Welcome to As Told By! We’re Ashley and Shelby Dunn aka Ash and Shelbs. We’re sisters and we currently live in New York City but we were born and raised in Texas. Together we own As Told By, a lifestyle website focused on providing inspiration for your daily life while sharing a piece of ours.
Ashley and I both love to read. One of our favorite things to do is sit in the park or the beach with a good book. Now that I have finally graduated, I have even more time to read novels…
, So, I turned 29 yesterday. I don’t know why, but I’m dreading turning the big three zero in a year. I think it’s mostly in part to the fact I had all these grand plans for my 20s, and…
I always have a running list of things I am coveting and need to buy right at this moment. I take that back…I have multiple lists. Whether it be a Pinterest board, a note on my phone, or just a…
You know those movies that anytime you are flipping through the TV channels and you see they are playing you stop what you’re doing and watch? You know the ones. Those feel good classics (to you at least) that you…
Growing up Ashley and I used to live in dungarees, or overalls as a lot of you may know them. When this trend started to come back I was a little skeptical. I wasn’t sure if I could pull them…
{photo sourced here} Our brother, Ethan, is currently finishing up his sommelier certification. As wine lovers ourselves, we decided to make use of his vast knowledge and start a new series discussing the various aspects of one of our favorite…
My favorite thing in the entire world is Doughnuts. Ever since I was little I remember waking up before the sun rose, and going with my dad to pick up doughnuts and doughnut holes from the tiny doughnut shops scattered…
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and got to celebrate Father’s Day with your family. Shelby is currently back in Texas for a friend’s wedding so she got to celebrate with our Dad in person, but I…
Now that it is officially summer, we have the perfect items gathered together to help you survive the heat. Act like Taylor Swift and her new beau with a swan pool float, and stay hydrated with some coconut water. Make…
My beauty routine changes with the seasons. During the summer, particularly in New York City walking around in the summer heat, I tend to go very light in the makeup department. I also make sure I have sunscreen stashed in…
Have you guys ever tried out flash tattoos? They are basically a pretty version of a temporary tattoo. When these fist came out I was a bit skeptical, and didn’t understand the hype. As soon as I tried it out…