Fast-Action Friday!

Lovelies,
Oh how quickly life spins. I'd love to keep up with you more. To start, here's some of what I've been up to:

Yes, I wear more florals than most people. What of it?

That's my Boo, being silly at the Portland Rose Gardens

I just turned 25 - Boo gave me this gorgeous Stella & Dot bag

My other favorite birthday presents from Black Baroque

I decided to bare my midriff on my birthday, because dammit I wanted to.

I also got a box of marvelous S&D goodies. :)

Are you guys on instagram? I'm really enjoying it. If you want to, ya know, follow me or whatever, I'm @ladydash

I lub you guys. Stay foxy.

xoxo,

dash

Makeup Monday: Revlon Just Bitten Kissables - Style for a Steal

Darlings,
I found a new product that I've been dying to tell you about. :) Seriously, I bought one on a whim, and went back the next day to buy 2 more colors!

Check it out:

l to r:

romantic

rendez-vous

sweetheart

These lipstains/balms really live up to the "Kissable" name. They make your lips shiny and smooth, like a balm, but impart color for hours like a great stain. They also have a minty tingle when you first put them on - verrrry nice.

I'm especially in love with the Sweetheart color. I wore it to a wedding last weekend and it lasted all evening. It reminds me of the Tarte Lipsurgence, but without the hefty price tag. 

If you try these lovelies, let me know!

xoxo,

dash

Sample Sale!

Hello, darlings!

I've mentioned before that the Stella & Dot Fall 2012 line just launched, and as a stylist, I'm dying to get my hands on the new items! 

     But first, I have to clean up my inventory. 
              That's right, it's time for  

Dash's Bi-Annual SAMPLE SALE! 

I'm selling select pieces for 25-50% off!

I'm so grateful that you let me be part of your stylish life; 

let me thank you by offering you these great pieces at great prices!

You can find all my lovely sale pieces here!

Once you've perused them, shoot me an email letting me know what you'd like, and I'll pop it in the mail for you.
I've only got one of each, so hurry to get your favorites on sale!

xoxo,

dash

write: dawnashleyharris at gmail dot com

look: stelladot.com/dawnashleyharris

connect: facebook.com/dashlovesjewelry

Fridays Fancies: BumbleBee Chic

Darlings,
I love weddings. I was never someone who dreamed about their OWN wedding, but I love getting pretty and going on a date with my foxy Boo to celebrate love in such a special way. And the booze and dancing don't hurt. ;)
Today's outfit is for Friday's Fancies! I've got 3 weddings coming up in the next 2 months, so I've been thinking long and hard about what I'll wear... It doesn't help that the Stella & Dot Fall line came out and I have to decide what pieces I want. So here's a fun, glam outfit centered on yellow, black, and gold - very bumblebee chic.

Friday's Fancies #85 by dashspersonalstyling featuring patent shoes

Check out this week's Friday's Fancies over on {long distance loving} to see all the other fun looks, and tell me what YOU are wearing to summer weddings!


xoxo,
dash

Just a quick post to say...

Are these bracelets not AMAZING? OMG.

The Stella & Dot Fall 2012 Line 

is HERE!
Check it out - you won't regret it!

xoxo,

dash

Funky Friday

Darlings,

It's been far too long since my last post! Yikes!

I went to Trade Secret today because they were having a GREAT sale. Check it out. 

I came home to play with all my goodies, and this is what happened:

I always feel so silly taking bathroom photos, but when your Boo is gone, you make do. ;)

What have you been up to? I missed you guys. 

xoxo,

dash

Monday: Guest post

Hey lovelies!
Just a quick post today to tell you that I was a guest blogger over at Fabric Strips and Ruby Lips! Roxie is such a doll and I am so happy to have filled in for her.
Check out the post to see one of my favorite outfits this season!

xoxo,
dash

MakeupFREEMonday: Syrup and Honey Soapbox

Lovelies, 
If you've been following the blog for more than about 1 minute, you probably know how I feel about makeup. I LOVE IT. I think everyone needs a creative outlet. Since I'm not great at art/craft/sewing/etc, I do makeup. It fills that creative void in so many ways.

{image from here}

HOWEVER. I also believe that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL just as you are. Makeup is not about covering up some "ugliness" but rather about taking joy in making art with your body.

WINNER WEDNESDAY!

Lovelies,
Thank you so much to all who participated in my Giveaway! You guys rock - I wish I could give you all a prize! Alas, this is not a sponsored blog - I buy all my own giveaway items, so I can only do one at a time. 


AND SO, THE WINNER IS:

Lindsey! I love the Cameron Pendant too - I actually just got in the mail.

Congratulations - please contact me to claim your prize:
dawnashleyharris{at}gmail{d0t}c0m


Thanks again, everybody!
Have a fabulous Wednesday.


xoxo,
dash

Monday, Monday: Bizness in da front, lady-hawk in the back

Lovelies,
How was your weekend? Mine was lovely - got back from a working vacation in Tejas, where i got lots of sun and Tex-Mex. I had such a nice trip home. I got to play with some of my favorite people, including my sister and sister-in-law. We went shopping at Forever21, where my sister (right) got this AMAZING maxi skirt:

Srsly, how cute are these babes? They are two of the most amazing women. And they look this cute all the time - they both have fabulous fashion sense. I'm always inspired by them, in so many ways. They work so hard and love so hard and make me giggle and make me think. I lub them.


