Croc Sneakers

 

outfit details: top: Lush (on sale!), jeans: Nordstrom Rack (similar), shoes: Sam Edelman, sunglasses: Ray Ban, bag: Clare Vivier, watch: Michael Kors, necklaces: Tiffany & co., Nadri, lipstick: Revlon

I got these croc sneakers for my birthday a few weeks ago and have fallen in love. I can't wait to wear them through the fall with oversized cardigans and distressed skinnies. Since it's so hot here in AZ, a pair of cropped jeans and a light tunic will do for now. 

Happy Thursday everyone and thank you for reading!

xo, Ainslee

Layering

outfit details: top: C Wonder, dress: Nordstrom, shoes: Pour La Victoire, bag: Kate Spade, necklace: Forever 21, sunglasses: Prada, lipstick: YSL Rouge Volupte #7, bracelets: J. Crew, Stella & Dot, rings: Ariella, Brandy Melville

Cooler temps allow for my favorite thing: layering. Normally I'd throw on a shift dress with a loose sweater or denim jacket but pairing this with a colored blouse was a fun change. I'm already thinking of different ways to layers sweaters, button downs, blouses, and skirts for the fall. Thanks for stopping by!

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Contrast Sleeves

outfit details: top: Nordstrom, skirt: Halogen, shoes: DVF, purse: Prada via Poshmark, sunglasses: Karen Walker, lipstick: MAC Im-passioned, bracelets: J. Crew, C Wonder, Stella & Dot Renegade, Stella & Dot Arrow

Long time no post, sorry pretties. My photographer has been off duty golfing in Iowa for the past 5 days so I've been on a bit of a blogging leave, but that's okay :) This top is one of my new favorites, it's on major sale right now and so perfect for fall with the faux leather sleeves. Also, I'm loving nude nail polish right now. I initially thought it to be boring but it's a nice change from something bold. Thanks for reading!

P.S. I'm selling some clothes/accessories on Instagram, check out @shopainsleescloset :)

Linked with: Funday Monday, My Style, Watch What I'm Wearing, Creative Monday, Weekend Shenanigans, Monday Mingling, Fashion Informant, Style Sessions,  Whatever Goes Wednesday, My Girlish Whims, I Feel Pretty, Trend Spin Linkup, What I Wore to Work, The Lovely Blog Hop, Three Fer Thursday, Tres Chic Fashion Thursday

Pleather

outfit details: top: Nordstrom, jeans: Gap, shoes: DVF, bag: Rebecca Minkoff, necklace: J. Crew, bracelets: J. Crew, Stella & Dot, C Wonder, rings: Ariella, lipstick: YSL Rouge Volupte #11, sunglasses: Prada

Pleather always made me think of hip hugging 70's bell bottoms in ridiculous colors, until now. I love the look of leather clothing but can't get myself to splurge quite yet (unless some fabulous jacket comes along). Thankfully though, there are so many great faux leather options out there that pleather has taken on a whole new meaning.

On another note, I dropped Christian off early this morning for his first University of Arizona golf tournament. I'm so proud of him for qualifying for this first tournament as a newbie on the team. And guess what? They're going to Pebble Beach! Lucky ducks, I told him I was gonna sneak into his suitcase ;)

Thanks for reading pretties!

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Mint & Navy

outfit details: shorts: Gap, blazer: Nordstrom (similar), shoes: Shoedazzle, watch: Michael Kors, necklace: Forever 21 (old), hat: H&M (old), sunglasses: Chanel via Ebay

I'm back, feels so good to be home! But a little hot.... going from 80 with rain and a breeze to a dry 115 is rough.

I start my summer job today, nannying some of my favorite kiddos. Yay for pool and movie days!

Thanks for bearing with me through those random posts last week, get ready for the usual outfit posts this week :)

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Weekend Wear

outfit details: top: J. Crew, shorts: Gap (old), shoes: Shoemint, bag: Michael Kors (similar), sunglasses: Karen Walker, watch: Michael Kors, bracelets: Tiffany & Co., Alex & Ani (similar), gift, necklace: Nadri, lipstick: Covergirl Spellbound

I lived in popovers and boyfriend jeans/shorts all weekend. Such a comfortable, easy, and instantly cute combo. Wear your favorite sandals during the day, then throw on wedges for an evening out and you're set. I love simple outfits like this, they make my life so much easier :)

Headed home from the pines today (sad), but excited for a BBQ with the fam and a week full of wonderful preparation festivities. Christian's sis is getting married Saturday and I leave for Hawaii with momma and the girls on Sunday, yay!

Needless to say I will be doing some bathing suit shopping (ugh), spray tanning, packing, manicuring, and gift buying. What does everyone have planned for the week ahead?

Remember to check out these giveaways: 1, 2, and to check out my sweet friend Amelia's blog.

Enjoy your Memorial Day pretties!

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A Delay And A Giveaway

outfit details: top: J. Crew, jeans: Gap (similar), shoes: Shoedazzle, bag: Tory Burch (borrowed from Momma, old), sunglasses: Tom Ford, necklace: J. Crew, bracelets: Stella & Dot Renegade, S&D Arrow, S&D Eden

Happy Monday Gals! First off don't forget to enter another amazing giveaway at And Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson, it ends today.

Also, I changed my comment forum to Disqus as recommended by the sweet Dani and I'm loving it! It's so much more "reader friendly". The only problem is that it made all the old comments and replies not match, but I'm so glad they at least switched over. From here on out they should work great.

This outfit is a little delayed.. I wore it last Wednesday to a late mother's day celebration with the fam, and then somehow forgot about it? Oh well, still made it on the blog :) Officially the last post with my ombre hair. Get ready for the blonde tomorrow!

I can't thank you all enough for the constant support and comments, keep em coming! LOVE my followers.

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J. Crew/Nordstrom Giveaway!!

outfit details: dress: New York And Company (similar), cardigan: J. Crew, shoes: Michael Kors (borrowed from Momma), sunglasses: Tom Ford, clutch: Clare Vivier, bracelet: J. Crew (sold out), rings: Ariella, necklace: A Beautiful Heart (coupon code here) 

Happy Tuesday!! Do I have quite the surprise for you all! I have teamed up with Megan of And Here's To You Mrs. Robinson as well as a few other fabulous bloggers for an AMAZING giveaway. A Beautiful Heart is giving away one lucky reader a $50 J. Crew or Nordstrom giftcard (their choice) plus another $85 worth of giveaways from other bloggers... that's a lotta money pretties! ;) Enter here and good luck.

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