Author Archives: Ashley Staples
To Reiterate: Pink is Here to Stay
Pink, pink, pink. I mentioned several months ago that pink is the new mint. I was correct–even more so than I could have imagined, considering the pink coat trend seems to have spread like wildfire–but I could have gone one step further to say that pink is the new everything. The pale, bubblegum shade of […]
I’m Loving: The Orphan’s Arms
In what seems to be a never-ending accidental discovery of British brands, I’m currently in love with a little brand whose uniqueness and whimsical sensibility is so utterly English, so completely nerdy and ominous, it’s a wonder I didn’t find them until now. Founded in 2010 by two dudes in East London, The Orphan’s Arms […]
Why Wrist Watches Are Still Relevant
As a kid, I never had any interest in owning a watch, and as the years went by and technology made them more and more superfluous–who needs a watch when you have a cell phone/tablet/laptop on you at all times?–I felt even less inclined to invest in one. Then I grew up and kind of […]
Superfluous Mobile App of the Week: Drake Shake
If you haven’t yet downloaded Drake Shake onto your handy dandy iPhone, do it now. I don’t care how you feel about Drake–whether you love him or hate him or share Ezra Koenig’s feelings of patronizing amusement. After posting the above picture on my Instagram account, I got a handful of new followers who are […]
Long Live the Basic Tee
As I approach my two year anniversary of living in the City of Angels, I realize that my style actually has evolved. But not in the way you think it would have. The thing is…it’s only evolved to become MORE atypical of L.A. Call it stubbornness (even in the face of practicality), but I still […]
Acne Studios Opening in Downtown LA
It sounds too good to be true–Acne Studios, the epitome of effortless cool and downtown chic with their staple knitwear and minimalist design, is opening their West Coast flagship store in Los Angeles, of all places. Alas, it’s all true–and this week you’ll get to see for yourself. Wednesday, December 18th marks the grand opening […]
Hey, Boys: We don’t dress for you
Over the past year or so, I’ve seen the occasional article/list of things guys hate to see on women, and I always feel a mixture of anger and amusement. The article is invariably written by a dude, a narrow-minded one who seems to think that girls dress for the sole/primary purpose of impressing guys. Boys, […]
Giving the Slip (Dress)
Is it a dress, or is it lingerie? Do I care? The slip dress is something I could so easily make fun of (and sometimes do). But I won’t. Because what could possibly be more comfortable than wearing a loose whisper of silk, satin, or some other delicate material when it’s time to go out […]
Oh, Brooklyn
Like, how can I not miss New York? Right? Right?! 19 Styles You’ll Find on One Williamsburg Street Corner–via Buzzfeed, obvi.
I’m Loving: LA Brand Rails
I already named some of the stores I like in L.A., but I’m finding an increasing number of great brands the City of Angels has to offer. And if you keep up with the Kardashians (as I obviously do…) you may have noticed various photos floating the Interwebs of Kris Jenner’s eldest spawn sporting the […]
The Wrong Coast 