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SPRING DRESS FAVES

SPRING DRESS FAVES

Hey friends! Spring is in full force (or at least... about to be) and I've been getting lots of requests for spring dresses! 'Tis the season for bridal showers, baby showers, and whatever else makes you feel like wearing a dress! Tonight I'm sharing this look from the Draper James x Eloquii collaboration! I absolutely love this collection and both of these brands, by the way. The quality, fit, and look is top notch. But if you scroll down, I'm also sharing some other spring dress faves!

STYLEAshley DoroughMarch 20, 2018draper james, eloquii, collaboration, spring dress, summer dress, plus sizeComment

THE PERFECT SPRING DRESS

THE PERFECT SPRING DRESS

Today I'm sharing with you another look from the Draper James x Eloquii collection (sizes 12-28). I am SO happy with the items I have from this collaboration you guys - the quality and fit is amazing. This might quite literally be the perfect spring dress. It fits perfectly, and the flare shape of the skirt is so flattering. It is easy to add a layer as well!

STYLEAshley DoroughMarch 14, 2018draper james, plus size, floral dress, spring dress, summer dressComment

8 WAYS TO CURE YOUR BAD MOOD

8 WAYS TO CURE YOUR BAD MOOD

Stuck in a RUT? A FUNK? A BAD MOOD? This happens to me ALL of the time. Especially since starting my own business, I find it happens more often. It can sometimes be hard to stay motivated when I'm the one in charge.

Here's what I do to snap out of it!

LIFESTYLE, STYLEAshley DoroughMarch 13, 2018anxiety, cure bad mood, fitness, outfit, workout wear, plus size, athletaComment

WHY I BROKE UP WITH THE TANNING BED

WHY I BROKE UP WITH THE TANNING BED

Some people like botox, fake nails, lip injections, or blowouts every so often to make them feel good. For me? It's a tan. I'm not sure why but ever since I was in middle school I always wanted to be tan. I'll never forget in 9th grade, when self tanner had just become a "thing"...

and somehow I got my hands on some. I was in drama class and looked down at my legs (I was totally sporting my denim dress that day because I was hoping I had achieved tan legs the night before).

LIFESTYLE, STYLEAshley DoroughMarch 7, 2018spray tan, southern glow on the go, sea angel swim, target style, tanning bedComment

READY FOR SPRING WITH DRAPER JAMES x ELOQUII

READY FOR SPRING WITH DRAPER JAMES x ELOQUII

I am so excited to be part of this exciting launch with Draper James and one of my favorite clothing brands, Eloquii. Draper James is Reese Witherspoon's brand, and I remember being a little bummed that they didn't carry my size when I popped in the Atlanta store. But now... that's all changing!

STYLEAshley DoroughMarch 6, 2018style, fashion, outfits, spring style, draper james, 2018Comment

COZY CASUAL VIBES

COZY CASUAL VIBES

I've been known to rock a sweater as long as the weather will allow it... And, lucky for me, Georgia weather has been on an emotional rollercoaster which is totally still allowing me to wear all the cozy things!

STYLEAshley DoroughMarch 5, 2018casual, outfit idea, weekend, cozy, cardigan, topknot, good american jeans, gwynnie beeComment

(IN MY OPINION) WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BODY POSITIVE

(IN MY OPINION) WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BODY POSITIVE

So I've been on this journey for awhile. Like, my whole life.

And I've been blogging for a little less than a year, which has allowed me to see all sides of people on the Internet and really think about how I view myself. I've been seeing lots of mixed messages in the media about what it means to love yourself and what is considered "real" and "beautiful."

STYLE, LIFESTYLEAshley DoroughMarch 1, 2018body positive, swimwear, plus size swimwear, eloquii Comments

TUMMY ISSUES + MY FORMULA FOR CONFIDENCE

TUMMY ISSUES + MY FORMULA FOR CONFIDENCE

...No, not talking about your digestive system. The other type of "tummy issue." The one that makes you cripplingly self conscious. The one that makes you swear off jeans and only wear leggings and shirts that are way too big for you.

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 27, 2018confidence, body positive, plus size style, fashion, formula, how to Comments

CURRENTLY WEARING: POPS OF COLOR + NEUTRALS

CURRENTLY WEARING: POPS OF COLOR + NEUTRALS

I am a tried and true GRAY/BLACK/WHITE LOVER, but I've always gravitated towards fun colors. My favorite way to do this is to mix it up with neutrals. Below is a fun Spring look I styled with Gwynnie Bee.

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 26, 2018style, fashion, curvy, plus size, gwynnie beeComment

SPRING STAPLES WITH LANE BRYANT: PART TWO

SPRING STAPLES WITH LANE BRYANT: PART TWO

The power of a classic, crisp, white button front shirt is underrated. The thing that has always turned me off about them, however, is that they aren't interesting enough for me. Also, I want something comfortable I can move in. With my shape, I often have to size two sizes up to get something that fits, but then it looks too boxy.

