On Repeat

Confession time....
I have worn this cardi 3 times this week! It seems there isn't anything in my closet it doesn't go with.
I scored this gem at Target on clearance last week. I had been eyeing it all season, but never committed to buying it. To think how many missed outfit opportunities I had not buying it sooner.

I have done everything from Church, bowling, bible study, house hunting, playing mom,  school lunches, and dinner dates with friends. I try to make each look completely different from the others.
If you are wanting to dress it up, put on some skinnies and heels and you are set. For a more casual look a cute graphic tee, scarf and flats. Today I paired it with my gold foil shirt and fun pink scarf!

All of my dressing tips may sound silly, but I have had request from friends asking how to put things together. I am not sure if I am helping or if this is a snooze fest. Either way for some reason I have a crazy passion for clothes and how they are worn. I do personal styling,  so if you are in a rut and want your closet examined or want help shopping... call me!

My gold foil dot shirt is from Vivalajewels.com you can use my code and save 10% KRISTINEASHLEYSTYLE when you shop.
Cardigan- Target
Jeans- H&M
Shoes- Steve Madden
Bow- closet..not sure I have had it forever
Scarf- Stella and Dot
Mug-Starbucks

My favorite way to wear it is with my button up shirt and my giant bow around my neck!

XOXO
Kristine

God Smacked

A season of life when things are abundant, yet scarce. Is this anyone else?

During my Masterlife group recently a verse repackaged itself to me. I insisted to the Lord that I didn't need to see this verse, I knew it by heart and felt that in the season I am in this verse would not resonate well with me. I laughed and joked with my sweet friends that I refused to sign off on that verse because I didn't receive that (those that know me...you know what I mean). Oh how the Lord has a beautiful way of smacking you upside the head sometimes.

The next morning through a different devotional that I read daily (She Reads Truth which BTW is awesome) this very verse was the focus of the devotional. However, in this moment, sleepy and drinking only my first cup of coffee for the day. The Lord spoke very clearly to me. 2 times in less than 24 hours, Lord I am listening.

"I have learned to be content in whatever circumstance I am in. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. "Phil 4:11-12

Reading this verse the first time I thought the Lord would say.... you can't like Kate Spade or Tory Burch anymore, phew thankfully it wasn't that.
In my daily need to feel affirmed or reassured that what I am doing makes a difference or that someone notices the million things that I long to put every effort into. God grabbed my heart, it isn't for me or someone else to fulfill this need. It is in Him and my desire to be content in who He is, that He is enough and always has been. When I go searching for things, titles, praise or recognition I will always be disappointed, because that is not where I will be filled.

The journey of contentment may look different for each of us, I am so thankful that His word always speaks truth right to where we are. I wasn't ready to hear that because I thought it meant something else, when really God was showing me where I lacked in my walk with Him.
Hopefully I have learned my lesson to hear when He speaks the first time.

XOXO
Kristine

Kristine Ashley Style : Floral Fever

Kristine Ashley Style : Floral Fever: This weather is making me so ready for Spring!!!! I am sharing my favorite new sweater on the blog today! I love it so much I have it in...

Floral Fever

This weather is making me so ready for Spring!!!!

I am sharing my favorite new sweater on the blog today!
I love it so much I have it in 2 different colors! I am a sucker for a giant flower in fun colors!
When I feel like I have nothing to wear in my closet, which for the record I feel that way a lot. This has become my go to look!
The great thing about this sweater is how transitional it is.  I can layer a great chambray shirt under it, or simply paired back with my striped shirt. It is easy to dress up or wear it casual. I love to mix prints whenever I get the chance.
For anyone afraid of wearing flowers, this is a great way to ease into a perfect floral top!


Here are a couple of different ways to wear this amazing top, which I scored at H&M last season!

First

A new day...

Embarking on a journey that seems senseless in the use that I am not sure anyone will read this or that anything I say will resonate with anyone.

We are in uncharted waters. In a blink of an eye and what only could be the Lord, 2 weeks ago we sold our house for cash. In a raging market we stepped out on faith knowing that the Lord is in this. Not knowing where we will live or what school Bella will start in the fall ( I am not ready to have a kinder) we have stepped out knowing that in His perfect time, and only through Him will we be into a new house. In the waiting there is no doubt revelation, self assessment and change.

There will no doubt be a giant packing party and moving day in our near future....fully trusting.
I have come Lord with all that is in my hands, because what I hold in my hands is yours. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

We have a full and busy year ahead of us, I have asked the Lord to multiply in every way what He has entrusted us with.
I am in the planning stages of Reagan's 2nd birthday party! Can this be happening? Why Lord do they grow so quickly? There will no doubt be trucks, trains, and waffles at his party! Pics and DIY coming soon.

A little glimpse into the life of the Ashley's

XOXO
Kristine