Meet the Founders of Ashlia: Lia, Ashlee, and Carla
At Ashlia, sustainability meets style in a family-driven venture fueled by passion and expertise.
Sisters Lia and Ashlee, united by their love for fashion and commitment to sustainability, embarked on a journey to redefine elegance with a conscience. With the invaluable support and guidance from their fashion-savvy and business expert mother, Carla, Ashlia has flourished into a haven of eco-chic attire.
Lia
Hi, I am 22 years old and currently just completing my 4th year as a full time student at UHI studying sports management. My ,main role is front of house customer service and hosting Dress Dates which I love as I get to be part of everyones experience. I am also not shy to a fashion show or photoshoot to help support charities or the business. I love shopping and getting dressed up for special occasions and events but as a student I always had to borrow or buy second hand items to meet budget. Being able to share and re-use quality items is a win win for everyone.
Bucket list item – Visit New York City.
Fav animal – Otters.
Proudest moment – passing my driving test first time.
Fav smell – Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb perfume.
Shoes or Bags – shoes.
Embarrassing moment – When I thought the painting and decorating company “nessie painters” actually painted “nessies” and asked them where they were painting them.
Ashlee
Hi, I am 19 years old and currently work full time as Business Support for Allied Surveyors in inverness. My main role is behind the scenes doing the tech and admin and the occasional catwalk when required. As a younger sister I always got ‘handed down’ items to wear so was used to borrowing or using second hand items. I love to share and borrow clothes with my friends so this is perfect to be able to share with all the other ladies in the Highlands rather than ‘throwing away’ fast fashion items.
Bucket list item – Visit Texas and get my own cowboy hat.
Fav animal – Any animal (not flies or moths).
Proudest moment – doing a bungee jump in Greece and facing my biggest fear of heights.
Fav smell – freshly baked bread
Shoes or Bags – shoes.
Embarrassing moment – falling in front of the gardener when walking into the house.
Carla
Hi, Let’s just say Im a ‘mature’ lady and mum of Lia and Ashlee. I have always shared my dresses and occasion wear items with family and friends and colleagues. After many years of collecting items of all different styles and sizes it’s now time to re-use and share with other gorgeous ladies. Saving time, money and the world in our own little way. You will see me helping out on Dress Dates and social media and behind the scenes as the main buyer for stock.
Not many people know but I also…
- Studied fashion and business management at University
- Showcased my collections in London
- Was Head Stylist at multiple Award winning photoshoots in London 2015-2023
- Was Head stylist at Highland Hair Fashion show 2017
Bucket List item – Attend Tomorrowland festival.
Fav animal -Any Dog & Whales.
Proudest moment – I Should say my kids but it was completing the London Marathon.
Fav smell – Coco Mademoiselle or bacon roll.
Shoes or Bags – Shoes (obsessed).
Embarrassing moment -Sitting upright on my lilo in Ibiza in a pool, unaware my bikini top had slid down.
