Styling Golden Yellow for Spring

Yellow Cashmere Cardigan// Printed Pants

Striped Shirt// Espadrille Wedges// Wicker Bag

Pearl Earrings

Hello from Florida! Sharing a very vibrant outfit with you all today. I have been so glad to ditch a coat and boots and feel like I can have fun with clothes again since I don't have to consider salt, snow, and frigid temperatures! Speaking of snow, I hope you all are staying warm and safe in the northeast. I cannot get over how much snow you all got!! 

It was very hot and humid when we arrived this weekend, but it has since become chilly, as of yesterday, and again today. Some of you were messaging me that it is cold, but to me, it just feels like a tropical oasis! It's supposed to warm up tomorrow, and I think I'm just going to sunbathe all day long! 

Anyway, I thought I would share an outfit I wore the other night... an old school outfit post, if you will. I took these photos on the deck of our rental just before sunset, before we headed out for dinner! We have eaten lots of delicious foods down here, though so far, Gallions has been the highlight for me, food-wise! I'll have a full 30A travel guide when I return. We are here for a few weeks!

I loved this Yellow Cashmere Cardigan as soon as I laid eyes on it! The color is so perfect. It's a golden yellow. I'd call it 'marigold'. It's so bright and cheery without being neon. And the knot buttons add a subtle, unique touch. 

I've had this Striped Shirt for 5 or 6 years now, and it's always a go-to for me. Aren't these Printed Pants fun?! The print is very Samantha Stevens, especially in the later seasons, when she leans more into 70s fashion. 

Everything I am wearing is true to size. I got a small in the cardigan and a 4 in the pants! I'm 5'6" for your reference. The Printed Pants are the perfect length for me to wear both flats and heels. 

Not having to wear socks felt foreign to me when I slipped on these Espadrille Wedges. The best change of pace after my feet have been in boots for the last 8 weeks. It's going to be so hard to put books back on when I return home! These wedges are a go-to for me, especially for transitional dressing, because they cover my toes! Although they are high, they are some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I've walked nearly 10k steps in them before and never had any issues. 

We won't get true spring weather in Pittsburgh until April, and even then, it can be iffy, but this is the exact type of outfit you'll find me wearing in April in Pittsburgh! It's warm enough, but it looks like spring, and the colors make me so happy! 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Travel Diary: A Day In Highlands, North Carolina

Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edward's Inn

What I Wore:

Denim Shirt// Jeans

Suede and Gold Belt// Suede Flats// Leather Bucket Bag

Sunglasses// Similar Necklace// Earrings (use code ASHA10)

McCulley's has the most incredible selection of cashmere I've ever seen! 

Thought the necklace on the left was gorgeous! 

Snagged a Gris Gris cocktail mix that sounded delish at the Mercantile!

Fried Green Tomatoes at Ugly Dog Public House!

Last week, we spent the day in Highlands, North Carolina. We spent several days last week in Hiawassee, Georgia, at the lake, hanging out there as our 'halfway point' to Florida. We drove down to Florida this past weekend. It's a long journey, but so worth it, so we have Buddy and Henry with us for the few weeks we are spending in Florida! 

We have spent many years exploring the North Georgia area and even into the southern North Carolina mountains, and one of the places I will always return to is Highlands, North Carolina. It's only about an hour from Hiawassee, so it's an easy day trip, but my husband and I also like to stay at Old Edward's Inn for a few nights to relax and recharge.

Highlands, North Carolina, is a small mountain town in Macon County in the southern Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina, lying on a high plateau within the Nantahala National Forest near the Georgia and South Carolina borders.

Perched at about 4,118 feet above sea level, Highlands is one of the highest incorporated towns east of the Mississippi River. That elevation is a major reason it’s long been a cool-summer retreat. Even when we visit in July, we often need a sweatshirt, which I love! 

It's a small town that covers roughly 6.2 square miles. Highlands offers rich natural scenery, abundant waterfalls, and lush forests. Plus, an adorable downtown with shops, galleries, resorts, and restaurants. 

