Ashley Barber

Belt it, boot it, scarf it.

Ashley has moved to Toronto! And we miss her oh so much – good thing she will be back for lots of visits! Follow Ashley on Twitter @ashleystyle and check out her blog Ashley Style Online to stay up to date with one of espy’s most fashionable stylists.

Ashley is the accessories queen of your espy experience. Once she has you dressed up in the right outfit, she’ll deftly advise you on the right finishing pieces, whether it’s a necklace, a wrap or the perfect boot. She wants more for espy clients than just pleasure with their purchases. She wants you to learn to complement your outfit and be comfortable with what you’re going to wear.

Ashley came to espy after a decade in the service industry and attempts to get her business degree. But school didn’t stoke her fires until she found the Fashion Apparel Technology Diploma at Olds College in Red Deer. Life took an unfortunate turn when she fell ill due to stress.

A turn Ashley considers a blessing.

“You’re not always going to be shopping at espy, so I want to give you the tools to pick out the pieces that make you look good. Knowing what to wear and how to wear it are pretty important to feeling good about yourself.”

Because now she manages espy, travels as a buyer and loves the path her career is finally on, she is comfortable with herself and is able to convey that feeling to you as your personal stylist. She anticipates the opportunity to create a style vision for you, working with you one-on-one to add to your wardrobe in a way that enhances your personal style. Putting outfits together comes naturally to Ashley and her face beams with enthusiasm for making you look good.

Her warm, friendly approach combines with her natural flair for choosing the right pieces for your body type and personal style. She’ll also teach you how to do it yourself, whether it’s at espy or at your home, cleaning out your closet. Ashley is available to organize your closet, helping you let go of what doesn’t fit, what’s out of style and what doesn’t really work for your body shape. She’ll work with you to determine what pieces you need to complete your wardrobe and what pieces can stay and how they can be combined for outfits.

She wants to give you the knowledge and the confidence to do it yourself.

“You’re not always going to be shopping at espy, so I want to give you the tools to pick out the pieces that make you look good. Knowing what to wear and how to wear it are pretty important to feeling good about yourself.”

And, of course, looking your best includes accessories.

“I love hats! They definitely aren’t for everyone but they can be the right way to complete an outfit.”