Who else has spring fever? Not that I stop wearing florals when the weather cools off, but I am ready for consistently-warm weather. This jumpsuit is perfect for spring. It's lightweight but lined in the right places so you don't have to worry about lines or see-through-ness. Now all I need is a pair of gold flat sandals because these shoes are definitely not walking friendly (I wore my slippers for most of the...
Newsroom Fashion: Spring Has Sprung
March 23, 2018 / BY Ashton
My mood is directly impacted by my outfit. Even on days when I’m not feeling my best, or if I’ve not been sleeping well like this week, I still try to dress like I’m having a fabulous day. It’s like tricking my brain into a positive mood even when it’s foggy. And in case you’ve ever doubted that “mom brain” is a real thing, allow me to share with you a true story. Alexis sleeps...
Lessons from the Newsroom: Don't Set a Timer on Your 1st Journalism Job
March 21, 2018 / BY Ashton
So you've landed your first real journalism job. You're ready to hit the ground running, but let me guess - you've already set your sights on the next gig, in two years or less. Here's some advice for you: slow down. There's no need to rush. Your first job is more than just a foot in the door of the business. If you treat it like a stepping stone, you're missing the point. Your first...
Monday Motivation
March 12, 2018 / BY Ashton
You get to choose what thoughts dominate your day-to-day. Focusing on anything less than the positive just doesn't make any sense. If you keep telling yourself positive things, pretty soon you'll start believing them. Happy Monday! ...
Newsroom Fashion: Desk to Date
March 11, 2018 / BY Ashton
I love boutique clothing, but I can rarely afford it. Fortunately, there's a boutique in my hometown that not only has great clothes but is also affordable. I don't get to go often because most times when I'm home they're not open. A few weekends ago I got the rare opportunity to go in the store and shop. There were so many things I wanted to bring home with me, but I limited myself to...
I feel like I know a lot of people who could use this reminder. You may not be able to control when difficult times hit, but you can control how you react to and handle them. Choose wisely. Happy Monday! ...
Do you follow me on Instagram? I post on there almost every day. It's not always to share an outfit, but you will definitely find more over there than on the blog. Anyway, here's a roundup of my outfits from the past two weeks with links to the current items. Shirt: similar, similar // Skirt: exact // Shoes: similar Shirt: exact // Skirt: exact // Shoes: similar Shirt: similar, similar // Skirt: similar // Shoes:...