Chouette: [Pronounced shweht] Exclamation when one learns of something pleasing. Charming, fun, chic. Origin, French
Part 3: Is Fashion Racist?
In examining the deeply ingrained racism against Black people in America, I found myself asking, is fashion racist? In short, yes. If it intersects and engages with history, with the determining of what is “in style” and who’s voices are amplified, then yes. It is, by...
The Signs as Houseplants
It’s not an exact science (or a science at all lol), but here’s how a few of my favorite things, houseplants and astrology, go together. Find the Zodiac sign that aligns with your birthday and you’ll also find out which houseplant is right for you. Don’t...
Part 2: Is Fashion Racist?
Fashion: A prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc. In examining the deeply ingrained racism against Black people in America, I found myself asking, is fashion racist? In short, yes. If it intersects and engages with history, with the...
Part 1: Is Fashion Racist?
Fashion: A prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc. In examining the deeply ingrained racism against Black people in America, I found myself asking, is fashion racist? In short, yes. If it intersects and engages with history, with the...
Don’t Ruin your Jewelry
I've been selling fashion and fine jewelry in some capacity for the last 7 or so years. First on the sales floor at Nordstrom, now with Nordstrom exclusive fine jeweler, Bony Levy and I have learned SO MUCH. Beyond learning about gemstones, diamond cuts...
Wine Tasting at Home
I always figured I’d eventually get around to writing a blog post about wine tasting. I’d write about how it became one of our favorite things to do in Oregon because we lived so close to wine country (we visited over 15 different wineries there!), or how...
How to Take Great Pics Without Editing Apps
So you have a new camera, but don’t know how to use Lightroom just yet (trust me, I still haven’t figured it all the way out), or you’re messing around with your phone and you want to take something you’ll feel proud of posting. Downloading editing apps is...
Don’t Buy New Clothes- Rent Them
Buying clothes at this current moment can seem like a tough financial decision. With a lot of folks out of work, and business suffering, it’s hard to imagine shopping again. Eventually though, we will have parties to attend, job interviews to go on, work...
You Probably Shouldn’t Share That. The Quarantine Meme it’s Best to Ignore
It’s on day 3 of the quarantine that I’m scrolling through my Instagram feed full of body positive bloggers and influencers like Hunter McGrady, Kelly Augustine, and Rosey Blair, when a jarring image comes up. It’s a before and after of a barbie doll, but...
How the Fashion Industry is Combatting COVID-19
The fashion industry does not have the best environmental track record, but in these unprecendented times, there are a few helpers that have emerged. The news cycle can currently feel overwhelming, but we can break it up by remembering the good that some...
Welcome
I’m Ashley Catharine, and I am a writer and stylist based in Southern California. You can learn more about me here.
