My BossyBeaytyApproved Line

Hey Ladies, if you have been following me on Instagram and on my Facebook, you would see that I’ve ventured into a new business by becoming a distributor for ItWorks global. It Works is a skin care and nutritional company named after the excited reaction people had when trying our products – IT WORKS! My line is called BossyBeautyApproved and I love everything about it!

I’ve joined ItWorks because I felt like it was my mission to help women and men all over to take back their health and nutrition, why would i use products and not promote it so others can get the same AMAZING results as I?   I absolutely love that i am a brand ambassador for ItWorks, its teaching me so much about myself, as well as marketing, promoting and being a true GIRL BOSS. 

If you've ever thought about going into business for yourself, i have the perfect opportunity for you! Not only will you decide how much money you want to make, but you will have a group of girls to help you every step of the way, if you put in the work, you will WIN! If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to visit my beauty website www.bossybeautyapproved.com or send me an email to bossybeautyapproved@gmail.com. Again, you all know how much i love telling you all about new beauty products and services, so i am so fortunate and blessed to utilize this new venture for my brand! 

Thank you ladies, please be on the lookout for upcoming reviews of my favorite BossyBeautyApproved products!

Fitting Room Chronicles: TJ MAXX

Shopping is a girl’s best friend if you let me tell it! I can go to the mall for hours by myself, find gorgeous pieces, hold them until my arms feel like noodles, only to bombard the fitting room with a mini photo shoot! I am an avid TJ Maxx lover and the fact they have no limit on how many pieces you can bring in your room makes then 10x better.

TJ Maxx has the best deals and what I love about them is they are always rotating their wardrobe so visiting every two weeks is a must. I’ve purchased so many trendy sweaters (cowl neck, slits on the side, oversized, etc) from them the past two months and here’s a few pictures of me, I guess you can say “FEELING MYSELF” as I was trying a few pieces on. It also doesn’t hurt that they have AMAZING lighting in the fitting rooms as well.

OH YEA, did you know you can now shop on their website, HOLY GRAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I THINK THAT’S PERFECT FOR EXTENDED SIZES AND FINDING PIECES THAT MAY BE IN OTHER STORES!

What have you found in TJ Maxx lately that you've absolutely adored?

Favorite Fragrances

As you get older, your love for perfume just magnifies! I am a lover of all sweet smelling fragrances as well as unisex ones. Spraying your favorite scent not only makes you feel good but it also gives you a BOOST of confidence, like you can tackle any and everything that comes your way, rather it’s a big test or an important meeting with your boss. Before this weekend, I only had three scents I absolutely adored, M.A.C Turquatic, DKYN Green Apple, and lastly Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum. However, after visiting Saks this past weekend I received a sample of the Chanel Mademoiselle and I absolutely fell in love. It’s definitely a young woman scent that seems to linger around for hours, maybe I’ll get a bottle for Christmas, who knows! Tell me some of your must-have favorite scents!

Art of Fashion

Rock Out With Your Scarf Out!

It’s almost winter and it’s time to break out those super trendy scarves! Scarves are so essential to everyone’s wardrobe. It can literally make an outfit FAB in seconds! Even if you know your outfit isn’t the BOMB, a chic scarf can change that. Check out some of these cute scarves I found on Etsy! Enjoy!

If you arent a an of shopping for scarves online, i've seen some super-fab scarves at TJ MAXX, ROSS, and even Macy's! Go out today and show me how you rock your scarf! 

Hey You, Do You Poshmark?

If you haven’t heard about Poshmark, you need to get on it! It’s like my favorite new obsession. If you have a Plato’s Closet in your area you know they buy your gently used clothing and give you a couple bucks for it, but not nearly as much as you probably purchase the clothing for. Well, stop going there NOW! Poshmark is an app where you post your new or gently used clothes discounted on what you think may be reasonable, people view your closet, purchase the items they want and BOOM, Poshmark takes 20% and the rest of the money is yours!

With Poshmark you can deposit your earnings to your bank account or you can buy more stuff in other people’s closet! It’s a win-win situation! What you may not love anymore that’s been in your closet for months or even years, someone has been dying to find!

