NAME: Gelareh Darabi {Ashiberry}
LOCATION: Brighton UK
OCCUPATION: Journalist / TV presenter / Writer/ Blogger / Vintage collector & seller {phew!}
WEBSITE: www.iheartcocoon.com
TWITTER; @mycocoonvintage
Q – Hello how are you today?
A – I’m great! How are you?
Q- What is your favourite piece from Stolen Thunder’s current collection?
A – I’m smitten with all the lovely owl necklaces, rings and earrings sprinkled throughout this collection. I know owls are very ‘in’ right now, but I’ve been slightly obsessed with them ever since I bumped into one years ago while walking along the forest in my hometown {Vancouver BC}. I must have stood there admiring it for ages. I’ve adored them ever since.
Q- What outfit would you style up using Stolen Thunder Jewellery? (Stolen Thunder jewellery / clothing / shoes etc!)
A – As much as I love glamming it up once in a while, I’m such an active girl. So, I need statement accessories that add an instant touch to an outfit but that don’t make me feel restricted. I could wear the jersey strand scarf with just about any look, yoga gear, a dainty lace vintage 60s shift dress or even a bikini on the beach!
Q-What is your favourite cocktail, and how many can your drink!?
A – Lately it’s been grandma’s homemade sloe gin & tonic {the gin is actually made by my boyfriend’s grandma}. I’m petite, in other words, cheap date.
Q-Where is your favourite boutique, and what is it called?
A – I stumbled upon a lovely little boutique in Ibiza’s old town called Biscuit. Every item in there was 100% me.
Q-If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
A – The answer to this question changes almost daily. Today I’m yearning for a little flat in the Castro district {San Francisco}. I thrive on individuality, activism and above all good thrifting in a neighbourhood… actually Brighton has all of that.
Q- Who is your style icon?
A –Frida Kahlo & Stevie Nicks. I have a thing for short, vibrant, feisty ladies….
Q – What are your wardrobe essentials?
A – My vintage 70s Afghani caftan, moccasins, denim vests, vintage flowery dresses, tights, ponchos, anything with paisley, vintage boots, blazers that I’ve thrifted from the little boy’s section at charity shops {they always fit me best}
Q – How many pairs of shoes do you own?
A – I’m embarrassed to say, but I have countless pairs of shoes hiding away in various storage lockers, piling up at my parents place and here with me in Brighton; all from my many years of gypsying around.
Q – If you’ve had a bad day L what song will make you smile J again?
A – Fleetwood Mac- Everywhere
Q – Send us a picture from your day –
A – Packed a little picnic. Off on an adventure with my darling Brit.
Q – What would you like to ask Stolen Thunder?
A – Where is the most unlikely of places you’ve found inspiration for your pieces?
A – Stolen Thunder mmmmm Pubs, country walks, and we qute often wake up with ideas!
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Tags: jersey scarf, owl necklace, stolen thunder
oh i adore everything about Ashi and the tremendous Brit! big blog tribe love that travels across the pond to them both. awesome feature, it’s terrific to learn more about a friend this way.
little owl necklace is darling! i’ve got a thing for feathered woodland creatures also.
i can always count on Ashi to give me such a nice balance of laughter and beautiful depth. she’s pretty bloody brilliant and it’s a pleasure to see her here!