She'd Never Seen the Word Bombs

{Holiday, Vampire Weekend}

This skirt, it's got pockets.
POCKETS, MARCY.

-Cream A-Line Skirt (Plato's Closet, $9.99)
-Blue and White Striped Button Up (China, $5)
-vintage pink heels (DI, $4.99)
-Pink Statement Necklace (Rue 21, $7.99)
-White Stone Bracelet (Rue 21, $6.99)

Happy Valentines Day

I must say. This one I am very impressed with. I am just so GOOD sometimes!

-7 skinnies (TJ Maxx, $17.99)
-Chambray (Target, $19.99)
-Peach Sequined Tank Top (Rue 21, $17.99)
-Nude Blazer (China, $8)
-Black and Cream Vintage Heels (DI, $3.99)
-white stone bracelet (Rue 21, $6.99)

Love, it will not betray you, dismay or enslave you

{Sigh no more, Mumford and Sons}

Church time :) Being in primary means that stretchy pencil skirts and tights become your new best friend in the colder weather.

-mustard pencil skirt (Ross, $8.99)
-Chmbray (Target, $19.99)
-long sleeved gray top (Ross, $5.99)
-Gray Tights (Target, $4.99)
-Leopard Print Loafers (Target, clearance, $7)

Do you still sleep without your pillows in the house on Cherry Street?

{Danial, Dia Frampton}

Pinterest Side by Side :)

-Jeggings (Rue 21, $19.99)
-Cream and Black Striped Top (Ross, $6.99)
-Chambray (Target, $19.99)
-Steve Madden Boots (Ross, $24.99)
-Red Knit Infinity Scarf (Target, $11.99)
-leather wristband (Claires, $4.99)

Go find Another Lover to string Along

{For Emma, Bon Iver}

-Red Skinnies (Macy's $19.99)
-Chambray (Target, $19.99)
-Gray Sweater (Forver 21- clearance- $8.99)
-gold loafers (Target- clearance- $7)
-black and gold earrings (Target, $5.99)
-White Stone Bracelet (Rue 21, $6.99)

Birds Singing in the Syccamore Tree

Woohoo, a Pinterest side by side!
What, isn't that what Pinterest is here for? To give us ideas of what to wear? It just so happened that I already had everything that I needed to put this outfit together. As I've stated, blazers make EVERYTHING look good and professional and classy.

-7 skinnies (TJ Maxx, $17.99)
-cream and black striped dolman (Ross, $7.99)
-black blazer (ross, $9.99)
-leopard print scarf (Rue 21, $7.99)
-suede boots (Rue 21, $19.99)

Birds Flying High, They Know How I Feel

{Feeling Good, Muse}

It was one of those days, where you have four classes and then work right after and then you can just FEEL an all nighter coming on due to massive amounts of homework. Some people dissolve in these situations. I tell myself "well you had might as well look cute while you're doing it."

-Mint Skinnies (Pink Zone, $19.99)
-Black and White Striped Top (Plato's Closet, $5.99)
-Silver Cardigan (Rue 21, $15.99)
-Gold Loafers (Target, clearance, $7)
-Pink Statement Necklace (Rue 21, $7.99)
-Gold Watch (Rue 21, $9.99)
-Yellow Rose Ring (Gift)

St. Patrick's Day

MARCY I LOOK LIKE ZELDA
...
Now a couple things about this photo.
1. I wanted to do something a bit different for this St. Patrick's Day, not just wear green and leave it there. That's why I went with the mint green. Just a bit off the beaten track.
2. I then decided that I should go a bit with the whole old Irish look. Thus the braided crown.
3. This is the photo that made me realize that I need to do something about my hair. Four days after this, I went back to my natural brunette. Funny, eh?

-brown maxi skirt (DownEast, $29.99)
-Loose Mint Top (Ross, $7.99)
-gold loafers (Target, clearance, $7)
-champagne bib necklace (gift)
-gold bangles (gift)
-chandelier earrings (Rue 21, $5.99)

I've got my ticket for the long way 'round

{cups, Pitch Perfect Soundtrack}

Preppy and classy without trying too hard. Super duper comfortable, too. Oh, and for the record, that button up is way too big on me. But my favorite article of clothing made the fix, that vest is the best thing I've ever bought.
And if you're wondering why the scene in the background of this photo is so peculiar and unfamiliar, it's because it was taken when my mom and I were vacationing at The Grand America. I could get used to taking fashion pictures there, just saying.

-jeggings (Rue 21, $14.99)
-Blue and White Striped Button Up (Good Will, $4.99)
-Brown Vest (Plato's Closet, $4.99)
-Leopard Loafers (Target, clearance, $7)
-gold pocketwatch necklace (China, $3.99)
-leather wristband (claires, $4.99)

Where there is a Flame, Someone's bound to get Burned

{Try, P!nk}

You know. Keeping classy. I have discovered something amazing.
BLAZERS LOOK GOOD WITH EVERYTHING.
Another discovery...
Should you be an American girl of average body type, do NOT order pants online from China.
It always ends BAD. (name that movie.)