Definitely download and check it out, you won’t be disappointed, with brands like ASOS, Jeffery Campbell, and Zara you sure will not leave disappointed! I just purchased the Caged ASOS dress seen on Celebrity Stylist Emily B for 20 bucks! WOW! Oh yea, and it’s not only clothing, people sell EVERYTHING up there I even purchased Hip Hop Abs for 15 bucks, what a steal!

Please download Poshmark right away and follow my closet @herbossyash, all shoes are 20 dollars and under and I definitely have some Fab Finds you’ll be sure to love!

Here’s a few screenshots…

Keyshia Cole for Steve Madden

I am a huge fan of Keyshia Cole, i enjoy her music as well as her constant hair changes she goes through (her hair is always gorgeous, for the most part!) 

Last year she teamed up with Steve Madden and came out with a great collection of shoes that i was unable to get my hands on.However, the styles were very bold and eclectic, definitely made for the girl that likes to be the center of attention

Now she's back with the 2nd collection with Steven madden and this time i definitely will be purchasing a pair in the near future. The shoes in this years collection are even bolder then last years and are definitely statement pieces to dress up any ensemble this spring and summer!

The prices aren't that bad, ranging less then $200 a pair, sometimes when i make a purchase that's a little more than what i would like to spend, i like to break it up in paychecks, take $100 from each check and then VIOLA by 1 month, you have what you really wanted! In my head, it makes me feel like i didn't spurge too bad on something.

Anywoo, i picked 3 of my favorite pair from the collection and as of right now i dont know which one i will be picking. I guess ill let you all know in a month lol. 

so let me know, any of you interested in her new collection? As of right now, if you go to the Steve Madden website, you can enter their giveaway which will allow 1 winner to pick 3 of your favorite shoes from the collection while also receiving an autographed photo from Keyshia herself! Enter Here!

Bling Bling on a Budget

As i was strolling through the mall for some new jewelry pieces to accent a couple of outfits i recently purchased, i stumbled in to Charlotte Russe. I don't know if many people know this, but i hate spending money on jewelry. Don't get me wrong, i love a nice necklace or some super cute earrings but my heart doesn't sit well spending a lot of $$$ on jewelry.

With that being said, i found my way to the jewelry section which eventually let me to the clearance section where i found a couple of very nice and bold looking necklaces. I turned them around waiting to see $16.99 or something of that sort only to be surprised to see $.99! UNBELIEVABLE RIGHT? 

At first i said to myself this has to be a mistake then i started reaching for more and they all said $.99 as well! The price was perfect, i picked up a few more pieces that would go great with any spring outfit and i left CR with a great feeling especially since i was able to get such an awesome deal.

I would highly suggest you all go to your local CR and stock up if they still have this sale going on. You can also check them out online at Charlotte Russe.

Talk to ya later!

I'm Bringing Shoegasms Back

Hey beautiful ladies!

So do any of you remember on ISAIDIWASAMAZING when i would do my weekly "Shoegasm" post where i would post some bad ass shoes then give you all the deets?

.... no? nobody? no one remembers? well okay then lol!

One of the reasons i discontinued that segment was due to my fiances, i was buying shoes like i had a full time job and i had places to be! I had to woo-sah a little bit and calm ALL THE WAY down. I mean i still buy, adore and DROOL over some bad ass heels but me clicking the purchase button has now become a full convo with myself and my wallet lately.

However, now that I'm in a better and wiser place in my life, i feel like i should bring back those shoegasm post and anyway who said i had to actually purchase the shoes, however for this post, i did purchase them. (Hey i deserved it!)

These two pair of shoes are both from Shoedazzle and under $50!

The first pair which are called the "NICHOLE" are these AMAZING mesh, open toe black booties! I swear i never seen them on the site but when the oh so beautiful blogger @arjaunjubri from www.ask-bri.com started posting how much she loved these booties i became instantly enticed and I HAD TO HAVE THEM ... so i bought them and i cant wait to wear them, like seriously i cant wait to wear them!

