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AshardRichley
Ashard Richley

The A-List loves meeting new designers! 

With FASHION'S NIGHT OUT coming up on September 6th and New York Fashion Week running September 6-13, we thought we'd showcase a new talent for your shopping guilty-pleasure.  (Scroll to the bottom of the page for Ashard's gift to you!)

We recently heard about one such rising star - Ashard Richley.    After learning about all of her dedication, hard work and accolades - summing up Ashard in one paragraph would be daunting. So to introduce you to this 'tour de design' - we thought we'd do what we do best...

  • Love for fashion starts at 6 years old
  • In High-School, creates her own dresses, handbags and swimsuits.
  • Studies fashion in Florence, Italy and decides accessory-design is her new bag.
  • After college, interns for fab handbag line: Be&D in NYC.
  • Named assistant designer at lux-line - Reed Krakoff.
  • 2009 Starts eponymous accessory line.
  • 2010 - Featured in D Magazine’s Edition of “Dallas’s Ten Most Beautiful Women" 
  • 2011 - Named as one of the top 20 designers in Texas by "Texas’ Next Top Designer".
  • Appears on MTV's hit show "Made" as coach to a young Dallas girl. 
  • Enters Lifetime Television's series, "24 Hour Catwalk".  Competes against 3 other designers to create an entire fashion-collection in a day and WINS!  Walks away $10,000.00 richer. 

Gorgeous, talented AND has a rockin' handbag collection...  We just had to ask...

Ashard Richley... "What's on your A-List?" 

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MEANINGFULBEAUTY

Favorite Beauty Product? 

  •  Ok so I hate infomercials but I was sucked into buying Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty…It’s amazing! I love it!

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MATRIXCURLYHAIR

Favorite Hair Product?

  • I have curly hair so I can’t live without about 6 different products at one time. I love anything for curly hair by Matrix or Biolage.

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BAREMINERALS

Favorite Cosmetics?

  •  Bare Minerals!

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SamEdelman

Last Fashion item you bought?

  •  Sam Edelman heels.

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WACOMTABLET

Tech/Gadgets you use?

  •  Anything Apple…iPhone, MAC, iPad. I can’t function without my Wacom drawing tablet. I design on it every day.

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Vitamins

Health/Vitamins products you like?

  • I take prenatal vitamins on a daily basis and biotin. They are both great for hair and nails. I also take a B12 to keep my energy up.

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MODCLOTH
 

Favorite Shopping Website(s)?

  •  I love ModCloth.com for affordable trendy stuff. It’s great to just snag a cute dress off of for a one-time event. When I’m looking for my higher end items I go to Net-A-Porter.com

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TheAmyDress     ThePriyaDress

Go to outfit you always look great in?

  •  I have a few dresses in my closet that I’ve made for myself that fit perfectly and always look amazing. They are my go-to’s!

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  Almond-Milk

What’s always on your Grocery List?

  •  Almond milk for protein shakes and Soymilk for my coffee!

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CHIPS&SALSA
 

Favorite Junk Food?

  •  Chips and salsa!

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GRAYLING-NECKLACE 

Newest Obsession?    

  •  The Grayling necklace I just bought that can be worn like a million different ways. It’s like 3 necklaces, 3 bracelets, and a belt all in one.

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Yoga-pose

Can’t Live Without?   

  •  YOGA! I have to go at least 3 times a week.

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Natgeochannel   "Chasing UFO's"  on the Nat Geo Channel 

 Secret Obsession or Indulgence?  

  • The Nat Geo channel. I LOVE to learn…especially about outer space. I’m a closet nerd and love science and math. In another life I must have been an astronaut!

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  LOUBITANS

Best Gift You Have Ever Received?

  •  Christian Louboutin heels from my husband on our one year anniversary. Who needs jewelry or a card when you can get Louboutin’s?!

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CUFFLINKS

Best Gift You Have Ever Given?

  •  I got my husband a pair of amazing hand-cut, ocean pearl and black onyx cufflinks that are reversible for our wedding. They are pretty amazing.

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DIY-COUPONS

Great Gift idea for “The Person Who Has Everything?”

  •  This may be a little dorky but I love DIY gifts. I’d make them a cheesy coupon book with coupons for “wishes” of their choice. So they can decide what they don’t have or what they want!

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  DEGREE

Best Advice or something you’ve learned in your career?

  •  I would tell any fashion student that the best thing they can do for themselves if they want to one day start their own line is to get a minor in business or at least take business classes. They don’t teach you a lot of the business stuff in fashion school and it can be a huge struggle.

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AR-Beige-Dress

What else would you like to do or accomplish?

  •  I hope to one day have a lifestyle brand. I love every aspect of design and want to create everything. Shoes, bags, clothes, etc.

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SOUS-OVEN

AND FINALLY:  Any other recommendations you would like to give?

  • My husband and I are huge foodies and love to cook. I think every one in the world needs to own a Sous Vide water oven! You can cook like a trained chef with these amazing machines! We cook gourmet meals at home all the time.

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WHERE ELSE CAN WE SEE YOU?

  • On February 16th I was on Lifetime’s 24 Hour Catwalk. It’s a new episode where 4 designers compete for $10,000. I competed against 3 other designers and…I WON!  Check out the show:  http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/24-hour-catwalk/video
  • I was an MTV Made coach for a local girl. I coached her on becoming prom queen and she won! It was so rewarding and we created a strong bond. She graduated high school, is going to college for fashion design, and now interns with my company, ASHARD RICHLEY.  Check out the show:  http://www.mtv.com/videos/made-season-11-ep-48-prom-queen/1666875/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=9883&channelId=1
  • Another fun fact is that I was on the Food Network’s show Food Attack. I got food poisoning a while back and it was a horrible experience. My friend knew about it and works for a production company. When they were shooting the pilot she asked if I would tell my horrific story. I did and the network loved my story and ended up putting it on the first episode! So random!  http://www.foodnetwork.com/food-network-specials-food-attack-the-girl-the-geek-and-the-golfer/index.html

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ARBAGPercent  And because we love Ashard and Ashard Loves A-Listers - She's giving us 15% off our purchase at AshardRichley.com   Just enter AList when you check-out and Happy Shopping.  

 

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