Best Dressed At The Golden Globes

The Golden Globes are the first MAJOR fashion event of awards season and they really set the tone for all of the other shows. I love seeing who is bringing it on the red carpet at the Globes, because they usually contrinue that pattern throughout the rest of awards season as well. This year, there were tons of neutrals...again. I myself love a good neutral, but this trend might get boring real fast on the red carpet. Here's a quick peek at who looked fabulous on the Globes red carpet:

Angelina Jolie looked positively stunning in Atelier Versace. She truely looked like Hollywood royalty in this gown. I love the lines of the dress and how she went matchy-matchy with the red in the dress, red lips, and red clutch.

Emma Stone in Lanvin was so unexpected, yet SO good. The color of the dress compliments her skin tone and hair color fabulously. She said it best herself, "It's purple and fuchsia and there's an eagle." Yes.

Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Couture was absolute perfection. She is drop dead gorgeous to begin, but this dress was amazing. She looked beautiful in the blush color and I am obsessed with the hemline and her headband.

Claire Danes in J. Mendel. I know some people didn't love this dress, but I thought the black and white  contrast was really interesting and the back is to die for.

Reese Witherspoon killed it in Zac Posen. She looks like a total bombshell in this red dress! The color, her curves, and the hemline are all totally working for me. I also love her messy, bedhead hair. She looks like she is having so much fun in this look.

Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann. What I love about Tilda is that she is always so "her." She never tries to be anything she's not and so she comes across looking comfortable and fabulous. I love her in the color and look. Plus, I met her through my last internship and she was SO nice!

Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci. She has been looking amazing on the red carpet lately and this look is no exception. This dress is so unusual and she pulls it off flawlessly. However, I'd love to see her mix it up soon and wear some color for a change.

Do you agree with my picks or did I forget your favorite? Stay tuned for the SAG Awards red carpet next!

Best Dressed At The People's Choice Awards

The People's Choice Awards last night unfortunately seemed like one big commercial [enter CVS plug here]. So, thankfully, some of the stars absolutely brought it on the fashion front to make watching worthwhile. While I wasn't a huge fan of the looks overall last night, there were definitely a few standouts.

Lea Michele in Marchesa SS12 is my top pick for the night. The dress looks stunning on her and I love her choice of lip color. Totally feeling the flapper vibe!

Jennifer Morrison in Oscar de la Renta SS12. It is truly hard to do Oscar wrong, but Jennifer looks beyond gorgeous. I love the detailing on the dress and think her hair looks fabulous in a topknot!

Clearly I am feeling the ladies in white from last night because I also loved Miley Cyrus in David Koma. The dress was beautiful and super fun. But really, how gorgeous is her boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth?

I am OBSESSED with this look. Jennifer Lawrence looks stunning in Viktor & Rolf SS12. The dress is so daring and she is totally owning it. This definitely just added to my Hunger Games fever.

I'm loving Lucy Hale in Cengiz Abazoglu. The beaded bodice is stunning and the chiffon train adds major drama! I'm a big PLL fan, so I'm glad to see her killing it on the red carpet!

Finally, I think Chloe Moretz looks amazing in Proenza Schouler. This girl has serious style for a 14-year-old. I think she is sophisticated, yet very age appropriate in this look!

I am so excited that it is award season and absolutely cannot wait to see what the stars wear to some of the bigger events!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone from A Little Bit of Ash. I cannot believe that 2011 is over and that it is 2012! I had an amazing year filled with lots of wonderful people and opportunities and I wanted to take the time to highlight some of the things that I am thankful for this year as well as what I'm looking forward to in the new year.

What I am thankful for in 2011:

- My amazing family and friends. I honestly feel like the luckiest girl in the world because of the incredible support system that I have. I know that because of them, I'll always have people to help me with anything I go through.

- My incredible boyfriend. There are not enough words to describe how happy he makes me and how lucky I am to have him in my life.

- My many wonderful vacations. I was in the Bahamas to ring in 2011, I went to San Francisco for the first time, and I had the most incredible vacation of my life in Italy this summer. I absolutely love to travel and am so thankful that I have many opportunities to do so.

- My internships. Throughout 2011 I interned at emcBlue.com to do their fashion blogging, and was a public relations intern at Prada and PR Consulting. Not only was it really cool to be interning at some of the biggest names in the industry, but I learned so, so much. Sometimes, being an intern can be a little rough, but overall they taught me so much and I met so many amazing new friends and mentors. I am also very thankful to have worked my first New York Fashion Week and other fun events like Versace x H&M.

- That I turned 21!
- Learning my way around New York City better!
- My Seventeen Magazine photoshoot!
- My jaw feeling better after surgery!
- An amazing day hiking upstate at Mohonk Mountain House!
- Being inspired by McQueen at the Met!
- And most of all, being healthy, happy, and safe!


