Insta Life

Hi lovelies!  Here's a little of what's been happening over on Instagram.  Don't forget to follow me @sparkleandsoulblog :)

last week didn't start off so well for me thanks to pot holes!  so I treated myself. 
top//sweater//flats (on major sale!)

 Scored this blue beauty for $5 at H&M while in Miami!

 

enjoying a s'mores martini at Sugar Factory on Ocean Drive in Miami.  I cannot wait for it to be warm in New England to sit outside and eat.  

 casual Friday in my new tee.  Seriously obsessed!
tee//jeans (similar)//boots//watch

 the weather this past weekend was a bit rainy but I really wanted to go to West Elm in Boston.  Hubs agreed and on Sunday we headed up.  We grabbed Georgetown Cupcakes (favorite cupcakes ever!) on our way home and pretty pink roses at the grocery store.

another $7 necklace score but this time from a local store we have, Laila Rowe!  Paired with oldies but goodies, H&M trench and Target sweater. 

p.s. did you notice the new blog changes?  I finally caved and purchased a new layout and LOVE it!  I'm hoping to tweak it a bit more over the next few months as well.  
 
Happy Hump Day!

xo  ♥ Ash

Green with Envy

 Happy St. Patrick's Day ya'll!  I think I'm less than 5% Irish and other than an Irish themed drink at home, I haven't celebrated in a few years.  I'm okay with that ;)

Instead of sharing festive drinks, decor or food since let's face it, the day is almost over, I thought I would share some "green" fashion that realistically you could wear all year round.  But if you're like me, sometimes certain colors feel like certain holidays and I just can't wear those pieces except around those times.  For instance, I have a shamrock green sweater that I for sure could wear today, but don't except to see me in it any other day.  I didn't wear it though, I wore olive green instead.  Ha!

 

My favorites are the shoes and scarf!  Have a great Tuesday!
xo  ♥ Ash

Friday Five

Happy Friday friends!!  It's a little cooler here today but the sun's out and it's the weekend.  Here's this week's Friday five where I round up five things that caught my eye this week.

1.  The prettiest ceremony I've seen in awhile and I pin quite a bit of weddings.  Love it all!

 2.  Dying to add this suit and this one to my collection.  Who else is ready for Summer?!

 

3. Knockoff Sam Edelman booties that I'm considering picking up 

4. Denim and dainty necklaces are perfect for Spring

5. Great article for traveling across America.  Road trip anyone?

Lastly, a little humor for your Friday

Hope you have a great weekend!

xo  ♥ Ash

Rompin' Around

It's 58 degrees here today which has me in a Spring state of mind.  Speaking of Spring, does anyone else love the romper/jumpsuit trend as much as I do?!  I seriously can't get enough.  They are comfortable and easy to throw on and go.  I don't think you can go wrong.  I love all the variations as well besides pants vs. shorts there are ultra dressy, very casual and everywhere in between.  I personally own two rompers and two jumpsuits and I may have a few others on my wish list.  One of something is never enough.  Don't judge :)

all images via Pinterest

 

Shop a few of my favorites below.
one//two//three//four//five//six//seven//eight

Happy Hump day lovelies!!

xo  ♥ Ash

Back to Blogger

Hey ya'll!  It's been awhile.  :(

Sparkle & Soul has just made the change from WordPress to Blogger. Yayy!  I feel Blogger is more user friendly and connected to all my other Google products I already use. 

Over the next few weeks and months I would like to acquire my own domain name so I can drop that pesky "blogspot" along with updating the site's layout.  Something new & fresh. 

I haven't posted since November, crazy I know.  I fell in a rut and I'm not sure I'm out of it but I am ready to come back.  I love writing here, even if I'm not the best and I also love all my followers on this blog, Instagram & Facebook.  No doubt that social media is a lot easier to keep up with (go check me on Insta' to see what I've been up to) than the blog but I feel like I'm letting readers down by not posting and I don't want to do that. 

My rut stems from not being able to find a way to produce usable and fresh content.  I follow A LOT of other blogs that I love, don't get me wrong, but one thing that kinda drives me nuts is a lot of content is the same especially at certain times (holidays, new year, sale times).  I know as a reader I don't want to go to ten blogs and see pretty much the same content. 

So my goal other than to get this blog looking much better is to bring you the best & freshest content I can!  That may mean I don't post daily or even weekly (although my goal is at least once a week) but I hope you stick with me and enjoy! 

Talk soon guys!

xo  ♥ Ash

Thanksgiving

I thought it might be fun to pair up fashion with thanksgiving table settings.  A little turkey day inspiration.  Just because you are going stuff your face doesn't mean the you and the table can't look good in the process.

 

 



 



 

My favorites are a toss up between one and three.  One is just so fun and not your typical setting and three is just comfortable.  Which look is your favorite?!

Happy Monday!

xo  ♥ Ash

*all pictures via Pinterest

Beer Tasting Party

When I think of Fall, I think of sweaters, apple picking, pumpkin carving and new boots.  When my husband thinks of Fall he thinks of mainly football with mostly beer.  Can anyone feel the pain with me?  Now I wouldn't suggest this on Sunday or Monday or Thursday (all football nights for the ladies who share in my pain) but a Saturday is fair game for a Beer Tasting Party!

When I saw the new line out at Target with Wit & Delight I knew their products would be the perfect pieces for a fall beer tasting party.  Just add some burgers, pretzels and of course the beer and you're good to go!

The line has everything you need and more including a bottle opener, beverage tub, tasting sheets and flight plan plus for good measure some fun pencils & napkins.  I also LOVE the chalkboard paper which could be used to display your yummy food!

It's on my weekend agenda to grab a few of these items before they are all gone!  Do you have any Fall themed parties planned this season?

xo  ♥ Ash