Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Scarves

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I don't know if you know this about me but I love scarves. They are ranked just behind shoes for my accessory obsessions. I think that from here on out if someone asks me what I want for whatever gift giving occasion, I'm just going to answer with "a scarf!" Scarves don't have to be expensive and honestly...the more the merrier! A new scarf opens up so many different outfit options. Even for a holiday like Valentine's Day I think a scare would be perfectly acceptable--in pink or red just to stay with the V-day theme!

<3 Ashley

Do you like scarves as much as I do? What do you think of them as a Valentine's Day gift?

Four Favorites

So I came upon this link up on Fancy Things and thought it looked fun! I wanted to do a post today, to keep up-to-date, but I have a final today so I didn't want anything too time consuming. So I decided to join Fancy Things and Let It Be Beautiful for this link up! Here are some of my favorite things that I happened upon from the past week or so.

1. Color Blocked Striped Scarf (Sole Society)
2. Garden Gazebo Pendant (ModCloth)
3. Love by Stephanie Sterjovski (here)
4. Embroidery Dress (She Inside)

<3 Ashley
What are your four favorites?

Fall Faves

Getting this entry out of the way early today since I have a couple of papers to finish, one more class later, and tonight is Nightmare in the Quad! I have to go down for that early to help with costumes and makeup. Picture it: Last night. My dorm. 2 hours of me learning how to make someone look like a zombie. I feel like I might be prepared now! Hopefully I can go through Haunted Holland (my dorm's haunted house!) I have heard it is actually pretty creepy since it is set up in the tunnels under the quad. Spoooooooky!

Since we are well in to the autumn season I will embrace all cliches and announce to the masses what autumn means to me and why I find it to be an absolutely lovely season in this top 5 list.

5. Riding Boots

I love a good boot! It just doesn't feel right wearing them any other time of the year. 

4. Scarves

As I have stated before in the a blog post dedicated entirely to the scarf, I find them to be essential at this point in the year both aesthetically and for warmth. Fashion and function!

3. Leather Jacket

I like these because they aren't too heavy (not like a big winter coat!) They are more appropriate for the crisp, not so freezing weather that comes with autumn. Plus now, you can get them in so many colors!

2. Pumpkin Spice Latte

Really...what kind of human would I be if this wasn't on the list? I am not a massive flavored coffee fan but I would do some crazy things to get my hands around a warm cup of this! Starbuck's PSL is my Klondike Bar!

1. A Great View

Pitt in fall! I get to walk to class like this? I'm okay with that I guess. :)

Basically, I have just painted for you a picture of my ideal autumn moment. What I would be wearing, drinking, and looking at. I love this season so much; it's just so beautiful.

<3 Ashley

What are your favorite this about autumn?

Scarves, Scarves and More Scarves!

While sweaters, skinnies, boots and pea coats always have a special place in my heart (and closet!) I must say that my absolute favorite fall piece is the scarf. Whether is is a lighter fashion scarf, or a heavier knitted that keeps my neck warm in the bitter cold (and it's getting there, Pittsburgh!) I can't get enough of them.

They come in so many colors, fabrics and prints, and depending on where you buy them, are relatively cheap. I brought my three favorite scarves to school with me (three others are at home waiting.) One was a gift from my aunt and uncle from New York & Company. It's various shades of blue and green and is soooo warm! I also have one gifted from an uncle that was made in Scotland. It's various bright colors. Another is from Tommy Hilfiger that I bought for my senior week at the beach. 

<3 Ashley

What are your favorite autumn accessories?