Ashley Shaw
occupation: accessories assistant at InStyle magazine and model
“I realized I don’t really have a ‘dress-down’ look. I’m usually always dressed up. I have now gone eight months without wearing a pair of jeans.” Ashley Shaw
Half Swedish and Italian, but from suburban Pennsylvania, Ashley’s got a captivating “movie star” look with a total down home, earthy personality. Lipstick is her thing, and with lips to kill, the reds and purples give the care-free hippy in her an ultra sophisticated polish, alittle reminiscent of film siren Lauren Bacall. Ashley’s a head-turning hybrid of flower child (she has the Monterey Pop Music Festival documentary on loop) and glamorous Russian princess, in one of her many knockout flea market picks; a loden cape, floral high-waisted pants, and very “Janis” clogs. Ashley turns lady-like to ’70s funky with her leopard fake-fur coat and head scarf or pink fairy dress with feathered head piece. And her go to is the Salvation Army and there, rags become riches with impeccable finds such as the indigenous Peruvian poncho (for $1) to the quintessential ’60s house dress, worn in her effortless synthesis of rock and roll meets glam way.
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If you like Ashley, you might also enjoy Dalad Kambhu, Sophie Mascatello, Marka Kiley, or Ruby and Summer.
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January 29th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Great style! her grandmother bracelet is so gorgeous.
January 29th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Her comment on not wearing pants for the last eight months is crazy….. I con’t do that! then again, I’m male.
January 29th, 2010 at 11:19 am
She’s darling! Down to earth, not caught up in labels, and has great style! And Ross, you goose, she does wear pants, just not JEANS.
January 29th, 2010 at 11:25 am
omg! I want her closet! every single piece!
she is lovely! and her style is just amazing.
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January 29th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
loved this girl…..she knows what suits her and is not afraid of being original. adorable!
January 29th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Whatta babe! Her style has inspired me to do more with myself. NY needs more people like her.
January 29th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
total reminds me of whitney port
January 29th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
really great post
January 30th, 2010 at 7:11 am
She rocks!
January 30th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
LOVE her style
January 31st, 2010 at 5:03 am
Looove her style.
January 31st, 2010 at 8:09 am
love love love her! so nice and genuine and not pretentious in an annoying fashion way. that cape/jacket thing is my favourite!
January 31st, 2010 at 9:36 am
Wow, LOVE this post. She’s so pretty!! I adore the video and the stories she shares. So refreshing seeing a beautiful, stylish girl who is so down to earth!
February 1st, 2010 at 7:48 am
QUALITIE STYLE !! WOULD LOVE TO IMPOSE SOME SEXIE ON HER AND TAKE SOME PHOTOS !!
February 1st, 2010 at 10:00 am
Ashley is the most stylish person ever!!! She looks amazing in ANYTHING!!
February 1st, 2010 at 10:18 am
ash, hit me up here !! nicolas@le-sexie.com
February 1st, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Love her outfits! She puts herself together really well. Her book collection is really great as well.
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:04 pm
i havent commented on any of the posts before but i love her! fabulous and resourceful
love love love!
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:05 pm
http://thriftwithoutlookinglikeit.blogspot.com/
i am a salvation army scavenger myself
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Love her style! The thought of not wearing jeans for 8 months makes me want to try that for myself! I esp. love her soldier dress- too rad- and her change purse necklace! Urban is selling one but I love hers since it’s larger. The lace cami with the pants and clogs were perfection!
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February 4th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Swooning over this girl! WANT those belle & sebastian posters over her bed!!! so rad! One of my favourite bands as well. Would love to see some of her modeling pictures. She’s rad!
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March 21st, 2010 at 7:06 am
she is a sweetheart i love the pic of her grandmother, the jumpsuit with the DM’s, all her coats, her bedroom, everything i love her. I have that little babypink dress from HnM. the leopard coat is amazing with the headscarf the little purse round her neck THE SUMMER HANDBAG. im inspired my fave on here without a doubt
March 28th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
She’s very cool and sweet and real with some serious style!!!
Love her!
March 29th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
love her! that jumpsuit is amazing and her color sense divine. i am in serious covetation of her vintage soldier dress. i like the joy and ease she takes in the whole shebang.
April 11th, 2010 at 5:39 am
Ashley is a real inspiration, her style seems so carefree yet carefully put together, she knows exactly what to pair with what. She really inspired me to get out of jeans and to be more feminine and also to venture to vintage shops. She is definitely my favourite on here along with Julia Gartland (whose opening message “do you love it” has been taken with me when shopping, to remind me not to buy for the sake of buying) The whole site is really inspiring to delve into other people’s interpretations of style and to see what they do is amazing, I love how it’s so accessible and you can learn so much from others!
April 16th, 2010 at 4:47 am
ohh love her red lipstick very sexy style to..
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