February 25, 2018

Let's Get Basic

February 25, 2018/ Ashley DeJong

Anyone else find themselves picking up basics like everywhere you shop? I mean, they are a closet staple and we tend to wear and use them over and over so we feel that we have gotten our moneys worth right? Well, I totally agree and I love them so much is because I like finding new ways to wear basic pieces to jazz them up! For example, buy a tunic and layer it over leggings OR tie it up at the hip and pair a leather jacket and pumps with it! BOOM! Hot date look.

I have picked out some pieces below that I would call my "basic" things. Remember just because the photo shows a certain color, it doesn't mean that is the only color it comes in! Most of them come in 3 or more different colors. If you always go for black....try to pick white 😉 Step outside of your comfort zone and add some color and texture to your closets this Spring!

Let me know if you have any questions about any of these pieces! If you want outfit inspiration, follow me on Instagram @ladyandredstyle and on @liketoknowit to shop all of my outfits in one place! If you are not familiar with Like to Know it, you can read my post HERE on how to get started! It is super simple! Think Pinterest shopping, but so much easier. And if you want to create a folder of looks to wear, follow me on Pinterest and pin your favorite looks!

October 27, 2017

Shopping with Rack Room Shoes

October 27, 2017/ Ashley DeJong

I had the opportunity to check out the new Rack Room Shoes at The Outlets of Des Moines, which opened it's doors on October, 19th as the first store of it's kind in Iowa. It does not disappoint! The store is located just down from the cozy fireplace, with plenty of centralized maps to get you to where you are wanting to go. The store was incredibly clean and set up perfectly with lots of staff to accommodate your shopping needs. It boasts all types of shoes and styles for men, women and children, with plenty of sizes available and in stock. If you are not familiar with Rack Room Shoes, they have their own private brands such as Franco Fortini, and feature premium details, materials and the latest design styles, especially on boots! You can also check our their website HERE as there you will find a fun little surprise over on their site 😉 Below are the styles that I ended up buying on my first trip in! Under each image, I have added a BLUE shoppable link. Click this link and it will take you directly to the shoe pictured, choose your size, and there you can add it to your cart!

FRANCO FORTINI CARLY BOOTIE

How cute are these boots? And I swear they are the most comfortable pair I own! They have super soft inserts and this rust brown color is the perfect neutral bootie for any season!

NEW BALANCE

This color has my heart. Burgundy and rose gold are really the perfect pairing and I love how you can dress these up with a sweater or dress them down to and from the gym.

LIMELIGHT MONIQUE

Velvet.... also know as the hottest trend right now! These are 1/2 the price of other look alike booties, which I love, because I don't like paying a fortune for shoes that are not your standard shoe. These booties are fun and will spice up any outfit, anytime!

NIKE FLEX

I need these in every color! Grey goes great with everything and these sneakers are so lightweight making them really easy to pack for vacations too! Of course I love the added touch of gold 😉

What made my shopping experience even better, was that they offer free shipping in store to your home so you don't have to carry around bags. Who doesn't love shopping, bag free? Such a nice perk since a lot of people traveling from out of town may not want to haul a ton of bags home, and trust me, you will leave this store with a lot of bags!

I was impressed with all of the brands and athletic shoes they carried in the store and online. Brands like Nike, Converse, Adidas, and New Balance. And they weren't just selling plain white Converse shoes, they had them in all styles and a variety of colors, making it hard to choose just one pair.

Some of you may be wondering why or how a store like this could be such a great addition to our community? I personally like to collaborate with companies who give back, and each back to school season, Rack Room Shoes hosts a Shoes That Fit fundraiser event, empowering customers to give back to their local communities by supplying children in need with shoes. The money raised is channeled through local school liaisons who identify students and school systems in need, while also coordinating the distribution of new footwear. Since 2007, Rack Room Shoes has raised a total of $5,604,113 and donated a whopping 206,201 pairs of shoes to children in need. So amazing right? Also, through a newly unveiled Kids Club, Rack Room Shoes encourages parents to submit photos of their children wearing Rack Room Shoes, simply by using the hashtag #iamrackroom, for a chance to be featured in the brand's Kids Club advertising. If you are already wearing them, why not share them?

