Ashley C. Hammer

Monday, July 24, 2017

Flamingo Tee Vibes

With this summer heat and approaching 34 weeks in my pregnancy, I have been living in tanks/tees and shorts. This top is so comfortable and, not to mention, adorable, so I had to share with y'all. I got it from The Copper Petal, unfortunately it is currently sold out. But, they have some adorable pieces in stock though, so you must check them out!

I have linked some tees really similar to this one, plus some other cute tees below. You can also find the rest of my outfit details linked below as well. Have I mentioned I have been living in these Tory Burch sandals this summer?! I feel like everyone has them, but they are totally worth the splurge! I hope y'all have a great rest of your week...I'll just be over here trying to avoid this TN heat and humidity! ;)

Cold Shoulder Maternity Dress

If you know me, you know I don't really like buying maternity pieces. For the most part, I have been wearing pieces that I already had or buying non-maternity pieces that I can wear postpartum as well. Although there are some adorable maternity pieces out there, I have a hard time justifying buying them since I won't be able to wear them again after September 9th.

I did decide to give Stitchfix maternity a try just for fun though. I have done about 7 of their boxes before, and, to be quite honest, it has been pretty hit or miss for me. At first, I didn't love this dress that I got in the box, but it was the one piece I liked most out of all the options in my box. {Side note: I always keep one thing so I don't lose my $20 styling fee!} I am so glad I decided to keep it though because I have worn it so much this pregnancy. I think I was hesitant because I didn't feel like the color was very "summery," but the cold shoulder detailing has made it perfect for the warmer months.

I tried to find this exact one, but didn't have much luck. I have linked quite a few similar though -including maternity and non-maternity picks. I think the main reason I keep going back to Stichfix every once in awhile is I like the element of surprise and getting some new pieces I may not have been able to find otherwise. I have definitely not done it quite as much since they last few boxes weren't really my style, but I for sure I will give it another go after the baby comes for a little fun! :)

xoxo, Ash

*All Photograph by Sam Carbine*

Tiger Tee

Happy Saturday friends! Do y'all have big plans for the weekend?! I plan to do a whole lot of relaxing this weekend since it's supposed to rain. ;)

First off, I have to say that Chaser Brand Tees/Tanks are some of my absolute favorite. They are the most comfortable, and they always have the cutest designs. When I saw this one, I knew I had to get it. I have been an Auburn fan since birth, so I always love to find fun and unique tiger tanks/tees for football season. I got this one from Nordstrom Rack, so it was a great price at just under $27. I went up a size from what I normally wear because they didn't have a medium in store, but this one still fit great over my bump, and I'll be able to wear it after the baby comes too!

This cardigan is going to be perfect to transition into fall + football season. This is exact one is from Vici Collection, but it sold out quickly. You can sign up for a restock notification HERE. I have also linked a few similar below, plus the rest of my outfit details. P.S. These Tom's that I wear all the time are a part of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, so make sure you grab a pair. They are SO comfortable and go with so many outfits.

Have a great weekend loves!

xoxo, Ash

*All photography by Sam Carbine*

Summer OTS Maxi + Bumpdate

Helllllo, 3rd trimester! Okay, well we're actually almost 4 weeks into the last trimester, but I haven't given an bump update in quite a while. I have been feeling a lot better than I did in the first and second trimesters, which is great. I'm starting to feel extremely tired all the time and get winded just walking up the stairs. ha! But, I am fortunate to say that I have still been able to workout my normal 3 days a week, which has helped me feel like I'm still somewhat in shape these days! Overall, Baby Boy's heartbeat and growth have been perfect, so we'll just keep praying for a healthy baby come September and smooth last two months.

I have been living in this off the shoulder dress recently, and I love it! It has partial lining and is not maternity, so I'll be able to wear it post-baby too. I also love that it has a hi-low hem since I'm tall and hate when my maxi dresses don't touch the floor! I have been trying to buy as few maternity clothes as possible, since we plan for this to be our last baby {plus, they are way too expensive to only wear a few times and never wear again}!

This exact dress is from Vici Collection, and it is currently sold out, but they have a few similar HERE, HERE and HERE. I have also linked quite a few more below, plus the rest of my outfit details.

xoxo, Ash

*All photography by Sam Carbine*

Festive for the Fourth

This year I am pretty excited for the 4th of July festivities because it will be Ian's first time getting to watch the fireworks. We are headed to a festival tonight in downtown Nolensville and we have a party we're attending on the actually 4th, so it should be a really fun long holiday weekend. I'm hoping out little man makes it out past his bedtime tonight though!

I have been loving all of the patriotic pieces I've been seeing around the last few weeks, so naturally I had to buy a few for our little fam. I found this cute {non-maternity} tee at Nordstrom Rack for under $17, and I have linked it below along with some of my other favorite pieces for the 4th, including some adorable toddler tees. I hope everyone has a fun and safe long holiday weekend!