I am covering all the things from the color I’m loving, a pair of jeans I want you to hear me out on, plus quite literally everything I have sitting in my cart, and a pattern I’ve been seeing that will be very popular this year!

Okay... hear me out on chartreuse. Even though it’s not really a hear me out since everyone’s on the same page- that we loooove it. It’s the pop of color that feels fresh and exciting; I’m seeing it EVERYWHERE for fall. I know fall is the start of darker, moodier colors, but I’m here for this shake-up! I’ve already been saving some of my favorite chartreuse pieces; check them out below!

So what am I doing with chartreuse this fall? Pairing it with my favorite color, olive.

Shop the: sweater, shorts, mini dress, ballet flats, slip skirt, and heels

For everything in my cart, buckle up because it’s all I can think about, in the best way possible, of course. Let me walk you through it…

JACKETS:

This marsala colored leather bomber jacket from Zara is an absolute must, plus a classic black leather bomber; honestly you can’t go wrong with either.

TOPS:

I found the most perfect knit sweater from Zara that would be ideal for layering purposes. Of course, since fall is here I had to find a comfy denim shirt, and Aritzia has just what I was looking for (literally they even named the shirt “The ‘80s Comfy Denim Shirt”.

Or if you’re like me and want to carry the bandana trend from summer into fall, I found the cutest bandana-printed poncho from Anthropologie.

BOTTOMS:

On the topic of bringing our favorites from summer into fall, these jeans have been my favorittte; if you follow me, you’ve seen me wearing these jeans on repeat all summer, so I am grabbing them in another color.

Also found this super cute denim-like mini skirt from Anthropologie; bonus it’s 100% cotton! Another skirt on my radar, because plaid is always in for fall, but I’m finding items that give a new take on the plaid pattern. This one from Revolve is so fun, and would look so cute with a tee and a bomber jacket.

One last pair of jeans, and hear me out, okay? These deer print jeans from Lioness are about to be everywhere! If you enjoyed the height of cheetah print, say hello to your new best friend!

ACCESSORIES:

First, if you know me at all, I love me a pair of sneakers, especially when they have some olive green in them! These sneakers from New Balance are calling my name, and I’m answering! Also got my eye on these crocodile wide-leg kitten heel boots from Anthropologie, a fall staple if I ever saw one.

And the bags… I found a couple of clutches I am obsessed with. One is a structured beige suede (so good for everyday), and the other is the perfect evening moment.

Plus a fun zebra shoulder bag!

Which brings me to the print I’m fully committing to this fall… Zebra and Deer print is on the rise!

A couple of years ago it was leopard/cheetah, but now it’s all about zebra and deer print this fall. What I love the most is they both read neutral, so they can mix and match with a lot of different pieces.

And yes, I am circling back to the deer print jeans I shared earlier, because they’re the perfect add to your closet this fall.

Let me know what fall trends are making it on your radar, and if you have a favorite piece from my wishlist. Until next Monday…

I know, I know... I’m a little late on this one, but I finally wanted to sit down and recap my Lake Como trip because I received SO many questions while I was there. So I wanted to chit-chat over a martini about all the places we stayed and ate at, and the spots I’d give a 10/10!

First, this was a brand trip with Amazon, so they had everything planned for us before we even arrived. I didn’t get to explore as much as I normally would on my own, but honestly every place they took us was incredible, so I hope this helps if you’re planning your own vacation!

Milan

I actually started my trip in Milan before heading to Lake Como. I stayed at Hotel Principe di Savoia, which was just absolutely stunning.

Our first dinner was at Seta, the two Michelin-star restaurant inside the Mandarin Oriental. Definitely one of our splurge dinners, but I would 100% recommend it. It was the perfect way to end a VERY long travel day... especially after my checked bag decided to go on its own vacation.

Thankfully, I had an AirTag in my suitcase and was able to track it down at a completely different airport the next day. Seriously, this is your reminder to put AirTags in your luggage.

Lake Como

The next morning, we took the train to Lake Como, then a water taxi to the Lake Como EDITION. If you’re staying on the lake, arriving by boat is such an unreal experience.

That first night we had dinner at Da Giacomo al Lago at Grand Hotel Tremezzo. The views were INSANE and honestly everywhere you looked felt like a photo opportunity.

