What I Learned at Curvy Con
Last weekend, I descended on New York City like the rest of the fashion world for a look at what’s new. Instead of trying to sneak into a show at Bryant Park, or vying to work backstage like in my college days, I booked a ticket to the Curvy Con, powered by Dia &...
Why We Should Ditch Forever 21, Forever
This week, the internet has been on fire over a Forever 21 controversy. The fast fashion company had been including samples of diet bars inside their plus size customer’s online orders. Not only is this wildly inappropriate, it’s tacky and preys on the insecurities of...
5 Things to Remember in the Fitting Room
I am in and out of fitting rooms nearly every day. I shop for a living, and I often try on clothes purely for research so I can make better recommendations for my clients. You’d think after years of this work, the fitting room would be a less daunting place. In...
The 5 Summer Jewelry Trends You Should Try
The quickest and easiest way to update your wardrobe without overhauling your entire closet is to update your jewelry. No one wants to wait for their special someone to gift them a piece of jewelry for Christmas or their birthday, and honestly, who has the time to...
The Best Brands to Shop with your BFF
You’re 14 years old. You have a small window of freedom when your mom says she’ll drop you and your friends off at the mall. There isn’t much of an internet- and certainly no smart phones. You agree to meet her back at the parking lot by the movie...Welcome
I’m Ashley Catharine, and I am a writer and stylist based in Southern California. You can learn more about me here.