{Dressed up T}

 I used to be a major punker girl when I met my husband at 16 and we were both a little on the dark side. I had short spiky hair and wore all black everything- (my hair has still not fully recovered from my terrible hack job, and I will be enslaved by extensions for the rest of my life!) I would say I was one inch away from being considered a "goth"! (EEK) Thankfully, we both grew out of this stage and got some style, but I still find myself from time to time lurking in the spike/stud section of jewelry. I'm thrilled that it's now really trendy and acceptable to everyone and its ok to wear it with anything (even a dress- never thought I'd see the day!)

Onto the outfit- I love graphic T's, and I love maxi's. I probably wear to much of both but it's so fun to turn a casual t shirt into something more dressy!

(LAST day to enter in this weeks purse giveaway! Go HERE to enter!)

Top: Walmart (on clearance) $5.00

Maxi skirt: TJ Maxx (in stores only) $16.00

Earrings: Forever 21 $4.80

Necklace: Rue 21 $7.99

Watch: Rue 21 $12.99

Bracelet: c/o Dress Link $1.67

Crown Ring: c/o Dress Link $0.81

Get this look for $49.26

(Utah sunsets = the best sunsets!)

{swing time!}

Our little family had our first fun adventure on the swing set the other day, and boy did the kiddo's have a great time! They laughed and laughed as mom and dad pushed them in the swing! I am counting down the days till summer (literally) so we can spend all of our time outdoors! 

(To enter this weeks purse giveaway, go HERE!)

Top: Ross (in stores only) $10.99

Jeans: Forever 21 $17.80

Necklace: Forever 21 $7.80

Bracelet: Forever 21 (old) $4.80

Get this look for: $41.39 

Heels: Rue 21 (on sale in stores for $12.99)

Now for the fun at the park!

Ever wondered what these awkward swings were made for? Twins!! ;)

Such a mama's boy.. 

The boys have some WILD hair right now because of all their cowlicks (and the fact me and daddy refuse to cut their hair-we want little shaggy boys!) so if you ever see us out and about, they will most likely have a hat on. This is also my excuse to wear a hat, because they are so darn cute in them!!

{skinnies and ankle shoes}

I've had a  huge obsession lately with rolled up skinnies with little laced up ankle shoes and I was really excited to finally wear them! They are so casual and trendy and you can always find them at a cheaper price then the high end stores! Check out these true religion jeans HERE  and similar shoes HERE for instance! These two items alone could have cost $288 and I got the exact look for a fraction of the cost! 

(to enter this weeks purse giveaway- go HERE)

Top: Forever 21 $14.80

Ankle zipper skinnies: Forever 21 $17.80

Necklace: Forever 21(in stores only) $8.80

Bracelet: Forever 21 (old) $4.80

Get this look for: $46.20

Shoes: Forever young

{Liebster Award & Bubble necklace winners!}

{Bubble Necklace Winners HERE}

Got this nomination from Cayli Sue at "Night Chayde" AND Kurstin Sherman at "Serenity & Bliss"! I have never done anything like this so I was a bit excited! This is simply just a way for bloggers to expand our blog circles by getting to know each other!

Rules

1. Link back to the person who nominated you.

2. Write 11 facts about yourself once nominated.

 3. Answer the 11 questions from the person who nominated you.

4. Nominate 11 blogs with 200 or less followers.

5. Create 11 Questions for those bloggers to answer.

11 Facts about me

• I have twins, (but i'm sure you already knew that!)
• I have to drink a straw out of the side of my mouth, I can't drink one like your average joe.
• My right thumb is a LOT shorter then my left thumb. (Got this lovely trait from my gramps!)
• I hate being wet! And it literally drives me crazy when I see my husband get out of the shower and put on a shirt while he's still soaking wet. I guess I hate others being wet as well?
• I have a daily routine I have to stick to or i'll be frantic the rest of the day.
• I can't sleep with closet doors open. They make the room look messy and I can't wake up to a mess.
• The most expensive piece of clothing I own is a pair of pants from buckle. They were $100 and I absolutely hate them but can't seem to part with them because they cost $100.
• I've been in like with lots of boys, but i've only been in love with one.
• My favorite TV shows are Everybody loves raymond, King of Queens, Reba, Brothers and Sisters and Snapped. (in that order)
• One of my proudest moments was when I learned how to successfully drive a manual car. It took me an embarrassing amount of time to learn.
• I have 3 siblings but 14 sibling in-laws! (husband has 11 brothers and sisters- Yes, all from same parents)
• I've never been on a plane.

11 questions from Cayli

1. How long have you been blogging for?
Total- about a year! (I have a separate blog for crafting/baking/decorating etc!)

2. What blog inspired you to start your own blog?
There wasn't any one specific blog, but a lot of fashion blogs in general. Mainly the fashion blogs where the ladies are wearing items that cost a few hundred dollars. I wanted to start a blog that was just the opposite. Dressing on a budget! Something the average girl has to do anyway but we spend our time lusting over clothing we can never have. Every outfit of mine is achieved with less then $55! Can't really beat that!

