Lady and Red is a style and lifestyle blog featuring content on fashion, shopping, motherhood, and recipes by Ashley DeJong in the Des Moines, IA area.
You may have heard of the terrible twos or the three-nagers, but I am going to call it the terrifying threes, because that is exactly what it is to me. If you have a 2 year old then you should quit reading because I do not want to scare you, but if you are in the terrifying three stage or past it, you will hopefully relate, and if not, tell me so I can get her help because clearly I am not the problem!
Read MoreHow often do you get to shop alone without your child hiding in the racks and licking the floor or your poor pitiful significant other whining because men don't want to shop or he is staring at every price tag reminding you how expensive it is?? Am I right or am I right? Well, I had an awesome opportunity to collaborate with our local GAP Valley West Store, shop alone and style a few outfits, and post them here for you to make a list and shop fast and smart! P.S. You can call into the store for them to pull and hold the items or make sure they are in stock for you before you make the trip in! Total time saver. And for the people who started reading this and thought to themselves well "I don't shop there" or "it is too expensive for me", well good new because I am thrifty and I NEVER pay full price for anything at the GAP and I have chosen some trendy pieces as long as closet staples you will wear for years. Number one tip is to get the credit card, no seriously. I do not get paid for saying this (wish I did) but every Tuesday you get an extra 10% off of your purchase so wait until they have 40% off and use your card....no brainer! Plus you will earn rewards for using it and you can use it at Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, and all GAP stores! If you saw my Instastory over on my Instagram @ladyandredstyle, you heard that I purchased 12 items for $294 and that was with my 50% off and lucky for you, this week is Friends and Family event which is 50% off for you too 😉 **March 22-27 50% off in store purchases and 40% off at GAP.com or GAP factory store**
This look is so classic! The details on this tank are so on trend and comes in a few other colors! Always need a neutral cardigan to layer throughout the year and if you don't own white denim, get yourself some right now! These are super comfy and stretchy! True to size.
How cute are these sunnies? Yes, even I forgot that GAP has sunnies and they are actually really great quality and obviously cute too! This cami is silky and has a pleated detail that is hard to see in this photo but so cute. Pair with a denim jacket if you want low key, wear alone for a date night or put on a cardi for a relaxed look! So so simple! Plus, it is loose so definitely a must for pizza night ☺️
Stretch true skinny Jean-White
Blake Rounded Glasses in store!!
Embroidery is not just for your grandma! This season it is hot and especially paired with an off the shoulder look too! This one is very comfy and loose fit so if you want it to look more "fitted" give it a little front tuck like I did in the image above! I paired it with flats but this would be adorable for a concert paired with boots!
Embroidered off the Shoulder Top
Stretch True Skinny Jean- White
Victoria Pendant Necklace (tassel removed)
Need a basic pair of skinny jeans? These are your pair! Great color and fit and oh so comfy. Easily could re-wear these a few times in 1 week! This top is light blue stripes with a small bubble like sleeve. It gives it enough of a different look you don't feel like the Michelin man but enough detail to dress up and wear out! Lightweight and perfect transition piece for Spring to Summer.
As good as it gets right here! Comfy slip on shoes, boyfriend sweater and girlfriend style distressed jeans. Oh and these are GAP sunnies again. I love black and gold, it just gives it a little sass. These jeans run true to size but are more relaxed than normal, so comfy and the stripe on the sweater is more interesting than just a plain color.
Pair it with an army green jacket or a bomber jacket for another look this season!
Black Leather Waverly Clutch/Purse
Destructed Mid-Rise Girlfriend Jean
Grey Stripe Scoop Neck Pullover
Riad Layering Necklace- Mixed Metals
Sunglasses are in store!
If you buy one dress this season, please buy this one!! It is so good it hurts! I sized down on this one. The cinched waist tie is enough detail to not have to wear many accessories. The fabric is buttery soft and the color is perfection! This will sell out fast and will be a staple in your closet! Trust me!
Put a jacket over it, a bomber, a cardigan for different looks. Pair it with converse shoes, flip flops or short booties like I did. So versatile I could scream!
I look forward to hearing your feedback and hope to bring you more posts like this one since I have been receiving many messages on what pieces I love and friends wanting me to help them manage their closets! I love sharing style with you all and hope you find this helpful. XOXO
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!
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?
Blue Tank Top- Express
Lilly Pulitzer Shorts- Similar Print I bought these shorts during the Lilly sale!
Studded Gladiator Sandal- Target These are the Betsyville brand but the Target brand is very similar!
Brown Fringe Shoes- Major Sale!! Only 1 size left I believe!
Sweater- Love the open holes on this as it is perfect for traveling!
Cady Wrap Bracelet- Also doubles as a choker!
Ugh! If you can go into Target and come out with only getting what you went in for, then you need to do my shopping for me! I seriously can't leave there without spending WAY more than I needed to 😩 But how can you not leave without that adorable coffee mug, or that vase in the dollar spot because you will definitely need that for your flowers, and the clothes are so cute and inexpensive, why not buy 1 of each?? The struggle is real people. So I have put to good use my countless hours of scouring over the clothing and shoes section into a little post so next time you can just go in for what you NEED to save you all time 😉 I may or may not have these pieces and be styling them soon over on my Instagram page, @Ladyandredstyle
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Hello! I am Ashley and I am Lady and Red. The Lady is me and Red is my daughter's initials. My blog is a mixed bag of posts and full of all things I love and want to share with you as my life moves along. Family, Recipes, Fashion, Shopping and Travel.
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