Sparkly Space

OH MY HIIIIIYAA!! Wow this spring has brought so many new and exciting things into my life. Where to even start... I recently discovered this really awesome jewelry site (Rocksbox.com<-- click here to see how it works). This is seriously one of the coolest monthly subscription services I've come across yet and you can actually get ONE MONTH FREE just by entering my code 'secretstashhxoxo' when checking out! I posted a video of the unboxing to help give you an idea of what it's like-->Click here to watch.    

The first three pieces I received are all featured in these photos. Even though I don't normally wear a lot of gold, I figured this would be a great way to force myself into working with it more. Totally had me digging through my wardrobe but gave me the perfect excuse to FINALLY style my black milk galaxy dress for my blog. This dress was actually one of the very first pieces I ever bought from them back in 2011. I paired it with a black lace button up and skirt so the print would really pop and highlight the necklace. 

Cicily Necklace- Perry Street

Screw Stud Ring- Wanderlust + Co

Bali Tube Curved Bracelet- Gorjana

Galaxy Dress- Black Milk Clothing

Lace Button Up Top- Forever 21

Lace Skirt- Panache  

Photography/Editing- Carl Faulkner / Redd Walitzki

Recently posted another video (youtube channel 'Ash Stash'<--click to check it out) announcing my exciting new job and recent pastel hair transformation. I will also be posting an outfit video featuring new Rocksbox & Creationsbyacat jewelry VERY SOON!! Please like, comment, and subscribe if you'd like to continue to see more as I post them...

Loves & Hugss

Ash 

Fremont Frolic & Special Announcements

Haven't posted a personal photo adventure in a long while... decided that our little outing to Fremont neighborhood would be the perfect opportunity to dust off the camera and take a few photos. I had my boyfriend Matt snap a few photos of my outfit.

 Matt gifted me this lovely jacket from a boutique called 'Free People'. Currently living dangerously close them so I'm certain you'll start to see more from this brand in my future posts. I really enjoy the detailing on the cuffs and back of the jacket. It's so gorgeous, totally one of my 'go-to' jackets for spring!

All the pretty flowers and green vines made my heart so happy! The weather has been very warm for a few weeks now and I've been enjoying every second of it :)

Jacket: Free People

Crystal Ring: CreationsbyaCat

Crystal Necklace: Open the Cellar Door

Heart Plugs: Dunnygun Body Jewelry

Boots & Skirt: Thrifted

Boot Socks: Borrowed from a Friend

This gorgeous crystal ring was made by the amazing Creationsbyacat and she has officially made me a rep for her jewelry!! Which means if any of my lovely readers purchase $25 or more you will receive 30% off! All you have to do is type 'secretstashh' in the box before you check out...   

Additionally I'd like to take this time to show you my very, very first video on my new Youtube channel 'Ash Stash'. I don't have ton of video experience but I'm learning quite a bit and looking forward to sharing. I would like to be more interactive as well so if you have any suggestions or questions please do tell and don't forget to 'subscribe' to my channel if want to continuing seeing more. Now without further delay I present to you...

Stay Sparkly!  <3
Ash

Panda Bunz in Portland

Hello in 2015?!  Wow!! I can not believe all that has happened since my last post in September. I have been a busy little panda, working on all sorts of new projects that I can not wait to share with you!! Until then we should probably catch up on a bit of what's been going on since the end of summer...

In October, my boyfriend and I took a trip to Portland, Oregon to celebrate Halloween. We stayed the weekend at Kennedy School Hotel (if you've been reading my blog for awhile you know it's a place I'm a bit obsessed with--> Click here to see previous post). The stay was amazing & the rooms were so neat! They converted old classrooms into guest rooms and each room had a different theme. We stayed in the 'Rose Room' and it was seriously the cutest! Chalkboard covered walls, stacks of books, and no television anywhere to be found... now that's my kind of hotel room!

I know this isn't the warmest outfit but I've been wearing this look all winter, just add fleece-lined tights and a warm coat! Also I just have to add that I'm falling in love with 'choker' style necklaces. During the colder months they can really make an outfit pop, even with all your winter layers on.   

