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5 Year Blogiversary & A Blogging Break

October 8, 2019

I typically do a special photo shoot for my blogiversary, including a dedicated post in which I reflect back on the previous year and make plans for the future. This post is a little different—no special shoot, lessons learned, or plans for the future.

What I’m Wearing Dress J.Crew Factory (via thredUp) | Necklace: Lace & Pearls Jewelry | Headband: Lace & Pearls Jewelry | Rings: Rebekah J. Designs (here & here) | Sandals: Old | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Lipstick: Beauty Counter (color red)

Hello friends! It’s been a while so I thought I’d do a life update plus, it’s my blogiversary month. The official date is October 6. Happy 5 years Lace & Pearls community—we made it!

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Leave a Comment · Labels: Fashion, Lifestyle Tagged: Blogiversary, dress, Girly Fashion, Prep Style

Shop Your Closet Like a Pro with These 7 Tips

June 19, 2019

There are many benefits to having a smaller closet, including getting ready quickly in the mornings and saving money. With that said, I wanted to discuss the topic of shopping your closet.In the last year or two, I have embraced having a smaller wardrobe and stuck with it while continuing to refine and downsize. There are many benefits to having a smaller closet, including getting ready quickly in the mornings and saving money. With that said, I wanted to discuss the topic of shopping your closet. I first wrote about the subject in this post, but focused on the benefits versus the “how.” The purpose of today’s post is to provide you with actionable tips you can incorporate into your routine.

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Leave a Comment · Labels: Fashion Tagged: Girly Fashion

How to Wear Sneakers and Still Look Cute

May 16, 2019

I never thought I would wear a pair of sneakers outside of the gym, but now that it's become trendy it makes sense, particularly for me with my foot issues.I never thought I would wear a pair of sneakers outside of the gym, but now that it’s become trendy it makes sense, particularly for me and my troubled feet. If you’ve read this blog for a while, or know me in real life, you may be aware of my feet issues and how I never wear uncomfortable shoes. So when the tennis shoe became the “it” thing, I was determined to work them into my wardrobe.

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2 Comments · Labels: Fashion Tagged: dress, Girly Fashion, Polka Dots, Styling tip

Outfit Remix: 3 Tips on Shopping for Timeless Fashion Pieces

May 3, 2019

Timeless fashion pieces are a must, and investing in quality, potentially higher-end items pays off. Plus, they retain their value and never go out of styleOver the years, I enjoy looking back at my style choices. Personal style should evolve as trends and preferences change. But what does it mean when you think you’ve created an entirely different look, only to realize that you wore something similar almost 4 years earlier. Britney Spears’ “Oops!… I Did it Again” comes to mind, but really?!

  • Sparkly cream jacket, check!
  • Neutral undershirt, check!
  • Gray denim/cords, check!
  • Unique brooch, check!

Wow! In which year did Asa wear it better? LOL. I hope that “2019 Asa” is a bit more fashion forward than my 2015 self. I do know, however, when I was younger, I was more adventurous with my fashion choices and dare I say it, “trendy.” I would rock a jumpsuit, overalls, culottes, hats, neck scarves — you name it!

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1 Comment · Labels: Fashion Tagged: Girly Fashion, Outfit Remix, Street Style, Styling tip, Tweed

Celebrate Earth Day Year Round with These Ethical Fashion Tips

April 25, 2019

This month, I collaborated with thredUP, in partnership with Olivia Wilde and Conscious Commerce, on their “Choose Used” capsule collection. This collection, referred to as #chooseused on social media, features fun, thrift-related slogans on secondhand T-shirts. My Instagram collaboration was sponsored, but I felt compelled to also dedicate a blog post to the importance of ethical fashion—it is something I am passionate about.

If everyone in the US bought just one item used instead of new in 2019, it would save nearly 6 billion lbs of carbon emissions. That’s the equivalent of taking over half a million cars off the road for an entire year. Source

This is one example of how buying secondhand can have an impact. I am a big advocate for shopping secondhand and love looking for clothes at my local consignment shops and online at thredUP. You can find so many unique and like-new items.

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1 Comment · Labels: Fashion Tagged: brand collaboration, Distressed Denim, Girly Fashion, Styling tip

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