-Green Skinnies (China, $8.99)
-Black and White Striped Top (Plato's Closet, $5.99)
-black blazer (Ross, $9.99)
-leather boots (Target, $24.99)
-Birdcage Necklace (gift)
-Stacked Bracelets (Rue 21)

It's a Revolution, I Suppose

{Radioactive, Imagine Dragons}

And sometimes, on a bad day, you need some retail therapy. These amazing pants? They're those cool ones that zip at your ankles, so they're super skinny and Hotte. There are not many times where I, Ashlynne Rose, the crazy vintage dress hoarder who wishes she was born in the 40's, has a desire to look edgy and hard core.
But it is a great feeling when it DOES happen, isn't it ;)

-Army Green Skinnies (Plato's Closet, $9.99)
-Embellished Sleeve Black T-Shirt (Plato's Closet, $5.99)
-Nude Sandals (Rue 21, $19.99)
-Army Style Jacket (TJ MAxx, $14.99)
-key necklace (Antique Store, $1.99)
-leather wristband (Claires, $4.99)

Happy Easter, 2013

Funny Story.
So this one time, I went to Plato's Closet, and I came across this gorgeous dress. It was originally from DownEast, it was really modern looking, with a Dutch flower design on it. It had a beautiful waistline and it looked vintage and I just went wild over it. It was an XS but I bought it anyway, I fit, even if the zipper was a little tight. It fit, ok?!
So I wore it to a wedding reception that I went to with my girly Staycia, we had the time of our lives, I had a lovely time in that dress. I had bought it to wear to Easter, but I figured it was ok to wear it a week or so early.
Nope.
I spilled a bit of sushi sauce on it, washed it, tried to put it on Easter Sunday aaaand...it ripped. I broke it at the sleeve.
Well THAT'S embarrassing.
But you've gotta improvise when you're in the 13th hour. So I revamped my yellow Easter dress that I got when I was 13. Some vintage shoes, a new cardigan, and BAM.It had might as well be the first time I've ever worn it.
By the way, let's take a moment to appreciate the fact that I STILL fit into my 7th grade Easter dress. Kind of makes up for breaking the dress.

-Yellow Sundress (Kohls, $24.99)
-Floral Cardigan (Rue 21, $15.99)
-Vintage Pink Heels (DI, $3.99)
-Pink Statement Necklace (Rue 21, $7.99)
-Pearl Bracelets (Rue 21, $4.99)

Cut off all the ropes and let me fall

{Skinny Love, Bon Iver}

So girls complain about waking up late and not having enough time to get ready, so they go out into the wild world in pajama pants, high school track and field t-shirts, moccasins, and a limp ponytail.
STOP IT.
This, this right here, this took me 5 minutes. getting dressed, make up and all. I didn't even have it set out from the night before. But that helps! Just choose your fabulousness the evening prior and you're good. Seriously, I don't see any real reason, if you really have a desire to look nice every day, to not get ready.This particular morning I was running late, so I just did mascara, eyeliner and some powdered concealer. Not even a big deal.
I'm just saying...five minutes, ladies :)

-black skinnies (Forever 21, $13.99)
-chambray (target, $19.99)
-brown leather boots (Target, $24.99)
-leopard print scarf (Rue 21, $7.99)
-indie satchel (Plato's Closet, $8.99)
-gold bracelet (Target, clearance, $3.00)

I Lit a Fire with the Love you left Behind

{Stars, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals}

For a while there, I succumbed to the dark whole "I'm at the end of the semester and my boyfriend is on a mission and no one cares what I look like anyway." It was a rough 2 weeks. I'm glad I kicked myself out of that.
This outfit is SO blasted comfortable! But so fabulous at the same time...I looove Spring and Fall, I can get away with leather jackets and grecian sandals at the same time. Also, those foxy triangle earrings? Target. Clearance. Just under 3 bucks. I'm seriously a rockstar sometimes.
Also, for the record, I have figured out the secret to the perfect top knot. Most girls probably figure this out way early on, but this almost 20 year old has never had such long hair. All you have to do is curl it, then throw it up in a bun. It looks super fancy because your curly ends are sticking out of the bun and it is just perfection. I curl my hair all the time now.

-mint skinnies (Pink Zone, $19.99)
-gray v-neck (Ross, $5.99)
-leopard print scarf (Rue 21, $7.99)
-nude Gecian sandals (Rue 21, $18.99)
-Stone bangles (Rue 21/ Platos Closet)
-Triangle Earrings (Target, clearance, $2.79)