blogger – Blake Ashlyn

Transitioning into fall

September 19, 2019 No Comments

Going from my favorite season to the next best. I love fall mainly because of the fashion that comes with it. I love a good cozy sweater and some denim. I bought this lace cami last fall, LOVE it as a transition piece. It is perfect for layering under a cute cardigan. I also bought a few more this season as well. You can dress them up with a leather jacket, or wear more casual with a cardigan and sneakers. I rounded up a few favorites I found, and most of them come in multiple colors so click on them and check that out! xo

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All about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

June 25, 2019 No Comments

My favorite sale of all time is almost here! A few weeks away and I am already scouting out the catalog and getting ready to shop it. You all know I love a great sale, and I also LOVE Nordstrom.

WHEN IS IT?

sale starts July 12-18th for early access card holders! There is still time to become a cardholder.

July 19th the sale opens to public, and prices will go to normal prices August 5th.

WHY I LOVE IT?

I love this sale because these are new items that are on sale, that will be making a restock come fall. When they are restocked after sale then they are normal prices. All these styles are going to be on trend in the future so why not buy stuff on sale while you can.

HOW TO SHOP?

This sale is online and in store, and every year I do a little of both. I will be covering this sale quit a bit because this a great time to get high quality fashion forward items. You will be able to buy directly from my links on my blog or through the liketoknow it app. I will be showing my favs in different categories plus doing a try on in store like last year, but remember I am a card member so if you are not you won’t be able to shop the sale until it goes public.

WHAT DO I LIKE TO GET?

I think every year the shoes are the best bang for your buck. You can get higher priced boots , tennis shoes, etc. on sale. They also have so many great basics every year, I can not wait to share what I find.

check out the catalog !HERE !

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Drugstore beauty products!

April 16, 2019 No Comments

Hi beauties! I know that beauty product can be SO pricey. I am here to share with you my favorite drugstore products that are affordable and I use all the time. I am always trying new product, so my favorites are constantly changing but these are for sure my must haves right now.

This bronzer is my new favorite. I have been using this daily, and it gives me the perfect bronzed look. I will 100% keep buying this. If there was one thing in this that I would recommmend it would be this bronzer. I bought this at Target, but it is cheaper through my link just an fyi.

I love to self tan at home, and it always just makes me feel so much better. I actually own a spray tan machine, but I still reach for a good self tanner at home. Lately I have been loving this one by jergens. It drys super fast, so I would use a mit if you have one or make sure to wash your hands right after. I love that it doesn’t make you feel sticky, and it has a natural tone to it.

I swear I have been using this mascara since I first started wearing makeup and here I am using it once again. I LOVE this OG mascara. There are so many variety of this mascara and I would say you can not go wrong. They have a carbon black that I would use if you have darker hair and want a really dark lash. Love how this applies and gives length to my lashes.

I am very picky about my dry shampoo, and have been obsessed with this one. I love the smell of it, and it doesn’t make your hair feel “chalky” like some do. I pretty much use this even when my hair is clean for volume because I love the smell of it.

This is a VERY popular concealer so I decided to give it a try and i LOVE it. I was so impressed with this product and loved how moisturizing it is with out having your mascara on your under eyes at the end of the day. It is not heavy at all but still gives the perfect amount of coverage.

I have used NYX setting spray before, but have had this one about three months and love the dewy looks it gives me. Inexpensive and totally worth it. I always set my face before I do my mascara.

Last but not lease I have a ton of brushes from this company and they work great. I know that probably a nicer brush works better, but I have had no issues with these. I love this particular one for my blush and love how it is angled.

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Baby Registry & Wish List!

August 23, 2016 2 Comments

Here we go peeps! When I was pregnant with my first I remember feeling very overwhelmed by all the baby product out there. You are wondering.. what is going to be best for my family and our lifestyle? Is this gadget really even necessary? Or why the heck is baby stuff so expensive? Also there are a lot of stuff out that just is not very cute in my opinion. haha. So because I know so many women expecting right now, including my bun in the oven, I thought I would share some of my favorites at The Baby Cubby. If you haven’t heard of the The Baby Cubby you need to check it out!

Perks of The Baby Cubby: There are a lot of stores out there, but not every store is going to engage with their customers like the baby cubby does through social media and via their blog: The cubby community blog( located on their website). Go check it out! Their team is made up of moms who have been there, and dealt with what us moms are going through. Let me tell you.. we all need some help, encouragement, and a little reassurance every once in a while that we aren’t the only ones going through a tough time of motherhood. They make it their goal to find the safest gear out there and even test it themselves! So you know you’re shopping confidently with them. I think the number one thing they offer is PRICE MATCHING!! Price matching is so important, because now you know you are getting a great deal. Now enjoy some of my wish lists and some favorites from The Baby Cubby. Every product is linked if you just hover over the name of product! Enjoy..especially if you love baby stuff as much as I do.

