Category Archives: Pop of Color

May 30, 2012

Welcome to the Neighborhood

top: Tuc + Wes. jeans: Forever 21. shoes: c/o GoJane. purse: Zara. necklace: Sam Moon.

Early in the AM yesterday, I had a lovely breakfast date with Adrian at starbucks. We love to grab breakfast together and get any of our two favorites: the original cuban breakfast (cafe con leche, tostadas, croquetas….the works.) or the breakfast sandwiches at Starbucks. I love spending time with my beau!

To say I have a “favorite piece” from this outfit would be 1. a lie and 2. a very difficult lie to come up with. I’ll start off with my shoes. Go Jane sent them over to me a few days ago and I instantly fell in love. I’m infatuated with it’s southwestern print and bright colors. Definitely a summer statement piece. Let’s not forget the amazing prices at GoJane.com.  Their website is definitely my one stop shop for a good steal on a hot pair of heels. Any shoe I’ve bought from them has always been an attention grabber.

Next, we switch our attention to my necklace. I’m a HUGE fan of Dannijo jewelry! I wish I had what it took to be able to own a piece from their collection. But I don’t. So cue in the hunt for a statement “bib style” necklace that isn’t going to make my wallet scream. After researching online, something my friends and family have no clue how I get it done, I got it done. I found the perfect steal. Thank you SamMoon.com! They have such a great variety of jewelry at extremely affordable prices. Instead of putting down almost $500 for the Dannijo bib, I spent $13.99. Yes. For real. I’m not kidding.

Now, let’s take a walk into a neighborhood I’m most familiar with…Broke City. My top is from Orly Shani’s (contestant in NBC’s Fashion Star) new clothing line! I’m a huge fan of her brand Tuc + Wes because it’s so relatable to me, a true broke city chick. All her shirts have great graphics that say “strapped” “over drawn” and the original phrase “broke city”. I’ve had the opportunity to share a few emails with her and she’s such a sweetheart.

Hope everyone is enjoying their week back to reality after the long weekend. I know I’m still adjusting! XOXO

 

May 29, 2012

nifty thrifty neon

top & cami: Forever 21 (similar). jeans: thrift find (similar via ASOS). heels: Steve Madden. arm candy: Forever 21 (similar), Nixon, David Yurman, cross made by local jewelry designer (similar via Miss Selfridge)

These jeans are definitely one of my favorite thrift store finds…but I’m pretty sure I say that about everything I find. The crazy print and neon colors jumped out at me instantly when browsing through the racks. I couldn’t leave home without them. It’s always fun to take risks with such wild colors and prints.

May 18, 2012

Mint Condition

top: Forever 21. necklace: Forever 21  (similar). jeans: Express. heels: YSL c/o Saks. watch: Nixon. Bracelets: (left to right) Forever 21, David Yurman, c/o N&K Designs.

Christmas came real early for me this year. I entered an Instagram competition with Saks Fifth Avenue a few weeks ago and WON $1000 Gift Card! It was one of the most surprising and jaw dropping experiences ever to find out I had won. But once it got down to making my purchase or purchases, I freaked out. As many of you know, I’m a woman who maximizes her purchases and never splurges. I had no idea what to do, but at the same time I did. I wanted a new pair of shoes! After all those steal finds, it was my turn to finally purchase the splurge! Walking into the Saks shoe department was like walking into shoe heaven, no joke. All the brands I had dreamed of owning, were there at my fingertips ready to be told “I’m taking you home!” After trying on pair after pair, nothing made my heart go bonkers like these heels. Immediately when I put them on, I knew these were the ones. So I got them and I don’t want to take them off. Us women and our shoes….

Now in the spirit of giving I’ve teamed up with Nani and Kaki Lopez from N&K Designs to give away one of their neon rhinestone bracelets (like the one I’m wearing above)! They’re so fun and just the perfect thing to make your arm candy sparkle. Want to win? Here’s the catch:

Like AshleySixto.com and N&K Designs on Facebook & leave a comment here with what your favorite AshleySixto.com post is!

Giveaway will close on 5/22 and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, 5/23… GOOD LUCK !!!

Contest is now closed. Congrats to comment # 17 – Alejandra! You are now a new proud owner of an N&K Designs Bracelet! I’ll be sending over an email to you now 🙂

Mint Condition

top: Forever 21. necklace: Forever 21  (similar). jeans: Express. heels: YSL c/o Saks. watch: Nixon. Bracelets: (left to right) Forever 21, David Yurman, c/o N&K Designs.

Christmas came real early for me this year. I entered an Instagram competition with Saks Fifth Avenue a few weeks ago and WON $1000 Gift Card! It was one of the most surprising and jaw dropping experiences ever to find out I had won. But once it got down to making my purchase or purchases, I freaked out. As many of you know, I’m a woman who maximizes her purchases and never splurges. I had no idea what to do, but at the same time I did. I wanted a new pair of shoes! After all those steal finds, it was my turn to finally purchase the splurge! Walking into the Saks shoe department was like walking into shoe heaven, no joke. All the brands I had dreamed of owning, were there at my fingertips ready to be told “I’m taking you home!” After trying on pair after pair, nothing made my heart go bonkers like these heels. Immediately when I put them on, I knew these were the ones. So I got them and I don’t want to take them off. Us women and our shoes….

Now in the spirit of giving I’ve teamed up with Nani and Kaki Lopez from N&K Designs to give away one of their neon rhinestone bracelets (like the one I’m wearing above)! They’re so fun and just the perfect thing to make your arm candy sparkle. Want to win? Here’s the catch:

Like AshleySixto.com and N&K Designs on Facebook & leave a comment here with what your favorite AshleySixto.com post is!

Giveaway will close on 5/22 and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, 5/23… GOOD LUCK !!!

Contest is now closed. Congrats to comment # 17 – Alejandra! You are now a new proud owner of an N&K Designs Bracelet! I’ll be sending over an email to you now 🙂

May 15, 2012

Date Night

photos by: JHP Photography

pants: Fashion Star for H&M (you can find it here!) tank: Forever 21. kimono: Target (similar & obssesing over loving this top). purse: Forever 21. rosary: Uno de 50 (old).

Date nights are always a fun excuse to get dressed up and impress your partna! With our crazy schedules, Adrian and I make sure to have “date nights” on our evenings off. It’s always fun spending time with him. Love it!

Aside from that, I just wore this Kimono and I can’t wait to wear it again. I found it hidden in the clearance rack at Target after looking for it everywhere since it wasn’t sold online. It has such an attention grabbing print and silhouette. These kinds of finds always make me so excited!

Don’t forget to check out my “Shop the Closet of Ashley Sixto” page here: ashleysixto.storenvy.com