Hidden Treasures

AND DID I MENTION....
I finally got to check out HIDDEN TREASURES in Topanga Canyon??? It was the ultimate, greatest coincidence. I needed to meet up with a knitwear designer at the post office in Topanga near her home. I mean, I've always known that Hidden Treasures was in Topanga Canyon and I was pretty bummed out when I crossed things off my to-do list and Hidden Treasures was still left hanging there. If you clicked on the link, you'll notice that I forgot the name of the place and that I mistakenly thought it was in Tujunga (same shit, just another 'T' name). Anyway... I met the woman (who by the way was extremely chill) and I noticed that some feet away was HIDDEN TREASURES. What the heck?! I'm sorry if you're thinking "who gives a crap?" because you're not as easily amused as I am especially when vintage is involved. It's like each cute little vintage number has a story to tell and I'm definitely one for stories. Sadly, I walked out empty handed. I need to return there :)

photo: me

with love,

the person wishing to live in another era,

araxie a.

Papercut Magazine

Got a sneak preview of the shoot I worked on to be submitted to Papercut Magazine from photographer Carlo Parducho and the shots look UGH-MAZING except ya'll won't be seeing any of it until further notice :). I honestly love styling. Before, during, and after the shoot. The whole process of it (esp prepping) can be a little nerve wracking when you're working towards the shoot date. It's so easy to network this way. I feel like this time around, I've met a lot of friendly people which I hope to work with again in the future.

from left to right

Makeup and Hair Stylist: Dari A. So

Wardrobe Stylist: Araxie Ashkharian (me)

Model: Jessica Spangler of No Ties Management

Photographer: Carlo Parducho

Assistant Photographer: Melanie Kwok

with hugs, kisses, and everything girly (blah)

araxie a.