AR and LivingSocial!

ASHARD RICHLEY is teaming up with LivingSocial! $70 for $30 is an excellent deal that you can get for ONE DAY ONLY! From 5am Thursday June 2^nd until 5am Friday June 3^rd we will be featured on LivingSocial to do a private shopping event on June 10^th, 11^th, 24^th, 25^th , and July 8^th -9^th mingling with other buyers, meeting with Ashley Burghardt, and cocktails.

But what to buy? If you ask any of the fashionistas out and about what THE trend of the summer of 2011 is they will tell you that it is color blocking. Luckily, we have an entire collection of Color Block handbags to fulfill that need! And now it looks like you’ve found the perfect time to purchase one (or more).

The blocks of Lime and Lavender on our ASHARD RICHLEY handbags are just enough to add a splash of color without being overwhelming, but the biggest problem many women run into is how to do color blocking without embarrassing themselves or those around them. We’re here to help!

One of the keys to successfully pulling off the art of color block is to remember not to overdo it. Absolutely throw in a block of color from one of our handbags, but keep your outfit more neutral and grab a pair of bright shoes instead. Color blocking is very easy to get wrong, it’s so easy to completely overdo it and throw too much color on everything.

But ASHARD RICHLEY's Color Block Collection makes things even easier by not over doing the blocks of color so you don’t feel overwhelmed. With more neutral tones already built into all our handbags, we’ve taken some of the guesswork out of pairing one of our fantastic handbags with a fantastic outfit.

Make sure to take LivingSocial up on our deal THIS WEDNESDAY and get to meet Ashley – tell your friends and we’ll make it a party. New to LivingSocial? Here’s a short tutorial for you. We are really excited to partner with them. If you want to make sure to receive the deal, we will forward it out to our mailing list so contact us at customercare@ashardrichley.com to join.

We're Next!

Have we told you we made the top 20 finalists in Texas’ Next Top Designer? This could be a groundbreaking event in the world of AR!

It has been a terrific time being a part of this group of 20 inspirational designers. The great thing about being a designer is you can find inspiration everywhere and have a sincere appreciation for creativity in many outlets. We have come to respect these designers, while still competing against them…and wanting to win!

Some wonder how in the world you could do a runway show with a handbag designer? Many assumed it couldn’t be done. But we are proving them wrong. Ashley came up with a great idea to dress the models in nude tones so that her colorful bags would pop and become the highlight of the show. Then she took it a step further and found creative ways to display parts of the bags on the models such as taking the detachable straps and wrapping them around the model’s arms or wearing them as belts and headbands. It made for a stunning show as model and purse became one!

Previous Texas’ Next Top Designer winners have really benefited from winning as the group helps with marketing and public relations as well as media connections. We could not ask for a better boost! The best part about TNTD is they really want to work with and teach those who are already showing entrepreneurial spirit. They know we can use guidance on how to grow a business and they offer it. We can design bags, but getting a business out there is a whole different animal. It’s tough, but we are excited to grow all while showcasing our designs to some of the most respected individuals in the Texas industry.

Be looking for more information on Texas’ Next Top Designer from us in June when we should hear more at the gala. Fall samples will be in soon as well – we always love seeing a new design come to life. Stay tuned!

Oh Zooey!

Zooey Magazine has featured the ASHARD RICHLEY Raya clutch this month. The model, dress, and Raya all look stunning. This bag is a great day to night bag and Zooey Magazine has shown an awesome night time event look.

ASHARD RICHLEY featured in the TV Series "Dallas"

All of us at ASHARD RICHLEY are excited to have our handbags featured in the remake of the TV Series "DALLAS". AR bags were selected by "Dallas" TV Stylist Rachel Kunin to be featured in the remake this Fall. Look out for our bags on all the great actresses involved!

Victoria's Mothers!

We're spotlighting AR moms this week! Victoria wanted to let us in on both her moms love for Ashard Richley.

"My mom and mother-in-law both love Ashard Richley. My mom, on the right side of the picture, loves the Audrey. When she first saw it she said, "Oh I love the color!" She also loved its sleek city style look! My mother-in-law adores the Adriana and carries it all of the time. I have a lot in common with my mom and mother-in-law including our love for AR bags!"

It's not too late! Mother's Day is Sunday! Enter "ARMOM" for a 40% discount just in time!

Kathleen's Mom Loves AR!

Continuing with our AR moms we wanted to show you a little about Kathleen's mom. Kathleen's mom, Coral, loves Alarice in black the best. It's compact, so she can take it anywhere with her, plus it's oh so stylish.Which bag does your mom like best? Get it for her today with a 40% discount if you enter "ARMOM" at checkout!

40 for Mother's Day!

Hey guys! It's Ashley, the designer of AR! This week we are honoring mothers across the world. I'm kicking it off by honoring my mom and mother-in-law. They always rock AR bags! My mom on the left is wearing the Rihanna in Lime and my mother-in-law is sporting the Adriana in Onyx.

Get your mom an AR bag at 40% off with code ARMOM.

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