Category Archives: Ashley Austin

The Gift List

Over the years of working in closets and with clothes there are a few items that I have tried and trusted and go to time and time again. Some are weird…sulfur on your face (trust me) and some our way expensive (cashmere travel wrap). But these are the things I recommend to all my clientsContinue reading “The Gift List”

Shop and Support – This Thursday

    March was Brain Injury Awareness Month, but I want to bring attention to it in April. Why? Because when someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) it doesn’t go away, ever. Month after month, year after year, the sufferer may look healed, or may look like nothing ever happened. But just because theyContinue reading “Shop and Support – This Thursday”

Spring, The Ugly Stepsister of the Seasons

“Oh my gosh I am so excited to go shopping for spring clothes!!” – said no one ever. Poor Spring, it’s one of the prettiest seasons and one of the most overlooked. Much like Thanksgiving is being wiped away by the rush to get to Christmas, Spring is being overlooked as buyers go straight toContinue reading “Spring, The Ugly Stepsister of the Seasons”

Your Closet Called…it asked for Fall!

Tomorrow is one of my favorite days because it is the annual Girls Shopping Day in Kennett Square, PA.  You can get everything you need for fall, literally from head to toe at Ashely Austin, Chantilly Blue, Houpette and No.109. Oh and want some help from a personal shopper and stylist? Come find me! I’llContinue reading “Your Closet Called…it asked for Fall!”

The 15 Best Insider Tips of 2015

  In a few days we will be starting a new year. I love January because it represents a fresh start. We get the opportunity to mentally have a clean slate. Physically, in our surroundings, we start the year by taking down all of the holiday decorations, symbolizing a simplification of sorts. As we are puttingContinue reading “The 15 Best Insider Tips of 2015”

How To Choose Outfits For A Family Photo Session

Have you ever done a family photo shoot? My kids are now 11 and 9 and I’m ashamed to say that this is our very first time doing a photo session. Usually I only have to worry about getting myself dressed but this time I was styling my whole family. There are so many waysContinue reading “How To Choose Outfits For A Family Photo Session”

Summer Shoes

Here are the top 5 summer shoe style you need to have in your closet!       1. The Neutral Wedge   Can be dressed up or down and goes with everything from shorts and t-shirt to a sundress. Wear everywhere from a backyard barbecue, to a wedding on the beach. My pick:   TheContinue reading “Summer Shoes”

Behind the Photo Shoot, AKA 50 Shades of Awkward

I am  bummed that February is almost over. I can no longer dress up in my red jacket, leopard scarf and snake-skin boots and hang out near the checkout isles of grocery stores, waiting to be recognized for being in a magazine. Don’t laugh, I actually did consider this just because I was so excitedContinue reading “Behind the Photo Shoot, AKA 50 Shades of Awkward”

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