In other news - my hair faded rullly fast. It went from this at the beginning (february) to this 3 weeks ago:

Makeup Monday: Yellow means "Clear the Intersection"

Lovelies,
Have you heard about those crazy Sally Hansen stick-on nail strips? I've seen my friends wearing them for the last couple of seasons, but I'm such a committed nail polish girl {I do a mani every week, usually while watching Gilmore Girls} that I've never given them a shot. 
Last week, though, I saw some on sale.... in NEON YELLOW. Do you have any idea how impossible it is to find an awesome shade of yellow nail polish? Always too thin, too milky, too orange, too whatever. 
Did you know that yellow nails are a big trend for this summer? Yep. :)

{check out this article on Refinery 29 to see this and other sweet nail color trends}

I gave it a shot - here's how it turned out!

Thoughts:

1. It's not any easier to apply the strips than it is to apply polish. 

2. The strips don't last nearly as long/as well as a good manicure. Mine have only been on for about 4 days, and they already look like this:

All crackly... Not awesome.

3. I do like that they come in rad colors/patterns. 

I think I'd only try them again for a special event, where I wanted to have something crazy - fishnet nails, leopard nails... you know. :)

Have you tried the strips? What do you think?

xoxo,

dash

PS - Don't forget to enter my giveaway! Check it out here. enter by April 30. 

Things I love Thursday: "decisions, decisions" GIVEWAY!

Lovers,
Oh my, I've been inconsistent! I ran away to Texas, where I will be for another week. :) I've attended 2 weddings and spent lots of time basking by the pool. Boo is in Houston on a business trip, so I just decided to stay and make a little vacation of it. 

I decided to take a break from my pooltime to get your opinion on something: MY SUMMER JEWELRY WARDROBE.
The Stella & Dot Summer '12 Collection is BLOWING MY MIND, and I WANT IT ALL. Alas, I have a limited budget and simply cannot choose what pieces I want to add to my collection...
Here are some of my favorites:

the Calliah Necklace

The Cameron Pendant

The Carrie Bangles

The Lindsey Bangles

You see my dilemma, no? Omg.

Can you do me a favor? Go check out the whole collection here, then come back and tell me in the comments what piece you like best. 

OH AND DID I MENTION THIS IS A GIVEAWAY??

Rules:

1. Follow (if you don't already) on blogger, or FB.

2. Leave a comment telling me what piece you like best!

I'll be giving away these awesome earrings to a random commenter on May 1st:

Thanks for reading, and good luck!

xoxo,

dash


{ps - must be in the US to win, due to shipping cost. Thanks!}

Monday: Link Love - 10 really good reads

Darlings,
One of my favorite aspects of blogging is the connections i get to make with other bloggers. I wanted to take a minute today to share some of my favorites with you! Take a second to check out these lovely links. 

1. Lovely Happenings

Megan from Lovely Happenings is actually someone I've met! She is also a Stella & Dot stylist, and we met at a training event. She gave me her business card, and once I checked out her blog, i was hooked. She has impeccable taste in all things from clothing to housewares, cosmetics to floral arrangements. It is a treasure to read her posts.


2. Oomph

I ADORE Oomph. She is the cutest little mama with a great sense of style and a really solid sense of humor. I find myself smiling reading her stuff, because she keeps it real. LOVE.


3. Elefantitas Alegres

I do NOT remember how I found this blog. I'm usually not much for baby-blogs {because I'm not much for babies - I wish them well, but please don't make me hold one}, but EA is SOOO GOOD. She tracked her pregnancy in the most adorable way, with humor and sarcasm. Now she has a little quesita, and the blog keeps being awesome. 

4. Delightfully Tacky

I've not met Elizabeth in person, but I emailed her a while back with a blog question, and she sent me the most gracious, helpful response. Her blog shows a consistency that is really admirable, and her sense of style is so fun. Lots of florals and hats. I love this blog, and so will you.

5. {this is glamorous}

This blog is like a really good magazine. Full of great, glossy photos and interesting articles to go along with them. It covers lots of topics, and it's always beautiful.

6.Karlas Closet 

Karla has one of my favorite blogs ever. She has the most fabulus collection of vintage goods, and looks like a goddess in anything. She also has short hair, so I'm naturally inspired by her. Her outfits range from elegant to fun to flirty, always with an aire of sophistication. Basically she's who I want to be when I grow up. ;)

7. Fashion Makeup Lifestyle

I've been following Fashion Makeup Lifestyle for a long time, and she has consistently fun outfits. They are usually on the bold+sexy side of fashion, which I appreciate. She's also just a really cool person - so kind, responds to comments quickly, and is just generally adorable. You'll like her. :)

8. Linton from London

These gals rock my world. They are 3 sisters from Aruba, and they have some of the best style I've seen. Ever. It's always edgy, fashion-forward, sassy, and a little wild. They inspire me to do crazy things with my hair, wear awesome clothes, and be a badass in general. 

9. The Wonder Forest

I discovered the Wonder Forest recently, and can't stop exploring. So many glorious diy's and beautiful photography. Also this post. :) Get ready for awesomeness.

10. Adored Austin

Surely you've heard of Indiana at Adored Austin - she's a giant in the fashion blogging world. She organized the Texas Style Council {which sadly i missed}. She always looks awesome. AND OH YEAH SHE'S ALSO FROM AUSTIN! I'm so glad she is reppin' my hometown in my absence.

I hope you take a few minutes to check out these lovelies. Let me know your thoughts! Do you have any blogs i need to know about? Link up in the comments!

xoxo,

dash

Friday's Fancies:Flower Power

Lovelies,

I so enjoy participating in Friday's Fancies over at Long Distance Loving. This week's prompt was florals...! My FAVORITE THING EVARRR!

It's still cold and yucky in Portland, so i resisted my temptation to do a sundress in favor of a more climate-appropriate ensemble. Enjoy!

Friday's Fancies:Floral by dashspersonalstyling featuring floral print jeans

Have a magical weekend!


xoxo,
dash