STARTING AN ONLINE BUSINESS // photography, modeling, thrifting, website design

In which I take y'all along on with me as I take my little thrifting and reselling side business to the next level by starting my own online clothing store! Shenanigans include a behind the scenes look at how thrift for stock, model clothes, crop thrifted shirts, edit my product photography, and designed my website. The whole process from start to finish took 11 days, a decent vlogging camera, about $300 in stock, 18 cups of tea, and one very sleep deprived college student.

As I think this video makes pretty clear, I am by no means an experienced professional at this (I'm literally 19 lol) and probably look like a bit of an idiot, but I'm all for that entrepreneurial spirit of going for it and figuring it out as you go along. The website isn't perfect right now, and can't wait to continue to improve my photography and modeling and add international shipping and my own clothing designs, but thank you so much for all your support in the meantime as this business grows and evolves!

F A Q
what’s your name? ashley
how old are you? 20
how tall are you? 5'5"
what’s your ethnicity? half british and half burmese
what equipment do you use to film?
➭ editing: final cut pro

FTC: Sponsored by Squarespace. All opinions are my own!

[onyasay]

You should make scrunchies out of all that fabric you cut off, then you can sell shirts and matching scrunchies as a set

[Samantha-bmof]

Ashley is honestly such a style icon!! I want your clothes!

The caffeine overdose is the most college mood tbh.

[yourstrulybritney]

A fashion icon and a businesswoman? Yes, girl!

[benjerry]

"It takes money to make money" is the quote you are searching for

[elainee_liu]

This is my first comment ever on YouTube... I just received the item I purchased and I am so happy with it! Also, I really appreciated the thank you note you left along with the clothing item...it shows how grateful you are to your customers and what a great person you are. :)

[semprecantando]

You're so talented! I love when I see young people follow their passions ❤️ as a mother that's exactly what I wish for my own children. I wish you great success in your new business.

[Nennah.]

I recommend changing the colors of the website- yes pastel is cute and aesthetic, but it's not user friendly. Those who have trouble seeing will not be able to read the menu. The light pink text with off-white background is hard to see, even for me (I'm a graphic designer).

[evanotava]

so proud of you!!! can’t wait to see what the future has in *store* (ba dum tiss) for you!!

[blenasfere]

1) I loveee these kinds of videos where you kinda show a process like your room makeover vid and this one because it has so many different aspects like vlog, sit down explanations, etc. 2) I really admire your dedication to the things you love doing. I was totally rooting for you when you were on 3 hours of sleep but still killing it and getting excited with you when you launched because the site looks so good! Can't wait to see everything you do in the future and cheer you on :)

[erinrowland]

What is your method for pricing items? Is there a certain cutoff point where you choose not to buy an overpriced item even though it's an awesome find, and have you noticed a limit to how much you can mark up an item before it won't sell? Thanks, and congrats on your hard work paying off!

[emejay]

Om you've grown from a YouTube thrifting gal to a best dressed business woman ima proud subscriber

[rockinstrawberries]

A better version of Netflix's Girl Boss, lets be honest

[AbigailWongDandioy]

i just discovered your channel and i can't stop binging on your videos! i love them so much!

[StephanieCYap]

Omggg I hope you share your portfolio website too hehe

[sammiecoulter]

ur such a role model to me, , ashely! idk if you’re going to see this but you’ve inspired me SO MUCH!! i love how open and honest you are... keep it up!! you have so much more influence than you realize:))

[princesaipelingon]

Hi Ashley, I just wanna Thank you for all the things you shared to your channel. you're someone who wants to help other people by sharing what you already know. I've been a subscriber since maybe 6 months ago and I've learned so many things already. You've been a sister to everybody. Thanks for all the tips about business and also YouTube. Your videos inspired me in so many ways.. 💕 thank you and much love from Philippines 💖

[NadineFelice]

this was really really well made!!! i love your videos so much! congrats on your website hehe

[Deamonfly]

Ok but like this is probably the best Squarespace sponsorship vid I've ever seen: hey look a fantastic site can be made in less than a week from a person who has been procrastinating because she's a perfectionist! Yoooou caaaan

[katlovesjake]

This is crazy good timing ... I have never watched your videos before and this was in my recommended. I have been wanting to launch my own website for my resale shop & did not know where to begin. THANK YOU!

[BrendyRod]

I know you posted this a long time ago. I'm brainstorming a new business right now and your video was SO HELPFUL! Like, thank you sis! You're so great!