This Week We GEAUX PINK

Morning Y'all,

Just wanted to remind everyone about Geaux Pink at Sorelle's this Saturday, October 20. We will be having a giant tent sale! 10% of total sales will be donated to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. So be sure to come show your support.

My other place of work, Express Glass, is also participating. We donate $5 for every windshield and $2 for every chip repair sold on every Wednesday during the month of October. So if you need a windshield or have a chip to repair, definitely support a great cause while doing it! Call 985-876-0237 for an appointment.

I'll link the website for more information on what Mary Bird Perkins is doing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's really awesome!

You can also donate money directly even if you cannot make the Sorelle's event or events of other participation organizations/businesses. Just go here.

Have a happy Tuesday!

Ashley

Fun Fall at Sorelle's

Good day!

Just thought I'd share some of our fun new things at Sorelle's. Mostly boots! Yay! All under $40 too!

Here goes...

These just came in. I reallllllly love them. I like heels and these are more wearable with the chunky heel. Only $36.

Okay these are just darn fun for lazy days. Sorry I'm not spending $100 bucks sparkly Uggs. These are way more affordable at $24.

These are just sexy. Period. $29.

This pretty dress should arrive any day! $38.

And this one will be arriving soon too! $34.

For more new arrivals go to www.facebook.com/sorelles. We update it daily!

Lots of love!
Ashley

Denim, Denim, Denim!

For some reason, lately I've been stocking up on new denim. I'm really loving the colorful/printed trend and even the basics. There are tons of styles and prices available for the trend this season.

When it comes to jeans, I usually don't spend a ton of money. I will occasionally splurge on a great classic pair. I have a few that were pricey, but I've been wearing them since college!

Here's a few styles of what I've just picked up and I'm loving them!

These are from Loft for $59.50. And they come in petites (I'm pretty short)! I got them this weekend for only $29 with some great discounts they were offering at an outlet store. They fit amazing and are a perfect length.

Target has a HUGE sale on some awesome printed skinnies. I got two great pairs for about $17 a piece!

I suggest you go down a size in these. They will stretch out on ya! You can get them here, but the mark down must be in stores only.

One pair that I just found is Lucky Brand Sofia skinny jeans. I couldn't find a picture of the exact wash that I got, but they offer quite a few colors and washes. I love them because they offer a low rise, but higher in the back so you don't get a view of more than what you want to show. The leg is also a curvier fit for those of us who are not stick straight. Check them out here. They are a bit more expensive, but check a Lucky Brand Outlet store for discounts and sign up with them online for discounts as well.

Have a Happy Monday!

Ashley



Breakfast!

I am no chef. Let's make that clear.

But occasionally I like to try different recipes. Not many are successful. I've also been trying to convert my eating to mostly clean eating. I'm not 100% a clean eater and I don't plan to be. But, I am trying to eat at least 70% clean and cheat a little on weekends. I mean, I cannot forever give up candy and french fries, right? Basically, eating clean means staying away from processed foods and eating as much whole foods as possible. Check out this book for more info.

This definitely means planning. I have to plan my meals for the week and have snacks on my hands at all times. Mostly fruits and veggies, good thing I like 'em! Breakfast is actually pretty easy to handle, there are quite a few different options.

One thing I've been eating is overnight oats. The first few times I tried it I wasn't able to get a flavor I liked. Never could get it sweet enough, but I've finally found one that's really good. And I tweaked it a little bit by adding in some fruit. Here's the recipe for apple cinnamon overnight oats.

Ingredients:
-1/3 cup rolled oats
-1T chia seeds (these help absorb the liquid and have great health benefits)
-1/2 milk
-1/2 Greek yogurt
-1 or 2 t of cinnamon (I usually put more)
-10-15 drops of liquid stevia extract
-1 chopped apple
Mix all together and stick in the fridge overnight. Heat up or eat cold! Super yummy and full of nutrients.
I also like to top it with almond butter and/or mix in blueberries and bananas after it has spent the night in the fridge.

Note: This recipe makes entirely too much for me, so in the morning I'll split it up. I'll have enough for two breakfasts during the week or an afternoon snack.

