ASOS HAUL

It’s an ASOS HAUL!

Some of my favorite words in the English dictionary.  Y’all know about my love affair with ASOS – see details here and here.  Whether you are looking for something insanely specific – like white off-the-shoulder tops – or trying to up your game in the basics department, ASOS is the place to visit.  Like a ride-or-die bestie, it’s reliable, always there for you, and knows what you want before you do.

With ALL this free time on our hands, I decided to take a quick peek at the New In section.  It’s a little less overwhelming than perusing the thousand and one pages of clothing on the site and you have access to those exclusive and elusive pieces that will be sold out before the not-so-saavy shoppers get there.  It’s a win win.

To be completely one hundred with y’all, I never online shop when I am in desperate need of something.  As my Dad always says, to be successful in life, you need to anticipate.  I have taken this advice to heart, even when it comes to online shopping, which means I am always looking for the pieces I don’t even know I need yet.  Dad – I know you might be APALLED at how I have applied these life lessons day-in and day-out, but I promise you, they have served me well. 

Last week, as I was scanning the pages, I found a few basics I wanted to share with you.  None of the pieces are particularly out-of-the-box but if you’re on the lookout for comfortable athleisure, summer barbeque necessities in the Texas heat, or pieces to up your accessory game, I’ve got you. 

Athleisure – another one of my favorite words in the English dictionary.  I have been doing a whole LOT of this during quarantine.  First, it’s comfy AF.  Second, if for some reason you don’t get your sweat in before the day starts, being in workout clothes helps motivate you to get it in before the sun goes down. The guilt is real friends. 

Cropped t-shirts have been my jam lately.  They are comfy, add a swag factor, and, most importantly, do not cling to you while you work to get it right and get it tight.  NIKE has so many options, it was hard to pick just one.  I usually gravitate towards monochromatic looks during my sweat sessions so I went for the classic white & black but you do you. 

ALSO – if you need extra motivation to GET UP & MOVE – click here.  I discovered it during Walter’s dance HIIT class – more on this later – and it is EVERYTHING.  Werk Out & Kanye’s Workout Plan – add to your cardio playlist ASAP.  Boom girl, get it get it.

You cannot go wrong with a white off-the-shoulder top.  It’s a basic that EVERYONE should have in their wardrobe.  Paired with a basic pair of denim, you can dress this look up with that accessory game or keep things simple for a weekend hang.  As a new mom, I have been loving pieces that you can rock in your backyard and also out and about on the town. I am all about that versatility.  Every free second should now be spent squeezing Cassius – not changing my outfit for whatever is on tap next. This one from ASOS is lightweight, VERY FLATTERING, and an easy throw on when you just can’t be bothered to get ready.  Don’t we all have those days?

This top, though it may not look like much, was the first thing I ripped the tags off of and put on immediately.  We were cozing in for a night under fuzzy blankets to watch Hoop Dreams and this top was the perfect piece to laze around in.  The sleeves are extra long, perfect for optimal lounging, and the cut of the top works perfectly with pajama shorts.  I mean it works perfectly with denim shorts too – as pictured – but the minute I walk in the house, I trade in my actual pants for elastic band pants and it’s nice that this top works with both. No judgments please.

ACCESSORIES.  My first love.  I am all about an ear crawler and it’s been so hard to find them recently.  All my ones from BaubleBar are somewhere at the bottom of my Longchamp, so I when I saw these, I knew I needed to order them ASAP.  Pro tip – if you’ve been rocking statement earrings since the 90s, look for ear crawlers with the clip at the top.  My ear holes have stretched from all the heavy earrings in my heyday, and as a result, these are the only types of crawlers that work for me.  I hope to one day post about my very successful earlobe surgery – yes, that is a thing – but until then, you gotta work with what you got.

Speaking of statement earrings – hello lover.  I am not saying you should be wearing these all day, every day, but they deserve their day in the sun. They look heavier than they are, I promise.  All you need is a bold lip and these earrings.  Who even cares what you are wearing.  Or what your hair looks like.  Good news for me as I can’t seem to find the energy to tame this mane of mine. 

Let me know which piece was your favorite!  And don’t worry, this is only the beginning.  Many more hauls to come.  Sorry Ro.

Love you.  Mean it.