What I'm looking forward to in 2012:

- GRADUATION! I absolutely cannot wait to officially graduate from college and find my first, real, full-time job!
- A trip to Punta Cana in January (and hopefully a few other trips)!
- Helping my friend, Andrew Mukamal, with his blog, "Today's Look!"
- My friend Deborah's wedding!
- My two year anniversary with my boyfriend!
- Taking yoga and aerobics during my final semester and feeling more fit!
- Creating more amazing memories with my friends and family!
- F/W 2012 New York Fashion Week!
- Another happy, healthy, and safe year!

Seventeen Magazine Photoshoot

A few months ago, I had the amazing opportunity of being in a Seventeen Magazine photoshoot for a "Hot Looks for Less" story in their special Prom issue. It just came out, so everyone should go out and pick up a copy because the issue is awesome!

The concept for the story was really cool. They picked four of us bloggers to style our own prom looks by using some of our own accessories and incorporating our own personal styles into the outfits. The shoot was SO much fun and everyone was so nice. I absolutely love how it turned out and so I am appreciative of Seventeen for giving me this opportunity!

So, everyone go pick up a copy of the issue and turn to page 126! Also, if you're looking for some great people to follow on Twitter, might I suggest Seventeen Mag and the other bloggers from the shoot: @SeventeenMag, @wordbyjessie, @Dashing_A, and @saraINKS.

Spotlight On: New York for the Holidays

There truly is no place like New York during the holiday season. I feel so lucky to have grown up near such an amazing city. Some of my favorite holiday memories have been going to visit the tree in Rockefeller Center and seeing festive shows like the Radio City Christmas Spectacular or The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center. NYC is featured in so many holiday movies and it is just such an iconic place to be during this time of year. So, I decided to list some of my favorite New York holiday hotspots that really get me in the Christmas spirit!

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is definitely touristy and overcrowded, but it's obviously a must-see. Even if you see it every year, the tree is always iconic and spectacular. There is nothing like the feeling you get when you turn the corner and see this thing lit up in all it's glory just a few days before Christmas. (@Christmas30Rock)

Bryant Park is another one of my favorites. There is so much to see and do here around the holiday season including another fabulous Christmas tree, ice skating at the Citi Pond at Bryant Park, and shopping at The Holiday Shops. My favorite pop up shop is the Ooh La La boutique - definitely check it out!(@BryantParkNYC & @TheHolidayShops & @OohlalaNY)

Take a walk down 6th Avenue. In addition to seeing Radio City looking its finest for the holidays, there are a number of other festive decorations including giant ornaments, huge Christmas lights, and colossal toy soldiers. Nothing like getting in the Christmas spirit through continuous photo ops.

Saks

Barneys

Bergdorfs

Do some serious window shopping! It is very necessary to hit up all of the classics like Saks, Bloomingdales, Barney's, Bergdorf's, Bendel's, Tiffany, Cartier, etc. I love to compare them all and pick my favorite every year. Even though it's so hard to choose, I think for 2011, Bergdorf's is the winner!
(@Bergdorfs & @Saks & @Bloomingdales & @BarneysNY & @BendelGirls & @TiffanyAndCo  @Cartier)

The Plaza is always such a gorgeous, iconic place to visit, but this holiday season it's even better! This year, Betsey Johnson designed a Christmas tree that is inspired by Eloise! Personally, I can't think of a better collaboration. In addition to an amazing super-pink tree, Betsey Johnson also has a pop-up shop at The Plaza for the holidays. There's always room for new holiday traditions in my book! (@xoBetseyJohnson & @ThePlazaHotel & @ThePlazaEloise)

What are some of your favorite holiday spots in New York City?

Dear Santa...

Dear Santa,

I've been so good this year so I feel like you should bring me something really special. I happen to have a few things in mind. I know these items are really expensive and all, but a girl can wish, right? I'll even leave some extra cookies out if you bring me one of these gorgeous classics. Just sayin'...

With Love,
Ashley

1. Hermes Birkin Bag. Black would be great, but I really don't discriminate; so any color would be fine Santa!

2. Cartier Love Bracelet. You love me, don't you Santa?

3. Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120mm Black Pumps. I promise to wear these red soles well!

4. Chanel Classic Flap Bag. This would be the gift of a lifetime, Santa. Think about that.

5. David Yurman Cable Classics Bracelet. Santa, I'd always think of you when I look down at my wrist!

Who Says Women Aren't Funny?

As I've mentioned before, I love to read, especially on the train during my commute to my internships. Three of the best books I've read lately are all by female comedians. It really bothers me when people say that women aren't funny because that's just not true! Women are just as funny, if not funnier, than men (hello, Bridesmaids!). These three books are each hilarious in their own way and made me love all of the authors even more. So, if you love comedy, regardless of gender, I suggest checking out these laugh-so-hard-your-stomach-hurts books ASAP!

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling

Seriously...I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres

If you like these, I also highly recommend Chelsea Handler's books or watching New Girl on FOX and Two Broke Girls on CBS. Happy reading laughing!