Fall Recipe: Apple Cider Cupcakes

Hello everybody. Welcome to another glorious week, and the first week of September!

With the passing of Labor Day and the beginning of September, I am willing to deal with the fact that summer is undoubtedly...over. Do not think of it as something terrible saying goodbye to the beach, the pool, and warm late nights out and about with friends. Autumn has so much going for it: sweaters, boots, light jackets, changing leaves, Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbuck's (I wait all year for these!) and the start of the holiday season!

One thing I absolutely love about the autumn is the food that comes with it. It just does not feel right eating pumpkin pie in the spring, does it? Some foods are just characteristic of autumn! I came across this glorious recipe the other day during my many hours scouring Pinterest. I actually posted it as one of my favorite pins in my last entry: Apple Cider Cupcakes with Apple Butter Filing and Caramel Frosting!! I have yet to try it but, I swear to you, when I go home over Thanksgiving I will most DEFINITELY be giving these a try. They look too delicious not to.

How could you say no to this?!

Here is a like to the recipe, I hope that you try these out and let me know what you think of them! Apple Cider Cupcakes

<3 Ashley

What are your favorite fall treats?

Favorite Pins

So here's what I have decided. I need something to do on a regular basis here. Now introducing...my favorite pins of the week. Every Thursday (just to be an oddball here) I will share my favorite pins on Pinterest since I am on there way more than any other site. If you care to, you can also follow my boards on Pinterest! Follow here

 Home

Food

Fashion

Beauty

Shoes

Travel

Accessories

Humor/Other

I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did! Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest!

<3 Ashley

What are your favorite boards to pin from?

The First Day

The day finally came! My first day of college classes. 

The one thing that ran through my mind early this morning? What in the world am I going to wear?! I am notorious for not planning my outfits the night prior. It just never happens. So this morning I went through two different outfits back and forth and finally made my decision. Here it is; the result of a solid 45 minutes of indecisive-ness :)

I always love this cami/cardi combo. The cardigan is also super light, making it really wearable even in late August.

Pretty sure I am on the verge of wearing these shoes out! 

Of course I have to have a massive ring to pull the outfit together...it's like my thing.

And a lovely top knot. 

With how hot it has been in Pittsburgh lately, shorts and dresses seem like they might be my friends for awhile. I cannot wait, however, to throw on jeans, sweaters and boots. I am a sucker for autumn. 

<3 Ashley

What was your first day of school outfit?

Nail Art

I know, I know. It is the weekend and I usually do not spend my weekends blogging. But I find myself here at 10:44 at night with nothing to do. So I decided to venture into new waters with my nails. Remember my ombre attempt? This time I did something that I absolutely NEVER do just because I do not have the steadiest hand when it comes to applying nail polish.

This time around I worked with designs. Usually I tend toward a solid color, but I have been getting into the school spirit and decided to incorporate my school colors (and just in time for our first home football game next weekend!)

That's right! Look at me being daring. It actually came out a lot better than I had expected. It did take a VERY long time for me to do. So, if like me, you lack the talent of flawlessly and quickly applying nail polish I would set aside a good bit of time to do this. In order to make sure the lines were remotely straight I just used some pieces of tape that I cut as thin as I needed them.

Have fun with this one!

<3 Ashley

Got any cool manicure ideas? Go ahead and share them!

Dorm Dreaming

Hail to the weekend!

Here it is, the two days separating me from the start of classes. Summer certainly flew by. I have had a few days to settle into my new living space, and I am very pleased with the outcome. May I present to you...my glorious dorm:

Behold! The less than comfortable mattress that I get to lay upon this year.

My mini coffee shop. I would not be this perky without it!

My desk space. Most of my time will be spent here...typing away.

And our wonderful cosmetics...and coffee maker. (You do what you can with the space you are given!)

The closet is still a work in process. You know, of course that would be where I dedicate the most effort. It is only characteristic of me.

<3 Ashley

Well what do you think? Any cool dorm decorating ideas?

100% Collegiate

It's been awhile, eh?

So sorry. I was in Maryland most of last week with a very disagreeable wifi connection so I was unable to get onto the internet. Then I went through the trauma of packing for school. Today I went through the trauma of unpacking in my dorm and saying goodbye to my parents (buckets of tears were shed!) But I am back!!

This will be a very brief entry considering I am very tired. I just wanted to let you all know that I am alive and well. Because I know that you were totally concerned, right?  Tomorrow I will (hopefully!) have something great to share with you guys. Pics of the dorm are to come!

<3
Ashley

Any fellow college bounders? Any good move in stories?

And In This Ring....

Hi guys! Happy Monday!

On such a beautiful day, I am glad to have a day off. Though I was slightly depressed when I get home from shopping for my dorm and saw how much I have left in my account. Maybe I should be working more...

But that is not the topic of today's blog. Today I want to share with you an obsession. An obsession that could end up escalating at the same rate the shoe epidemic hit me. I am talking about...my ring obsession. All rings, I must point out, have been obtained during just two trips to the beach. Darn those "3 for $10" deals! They always get me. These rings caught my eye because they are interesting. I think you would agree.

Are these not the greatest?! In no way will I ever regret buying these; believe me, I have regretted many purchases. I wear them all the time, and they always attract a compliment or two. The only thing is, I only wear them with outfits that do not already have any prints or embellishments. I really do not like to go over the top with accessories or shiny things. These grab enough attention for an outfit! 

<3 Ashley

Do you have an obsession? Share.