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The most necessary and enthralling ICYMI in existence — ask and thou shall receive. With the immobolization of my ask.fm, cluttered queries across my social media platforms combust — comprising my email, which I sulk to haze since 1. it is austerely for commerce and 2. there are impediments managing promotions and invites c/o spam. As a result, lo and behold Ashley Regala — up close, unfiltered and personal — and a blog post driven by curiosity:

How do you manage blogging at a young age?
Age is just a number, blogging is my fervor — from lust for writing, photography, fashion, travel, skin care to lifestyle: evinced through a digital platform, August that is.

When/How did you start blogging?
2 years ago on a different platform — the good 'ol Tumblr days they say — was the genesis of August: from cringey personal narratives to basic how-to/tips (2015).

Tips for aspiring bloggers? 
If you're passionate about writing, sharing and making a statement: whether nadir engagement, that is a start. One blog platform registration after, voila: you have a blog but there are copious epitomes of earning the title "blogger" — dedication, passion and equilibrium is key, do it for yourself not for sponsorships.

What are your plans for senior high/college? What course/track would you take?
I aspire to be a lawyer: I would take the HUMSS track, come senior high for the conviction of my college pre-law bachelor's degree: Journalism that is. Upon graduation, I shall venture law school.

What career in life would you pursue?
I want to be a Kardashian, kidding — half meant. A year ago, I knew what métier I would pursue: law that is — accrued via How To Get Away with Murder binge-watch — since my strengths are speaking, writing, memorizing, debate and researching. As a side job, I fancy being an actor or fashion designer.

What is your life philosophy?
Feminism — either the positive feedbacks nor a negative outcome in terms of familiarity — since I manifest that all merit equality.

How did you found your style staples?
From my personal fashion intimacy: streetstyle and vintage, I mix and match these facets together with basics in scheming my closet. Take note: do not follow fads nonetheless know your style and when in dubiety, subsidize on basics — the great Gianni Versace once said: "Don't be into trends. Don't let fashion own you, but you decide what you are".

How do you save up for quality clothing?
Keep in mind 4 big letters: "Sale" nonetheless know your personal. Which, on a more budget-friendly condition, deem thrift shopping — amidst ragged vetehements, a treasure coverts: wallet-friendly wise.

Favorite and least favorable fashion trend?
My most favorable fashion trend is streetstyle — to the point that copious closet garments are inclined to which. Alexa Chung and I have similar least favorite fashion trend, Normcore that is.

Who takes your photos?
My photos are taken either by my friends, family or someone who can manage a camera.

What camera/device do you manage?
Frequently, I prefer using smartphones — either an iPhone SE or Samsung Galaxy A5 2017.

How do you edit your photos? What apps do you use?
Editing is a decisive part of photography, I edit my photos without smearing filters nonetheless with focal tools — such as brightness, contrast, saturation, shadows and what not: only if necessary. I usually use either Instagram or VSCO Cam, and FaceTune for detail emphasis.

For more personal and blogging interrogations don't hesistate to drop by here or on the comments, I am hosting my first live Q&A Event — digital wise — 'til October 31, 2017 c/o AMA Feed.