I have the soul of a drag queen

I think that in my past life I was a drag queen. I absolutely LOVE them. If it was up to me I would walk around head to toe in sequins. I am obsessed with anything that shines or has glitz. I have to always have atleast one sequins item in my store at all times.. This time I have about 3 :).. I found amazing 80's sequins blouses that I will be posting tomorrow.

Had a busy weekend. Went out Saturday with some friends and spent the whole day Sunday sewing. I have LOTS of new goodies! Here are a few...

xo

Ash

Fund raising

I participated in another fundraiser this week. Some of the proceeds went to an Eating Disorder organization. I have never been able to understand eating disorders. I just love food way to much. I guess some people have more will power to be a stick than others. I have will power for cookies and chips. lol
I brought my clothes and headbands to the event and did very well.

I got to spend the week with my child hood best friend. She moved to Brazil 12 years ago and I hadn't seen her since. I loved hanging with her again it was as if we had never stopped being friends. She left yesterday. :( Ok more Monday, I have a fun filled weekend.

xo

Ash

Happy Monday

Did last week fly by or was it just me? I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. My weekend was pretty eventful. Went out friday with my friends stayed out way to late and then had to wake up early Saturday to take maternity pictures of my best friend. They came out gorgeous. I posted a couple for you guys to see. Sunday one of my old college buddies came into town, so we all went to lunch on the beach and then I had to go style a photo shoot a couple blocks away so we parted ways and I went off to do some work. The shoot came out awesome. Matthew Karsten the photographer is really talented. You can see some of his work at : http://stylusfunk.com/..

We did the photo shoot in this really cool back ally on south beach. She was dressed in a 60's vintage flower dress. The shoes were navy blue suede buckle boots. I finished off the look with gold accessories. One of my favorite pieces was a gold vintage buckle belt that was re made into a bracelet. I snapped a couple shots with my phone. Of course my camera was dead, so the quality of the pics is not the best but you get the gist. I will post the final pics when he sends them to me. The dress that was in the photo shoot will be available for sale a http://www.fabulousfashionfinds.net/..

My weekend was finished off by walking out to the beach and laying on the sand and watching the sunset go down. I have lived in Miami my whole life and don't take advantage of the beach , so it was nice to go out there and take it all in.

I found an amazing site its called http://pandora.com/.. It is basically a radio station that you put in your favorite song and it suggests and plays songs that are similar to the song you like. I love it. I sit on the floor in my studio and listen to all the songs for hours while making my headbands and clothes. It's a great site.

Busy as a bee

Today was hectic, tomorrow is hectic, Basically everything is just really busy and hectic. Many new things coming up: I have a trunk show on Wednesday at Scarlette Boutique from 5- 9 Pm. Come by and see all of the goodies the owner Stacey has to offer. Her stuff is INSANE, so many amazing designers that no one else in Miami carries and very reasonably priced. I will be there as well with my " Poodlies" feather headbands.

I got hired to style a photo shoot on Sunday with my Fabulous Fashion Finds vintage gear. Hopefully it will be a gorgeous day. The space is suppose to be this really cool warehouse space. I am dressing the model in a funky 60's dress. I will post the pics when he has edited everything. Its going to
be great.

My best friend Dee, is 8 months pregnant and Saturday I am whipping out my old friend ( the camera) and busting out with some of my old photography skills. She asked me if I would take some maternity nudes and of her and of course I was honored. It kinda gives me the photography itch again.. Hmmmm. Ok, no my life is already hectic I don't need a to open a 3rd company/ job. Focus ASHLEY! God, I am a true breed of my sign. A real Pisces, all over the place. Here is some of my old photography.. Enjoy

xo

Happy New year

Hello all!! Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful new year. One of my best friends had a new years party at her house, so we spent the evening there throwing back glasses of champagne and eating way to much food. All in all it was a nice end to 2008.

I have been playing some serious catch up the past couple weeks. My feather headband line " Poodlies" is kicking butt. So between making those and sewing I have my hands full. I am having my first photo shoot for the new year this Friday. I have lots of vintage reconstructed goodies that i have been collecting for you all :) I should have everything on the site no later than Tuesday evening.

That is one of my 10000 new years resolutions. To post at least 2 new items a night. ;) lol ... ohhh I totally forgot to update you on the fashion show. It went GREAT!!! My models were so fun and the dresses looked FABULOUS ( duh) .. I sold lots of dresses, but have a few left over. You can find them on my site under the " new years dress section" I have had a few people ask me about the music that was in the show. I used a variety of different artist. here is the line up:

Opening= Santo gold- Shove it
Shiny toy guns= Le disco
Gorillas=Dare
Yelle= je vueux te voir
Goldflapp= sex ?

Here are some of my new years shots as well as pictures from my fashion show. Also, check out this great article that was written on me :) Happy new year!!!

xo
http://www.examiner.com/r-4722386~Ashley_Nobbe_Fashion_Show___12_17_2008.html

Fashion Show

I'm exhausted. The last two weeks have been insane. I had my fashion show and I got a couple new accounts for my feather headband line " Poodlies." I love the holidays, but I am a little relieved they are over. The fashion show went really well. I was really happy with the way everything turned out. The turn out was amazing. The place was so packed they weren't even letting people in. Not bad for my first show ;) . I also got some press which was good.

The new stufff

Hey guys!

I am going to be away from my blog for the next week or so. My fashion show is the 17th so it is crunch time. Everything is going well so far. I have found and reconstructed some pretty amazing dresses. I can't wait for everyone to see them. I have been trying to stay on top of my new years dresses and my regular inventory for my store, but as you know I sew and reconstruct everything and I can't do both, so I will be posting new stuff just not as ofter until after the 17th.

I found a great photographer for my show. His name is Matt and can be reached at www.StylusFunk.com

Here are a few new items I will be posting in a couple days! Enjoy

xo,
Ash

New LOOK :)))

WOW this week has been fantastic! Fabulous Fashion Finds has a new look. Go to www.FabulousFashionFinds.net
and check it out.

My web designer is absolutely great. Her name is Meredith and she is so talented. She has done all of my graphics for me and will always! You can reach her at www.JackandMolly.etsy.com
I highly recommend her!

Today was a big day. My feather head band line " Poodlies" got picked up by a local boutique here in Miami. They were so great and a pleasure doing business with. I will still have my headbands for sale on my site, but I am going to pick 4 other boutiques to carry my line. I want it to be exclusive and intimate since I only make one of each.

My fashion show is 2 weeks away, Dec 17th. It is at Buck 15 a lounge/Club on south beach. I am so excited. Stressed, but excited lol.

I took a great picture of my cat doodles. I have to share it with you lol















Ok enough for today. Stay tuned because I am having a photo shoot with all my new gear, so I will be posting it with in the next couple day :)

xo,
Ash

I <3 NYC

I have been away on a vacation/ business trip. I saw an old friend from high school. We partied way to much and misbehaved. I love the city. There is something about the hustle and bustle that always brings me peace. I could move their in a second. Maybe I will. Who knows. Now the most important part of the trip was THRIFTING!

We went to several places. Some where outrageously overpriced, but others were ok. I didn't get as much merchandise as I would have liked b\c the prices were not conducive to flipping, but I did find some great items and some good names for you. I recommend :

Opera Thrift ( All proceeds go to supporting the NYC Opera , which I think it fantastic)
New york Vintage( The best vintage botique in the city for vintage designer, but it is $$$$$$$)
Tokio 7

I went to a couple other places, but I cant give my sources away ;) Here are a couple pictures from my vacay!

xo