Prairie Playtime

I can't believe summer is finally here! Time for more outdoor play dates and photo adventures with my favoritest little creative creatures... like this set I shot with my lovely friend Sarah Trickler when I went to visit her. She's an amazing photographer who I have had the pleasure of working with numerous times in the past. Always thinking up new projects to try and she has started making the prettiest custom crystal creations I have ever seen! If you aren't following her photography or haven't checked out her jewelry you are seriously missing out on someone who's going places. I highly recommend changing that by clicking the following links: Sarah Trickler Photography & CreationsbyaCat  <3

The only thing I could think about while shooting this look was all the episodes of 'Little House on the Prairie' I used to watch growing up. I loved to envision what it would be like living in 19th Century on the wild west. It probably helped that I grew up on a small farm so riding horseback and cattle drives were something my family actually did. I miss that life sometimes but right now I am enjoying my time in the city. Plus one of the best things about Seattle is that you don't have to travel far to find gorgeous places like this to play for the day.

 Dress: Modcloth
Wooden Wing Plugs: Dunnygun Body Jewelry
Crystal Necklace, Rings, Bracelet: Creationsbyacat

Leather Boots: Thrift Store

Photos: Sarah Trickler Photography

Summer is here so expect more play dates and blog posts to come! ;)

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XOXO
Ashh<3

Fawn-cy Freeee

I am finding it very difficult to concentrate on the online/technology part of my life when I have so many beautiful distractions going on around me... but I am very pleased to finally share a bit of that with you today. I recently shot this 'fawn-inspired' look with Al Lin of Sihayashi.com and it turned out fantastic! I have been anticipating the return of sunshine just to shoot this look specifically, and we really lucked out on this day. Not only did we find gorgeous blossoms to shoot under but the rain also stayed away the entire shoot, which is a rare occurrence in these parts during the spring.    

SO in love with my UNIF Harness Dress in 'pastel' from Dolls Kill. The sheer sparkly fabric has the perfect flow that makes me feel like a magically little fae every time I wear it. Decided to use my Dunnygun plugs made of 'opal glass' to add some glow and my fancy new Butterfly Ring from Born Pretty Jewelry&Accessory <-- if you're looking for awesome little statement pieces CLICK THE LINK! Use discount code "SENT10" when checking out to receive 10% off your order ;)

Juel of Salonjuel.com was kind enough to add her amazing skill set and pulled off a last minute 'fawn fae' makeup & hair look that meshed perfectly with the custom Moss & Flower Fawn Mini Antler and Ear Headband from Idolatre Clothing Co. <3 Please visit Idolatreclothing.com to see more stunning creations and place custom orders. **Highly recommend checking out both these talents if you haven't done so already, their attention to detail is exquisite!

Already preparing my next post so be sure to check out my Instagram & Facebook page to stay up to date with sneak peeks & behind the scenes photos... ;)

XOXO

Ashh<3

Naturally

The ever so talented Sarah of Sarah Trickler Photography and I have recently been bouncing our hang out sessions between the city streets of Downtown Seattle and the deep woods under Mount Rainier. In this set Sarah came out to visit me in the city and we shot some of her new jewelry for her Etsy shop CreationsbyaCat<--Click the link to check it out. I am in love with all the crystal designs she's been conjuring up, they're stunning!

That blue marking on my fingers is NOT A TATTOO Hahaha! ;) We just had a bit too much fun the night before and thought writing on our fingers with permanent marker was a good idea. It may have taken a couple days of scrubbing and a few awkward looks at work but it did eventually came off... Oops!

All Photos Taken & Edited- Sarah Trickler Photography

Crystal Rings & Necklace- CreationsbyaCat

'Broken Heart' Plugs- Dunnygun Body Jewelry 

White Coat- Farinaz Taghavi

Floral Skirt & Knit Cardigan- Secondhand Find//Thrift Store

Tan Booties- Ross

SO MANY GOOD THINGS HAPPEN FOR SUMMER!!! BRING IT! <3

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XOXO
Ashh <3

Kennedy School Creeps

"And it's so sad to see the world agree
That they'd rather see their faces fill with flies
All when I'd want to keep white roses in their eyes"

~Neutral Milk Hotel

Had a blast in Portland, Oregon with this Foxy little creature for my birthday last month! My roomie was sweet enough to purchase us both tickets to see Neutral Milk Hotel play live at the Crystal Ballroom and OHMYWOW was it an unforgettable experience! Honestly, the entire escapade in Portland was amazing. We ended up staying three days and didn't want to come home by the end of it. A local friend was kind enough to take us to a bunch of really neat places but I, of course, only ended up taking photos one of the days... someday I will be better at this!

We went to a few really rad bars, Kennedy School just so happened to be one of them. On our last day we decided to go back during the day to have a little photo shoot... 'cause who wouldn't want to get drunk in a "school" and take mischievous photos?!

Kennedy School used to be an actual elementary school until they turned it into the most amazing hotel/lounge/theater EVER! It has multiple bars, a pool, theater, restaurant, and gym. They even kept to the original school theme so every room has a different vibe.

Fox and I's favorite room was probably the Broiler Room Bar <3 The railing and chandelier details were the part I liked best about it...

I just had to wear my new 'cheerleader skirt' I purchased from Tobi for my birthday. It went perfect with the school girl thing we were going for and paired it with my 'Spare Parts' Star Wars tee to give an extra nerdy vibe.

