Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe

"Now we turnt up and you turnt out"

"We burn it up and you burnt out"

"I'm caked up with my cakes out and you eat that shit- Lil Debbie"

Loving me some Lil Debbie and I'm not talking about the sweet treat... <3 Feeling like a bossy bitch in this look, thought her lyrics fit this post perfectly. New outfits and light projector experimenting with David Wentworth at Flutter Studio turned out pretty legit. The high waist shorts paired with my spiked out shoes make my legs look ridiculously long. For those of you who have never seen me in person, I'm only five foot... oh the magic of styling! ;)

Black Dogwood 'La Estrella' Plugs- Dunny Gun Body Jewelry
Spiked 'Heelless' Shoes- Declared
'Pleather' High Waist Shorts- H&M
Sugar Skull Shirt- Purchased at a local festival forever ago
Photos- David Wentworth//Flutter Studio

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Ashh<3

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I Live in a Hologram with You...

"And nothing's wrong but nothing's true... I live in a hologram with you"

"Make believe, it's hyper real... But I live in a hologram with you"

"Cola with the burnt-out taste
I'm the one you tell your fears to
There'll never be enough of us"
<3

Song Lyrics: Lorde- Buzzcut Season

Knit Cap with DIY Sparkle Pom

Stone Plug: Dunny Gun Body Jewelry

Lace Necklace: Fathom Fortuna

Winter Coat: Mod Cloth

Tulle Skirt: Target

Thigh High Socks: Sock Dreams

Holographic Sneaker Wedge: Urban Outfitters

After helping my grandmother take down our Christmas ornaments (Yes it's been over a month ago, I've been playing catch up remember?), I found a piece of shiny garland and I thought it would go perfectly with my holographic sneakers I was wearing that day. So I pinned it to the top of my knit beanie and BAM SPARKLE POM HAT! <3

My little brother Josh and I decided to go on a 'photo-venture' and take some pictures of me in my freshly found sparkles. Josh ended up really enjoying using my fancy camera, so much so, he actually enrolled in a photography class in college. Even though he is currently going to school to become a pilot, photography would be a pretty perfect hobby for someone who can travel the world so easily. Proud big sister moment and ecstatic he's living close so we can actually kick it. He took every photo in this post (except the last one of the skirt detail was taken by myself). Not bad at all for his first time using my DSLR. Expect a lot more photo features on my blog from this kid... I plan to make him go on all the thrills with me and he better fly me all sorts of places because HELLO he's my little brother and he loves me! lol

This skirt was a three dollar clearance find in the kids section at Target. Yes, sometimes I wear children's clothes :p hahaha! I have another set of collaborative photos that were taken with a similar outfit and show the skirt more. I plan to share them with you very soon... but I already have a few photos posted on Facebook & Instagram if you'd like to see a sneak peek ;) Don't forget to 'like' or 'follow' those pages if you haven't already.

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Ashh
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Aviator's Girlfriend

My head's too high in the sky to see the earth. My mind's addicted to the clouds and don't ever want to come back down. But I'm grounded by the reality of chaos I can not escape...

I think I mentioned something about this in my last post but just to make an extra point... it was a very long and strenuous holiday season. Trying to balance my crazy retail job and a social life in the city was a bit intense. I really burnt myself out and am still feeling the after effects. I did manage in collaborate with Sarah Tickler, who you may have noticed is a very close and dear friend of mine.  It felt great to the escape the chaos for a day and just be creative.

Sarah actually styled this entire look and I am in love with this teal wig, it's perfect! I'm so proud of her :) you should also check out her Etsy store CreationsbyaCat, she's been making some really rad crystal and custom work lately. The aviator hat is from Steampunk Couture and the extra long scarf and matching gloves are from The Ivory Dolls. I highly recommend checking out both designers if you haven't already.

All Photos Taken & Edited- Sarah Trickler Photography
Aviator Hat- Steampunk Couture

Scarf & Matching Gloves- The Ivory Dolls

Necklaces- CreationsbyaCat

Socks- Sock Dreams

Leather Boots- Dr. Martens

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Ashh

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Rainbow Road Trippin'

Ohiiyaa 2014!!