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The next evening we did a sunset boat tour with Blue Royal Charter Lake Como, and I seriously could not recommend it more. We had a bottle (okay... maybe two) of champagne, snacks, and cruised around the lake while learning all about the villas and history. It was the perfect mix of relaxing, fun, and actually learning something.

One of the best recommendations actually came from our boat guide. He told us to try Casa Aqua Dulza, and I’m SO glad we listened. It very much felt like you were having dinner in someone’s backyard. The pasta was amazing, and they had, hands down, the BEST tiramisu I’ve ever had... and I’m not even a huge tiramisu person.

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The Amazon itinerary

Once we officially checked into the Lake Como EDITION with Amazon, I immediately went to the spa before getting ready for dinner. It was exactly what I needed after traveling.

That night we had dinner at MUSA Lago di Como, another gorgeous waterfront restaurant.

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The next day we took a boat over to a beach club before ending the night at Ristorante Al Veluu. The views from this restaurant were unreal. It’s one of those places that just sticks with you, and I would absolutely love to go back one day.

The following day might have been my favorite. We toured Villa del Balbianello, which is every bit as beautiful as the photos you see online. If you’re looking for picture spots... this is one of them.

After that we headed to Bellagio for a pasta-making class, walked around the town, had Aperol Spritzes, shopped, and just enjoyed wandering around. Bellagio is exactly what you picture when you think of Lake Como.

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That evening we had our final Amazon dinner at Villa Monastero Pax. I honestly can’t even imagine what weddings there must be like. Absolutely breathtaking.

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Back to Milan

Before flying home, we had one more night in Milan and decided to do a full aperitivo crawl. We started around 6 PM at Bar Brera for aperitivo and snacks, then headed to N’Ombra de Vin. We ordered another round of snacks and a bottle of champagne, and the vibe here was amazingggg and (because... when in Italy). For dinner we went to Dry Milano for pizza and Negronis, which I would also give my stamp of approval.

We finished the night back at the Hotel Principe di Savoia bar for cocktails... and they brought out free late-night pasta with our cocktails.

The next morning, I genuinely wasn’t sure how I was going to survive the trip home. Why do I always convince myself it’s a good idea to go all out the night before an international travel day?

Somehow I made it home... and was VERY happy to see Olli.

This trip is one I’ll cherish forever. It truly was one for the books.

Since it was a brand trip, I know I didn’t get to explore Lake Como the way I normally would if I were planning the itinerary myself. But every restaurant, hotel, and experience was honestly incredible, and I hope that sharing them helps if you’re planning your own trip.

And if you’re heading to Lake Como soon... just know I’m jealous!

Xx, Ashlan

Welcome to Martini Mondays, a corner of the internet I’ve been wanting to create for a while now.

I love sharing my travel finds, outfits, and day-in-the-life vlogs on social, but there are also so many things I want to talk about that don’t really need to become a Reel or a carousel or some perfectly packaged post.

Sometimes I just want to talk to my girls.

So this is officially your invite to Martini Mondays. 🍸

What is Martini Mondays?

Basically, everything we’d talk about if we were meeting for happy hour after work. I’m talking phones turned over, fries for the table, martinis in hand.

The things I’m loving. Outfit ideas. Travel recs. Iced coffee orders. The restaurants I’m currently obsessed with. Random life updates. Things I’ve saved to my camera roll. The purchase I need someone to talk me into...or out of.

I’ll be popping into your inbox every Monday at 5:00 with all the things that are a little too random for Instagram but exactly what I’d yap about over drinks.

That’s Martini Mondays.

Also...Things Are Changing 👀

There are some changes coming around here, and I’m really excited about them.

I’ve joked that I’m in the middle of rebranding my life, if you will. 😂 Things are shifting; I’m figuring out what feels the most me right now, and I want to bring you guys along for all of it.

That means a little refresh around here, some life updates, more of the things I’m genuinely into right now, and probably a few things I haven’t even figured out yet.

Martini Mondays feels like the perfect place to start.

There’s a lot I’m excited to share over the next few months, and I’m really happy we have this space for all of it.

Consider this our standing Monday happy hour. 🍸

Xx, Ashlan