3. What clothing item do you own multiples of?
I fell in love with one specific top last summer and bought it in every color- first and only time i've ever done this! 


4. Favorite brand of makeup?
I love all Revlon products! 


5. If you had to be left on an island with one small bag what would you cram into it?
My Mac! (lets say I have a larger bag!) That way I could spend my time writing and hopefully would be able to get some reception to know what was going on out in the world! ;)


6. If you had one store to sponsor you who would it be?
Forever 21 all the way! I could simply own every single item in their store.


7. Which celeb do you think you look most like?
A few years ago, when I wore a bit darker clothing and had black long hair with bangs, I was told on a daily basis I looked like Ashlee Simpson. In fact, I was on vacation in California during this time period where I was rushed by a group of 10 little girls screaming "ASHLEY!!" So I turned around, (haha-) and they asked me for my autograph! I wen't along with it and signed everyones little paper. To this day those little girls probably think they met Ashlee Simpson. ;)


8. Favorite food to eat?
Candy! But to be specific- Kit Kats, Milk Duds, Cadbury mini eggs etc. I have a bottomless pit when it comes to chocolate!


9. What kind of car to you drive?
A Honda Civic and a Mitsubishi Evo. My hubbs usually drives my honda because of the gas, so i'm usually stuck with the race car. Its always a joke to people when I pull up next to them cause I know they're expecting to see a guy, but instead see a mom bumping to mickey mouse jams.


10. If you could own any animal in the world what would you own?
A cute monkey (there are some not so cute monkeys) so I had to be specific here.


11. Do you have a job outside of blogging?
Yes! I do eyelash extensions and nails.

11 questions for nominees

1. What inspired you to start your blog?

2. What's your Favorite food?

3. What's your dream vacation?

4. What's your dream job?

5. How long have you been blogging for?

6. What's your favorite movie?

7. Where are you from?

8. If you won $1,000,000 what would you do with it?

9. What's something that makes you unique?

10. What's your pet peeve?

11. Who is your favorite band?

{faux leather}

The entire reason I started this blog was to show women you don't need a ton of money to look or feel stylish, and this outfit completely portrays this! For instance, the clothing part of this outfit only cost a total of $6!! That's right! You can score yourself a pair of these amazing faux leather leggings for less then $2! Hello!! How awesome is that? Especially for the fact they REALLY do look leather! (My husband had to feel them because he didn't believe they were fake!) I found this top in a clearance section and it was the first shirt I grabbed. Don't be afraid to shop in this section! I always walk away with a few things that are 1/4 the original price. Its so worth it!

I also am a little obsessed with this purse and I've never seen anything like it! It's the perfect piece when you want a pop of color!

(To enter this weeks blue and yellow polka dot purse giveaway, go HERE)

Top: Rue 21 (on clearance) $3.99

Faux leather leggings: c/o Dress Link $1.99

Purse: c/o Dress Link $7.00

Necklace: Rue 21 $7.99

Bracelet: c/o Dress Link  $1.67

Crown Ring: c/o Dress Link $0.81

Get this look for: $23.45

Shoes: Rue 21

{Purse Giveaway!!}

I am so in love with this purse given to me by one of my lovely sponsors! So much in fact, I'm giving one away to a lucky follower!! Read the details below on how to enter!

Top: Tj Maxx (in stores only) $8.99

Skirt: Tj Maxx (in stores only) $16.99

Necklace: Etsy $ 11.00

purse: c/o Dress Link $12.50

Bracelet: Forever 21 (old) $4.80

Crown Ring: c/o Dress Link $0.81 

Get this look for: $55.09

PURSE GIVEAWAY!

Winner will be announced Friday, March 22nd

(Leave a comment for each step!)

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Follow my blog OR follow via email with "blog lovin" (both on right side bar)

2. Follow on instagram (@ashleyhuze) or pinterest

Extra entries

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6. Share this on instagram and hashtag #ashleyhuzegiveaway

GOOD LUCK!!

***And the winner is...***

Grace InmanMarch 15, 2013 at 1:29 PM

I follow you on bloglovin! My user name is: awhdarling

CONGRATS!! 

Email me at ash121888@gmail.com subject line "giveaway winner" 

{comfy cardigan}

Nothing is more comfy then some leggings, t-shirt and a cardigan! And today, comfy was what I was going for! (My little rascals have caused me to run all over the place today!) It's so fun how a simple necklace or other piece of jewelry can dress it up, which is why i'm so in love with this gold chain necklace! It's definitely my go-to piece of jewlery right now! 

Cardigan: TJ Maxx $11.99

Top: Ross (in stores only) $5.99

Necklace: Forever 21 $7.80

Leggings: Ross (in stores only) $5.99

Watch: Tai pan $10.99

Get this look for: 42.76

Boots: Forever young (on sale- buy 1 pair, get 1 free!)