an old truck! My mom actually took these photos, I haven't been outside when it's been nice and not raining for like a week, it sucks. Went to a few house parties in Portland & Eugene though, it was pretty fun! Now it's Halloween and I'm way to tired to even do anything on the actual day, haha!

Anyway, I'm super fond of Halloween cause I met Josh (My boyfriend & photographer!) the day before Halloween 2 years ago! (Also, oddly, it's my parents wedding anniversary on Oct. 30th, too!) I always really liked Halloween, but now I associate it with love, and being warm and cozy when it's shitty and raining outside. Probably strange to get warm fuzzies when you think about Halloween, but whatever!

Today is also Faltering Bird's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! I've been updating this blog for exactly one year now, yay! (So many anniversary's in one post!)

Hope you guys have a great Holiday!

xoxo, ashlei

PS: Watch this music video--it's called Windshield Smasher, by Black Moth Super Rainbow. It's sort of Halloween themed, and the song is freaking SICK!! I only watched the video once, but it seems to me to be a message of being forced to conform which I thought was interesting.

Utopia Underground

I've been wearing this floral cross tank from Heart OMG a lot recently. It's super comfortable, and I got it in a size large so I can wear it as a dress, too! Sweater is from Romwe.

Song that inspired this look:

 

The floral print is so cute!

It actually has pockets, too, which I found really awesome and useful!

Faux  fox tail from Romwe, skinny stack of bracelets from Angel Court, beaded bracelets & silver ring from Vanessa Mooney, and claw ring is from Beginning Boutique.

Also really liked that there was a pattern on the back of this sweater!!

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floral cross tank- Heart OMGHeart OMG

sweater & faux fox tail- RomweRomwe

shorts underneath- Forever 21

bag- Shop Lately

silver ring & beaded bracelets- Vanessa MooneyVanessa Mooney

skinny stack of bracelets- Angel CourtAngel Court

boots- Durango

xoxo, ashlei

Faltering against the autumn sky

I know I already talked about the Shop Lately sale before, but I wanted to show you guys the outfit I  wore with the necklace they named after my blog!! The ponch, that I am creepishly in love with, is from Crash & Burn Apparel.

Song that inspired this look: (Which is a guilty pleasure, because I know the lyrics are terrible. I just really love the guitar solo at about 2:30 in!!)

Recognize this sweater? I think I LIVED in it last winter. I'm not even joking. 

Zillions of closeups of this for you, because I love it!

Arrow ring is from Indressme, beaded cross bracelets are from Vanessa Mooney, skinny stack of bracelets is from Angel Court, and claw ring is from Beginning Boutique!!

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poncho- Crash & Burn Apparel

faltering bird necklace- Shop Lately

shorts- Forever 21

arrow ring- Indressme

beaded cross bracelets- Vanessa Mooney

skinny stack of bracelets- Angel Court

claw ring- Beginning Boutique

boots- Durango

xoxo, ashlei

Urbban Waxx: Wax-a-thon!

You may have noticed a few weeks ago I posted about a charity event in Portland, Oregon at a local salon called Urban Waxx. Here are a few photos from the event! Here's my Joshyyyy

Mateusz and the lovely Jenna of All That Glitters!! I drug them along for free beer an doughnuts haha. Also, I love that having a dirty camera lens makes for awesome magical glittery photos!!

This room was really pretty. Can I pleeease have that thing on the wall in my bedroom? Thanks.

Their salon was super awesome! The awesome lady pictured waxed my eyebrows killer good!

xoxo, ashlei