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 26, 2018style, lane bryant, plus size fashion, curvy style, black coated jeans, white button down, classic look, black boots, work look, dress look, casualComment

NERD ALERT: THE GLASSES EDIT

NERD ALERT: THE GLASSES EDIT

"Where are your glasses from?" I get this question a lot because I can NOT see without my glasses! So if you watch my Instagram stories, you will always see me in my glasses.

There aren't many accessories that I believe in spending money on, and glasses definitely aren't one of them.

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 22, 2018glasses, eyebuydirect, shopping Comment

PEPLUM TOPS // NEUTRALS // GOOD JEANS

PEPLUM TOPS // NEUTRALS // GOOD JEANS

I absolutely love what a good peplum top can do for any body type! Here's a simple look I threw together with a few of my favorite pieces. First things first: Let's talk denim.

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 21, 2018style, plus size, curvy style, women, love yourself, peplum top, neutrals, target style, good american Comments

SPRING STAPLES WITH LANE BRYANT: PART ONE

SPRING STAPLES WITH LANE BRYANT: PART ONE

How to rock white jeans and the power of a beautiful, lightweight kimono. Two things you can style endlessly, and two things you need in your closet ASAP.

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 20, 2018lane bryant, fashion, plus size, style, curvy style, body positive, white jeans, kimono, spring staplesComment

SOCIAL MEDIA: PROCEED WITH CAUTION

SOCIAL MEDIA: PROCEED WITH CAUTION

Sometimes I feel like this needs to be a disclaimer that pops up every time you open up Facebook or Instagram.

Like... hey, friendly reminder: You're probably not going to scroll your feed and see photos of people's kids screaming with snotty noses or an Instagram photo of your friend and her cellulite.

LIFESTYLE, STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 16, 2018style, real life, motherhood, social media Comment

A VALENTINE'S DAY LOOK WITH GWYNNIE BEE

A VALENTINE'S DAY LOOK WITH GWYNNIE BEE

I have partnered with Gwynnie Bee to do a fun campaign this month, as I am sure you've seen on my Instagram. Here is this fun Valentine's day look I styled for them. I absolutely love the way this dress fits and moves when you walk!

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 14, 2018gwynnie bee, plus size, style, fashion, dress, style tip, curvy style, date night lookComment

CURRENTLY WEARING: UTILITY JACKET + SNEAKERS

CURRENTLY WEARING: UTILITY JACKET + SNEAKERS

Weekend VIBES, am I right?! Let me break this down for you. First of all, I am obsessed with this style of jacket for my type of body. If you've been following me for awhile, you may remember this one from last Fall that I love. The length and the weight of this one is perfect as we transition into Spring. Easy to dress up or down as well.

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 10, 2018gwynnie bee, plus size, target, adidas, good american, casual look, plus size styleComment

A SWEATER FOR ALL SEASONS

A SWEATER FOR ALL SEASONS

Let's talk about this cozy sweater I had to have after I saw my friend Callie wearing it. It comes in Spring colors too (Navy and Lavender) and it is SO cozy. I'm wearing an XXL but I could have sized down. BONUS - it's from the Nordstrom Juniors Dept so it makes me feel a little younger, naturally.

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 8, 2018plus size, fashion, style, sweater, mock turtleneck, bp, nordstromComment

ALL THE FEELS + THAT PONCHO LIFE

ALL THE FEELS + THAT PONCHO LIFE

Am I a super weird person?! Or is this what we call motherhood? I get SO emotional about everything! Today, we took my daughter to the aquarium for the first time and we saw the dolphin show. I got chills the entire time and teared up constantly. I also couldn't stop thinking about Free Willy which wasn't helping.

STYLEAshley DoroughFebruary 4, 2018good american, jeans, denim, nordstrom, plus size, cozy, sweater, fall, spring, winter, booties, leather leggings, mom styleComment

STAPLE WARDROBE: LEATHER A-LINE SKIRT

STAPLE WARDROBE: LEATHER A-LINE SKIRT

Omg. Am I an outfit repeater now?! I LEGIT have worn this skirt more than 5 times in the last two months which is huge for me. I am in the process of teaching myself the power of a great staple wardrobe, so thanks for coming along with me on this new "journey" of mine...

STYLEAshley DoroughJanuary 31, 2018style, plussize, curvystyle, fashion, curvy fashion, plus sizeComment

STAPLE WARDROBE: SUEDE LEATHER JACKET

STAPLE WARDROBE: SUEDE LEATHER JACKET

Still over here wearing this jacket like it's my bestie ya'll. I got this one from the N-SALE last Fall, but now they are 40% OFF! I am wearing the XL in this Cognac brown color.

STYLEAshley DoroughJanuary 21, 2018staple wardrobe, plus size, fashion, style, suede moto jacket, flannel, good american jeansComment