The second pair are these cute cut-out sandals that are available in 3 different accents, "Mireya". i purchased the yellow and brown pair! What i love the most about these sandals is the faux snake skin detail on the heel and sole of the shoes! I can definitely see myself wearing them out for a nice night on the town with my girlfriends during the upcoming deathly hot summer we will be having!

Tell me what you think? Would you purchase any of these shoes?

Definitely will be posting more pictures as soon as i wear them! Thanks again ladies!

Crown it or Clown it **Teaser**

Did I tell you guys the great news? My blog will be getting a revamp next month with a new name! I will be adding a lot of exciting and exhilarating features that you don’t want to miss out on!

Starting the first week of January I will be incorporating a new segment to my blog called “CROWN IT OR CLOWN IT.” Each post, I will find the best beauty and fashion look of the week. Not only will they be from celebrities but from people I encounter with daily.  

I come across great looks every day that I wish I could share with other people. So because of that, I decided it was about time that I dedicated a portion of my blog to these AMAZING women.

I have had this blog for almost 2 years now and I have truly found my niche, BEAUTY! Every one’s beauty is different and it a captivating experience to see how someone captures what’s in their mind and displays it in the outfits that they wear or the make-up they use on their face. Your body is a canvas and the choice to put anything on it is yours.

I know that I said I was going to start in January, but here is a little teaser for you wonderful ladies that follow my blog.

So, let’s get things started!

To kick off the December month, many celebrities opted for the red lip! Red lips turns every outfit into a super sexy and sleek ensemble! Red lips are also awesome because their women of color friendly and you can absolutely find the right shade for your complexion.  Two colors that look great on every complexion is Ruby Woo, which is a vibrant red matte lipstick, and Media, a darker oxblood lipstick, both available at your M.A.C counter.

Are you loving these look and will you be incorporating a red lip to your outfits this winter?

Who did the red lip better?

Angela Simmons

Lindsey Lohan

Leonna Lewis

Rihanna

Rita Ora

Poll Maker

Top 3 Holiday Party Looks

Its officially holiday season and you know what that means? Holiday parties are now just around the corner! If you haven’t already, its very likely you will be invited to a couple Christmas parties, whether it’s for your job or from your friends, its essential to find the perfect dress for each occasion.

So to make things easier on you, and myself, I've decided to create a list of my top 3 favorite holiday dresses, all coming from ww.boohoo.com, for any holiday setting.

Office

Holiday parties from your job are always fun! It’s a chance to show your one of a kind style while also keeping it professional to your coworkers. I know we’ve all seen the movies where there’s a woman dressed sleazy and getting belligerently drunk in front of all co-workers and we know we don’t want that be us this Christmas! My opinion you should only sip 1 glass of wine at a office holiday party because these people are not strangers and you do have to come back to work Monday morning.

I love this lace midi dress that is sexy but still very professional! You will turn heads especially if you usually are the white button down black slacks type of girl Monday-Friday.  This dress is 40 bucks!

Family

Its tradition in my family to hold our Christmas party at a family member’s house each year.  I remember being a young girl and always wearing one of my newly opened Christmas fits to the party. Now that I’m older imp opting to wear a new cute dress with some tights just in case I have to sit on the floor (It’s that many people there.) Tip: Opt for something loose-fitting because Christmas is almost like Thanksgiving with tons of food.

I recently purchased this dress and the picture really does not do it any justice! Something about the swinging and the turtleneck screams the 90’s to me. Pair it with a dark lip like MAC’s Media or Talk That Talk and look fabulous while also comfortable.  This dress is only $30 dollars, what a steal!

Friends

When you go to a Christmas party thrown by one of your friends, I believe this is when you really strut your stuff! My friends and I always try to dress to impress so I believe you can go the extra mile with whatever kind of dress style you are going for! If you always wear black, wear red,i f you only wear flats, its time to break out your heels (unless you serious can’t walk in heels, then flats are fine!

I picked this dress because I LOVE sequin but I don’t like to wear it very often due to it snagging everything in site! This is definitely an eye catcher and when wearing the right pieces of jewelry, it can have you looking the best at the party. This dress is $70 dollars but I believe it’s worth every penny.

Which one is your favorite?

Oh, How I Love Shoedazzle!

