Tour the Super Sweet Apartment of Fancy Fine Blogger Ashley Ording
1/32We’ve admired Ashley Ording’s retro fashion sense for quite some time now. Who can resist saddle shoes and peter pan collars? Ashley, a blogger who sells vintage duds and works as a stylist for Anthropologie, recently moved from San Francisco to Philadelphia and took us on a tour of her dreamy digs.
Naturally, we snapped some pics of all the lace, glitter, and classic accents that you’d expect (and then some!). So click through to view her super covetable apartment—and for even more inspiration, check out her blog.
2/32"If I had to pick only one kind of jewelry to wear, it would hands down be brooches. I've been building my collection for many years, and I tend to choose pieces that make me laugh, like this 'Awesome' pin. I have quite a few with animals and funny domestic objects, like telephones and washing machines. If it's weird, I'll buy it. I don't wear a lot of jewelry most days, but a brooch always feels like the perfect finishing touch. Or better yet, two or three!"
3/32"I used to have quite the black thumb when it came to keeping plants alive, which is why I eventually turned to succulents. They're so much easier to care for! I particularly love the miniature guys. I collected the small pots from various flea markets and estate sales, where I also found the fake fruit—I have a weird fondness for plastic food."
4/32"My brushes live in a jadeite flower pot that I 'borrowed' from my mom. I love sitting at my vanity for a few minutes in the morning to get ready for the day. My routine almost always involves a quick cat eyewith liquid eyeliner, blush on the apples of my cheeks, and lots of mascara."
5/32"A few treasured bits hang on my living room wall, including a red velvet cat purse and a wooden heart that lights up, both of which were Etsy finds. Cats and hearts are motifs I'm embarrassingly fond of and have been since I was little!"
6/32"My vanity is so hilariously crowded with objects, you can barely even see the surface anymore! I think I may have reached the maximum number of perfume bottles that one girl should own&unless I find a really good at the next flea market, that is."
7/32"I found the amazing ice cream prints at the Brimfield Antique Show. They're from the 1950s and were used as displays in dime stores and diners. I'm always looking for these uncut versions because they are the perfect accidental art. The Gene Wilder photograph is my prized possession. I've loved him ever since I first saw Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as a child, and I love having his goofy mug up on my wall."
8/32Vintage dress from the 1960s, American Apparel tights, and Zara shoes.
9/32"The orange pillow was a gift from my boyfriend. He found it at a thrift shop in Maine and adorably thought of me and my grandma-like decorating tendencies. The cat pillow was free from the Brooklyn Flea Market because my boyfriend was purchasing an ottoman, and the seller decided to throw it in for nothing because I was ogling it. My cat Donut loves to snuggle with it, which is both sweet and creepy."
10/32Vintage lace vest and heels from the 1960s, Anthropologie top, Suno skirt, and Tabbisocks socks.
11/32"This is the magical accessories closet where I stash my extensive collection of sunglasses, purses, belts, and necklaces. A normal person would probably have used this closet to store a television, but I haven't owned a TV for about a decade now. I'm too busy spending my money on vintage!"
12/32"My favorite color to be surrounded by is green. My velvet couch is green, my flowerpots are green, my little table is green...even my cat's water bowl is green. The lace dress is a vintage find from my San Francisco days."
13/32"Here’s a pile of photos, both old and new, including a favorite shot of my brother and me when we were a couple of cool kids wearing shades and holding balloons, a photo of palm trees blowing in the wind on a Maui vacation, and a Polaroid of my feet in the air showing off some silver Asos shoes."
14/32Vintage lace vest and Anthropologie top.
15/32"My couch is from Urban Outfitters and magically folds out into a bed for guests. The coffee table, which my dad sweetly painted for me, is a flea market find and cost me only $20. I adore my high ceilings because they give the illusion of a much larger space."
16/32"This is a favorite nook in my apartment. The vintage desk and chair were both Etsy picks and fit so perfectly. The amazing painting of the two girls was something I found at an antique mall in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, which is the self-proclaimed 'Antiques Capital of the USA,' and one of my favorite spots to find decorating pieces. It's from the '60s and clearly done by an amateur painter, which just makes it that much better."
17/32"I love the natural light that floods my apartment and reflects off my Chris Benz sequined jacket and silver tinsel garland. I need to have a bit of sparkle in every room."
18/32"This is a small bit of my shoe collection, which is admittedly out of control. I own so many pretty heels, but sadly hardly ever wear them now that I'm a stylist. I'm on my feet all day, so I'm always wearing flats. I need to throw more parties just so I can let some of these babies have some fun!"
20/32"I may be a voracious collector of clothing and accessories, but there is one other thing I love collecting just as much: books, especially humorous ones. My favorites include Face Lifting by Ercise—complete with hysterical photos showing a '50s woman how to ercise her way to a better face)—Baton Twirling, and a book of Martin Parr's photography."
21/32"Vintage Ferragamo flats are my ultimate wardrobe staple. They are comfortable, sturdy, and darn adorable. If I look carefully, I can usually scrounge up a pair or two at the flea market, but sometimes I daydream about buying a brand new pair in cherry red patent leather. And that day might come soon enough if I stop spending all of my money on candy, books, and old clothes..."
22/32"An old Polaroid camera becomes a weird face with the addition of googly-eyed glasses purchased from the dollar store down the street."
23/32Vintage floral cardigan, 1950s chiffon dress, Tabbisocks socks, Re-mix heels.
24/32"I have so many fancy dresses that it seems appropriate to display a few favorites above my bed. I like how the colors mimic those of my mismatched floral bedding."
25/32"A photo of my parents when they were newlyweds keeps company with some rather cute animals."
26/32"Any vintage collector worth her salt has a hat wall these days. Mine was born mostly out of necessity because I didn't have any other place to store these beauties, and who would want to hide them!? I still wear a few—like the large yellow straw hat and the navy one with the three bows—but most of them have become decoration only."
27/32"An old family photo is a cute complement to a cat planter I found at a San Francisco thrift store."
28/32"I've been on a gold kick lately, as evidenced by these new additions to my wardrobe, which are all vintage except for the Chris Benz jacket."
29/32"The photo of the white cat in the bottom right corner was taken by my friend and photography hero, Todd Hido. It was a gift to thank me for my efforts in front of his camera, although I was never as magical as this cat."
30/32Vintage coat, 1950s silk floral dress, and gold purse, and Anthropologie heels.
31/32"My 10-year-old self would be immensely pleased with the way my life has turned out, particularly the wardrobe part. This is my collection of shirts which is heavy on lace, silk, and cream. I keep everything in my closets organized by color because it keeps me sane and from being featured on Hoarders."
32/32Anthropologie heels, 1950s gold purse.