There is so much to do. Whenever I visit, I feel so relaxed but never bored. 

This time, we just popped in for the day to wander around town, but I have a full travel guide if you are planning to visit.  It was overcast and lightly misting, so we just used it as an opportunity to get our steps in, pop in and out of the shops, have some lunch, and relax. There are so many adorable and well-curated shops. I love Rosenthals, J.McLaughlin, C. Orrico, McCulley's, Acorns, Dutchmans, etc. 

We went to the Ugly Dog Public House, which is an adorable pub-style restaurant with great southern-inspired food. Don't miss the fried green tomatoes! They are my favorite thing on the menu. I love that they have framed photos of patrons' dogs all over the walls. Which reminds me that when we are there this summer, we will have to bring in a framed photo of Henry! 

We also stopped into Old Edwards' Hummingbird Lounge, which is the most beautiful, wood-paneled lounge that looks like it belongs in a Ralph Lauren campaign or the coziest corner of a private mountain club. Low lighting, rich leather, warm brass, and a tucked-away feeling that makes you want to order a glass of wine and stay awhile. We also grabbed some of their wonderful banana pudding. If you know me, you know my love for banana pudding. It's one of my favorite desserts ever, and Old Edward's does it well. 

I wore a denim-on-denim outfit. I've been so inspired by a Ralph Lauren western look lately! I love this Denim Shirt. The roomy fit is timeless. I definitely had something similar to this growing up! I've been wearing these Jeans repeatedly as they are my favorite right now. Honestly, I've probably been wearing them too much, but I love how they fit! I've had these Suede Flats for a while now. They're a touch trendier than I usually go, but I really love them, especially for their comfort! They were out of stock for a while, but are finally back in almost all sizes. They run true to size. 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Weekend Wish List

Sweatshirt Cardigan// Floral Dress// Celadon Satin Pants

White Button Down// Wicker Lamp// Earrings

Jeweled Sandals// Fringe Top//Striped Skort

Some items of note... 

- A Sweatshirt Cardigan is such a simple concept, but why is it not more popular? I love it! 

- This Fringe Top is so fun. 

- I don't have a place for this Wicker Lam in my home, but if you do, snag it. It's so gorgeous! 

- This White Button Down is high atop my wish list. It's timeless. I have this in a striped pattern and love the fit. It's a bit longer so it works nicely tucked in or out. 

Pink Cabbageware Plate// Leather Pouch// Silk Bandana Scarf// Blue Handbag

Fish Earrings// Striped Sweater

Striped Jeans// Cardigan// Blue Sleeveless Top

Some items of note... 

- I love this Blue Handbag so much. I saw the brown in Portugal and haven't stopped thinking about it since. It's the perfect size. 

- This Pink Cabbageware Plate is just $5!!! So many cute and super affordable cabbageware pieces to choose from. 

- These Fish Earrings are so fun. A perfect spring break/vacation ccessory! 

See last week's Weekend Wish List, here!

For your weekend reading, here are blog posts you may have missed from this week:

- Never Panic About What To Wear Again

- February Amazon Finds

- Lately

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Lately

Sweater

Sweater // Jeans

First and foremost, the Lake Pajamas SALE starts this morning! The sale goes through 2/23 (Monday). Lake has sales in February, July, and November, but that's it! So snag it now, or your next chance to save will be at the end of July! My best recommendation would be this set, which also comes in a jogger style and shorts! I always size up to a medium in Lake's pajamas.

We made it to the lake. It's our stopping point on our way to Florida. So we will spend a few days here, then finish the journey this weekend! We are driving because we are bringing Henry. My parents are also bringing Buddy! It's long, but so worth it, so we can have the pups with us! My husband will meet us in Florida, which I am so excited about! There isn't much going on in Hiawassee this time of year, so we have just been hanging out and enjoying each other's company! Yesterday we went out for lunch and popped into the antique mall, and today we are going on a little excursion and then out to dinner, which will be nice! 