Maxi Cosi Infant Car Seat

Your carseat is going to be that first thing your new little baby really uses on that trip HOME from the hospital. YAY! Such a special moment, and I love this simple black seat by maxi cosi. Plus it looks so cozy! I would recommend to every one to invest in an infant carseat over a convertible, because you are able to easily transfer your sleeping baby.

Petunia Pickle Pathway Pack Your diaper bag is your life for the next two years guys! I really like this one by Petunia Pickle for the simplicity, along with the fact it can be a backpack! Having two kids can get crazy, so a backpack is so perfect!

Gathre Micro Leather Mat for diaper changing, play time, etc.

4Moms MamaRoo I had this with my first and LOVED it. It doesn’t take a lot of room up, and a huge help when mom is trying to get ready!

Little Unicorn Hooded Towel and Wash Cloth

Baby Jogger City Select with second seat A stroller is a huge investment, but also something you will use a lot. I use my single stroller almost everyday, and it really makes life a lot easier. This stroller can actually be used with only one seat as well, which makes is really nice that is so convertible. Serious life saver!

Comotomo Natural Feel Baby Bottle A lot of babies have a hard time adjusting to a bottle, so I thought I would share this bottle that I hear so many good things about. This bottle is going to ease your transition from breastfeeding to bottle, but remember not every bottle works for everyone!

Lucy Darling Growing Garden Belly Stickers

Owlet Baby Vitals Monitor I think this is SO cool. This is a monitor that is going to tell you when your babies heart rate or oxygen level drops below normal. I think moms are always worried about their babies, so this is just something that would ease your mind when your baby is in the other room sleeping.

Petit Pehr Pom Pom Storage Bin

ErgoBaby 360 Deluxe Another life saver guys! I had this for my little Dekker, and it made it so easy to clean the house and get things done. You can also put it in your car and transfer a sleeping baby, or use it if you like to hike or go on walks.

Freshly Picked Moccasins My all time favorite baby shoes! My son has extremely wide feet. haha. So I have a tough time finding him shoes that are easy to put on him, and these are my jam! Can not wait to buy my little boys matching moccasins!

Little Unicorn Cotton Quilt Little Unicorn has the CUTEST things! I am obsessed with this little quilt by them mainly because it is so hard to find simple baby quilts that are breathable. More from Little Unicorn below!

Little Unicorn Single Cotton Swaddle

DockATot Deluxe Dock Baby Lounger & Sleep Positioner This has been something I have had my eye on for a while, and I see more people using them daily! Ideal for someone who travels a lot or even has a crazy toddler running around. It is perfect for your baby to sleep, play, tummy time, or even for diaper changes. It is portable and pretty much perfect. haha.

Lulu and Roo Dark Heathered Grey Stripped Terry Sweats Last but definitely not least are these adorable sweats from Lulu and Roo. A huge plus for me: They come in a ton of sizes so I can make my boys match! Yes I am going to be that mom for as long as I can.

Hope you all enjoyed everything.. brought to you by The Baby Cubby ! Don’t forget to check out their community blog on their website! Feel free to ask questions or advice!

XO The Line Bride

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New trailer | New town

August 7, 2016 1 Comment

We have officially and successfully remodeled our fifth wheel trailer. I have promised that I would share these exciting pictures and I wish I had before pictures, but I can not find them anywhere so you are going to have to let your mind wander. Imagine brown, brown, brown, and some more brown. Not saying brown is a bad color, but when you live in a trailer and all you see is brown wall paper and brown carpet you may go crazy! haha. Because we are expecting another little one we decided to get after this remodel and I am so happy we did. Everything you see that is white ( all cabinets, trim, etc.) used to be a brown darker wood. We tore out a booth table, couch, and all carpet to enjoy our own personal touches. New couch and table was a huge space saver! yay! It took us a little over a week to be absolutely done, but we worked from the time we woke up to the time we decided we should go to bed. If anyone has questions on how we did some things feel free to leave a comment 🙂

Now to the good stuff that we waited WAY to long for. When I say long I mean we waited over a month until my husband was put back on a job. We were on permanent vacation for over a month which was kind of nice especially since I am sick as a dog being pregnant, but to be living in our new trailer is REALLY nice. We traveled 11 hours ( including a blow out tire), and made it to our new town we will call home.. Long Beach, CA. We are very happy with the location, and love that there is a lot to do around this area. If any one has some favorite eats or things to do in Long Beach please share! Enjoy!

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