Crop Top & Tartan Skirt: Forever 21

Lace Necklace: Born Pretty Jewelry&Accessory
Carved Shell Plugs: Dunnygun Body Jewelry

Thigh High Socks: Sock Dreams

Spike 'Heelless' Platforms: Declared

 I didn't get as many photos of the room as I would have liked but I was able to sneak in a few outfit shoots while we were there. The photos in this post were shot by a local photographer Jordan of Fotos by Frankie. Consider this just a start to seeing much more from this blog in the new year... stay tuned for all the magic that is to come!! 

Hugs & Loveees <3
Ash

Get Spirited Away...

"I'm out on the balcony, I can see the ocean
I'm practicing alchemy on you, pour a potion
conjure a spell, wish you well..."

I can feel the chill of fall in the the early morning air as I walk to work but since summer isn't officially over yet... might as well keep rockin' booty shorts & pool parties while you still can! ;) 

 

The song above will forever remind me of Summer '14. My second summer living in the city and I admit at times I tend to let my anxiety get the best of me. This might sound silly to some, but being around a lot people has always made me a bit uncomfortable. When you grow up in a town with a higher population of cattle than humans you tend to not see or interact with people as much. Living downtown Seattle is a completely different case but it has been a really amazing, life-altering experience, even if it's overwhelming at times. <3

To help deal with the stress of the city I get lost in little creative ventures. These white to purple ombre shorts originally had gold rivets down the sides but I decided to replace them with silver spiked studs. I am so stoked with how they turned out! The spiked studs were cheap and I have plenty of leftover to do more projects with in the future.

I have officially become obsessed with SOCKS and adding cute little details to them. These cupcake ruffle cuffs are so simple to make, I have a couple pairs for thigh high socks/stockings as well (featured a pair in the Spring Greetings Earthlings! post). I might just make a tutorial blog post soon since I have not done one in forever... ;) 

Also wanted to announce that I am currently in the process of cleaning out my closet for fall and will be selling these Jeffery Campbell Sneakers along with other gently used items. As much as I am in love with these shoes they are just a bit too small (Size 6 UK). Please be sure to follow my Facebook & Instagram page for more details on when I get everything posted.

Opalite Stone Plug- Dunnygun Body Jewelry 

Gummi Bear Necklace- VINCA

Pot Luck Crop Top- Urban Outftters

Ombra High-Waist Short- Victoria's Secret PINK

Cupcake Ruffle Cuffs- DIY

Platform Sneakers- Jeffrey Campbell
Photo Cred- Carl Faulkner

XOXO

Ashh<3

Hidden Oasis & Forgotten Places

Happy to have returned from the dusty, desert-adventure with Fox! I recently had the opportunity to take a trip back to where I spent my childhood along the Snake River in the tiny town of Marsing, Idaho. It was such an awesome feeling to show a close friend from my current life in the city, my past... (and what shaped me into the odd little creature that I am today)  <3

My hometown is mostly farms and high desert but there are a few hidden gems. About ten minutes from my Dad's house (where we stayed in Marsing) is Jump Creek Canyon, and this canyon is still by far one of my favorite places. It will forever remind me of magic and faeries. Jump Creek Falls is a beautiful place tucked back in the Owyhee Mountains. Unfortunately I did not do the best job capturing it on film. We did however, go swimming under the falls and climbing around caves just like I remembered doing as a kid. I have spent so many years being away it was absolutely wonderful to go back here.

Following our dip in the cool oasis, I told Fox about this abandoned place from the 1800's that was really close by. Naturally we had to go take some photos and explore this eerie site that I almost forgot existed. 

After spending time with my family, a tour of the places I grew up, and gazing up at the brightest stars under the clearest night sky... we finally had to say goodbye to Idaho.

On our way back to Washington, we took advantage of seeing one last location I have spent most of my life wanting to check out and take photos of. Not going to lie... this place was CREEPY! Full of death traps and pretty much had my adrenaline pumping the entire time.

I did a bit of research on this area when we got home and it used to be a cement factory in the early 1900's. It was shut down and abandoned after they build a new one a few miles up the highway. I would definitely go back again if the chance presented itself, but, I would suggest extreme caution.