If you ladies have been following me since previous years you would know I have a slight obsession with shoes, especially heels! However being a penny-hugging college student, I have to fight my craving of buying every pair of 6 inch heels I see.

However since May 2013, Shoedazzle has been feeding my appetite for new shoes while also helping me save money in the bank for college expenses.

How Shoedazzle works:

When you sign up for Shoedazzle you have to take a style test where they ask you your preference of heel heights, styles, and colors. Once you complete that task, they give you your very own personal showroom of shoes that you might possibly like! You have the option to “favorite” any pair of shoes you see on the site, which eventually helps the stylist pick shoes similar to your likings each month.

I highly recommend if you sign up for Shoedazzle that you become a VIP customer because it had a lot of great perks. Not only do you save 10% to 30% off of regular priced items but it’s also like a mini shoe savings account. Each month you pay $9.95, which you can either use to purchase a shoe or do like I do which is let my $9.95 accumulate until I basically can afford to pay for a shoe using just that! Shoedazzle also gives you $10 worth of VIP dollars that you can use towards any of your purchases as well! Another plus of the VIP account is the free shipping, which is totally convenient when you purchase a pair of shoes 1 day, then a couple days later find another pair that like! Being a VIP member also gives you first dibs on sales and new items!

Pros of Shoedazzle:

Great selection of heels, wedges, flats and sandals.

VIP account is very affordable.

Shipping is fast.

Free returns.

They also sell jewelry and handbags.

Gather enough style Points for free shoes. 

Cons of Shoedazzle:

Sometimes your personal “Style Room” is a hit or miss.

Size 8 ½ sells out pretty quickly.

Quality of shoes are different from each shoe.

Some shoes can be pricey.

Overall, I have completely fallen in love with Shoedazzle, the last couple pair of shoes I have purchased have all been from them! I even found the perfect pair of black sparkly high heels shoes that I plan to wear at my Hampton University Opening Convocation for only 5 bucks on Shoedazzle! What a steal!

If any of you are interested in signing up Shoedazzle, do not hesitate to do so, do it now and let them know I, ashleywalton2010@gmail.com, referred you!

recent purchase for 5 bucks! So comfortable for a lot of walking!

Do any of you ladies use Shoedazzle how do you like it?

XOXO

Black or White? Either Way Make it Look Good

I believe all black and all white outfits look good on EVERYONE. It gives you a certain kind of confidence that only these two colors can give you!

During the summer I am a huge fan of white jeans and white or tan colored muscle tees that are definitely getting more popular day by day!

If you tend to like all black better than all white that’s perfectly fine as well. All black is not only effortless;y but classy as well, making you look and feel as if you OWN wherever you are at! I absolutely PASS OUT when I see a handsome man wearing all black, it’s naturally sexy and I stand by my belief that anyone can pull it off!

If you can’t decide whether you like all black or all white, no worries, wear both! I recently purchased this polka dot skater dress from H&M and instantly fell in love with it,it’s definitely a showstopper. I was pumping gas and I felt like Carrie Bradshaw because a lot of people wear looking at me and smiling! It was so simple yet so chic!

Moral of this post is don’t be afraid to wear all white or all black or even do both! It’s simply and makes you feel as good as you look no matter where you’re going!

White Outfit: Top - Forever21. Jeans - Old Navy. Wedges - DSW.

Black & White Outfit: Dress - H&M. Heels - ShoeDazzle.

Black Outfit: Top: - JC Penney. Shorts - H&M. Shoes - Barefoot.

Thanks Ladies, Talk to you soon!

XOXO 

Your Best Accessory is Your... SHOES!

I could be the only girl in the world who has a love/hate relationship with jewelry. Don’t get me wrong, I love different kinds of necklaces, bracelets and earrings but I hate that I have to take them off at night only to put them back on again! It’s tiring and I really don’t have the patience to look in my jewelry box  for something that matches my outfit each day! Sorry ladies, I’m lazy! I wear the same earrings every day, sometimes a watch, sometimes a bracelet, and I wear an anklet every day!

But don’t think for a minute that I still don’t dress up outfits with accessories. I just so happen to use my shoes as accessories!

