Ashley Hesseltine

ATTENTION! Stop stalking your ex on Facebook, cursing your co-worker playing the Creed Pandora station, and put down the  mimosa disguised in a coffee cup because something big is happening at Witty + Pretty HQ right now! Okay, so it’s not THAT big of a deal, but I am proud to announce my first guest … Read more

Baby, it’s cold outside, but I don’t need to tell you that. (If you live in a faraway land that’s 80 degrees and sunny right now, maybe you should sit this entry out and I’ll see you on Monday.) I’m ready for spring, or at the very least, a beach vacay (which I do have … Read more

I attempt to keep my apartment clean and organized, but sometimes things just get out of hand and I have to A) call for backup or B) spend an entire weekend day cleaning (while singing Beyonce at the top of my lungs) when I could be out drinking margaritas on a patio or working on … Read more

Today begins Teacher Appreciation Week. If you’re a teacher, you are fully justified in expecting a cocktail and foot rub to be waiting for you when you get home from school today (and every day through Friday). If you don’t have anyone to provide those things, head to the nearest pedicure salon that serves wine. … Read more

Today is a very special day. It’s a day when you’re required to eat tacos, drink tequila, wear a sombrero, and yell out “Ole!”  on the hour. Plus, the pickup lines are endless: “They say tequila makes your clothes fall off. Want to test that theory?” “You’re like a pinata. I’d definitely hit that.” “You’re … Read more

I told myself I would NOT SHOP this past weekend, then I found a $20 off coupon for DSW in a stack of mail. Of course I did. I  obviously couldn’t ignore that blatant sign from the shoe Gods, so I convinced myself I needed a new pair of perfect wedges for the summer and hightailed … Read more

Bananas are the Ryan Gosling of fruit. For the past six months, I’ve been eating a banana every day (sometimes TWO) and it has been a life changer. Check out the reasons why nature’s yellow boomerang is truly the most glorious of all. 1. Beats bloat. If you’re swollen from a salty meal (read: 829374928374 … Read more

Who doesn’t love them some exfoliation? Ahhh, that grainy goodness washing away the day–it’s like the orgasm of facial cleansing. Wait what? Anyway, regardless of skin type, you should exfoliate at least once or twice a week to fully cleanse your mug, slough off dead cells, and let your moisturizers/serums/etc. soak in and work their … Read more

You know the ol’ saying: “Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear; beer before liquor, never sicker.” Well, this is kinda’ like that. But not really. I’m about to share a trick that will make your makeup routine easier and give you a more natural, rosy glow on your cheeks like these lovelies. Apply blush … Read more