Savory Sundays: Sunny Spring Staple- White Denim

I worked this past Sunday for the first time in a while.  Although we had some beautiful weather that I would have loved to go spend some time in, I really didn't mind going in to the store.  I love working Sundays at Nordstrom because they are relatively busy and the shifts tend to be a little shorter since the store isn't open as long.

I wore this fun floral top with my white Paige denim.  I would say that white denim is a must-have for any girl in the spring and summer months.  The benefits of white is that it matches with virtually everything. I wear mine nearly every week. I know you're probably thinking "Doesn't white get dirty really easily?" (what could you be doing to get them so dirty?) or "I don't want my legs to look like little sausages!" (my personal favorites of the silly things my customers say) but as long as you're not wearing them to the airport (I made this mistake- it's a dirty place) and purchase a pair that fit you well- they are so flattering! Here are some links to my favorites available right now...

J Brand- Great Skinny. Made from Tencel and are super soft and comfortable.  Given 5 stars on the Nordstrom website. Read the reviews if you're not convinced.

Paige Premium Denim- Great ankle peg. Fit true to Paige sizing (size down from typical denim size e.g. if you're a 27, I'd recommend a 26. They stretch!) This is the pair that I'm wearing below.

Citizen of Humanity- White Crop.  These fit like a dream and are very comfortable. The perfect white crop! 5 stars on the Nordstrom website.

Hudson- Baby boot cut. This pair of white is considered to be a "baby" boot.  Its something between a straight leg and a boot cut. Very flattering and has a great fit. ( Remember that Hudson stretches the most of premium denim, so sizing down is wise as well) 5 stars on the Nordstrom website.

The white denim listed above are just some of my favorites and are the brands and styles that I would consider myself to be an expert on. Although these tend to be a typical price for premium denim, you can find white at every price point.  I own three pairs of white denim. One from JC Penny because it was written in Glamour Magazine last year as the best white denim for the price ($14!!), one from Forever 21 because they have a nice stretch and were also very well priced and then my Paige pair, because I am addicted to Paige and received it as a gratis at Nordstrom.

White Denim: Paige Premium Denim "Optic White". Floral Blouse: BP, Nordstrom. Sandals: Forever 21. Necklace: J Crew. Watch: Michael Kors. Bangles: Various brands. Sunnies: Ray Ban "Wayfarer". Handbag: Marc by Marc Jacobs. Lips: Butter London Lippy "Trout Pout"

Hope you all can use this tip on white denim and are inspired to go get a pair yourself!  I promise you wont regret it.  One of my favorite things in my closet for Spring! :)

Xoxox Ashiee B

Feeling: Motivated after my product knowledge meeting at Nordstrom this morning with Personal Stylists in the Seattle area 

Listening: "In your Atmosphere (Acoustic) (live)" John Mayer 

Color Me Beautiful

For some of us, slipping into that kelly green dress, or those sexy red crops can make our heart sing and feel like the most beautiful thing.  I personally think that kind of confidence should be displayed everyday.  If a way of getting there is by dressing in a way that makes you feel gorgeous, then getting to know yourself a little better just might be the key. One of the ways to do so, is to know what colors work for you and others that you might want to leave on the rack.

Ever wondered, "What colors can I wear?" "What colors should I stick away from?"

Well my sweetie, this is just the info you've been waiting for!  The theme of this post is color.  This season it's EVERYWHERE.  I personally love color and wear just about every color imaginable, of course within certain perimeters. A few weeks ago, I was talking about my job as a Personal Stylist with my Dad and how knowing someones season of color can style them in ways that would flatter and get them out of their comfort zone (yes, I have a lot of the "I only wear black" customers).  So I did the research and I'm sharing it here because I believe that good knowledge should be shared.

Your complexion and coloring determines what colors work best on you.  Take careful analysis of your skin tone, natural hair and eye color.  One of the easiest ways to know your undertones in your skin is to look at the inside of your arm in natural light.  Below is a breakdown of the coloring along with some vision boards I threw together on Polyvore. Different coloring is broken down into the four seasons- Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. 

Winter

Winter is a cool tone.  People with winter complexions have blue or pink/rosy undertones.  Skin coloring can be pale and porcelain white, yellowish-olive, or dark.  That seems like that whole spectrum but theres more to it. Winters are generally brunettes with deep colored eyes.  Asians and African Americans fall into this category but natural white blondes can also be winters. People with winter coloring have a lot of depth and contrast to their complexion, hair and eye color. They should wear colors that are sharp, stark and clear. 

What to wear: Black, navy blue, red and hot pink.  For lighter colors, bright white or icy pastels such as cool blues, pinks and yellows.

What to avoid: Earthy tones and subdued colors like beige and orange.

Spring

Spring is a warm tone. People of this complexion have subtle golden undertones and are usually creamy white or peach.  Springs have extremely light, ivory skin color. People of this coloring are usually natural golden blondes, auburn or strawberry blonde redheads.  Springs have clear, light blue or green colored eyes.  Freckles and rosy cheeks are also characteristics of springs. Cutesy! :) 

What to wear: Pale soft colors. Peach, camel, golden yellow, golden brown, aqua, ivory, bright greens, true reds, clear blues and coral. 

What to avoid: Black, white and dark, dull colors. 

Summer

Summer complexions are also considered to be cool toned.  Just as the Winters, Summers have blue or pink undertones in their skin coloring. Summer coloring usually occurs in natural blondes and even pale skinned brunettes with pale eyes. If your wondering what the main difference is between a winter and a summer, Winters are generally brunettes and Summers are mostly natural blondes. Summers have a low contrast between hair, eye and skin color tone, whereas Winters coloring differ drastically. 

What to wear: Powder blue, dusty pink, mauve, lavender, plum, and pale yellow.

What to avoid: Vivid intense hues, earthy tones, black and orange especially.

Autumn

Autumn is a warm tone and people with this complexion have golden undertones such as pale peach, golden beige, or golden brown.  Many redheads and brunettes with golden eyes fall into the Autumn category. Golden blondes and people with black hair can also fall into this range. There tends to be a lot of depth to this color pallet.  Rich golden, spicy or earthy colors will accent complexion. 

What to wear: Camel, beige, olive, orange, gold, dark brown, and rich warm grey 

What to avoid: clear bright colors, black and white, clear pastels and blue tones 

I hope that each and every one of you reading this post can take something away from it and learn to pop some color into that wardrobe if its not already there! Of course the vision boards are matchy-matchy and oh so Ashley but they're just my take on the information I found.  Take this info and make it yours! :)

Xoxox 

Ashiee B

Currently Feeling: Oh so satisfied from my ballet class tonight... getting back into the swing of dancing again! 

Currently Anticipating: The Tyrone Wells concert this Saturday with my friend Dana!

Currently Listening to: Ray LaMontagne via Spotify

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WoW... Better known as Words of Wisdom

When my sister was moving down to San Francisco, she decided to leave this totally awesome frame behind which I later decided to turn into a chalk board (thank you Pinterest). I decided that I would fill the board with either inspirational quotes because I'm totally cheesy (and do get motivated by them) or goals that I may have. To hold myself to this self promise, I thought that I would blog a quote each week because there are so many good ones out there that I am always finding. Hope you enjoy! :)