I have a very healthy appetite for new heels. Not only do I adore a classic black heel but I also love bold colored heels that make any plain outfit light up the night sky!

When I first started wearing heels, I only had ONE pair, which were these strappy black heels that I had purchased from Charlotte Russe.  I recently found them in the back of my closet and realized how UGLY they were and how low the heel was to the ground, 3 INCHES! But back then, I loved those shoes until I literally broke one of the straps.

Now 7 years later, I’m purchasing 3 or 4 pair of shoes a month, 5 inches or higher! Heels will literally make or break you! I think it’s essential for all ladies to have some heels that they feel confident in and know they look good in, even if it takes you walking around your house with your heels on constantly, do it until you OWN those heels!

Some of my favorite places to purchase heels are:

Shoedazzle

DSW

Macy’s

Urbanog

Tell me what heels you are looking at right now? I want to know!

Thanks loves XOXO!

Perfect First Date Outfits

So you meet this guy, he’s tall, handsome and has the prettiest teeth you ever seen! You exchange numbers with him and after a couple days of chatting it up, he asks you out on your first date!

Depending on the guy, your first date can be a variety of things, going to the bar, movies, or having a romantic picnic on the beach. Whatever the event may be, it’s essential to dress appropriately.

Sometimes, as young ladies, we try to do something out of the ordinary and end up confusing the guy because we get caught up in pretending to be something we are not. He’s obviously already attracted to you, so it’s no need to wear the extra make up, the super short dress, or the tight fitting blouse. 

Be you, yes you want to look sexy and show him that you are a good catch, but you can do so by leaving a lot to the imagination! We want to leave him with the impression that you guys are both in this for the long run and not for a one night stand!

I have three outfits for three different date nights that will definitely leave him thanking God he was brave enough to ask you for your number the night you met him!

Movie Night 

Movie dates are very typical and if you are a pretty shy person, I think these are the perfect first dates because you aren’t in each other’s faces the whole time, and it allows you to do only a little bit of talking (unless one of you are very talkative during the movie, like myself). Usually after movie dates, you can go and get dessert and reflect on whether the movie you all seen was either good or bad.

Black and White is always a “GO TO” for me because yo can dress it up and down. Pairing a pair of white jeans with a black and white sleeveless button down blouse is perfect because if you go to the movies in the day time, you can pair it with flats and if you go at night, you can pair it with a nice pair of sexy heels that give you a more sophisticated look!

Tip: if you want to add a pop of color to your black and white ensemble, pair your fit with some red loafers, they will go great!

Movie Night by ashley-walton featuring a hinged bangle bracelet

Bar and Club Date

If you guys are a little more spontaneous and are DEFINITELY into each other, going to the bar is a great idea! I say DEFINITELY into each other, because  there are many distractions that can interfere with you all having a good time together there.

I would go for something sexy, but not “I WANT A MAN” sexy but more like “I ALREADY HAVE A MAN” sexy lol! Also be cautious, do not drink too much, you want him to like you for you, not the drunk, I dance on tables with my girlfriends you, be a respectful young lady because I will give my last dollar that he will notice any little changes you make as you drink. I would limit myself to one or two girly drinks to maintain complete composure.

I would go for a body con dress that’s not too short, longer length dresses are IN right now and its perfect to show the man you are with that you can be sexy as well as classy! I would pair the bodycon dress with the, also in now, pair of heeled sandals. If you don’t want to stand out to much, I would go for a black color, but if you want to use it as a statement piece, I would go for a brighter color!

bar club by ashley-walton featuring body con dresses

Picnic at the Beach

Now that its getting hotter there will be many trips to the beach with your new honey. If he’s super romantic, he’ll set up a nice little picnic one afternoon at the beach. This is the time you go for a more relaxed look, you don’t want to be the girls with HEELS on in the sand, you will just look like you tried too hard. A super cute maxi dress or a tank with a pair of distressed shorts would go perfect for the occasion, depending on the time of your picnic!

beach by ashley-walton featuring long dresses

Hope these gave you some great ideas for your future dates you have planned. if you have any questions or ideas dont be afraid to shoot me a comment!

XOXO

Ashley