This weekend, we very casually celebrated Valentine's Day since I was in full-on packing mode and getting ready to leave! There was an estate sale I wanted to check out, and it was the most crowded one I have ever been to! We stood in line for over an hour. I didn't end up getting anything I had my eye on, but I got a cute little Herend salt cellar. We went out for breakfast and just ended up cooking a delicious dinner at home. Which was just perfect in my book!

Sweater// Necklace// Jeans

Such a fun color, and the cashmere of this sweater is so soft and lofty! 

Tote is sadly sold out, but how cute is this Needlepoint Charm! 

Sweater// Leggings// Sneakers// Tote

Knit Polo (size up, I'm wearing a medium)

Striped Ribbed Pullover (wearing a small, true to size)

Tried on both of these pieces this weekend and loved them, so I bought them! 

Wearing: I've been wearing the rollneck sweater on repeat lately. It's oversized, so it's just very comfortable to throw on and look polished, but feel like I'm wearing an oversized sweatshirt. 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

Eating: Wine and Wagyu is back at my favorite, Capital Grille! You have to get the blue cheese truffle burger... and might I suggest, rare. You can also ask for truffle fries instead of the regular ones, but the burger is so big that I only ever get to eat like 3 fries! The burger is one of the best things I have ever eaten! It is only on the menu during these promotions. It's just too good. Plus, for $35ish, you get a glass of wine with the burger. They're doing Orin Swift again, which is fine, but I loved when they had Duckhorn! Anyway, I would recommend the cabernet and not the 8 years in the desert! 

We have been making so many 'snack plates' lately. They make a delicious, easy lunch/dinner and a quick way to empty the fridge. 

We have also been going out for after-dinner drinks or dessert. This time, we got a delicious cup of coffee, chocolate cake, and bread pudding. So delish! 

Earrings (use code ASHA10)

Sale: I ordered these on a whim because I had been eyeing them, and I love them!! I love them so much because the scale is larger than that of a typical stud earring. So they make a bit more of a statement. So pleased with them! 

Watching: I've started rewatching Schitt's Creek, and man, that is a good show! I forgot just how good it is. There are so many episodes, and since I have already seen it, it makes for a good 'background show'. Are you all watching anything good?! 

Lipgloss in raspberry jelly

Loving: I love a good lip product, and this gloss is gorgeous. The color is stunning, and it lasts a decent amount of time for a gloss. It's so smooth and not at all sticky! I've always thought of this brand as a teen brand, but I get the hype. The gloss is good! 

Wanting: I have and love this cardigan, and a few gorgeous new colors were just released! This cashmere striped short-sleeve polo is timeless. This lamp!!! I don't really have anywhere for this lamp in our home, but if you do, snag it. An eyelet canvas tote is not a combo I imagined, but it's good! A gorgeous silk scarf! I love these pants, and this new 'celadon' color is calling my name! This yellow skirt is so fabulous. I've been on the hunt for months for a darker colored pair of earrings, and I really love these. I love a good Rugby-style shirt, and this pink combo is so fun. The most perfect spring/summer party sandal! So many good new arrivals at J.Crew right now. I love this cocktail dress as I have been so drawn to this chartreuse color over the last year or two! I have too many sweaters that look similar to this, but gosh, I just love this look!

Pittsburgh: We recently went to Chengdu Gourmet in Squirrel Hill, and it's SO good. I don't know why we don't go more often. The menu is huge, and I've never had a bad thing. It's all so flavorful. Because the menu is so big, I always think it's helpful to share what we order! The cabbage with the vermicelli noodles was divine@@@

Amazon Rec: Did you catch my February Amazon recs this week?

You can find more of my Amazon favorites, here on my Amazon page where I am constantly updating it with all of my finds and top picks from home, beauty, fashion, and more!

Body Oil

Smelling: S+S just launched body oil! I love a good body oil, especially for my legs when I wear dresses and skirts! I have tried every single S+S product and have never been disappointed. I just got the oil and will report back once I use it when I am down in Florida this weekend! 

Quoting: 'When you treat failure as information, not shame, you turn every loss into a stepping stone.' // See more of my favorites, here.

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