Unicorn Leggings- Black Milk Clothing 

Spiked Onyx Bootie- Declared

My derpy lil unicorn friend <3

I made it, I survived! Last year was a pretty intense roller coaster ride... full of surprising twists that almost made me loose it, but I pulled through and am still recovering from the rush of it all. Moving to the city has had its ups and downs but I honestly wouldn't want it any other way and I can't wait to see what the New Year has in store.

 Before we get too carried away with the new I'd like to share some things from the last few month since it's been that long since my last post...

Back in October, my close friend/roommate Fox and I decided we need a spontaneous adventure out of town. Halloween seemed like the perfect excuse to escape our little studio, so I requested time off from work, packed way too much in my little pink zebra car, and started our road trip down to Humboldt County, California. It was a very long drive full of 'mountain vaginas' and winding roads that made me feel like I was playing the rainbow road level in Mario Kart but we made it to Eureka in one piece. 

 I unfortunately didn't get many photos because I suck at capturing things when I've had a few too many substances/distractions and the entire trip was full of dramatic parties, champagne limo rides, and creepy Victorian homes. Oh but we did manage to squeeze in a bit of shopping and I scored a few awesome vintage pieces. Spent most of the nights up til the wee hours of the morning making some pretty unique friends and memories. I may not have many photos but it will be a trip I will never forget. Fox and I plan to do more traveling and random road trips this year so I'll try to document them a bit better but no promises cause that's just kinda how I roll...

Hooded Scarf- Forever 21
Striped Thigh High Socks: Sock Dreams
Fur Trim Coat, Black Mini Skirt, & Brown Leather Boots: Thrifted/Second Hand

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Long Grey Coat: Mishu Boutique
Black Leather Boots: Doc Martens

Just being an Ewok in the Redwood Forest <3

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Ashh

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You're a little bit damaged, I'm a sucker for that...

I'm the picture that's faded, I'm the love you don't trust.
Take the girl out from under glass and she'll always want too much </3
-'Broken' Lauren Hoffman

As I've stated in previous posts, I am going through a stressful time with my boyfriend of five years. It's not anything either one of was prepared for... Let's just say, my entire life has pretty much been turned upside down. I am now trying to get used to a lifestyle I never expected to ever have to live, and so is he. This process has probably been one of the hardest, and most eye opening experiences I've encountered in my 24 years of existence. I'm sure most of you are probably wondering what the hell I could possibly be talking about, but I really don't feel like sharing it publicly yet. Just know that if I'm not entirely acting like myself, this is probably why.

I recently took a random road trip with my grandparents to the Oregon Coast. It was a refreshing trip, waves crashing on the shore and the foggy mist couldn't have made a more perfect setting for the thoughts that rushed through my mind. I could feel myself slowly giving into the dark thoughts that once clouded my brain for so many years. It has been a 'one-day-at-a-time' process to escape them, but I am getting by. Just finding ways to keep my mind distracted from the darkness before it settles in too deep.

 

Lace Cardigan: Forever 21

Floral Skirt & Leather Boots: Secondhand

'Spare Parts' Necklace: Made by Myself

Carved Black Rose Plugs: Dunny Gun

 Striped Thigh High Socks: Sock Dreams

This outfit was simply inspired by the fact that I knew I would be sitting in a car for hours. I wanted something I could be comfortable in, and I'm pretty in love with thigh high socks. They are so comfy and perfect for fall! The lace cardigan went nicely with the floral pattern on the skirt, and I of course had to wear my black rose carved plugs to really pull all the floral together. I am really kind of obsessed with this print for fall. Floral for fall is a lovely distraction from the reality of the cold air killing all the pretty flowers. But I do love the changing colors of all the leaves this time of the year. Now I feel like I'm just rambling, and have switched topics way more than enough for one post.

Over and Out... <3

S*T*Ashh

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Mean muggin' pug guarding momma's pumpkin ales... CAN'T TOUCH THIS! ha

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Time Traveler

If I could bend time and space to go back to one day, and play it on repeat forever, it would have to be this day. I don't think I've ever experienced a place and moment more magical than this one.

If you haven't noticed in my previous posts, recreating similar moments I had as a child is what drives my inspiration to create. Something about it makes me feel like Peter Pan and I won't ever have to grow old because who honestly wants all that responsibly anyway.. Gross hah But that all changed last month. I can feel the dark thoughts slowly seeping back into my soul after working so hard to flush them out after my parents messy divorcé a couple years ago. So in attempt to not allow those negative thoughts back into my life I will be trying with all the energy I have left to focus on the positive and keep my creative spirits high.