Fox wore a pretty little lace bodysuit with her laced up shorts from Forever 21. We both rocked the thigh high stockings and Doc Martens to give our looks a bit of edge ;)

I have been recently swamped with a million things since returning from my vacation... but I promise to dedicate all free time to getting caught up so I can share all of the exciting projects I've been working on this spring and what's to come for summer! To see behind the scenes and sneak peeks don't forget to follow my Instagram & Facebook page...

XOXO
Ashh <3

Spring Greeting Earthlings!

It feels as if I've been on a spaceship traveling to a million different planets with zero time to blog... but after a month of inspiring experiences and radical encounters I'm ready to start sharing again!

Star Makeup By Redd Walitzki

I am beyond lucky to have such amazing friends in my life. Not only are they extremely talented, creating some of the most interestingly beautiful things I have ever seen, but they also genuinely care about me. I've always been a bit awkward and shy so making new friends was never an easy thing. One of the reasons I got into modeling was to force myself to meet new people and possibly even friends. And that's exactly what has happened! ;)  

This set was a collaborative effort with two of my favorites... Carl Faulkner & Redd Walitzki <3 If you have not checked their work YOU NEED TO! I was fortunate enough to become their neighbor(just across the hall) so I get the pleasure of popping in on them just about whenever and they do the same. I haven't had friends that close in a long time, let alone peoples I can actually create awesome with. Expect to see plenty more from us in the future!     

Pastel pink sequin & mint green cupcake garters were made by myself and I am very pleased with how they turned out. The garters are super simple and cheap to D.I.Y plus they help keep your socks/stockings from  slipping ;)

A few of my wardrobe pieces might look a bit familiar because I styled them in a winter look titled I Live in a Hologram with You... <--Click title to see it!

Tank/Bandeau: VS Pink

Lace Necklace: Fathom Fortuna  

Tulle Skirt: Target 

Thigh High Socks: Sock Dreams 

Cupcake Garter: D.I.Y.

Holographic Sneaker Wedge: Urban Outfitters

Photography: Carl Faulkner

Makeup: Redd Walitzki

 

 I am currently working on so many projects, it's extremely exciting!! Can't wait to share more with you as soon as I can but in the meantime follow my Instagram & Facebook for sneak previews/behind the scenes.

XOXO <3 

Ashh

Voyage for Spring Blossoms

This week I noticed a few plants were slowly starting to peek their pretty little peddles out. Got me all sorts of excited and I knew I had to get some photos stat. Those of you who follow my Instagram probably already noticed but I LOVE FLOWERS! During Spring/Summer I try to post at least one photo every week for #FlowerFriday. I've been doing this for the past two or three years now and I really enjoy it. Something about getting super close and seeing them like a teeny-tiny faerie may <3

Before leaving on our voyage, I decided to bust out my pink & blue swirl ice cream cone lip gloss necklace I found in the kids section. Comes in very handy and a sweet pop of cute for a Spring/Summer accessory!

Such a lovely day out...

Fox & I decided to take a Ferry across the Puget Sound. The boat was extremely full but we did manage to snap a few photos... even if it meant flashing at least 30 strangers my ass to get this stunning photo of Fox in her vintage coat and 'Fluttershy' Necklace from Fathom Fortuna(it's very windy on the ferry)HA! :P

After the stuffy ferry ride we stumbled upon a row of gorgeous blossoming trees and this bad ass lion! The statue was too perfect for the little 'Leo' Fox <3

Another highlight of the week, would definitely have to be receiving my birthday gift from my Grandmother. She is seriously the raddest Granny ever for getting me a pair of 'Mermaid Chameleon' Platform Boots from Black Milk X Solestruck! :D


LOOK AT THOSE COLORS!!! GAHHH <3<3<3

'Mermaid Chameleon' is the best way to describe these babies. Not only are they a uniquely mesmerizing print, but have just the right amount of platform to still be comfortable on long adventures. I couldn't be more satisfied, expect to see them on the blog often!

I'm trying to document more of my personal adventures on here but don't forget to check out Facebook and Instagram to see what we get into next!;)
XOXO
Ash<3

Mutilated Mermaids & Computer Guts

This outfit is strangely nostalgic for me... ok well maybe the mermaid part isn't that strange. Plenty of people like mermaids. My favorite memory of mermaids would have to be the colorful ones from the movie 'Hook'. I was always so mesmerized by their beautiful hair and the sparkly scales! See for yourself...

The strange part I'm referring to is the circuit boards. My dad is a computer engineer so growing up we always had random computer pieces laying around. I thought they were interesting to look at but never really understood what they were for until my dad explained it to me one day. What can I say... I'm computer geekin', even their guts are pretty to me. Ha! #SuperNERDStatus <3
These 'Circuit Board' leggings I got from Black Milk bring a rush of childhood memories back every time I see them, it's wonderful!

As you may have already noticed... the mermaid on my shirt isn't exactly like my favorites from childhood. It's just a tiny bit more dark and morbid but like most of the Atrocious Works designs, it really grabbed my attention.  

I think the dissected mermaid image pairs so well with the subtle print of computer guts. The idea of technology vs. mythology may be a bit of stretch, but the colors work together and over sized tops with tight fitting or no bottoms at all is honestly one of my favorite combos. It may not create the most flattering silhouettes but it's one I personally rock all of the time in my daily wardrobe. Because in my style book nostalgia and comfort win! ;) 

Dogwood 'La Estrella' Plugs- Dunny Gun Body Jewelry  

'Mermaider' Tee- Atrocious Works

'Circuit Board' Leggings- Black Milk Clothing

Sneaker Wedge- H&M
Photos- David Wentworth//Flutter Studio

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 XOXO
Ashh <3