Make sure you are following all of their accounts on Social Media so you can stay up to date on the new styles and specials! Here are the links below:

Facebook Link: www.facebook.com/myrackroomshoes

Twitter Link: @myrackroomshoes

Instagram Link: @myrackroomshoes

Pinterest Link: http://www.pinterest.com/myrackroomshoes

If you have any questions about sizing or shoes, I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below! Happy Shopping!

September 15, 2017

Fill the Cart Friday- Target Shoes

September 15, 2017/ Ashley DeJong

I mean if you can go into Target with a list of 3 items and leave with just those 3 things....you are RARE!! I swear they strategically place everything so I have to walk by the shoes to get where I am going or maybe they are always on point so I naturally gravitate towards them 😬 Either way, I am a sucker. I love that you can get a good, on trend shoe for under $50, they are true to size and seriously comfy and durable. I have rounded up a few of my fall favorites here for you guys to shop!

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Save 20% on Women's DV Booties. Enter code DVBOOTS at Checkout to receive discount. Discount not applicable to gift wrap, tax, or shipping and handling charges. May not be applied to previous orders. Offer expires 09/16/2017 at 11:59 PM PT.

LEOPARD BOOTIE The easiest way to spice up an outfit is to add a fun print! Leopard goes with any color!

OTK BOOT In my opinion, everyone needs a pair of these boots! Such a chic look over jeans, super easy way to take a Summer dress into Fall, and a great way to jazz up an outfit for a date night.

NEUTRAL BOOTIE You will wear these with everything and these are not in my closet because I just stumbled upon them, but they will be!!

COGNAC BOOTIE This is my favorite color bootie to wear with yellow/mustard and the Burgundy color for Fall. You will see these on my Instagram @ladyandredstyle on rotation all year! Save 20% off and comes in 3 colors!

MULES If you are wanting to try this trend then start here! A total Gucci knock off look, classic black and under $25.

SNEAKERS These are just too fun not to add to your closet! Blush or Black. Save 20% with code MSCSNEAKERS

Save 20% on Women's Mossimo Supply Co. fashion sneakers. Enter code MSCSNEAKERS at Checkout to receive discount. Discount not applicable to gift wrap, tax, or shipping and handling charges. May not be applied to previous orders. Offer expires 09/16/2017 at 11:59 PM PT

CLASSIC HEEL This type of shoe looks great with almost everything and every body type! These come in black and nude but with color will be perfect for your upcoming Holiday parties!

Happy Friday friends and please let me know if you have any questions or if you already have and love any of my Target picks! Also, if you need any outfit inspiration or questions on what to wear them with, head on over to my Instagram @ladyandredstyle for daily outfit inspiration! XO

March 15, 2017

Vacation Must Haves!

March 15, 2017/ Ashley DeJong

I have been slowly posting my vacay pics from Cabo and mostly because I want to think that I am still back in the sunshine and not here in the snow! I tag my photos on IG @ladyandredstyle so you can shop my looks directly from there too! I managed to overpack and that my friends is a miracle since I Carry On Only ! I may appear high maintenance but I am actually pretty thrifty...or a control freak 😂 The hubs and I left our daughter behind and went back to Cabo for a little getaway and it was much needed. We stayed at the RIU Palace this time and loved the location and resort. I am not too sure I loved the decor as much as the RIU Santa Fe, but we loved not having a ton of spring breakers at our resort. The food is always pretty good, but we do not stay there thinking we are going to receive 5 star food, but they have plenty of options to choose from! I was scooping up pieces here and there for our trip and I am posting a few of my favorite looks to maybe help with your packing for an upcoming trip!

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Anyone else stalk the mailbox waiting for the Victoria's Secret Swim catalog to come?? Yeah me too but since they quit selling suits...I am suit searching all over the universe. Now in my closet I have vacation suits and country club suits....haha feels like I am living a double life! This suit will go in my vacation suits as the bottoms are not full coverage 😉 I take a different suit and coverup for each pool day because why not?

Royal Blue Cover-up

Similar pom pom hat

Similar Swim Suit-Vix

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