DIY Modified Shirt: Original from Urban Outfitters

Bubble Skirt & Dr. Martens Boots: Thrift Store Finds

Blue Glass Plugs: Dunnygun Body Jewelry

 (My bikini in previous photos is from Victoria's Secret & sandals are from Forever 21)

Foxy found BONES!!! <3

Lace Body Suit: Gifted From a Recent Shoot

Cheerleader Skirt: Tobi

Fox Vertebrae Necklace: Purchased at Mourning Market made by Persmoen Campbell

Gold Ring & Bracelets: Forever 21

(Fox's cap in the previous photos is from Enfu & her boots are Dr. Martens)

We decided we need to GTFO after spotting these freaky stairs going down into the darkness because obviously that is where the 'mole people' dwell. In the end, we survived this excursion and I'm looking forward to a few more before summer is gone. To see more photos and keep up to date with new posts please follow me on Instagram & Facebook.

XOXO

Ashh<3

Alien Munchies

Get up on my level...

This set of photos took some time to shoot but it was well worth the wait for the sun to go down just enough. Carl Faulkner told me about this location awhile back so I thought up an outfit and BAM*MAGIC!! His eye for lighting seriously took this look up to boss level. I am so proud of us, thanks CARL! <3

My roomie Fox was sweet enough to gift me this rad Enfu Cap from Pink Gorilla. It has the cutest little French Bulldog on it that goes excellently with my crazy neon rainbow donut leggings from Black Milk Clothing. I made the ice cream lip gloss necklace after rummaging through the 'kid's makeup section'. I'm not sure which is more disturbing... the fact they have makeup for children or that I actually was digging through it. Regardless I'm very happy with my finding. :)   

My top is an old t-shirt but I still like the way the fabric hangs, so I decided to cut the sleeves off and glued some sparkly crowns around the neck to give it a majestic new life. It is very sheer so a bright colored bra/top pops perfectly underneath; love it for these hot summer days we've been having in Seattle recently.

Frenchie Cap: ENFU x Pink Gorilla

Blue Lace Agate Plugs: Dunnygun Body Jewelry

Ice Cream Lip Gloss Necklace: DIY

Sparkle Crown Top: DIY

Hot Pink Bra: Victoria's Secret

Donut Neon Leggings: Black Milk Clothing

Holographic Sneaker Wedge: Urban Outfitters  

Summer is really starting to heat up!!! Please be sure to check out my Instagram for daily outfits and don't forget to follow my Facebook so you never miss a blog post! ;)

XOXO

Ashh<3

Cheer Electric*

Kind of obsessed with the whole "cheerleader" look recently. I actually was one in high school and I really enjoyed it. Not because I liked cheering on the team, or being a part of the petty drama, but I loved flying. A 'flyer' is the one who's tossed into the air or balances on one foot while someone holds you above their head. Perfect balance and a fit/flexible body are key because you must be able to hold yourself in place or move around quickly before you land. I believe the same skills are very useful when modeling so I embrace the fact that I was a cheerleader. ;)   

The outfit I styled for this post is what I would have wanted to wear as a cheerleader back in the day. Actually, I almost got expelled from school for posting photos in my uniform that kind of look similar to these... LOL <3 CAN'T STOP, WON'T STOP!!

Funky neon rainbow fishnets, mermaid chameleon flatforms, & skeleton seahorse love! Mixing sea inspired punk accessories feel proper. Moving to Seattle from a landlocked state has brought me so much closer to all the living things in the salty waters, I find them inspiring and magical. 

Crop Top- Tobi

Cheerleader Skirt- Tobi

Rainbow Fishnets- Goodwill

Flatform Boot- Solestruck x Blackmilk

Star Tunnel Plugs- Dunnygun Body Jewelry

Seahorse Necklace- Trendy Wendy

 All photos in this post were shot by my raddest of rad friends Carl Faulkner. We groove so well together, I always have a blast working with him! Plenty more to come soon so keep your eye's peeled. Follow my Instagram & Facebook to make sure you don't miss anything! ;)

XOXO
Ashh <3