Ashley Fern

Los Angeles

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Raven Irabor Explores Heartbreak, Self Recovery and Community Healing in Her First Curated Exhibition

Oct 23, 2024 | grownmag.com | Ashley Fern

I’d like to think that most of us have or will experience love at some point in our lives. It’s a feeling that even when defined, the words fail to do it justice. However, like bell hooks states in her best-selling book, “All About Love,” there are no guarantees and unfortunately, just as soon as we experience love, we can experience heartbreak. There’s a risk we take when we choose to love another. Raven Irabor took that risk, which led her to a path of self recovery and discovery.
Raven Irabor Explores Heartbreak, Self Recovery and Community Healing in Her First Curated Exhibition

Oct 13, 2024 | grownmag.com | Ashley Fern

“The practice of love offers no place of safety. We risk loss, hurt, pain. We risk being acted upon by forces outside our control.”– bell hooksI’d like to think that most of us have or will experience love at some point in our lives. It’s a feeling that even when defined, the words fail to do it justice. However, like bell hooks states in her best-selling book, “All About Love,” there are no guarantees and unfortunately, just as soon as we experience love, we can experience heartbreak.
The Bar at Short Stories Hotel

Jan 1, 2024 | fabulouscalifornia.com | Ashley Fern

Welcome to the newest West Hollywood neighborhood hotspot: The Bar at Short Stories Hotel. The fresh bar is a great destination for happy hour or a casual but delicious dinner out with friends or date night. (Soon, weekend brunch will be available too!)Hotel and non-hotel guests alike are invited to enter through an outdoor garden that will lead them to the indoor portion of the space.
Self-Care Archives - GROWN

Nov 28, 2023 | grownmag.com | Athena Sayaka |Ashley Fern |Vanessa Hatton |Stephanie Nieves

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Bosco is Coming Home to Her Creativity

Nov 22, 2023 | grownmag.com | Ashley Fern

When I walk into Bosco’s home she’s still locked in, hands hard at work, molding the clay that will become mugs for her upcoming Palette.xyz exhibition, slated for the following weekend. She has only paused to open the door and offer me tea and water. Before we sit down to chat, hands and eyes still glued to the clay, she warns me that when she gets really zoned in she can lose her train of thought, something I already admire.
Scottsdale's Many Sides: A Weekend of Luxury Shopping, Spa Bliss and Unforgettable Dining

Nov 16, 2023 | traveler.marriott.com | Ashley Fern

For those looking for year-round sun, luxury shopping and top-notch wellness activities, Scottsdale, Arizona, is the place. Against the stunning backdrop of the saguaro-studded Sonoran Desert, the city shines with an extensive roster of restaurants, upscale shopping venues, relaxing spas, inviting outdoor activities for all fitness levels, and a lively bar and club scene.
SIRA Chases Freedom with Debut EP "The Stars Between My Teeth"

Nov 9, 2023 | grownmag.com | Ashley Fern

When we met SIRA last year, she reminded us that everything would be alright with her single “BBDC” (Bad Bitches Don’t Cry).
Brunch at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

Nov 6, 2023 | fabulouscalifornia.com | Ashley Fern

Perfect for a girl’s weekend catch-up, a fun excuse to not cook breakfast for yourself or to simply start the weekend party early, The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills introduces a new, can’t-miss bottomless brunch. The new two-hour bottomless brunch, taking place on weekends at the popular West Hollywood hotel, includes unlimited brunch plates from the starters, specialties and dessert sections of the menu, in addition to free-flowing brunch cocktails plus juice, coffee or tea.
Toca Madera West Hollywood

Oct 16, 2023 | fabulouscalifornia.com | Ashley Fern

If you’re looking for a fun and lively restaurant for any occasion, look no further than Toca Madera West Hollywood. This popular modern Mexican steakhouse is known for its diverse menu, featuring distinct flavors and top-quality, organic ingredients. Toca Madera West Hollywood will transport you from a busy neighborhood into an intimate and dimly lit, yet open and airy, space that will have you thinking you just landed in Mexico.
Naezrah Reminds Us Being the Alternative Black Girl Has Always Been a Flex

Aug 4, 2023 | grownmag.com | Ashley Fern

As we start our Zoom call I immediately see the person behind the makeup, though Naezrah’s face is beat, brightened under eyes on full display. She explains her sister was graduating and in an effort to show her how to do her makeup, she did her own. It is already clear that there is a lot more to come from Naezrah but the magnitude of her impact is already felt in the industry she was initially unsure about.