I forgot to take a picture this morning oops! But this is from a similar recipe.

Hope you enjoy!
Ashley

Why I Love Sundays (Especially in the Fall)

Sunday has to be my favorite day of the week. It's definitely a day of rest (sort of) in our house. It mostly consists of cooking a big dinner, naps, movies, laundry, numerous lil things to get ready for the week ahead. No makeup and ponytail hair is also really high on that list too.

But when Fall comes around, It becomes a bit more exciting day. Mostly because of football, which honestly I like, but I could care less about the outcome. I love the Saints and LSU, but believe me I'm okay if they lose. I guess it's just more exciting to have a house full of people that are close to you. I love the cheering and excitement they all give off. Oh, and the food. Sundays have always been about food, but I think it's like that for most families in the South.

Another reason I love Sundays in Fall, is definitely the weather. Living in South Louisiana is typically sweltering, but as we get closer to October it gets slightly more bearable. Late afternoons can be enjoyed outside with a big glass of wine, and you won't break a sweat.

This Sunday the Saints are on and every TV in the house has the game on. You know, just in case you have to move around the house, you won't miss more than five seconds. But the real fun is in the kitchen right now, Mom is being ultra crafty. Thank you Pinterest! She's one of those people who actually does the projects and doesn't just pin them. She's so good she's doing two things at once: lovely Christmas stockings for all the nieces and nephews and a giant wall collage of family photos. I'm pretty impressed, and I plan on her helping me do the same in my new house.

The wall is a work in progress, we have so many photos to go through. But this project is super duper easy. Check it out here.

These are my favorite (still not completed), but look how cute! This however takes a but more sewing experience.

 

Have a Happy Sunday!

Ashley

Banana's Over Boots

Yes, it's beginning to be that time of year again.

Boot season.

Are you excited? I am. People are constantly asking me how many pairs of shoes I own (guess it's 'cause I own a shoe store). But last night as I was going through my closet to put an outfit together for a wedding, I realized shoes weren't my problem. It's boots.

When winter rolls around I wear boots everyday, every single day. I quite a collection, not as huge as you would think. I try to donate a few pairs after every season, or buy boots that last. I have a few that I have been wearing well over 4 years. I still get asked "Where did you get those?"

So my suggestion is; splurge on basic boot styles that will last and don't break the bank on trendy boots.

Here's a few from Sorelle's that surely won't break the bank. We also have some great kid styles in boots available too!

These are only $25, we will have many more styles coming soon too! At great price points.

 

There's also some from Lulu's that I just purchased, which totally go with the combat boot theme I've been seeing everywhere. They were only about $40 so I'm hoping to get a few seasons out of them.

 

Stay tuned for more boot updates at Sorelle's!

 

Ashley

Geauxing Pink in October

Today was quite a day. After taking dance classes all night I know I should be sleeping, but I can't. I am finding myself up wondering about tomorrow and what needs to be done.

So I've made myself a cup of tea (caffeine free) and I've decided maybe a little writing will do the trick.

I just wanted to share something with everyone and maybe this will even spark some ideas for you local business owners or people who just want to give some time.

The other day as I was checking the mail I came across a letter from Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC. This October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) they are doing a huge fundraiser for the center. It's geared toward local businesses/organizations that are interested in helping support early detection, survivorship, research, education and screening programs in the area. Basically you can donate your time or money by creating an event. This event will raise money that goes directly to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC. I'll link the website for more in depth information on what you can do and how you can participate. My shoe store Sorelle's, as well as our other family businesses, will be participating. I'll keep y'all posted on when and what we will do for an event, so stay tuned!

This cause hits pretty close to home with us because about a year ago we lost my grandmother, Ethel, to this disease. So this a great chance for our family to participate in her honor. We love to do fundraisers and my parents even walked 26 miles last year in the Avon walk! There are so many of us that are affected by breast cancer, and I think we all know someone who has had to fight.

My twin, grandma, and I

If any of you are interested in what you can do go to: www.marybird.org/geauxpink

Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Ashley