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Morning Glory Photo Challenge!

July 7, 2014

I am happy to announce the first Morning Glory Photo Challenge!

Here is a first look at some photographs I took while in beautiful Paris.

Do you have any great photos from a recent vacation? I would love to see them! Email me your photos, and a brief description to morninggloryblogger@gmail.com by Sunday July 13th. Winners will have their photos featured on Morning Glory! Please include your Instagram handle if you wish to have it featured along with your photo. Good luck!

Ashley

OOTD: Windy Weekend in Zara

July 5, 2014

Although Hurricane Arthur has passed, some of his winds are still left behind. That didn’t mean I wasn’t going to take advantage of the beautiful day it turned out to be. Almost head to toe in Zara in today’s OOTD and I couldn’t be more happy about it.

Top–ZARA

Boyfriend Jeans–ZARA

Heels–Topshop

Sunglasses–Jeepers Peepers

Necklace–Free People

Hat–‘Vintage’ Forever 21

Ashley

Fourth of July the Bostonian Way

July 4, 2014

Happy Independence Day friends! I wanted to share with you my favorite July 4th pastime. Before moving to Boston, my July 4th celebrations in Buffalo never were all that exciting. It was like a normal day, with fireworks at the end. There wasn’t much hype around it. But when you move to a big city, everything becomes bigger.

Aside from the popular Boston Pops and fireworks show on The Esplanade and Charles River, there is a very special event that I love to watch the most. That is the annual sail of the USS Constitution. “Old Ironsides” is the oldest Navy warship still afloat. Every year, twice a year only, she comes off her dock for a “one nautical mile” sail, which many other ships in the harbor accompany her on.

She is usually brought out once in early June for a sea trial, and then again on July 4th. This year was extra special for me, as the Constitution’s sea trial in June was the same day as my wedding. I considered it a good luck charm when I looked out my hotel window to see her sail by as I was getting my hair and makeup done. Also, 2014 was her last “4th of July sail” until 2018. She is taking close to a four year hiatus for some restoration work.

Hurricane Arthur’s approach may have kept the normal crowds away, but it didn’t make the day any less special. Rain or shine, I hope all of you have a wonderful and safe July 4th.

See you in 2018 USS Constitution!

Ashley

Parisian OOTD

July 3, 2014

Beautiful day to walk around Paris. Makes for a simple and casual OOTD.

Shirt–H&M

Pants–American Eagle

Sunglasses–ASOS

Ashley

"It"- A Glimpse Into the Mind of Alexa Chung

June 28, 2014

It’s no secret Alexa Chung is a style icon and a music savant. Chung’s first book It, gives us a look into her eccentric world, and her very own style inspirations. This is a must read for fashion and music lovers. In the book, Chung covers topics about her life, style, and even has special chapter on dealing with heartbreak.

Many style icons like Jane Birkin, Edie Sedgwick and Kate Moss are all people Chung sites as inspirations in her book. Chung even speaks on male influences like Mick Jagger and Geroge Harrison. Tips on how to get that “effortless look” and ‘must have items in the closet’ are also given.

My favorite part of It has to be the section on heartbreak. It’s something that hits so close to home for so many of us. The topic speaks on points we’ve all heard before, but Chung’s witty humor makes it all that much better as she gives her honest “non-sugar-coated” opinion.

” Instagram will not mend your broken heart, despite your best efforts to post pictures of yourself looking ‘happy’. Every time you post a picture of yourself to Instagram looking fake happy a fairy dies. Fact. Also, scrolling through pictures of girls your ex may or may not be shagging won’t help you. You need to remind yourself that the right filter can be fantastically flattering and she probably doesn’t look that good in real life. “

The Chung has spoken. Admit it, we’ve all done it. We were all thinking it.

Full of photos, drawings, musings, and ideas, It is not just a book. It’s a journal of Chung’s mind. This is a quick read that is filled with so many gems. Plus, who doesn’t love a book with pictures?! If you love fashion, music and the Chung as much as I do, you should go get It now.

Ashley