Ashley vs. Ashley

I am the Queen of NEVER FINISHING ANYTHING.  I have been constructing clothing since I was about 16 and designing even before that.  I gave up on my dream of becomming a fashion designer mid-college and decided that I just wanted to make money.  Any time you sell out for money, you will always be chasing it and you will never find true happiness.  I know that sounds cheesy and it's a huge cliche, but it really is true.  This blog has taken me back to the creative part of my life and I am ready to pursue being a designer again - even if it's just for me!

A couple months ago my boyfriend and I flopped on our couch and watched the movie Julie and Julia.  The movie wasn't the most amazing thing I ever seen, but it was cute.  The movie is about a girl approaching 30 and still no where near where she wants to be in her life.  Her boyfriend encourages to write a blog about something she's passionate about - cooking.  She finds a world famous cook book by Julia Childs and challenges herself to cook every recipe in the book in 1 year, and then blog about it.

That movie encouraged me.. to make 4 garments, casual in style and current to Fall in 1 month, 1 garment a week for 4 weeks.  The first will be a playful party dress, with the current style of the full, flirty skirt.  Let the challenge begin! Feel free to give your encouragement and input by commenting on the blogsite!!!!