The day I keep wanting to return to, didn't necessarily start out perfectly... I thought I was completely ready for this shoot after prepping for almost an entire year but oh, how wrong I was! First this stupid sporting event near my place that day, made it impossible for us to find parking to get ready, so we had to scratch that idea and drive back out to Sarah's. Then, I couldn't find the corset I specifically bought for this shoot like 9 months ago... So we had to do a last minute wardrobe change and ended up going in a completely different styling direction (which actually turned out pretty awesome). On top of all this, I forgot the one thing I seriously did not want to forget... MY NEW CAMERA! Can you tell I'm not a photographer? Lol, so you will have to settle for these crappy pics I took with my cell phone. BUT, Sarah(from Sarah Trickler Photography) was fortunate enough to get some once in a life time shots with her new camera. I will hopefully be sharing more of those with you when she is finished with magazine submissions.

Exploring the five story mini house with trees growing right through the inside... It just felt like it kept going, and going, and going... perfect place for a couple of pixies <3

Sarah being a creepy tree creeper ;p 

This mythical looking treehouse was in front of our very own eyes and in an instant all frustrations I had for that day melted away. It was seriously like I walked into a magical wardrobe and was in a place like Narnia. I could happily spend the rest of my life there, unfortunately that's not my reality... But you better believe I made the most of the few hours I did, pretending to live such a life in the trees!

Here are a few of the photos Sarah took for her Dreampunk Series... I was the 'Secret Keeper'. See more photos and read more about it on her Facebook page Sarah Tricker Photography. Don't forget to click the 'like' button or you might just miss more epic treehouse-ness!

Hair Color &Cut: Ava at Tigerlily Salon  

Black Dogwood Tibetan Cloud Lily Plugs: Dunny Gun Body Jewelery    

Necklace "Queen of Gears": Alternate History Designs

Utility belt: Mishu Boutique
Blouse, Skirt, Boots: Thrifted
Lace Shrug (from the wardrobe of the owner of): The Ivory Dolls

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City on the Sound

As some of you may have read on my Facebook I am going through another personal 'rough patch' in my life. I was contemplating taking a break from blogging again but have finally come to the realization that my life could honestly be described as a horrible television drama that I can't seem to ever turn off. So instead of taking a break I'm just going to apologize ahead of time if my posts aren't as great as they could be. I will be trying not to allow my personal problems much influence but they may just push me to be even better... Here we go!

Work in Progress... Close up

Fancy Feets!

Now that summer's fading fast, I was able to score these white platforms from H&M for a super deal. I think they were on sale for about ten dollars! ;) I decided to fancy them up a bit by taking the pearl beads from an old bracelet and stitching them on the top part of the sandal.

Sorry the lighting/color is different... the WIP photos were taken by myself inside. They aren't perfect but you get the idea.

They turned out pretty snazzy and went prefect with this dress from Free People that my best friend Sarah found on eBay (she later gave the dress to me cause she's awesome like that <3). We finally were able to get together and shoot after not being able to for months. And like most of our shoots, it couldn't have gone better!

The weather that day was overcast and somewhat chilly so I decided to pair the dress with a crochet sweater I picked up secondhand months ago. It danced beautifully in the breeze and added that extra little fuz I needed to keep me cozy for our photo adventure.

We decided to walk a long the waterfront in downtown Seattle because it's always entertaining along the piers and I've really grown to love that briny fish smell of the Puget Sound. I figured the seashell necklaces and pearl strands I've had lying around for months now would work well with the location. I found them in a giant bag of random/broken jewelry I bought at a flea market and lost in the move, I love finding treasures like that!

Javanese Coffeewood Spirals from www.dunnygun.com <--huge selection of plugs, check 'em out!

What I am wearing:

Knit Dress- Free People 

Crochet Sweater- Secondhand

Peal Covered Platforms- H&M, pearl accents added by myself(Shake That Ashh)

Javanese Coffeewood Spirals- Dunny Gun Body Jewelry

Jewelry- Assortment from Flea Markets and my Grandmother

All photography (unless stated otherwise) provided by the stellar Sarah of Sarah Trickler Photography<-- check out her Facebook page! All photo editing in this blog post was done by myself though.

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Shake That Ashh

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