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Hey, girl! I’m Ashlea Hearn – fashionista always on the hunt for a sale, purse hoarder, collector of high heels that are too hard to walk in, wannabe world-class traveler (on a budget), international wine aficionado, certified foodie, music lover with a background in violin & piano, lover of juicy reality tv & early 2000s rom-coms (who likes to think her life’s biography in a movie is Legally Blonde LOL), avid dreamer, published fiction author who constantly lives in her head, collector of more books than one person can read in a lifetime, hater of all things fitness (but manages to drag herself to Orangetheory gym classes a couple times a week – the agony!), multi-talented & yet easily overwhelmed March Pisces, and just a girl trying to live her absolute best & most fabulous life. 

 

In a fun yet daring twist to lifestyle blogs – and being the avid fiction writer and lover that I am – I wanted to write this one somewhat in relation to my novel’s chic twin billionaire heiresses: Madisyn & Marcelle Montevega. Madisyn is sassy and Marcie is sweet, but both are total baddies who lead lavish lives surrounded by luxury. Some may even call them “bougie,” as many of my own friends tend to call me, and of course, the twins’ personalities are very much so based off my own double personalities (I am a Pisces sun sign after all!) So, be on the look-out to references of both twins as you get to learn more about them (and myself!) and be sure to scroll down to read more! If you haven’t already, read my novel Genesis Mortalis, Book 1 of the Take It Trilogy to see the twins in full-fledge bada** mode.

 

Don’t worry – while references to my twins may be fiction, my tips & stories are the real deal for the fabulous girl on the go. So, strap on those super cute heels you never wear out (you know the ones! Or maybe you have a couple even like I do…), grab a glass of wine & come join us! 

 

Sincerely, 

Get To Know | Ashlea

Favorite Travel Spot:   Costa Rica baby!

Can’t Live Without:   My MacBook Pro and my beige strappy kitten heels (and my family and my boyfriend!)

Must Have Accessory:   Ambassador Sunglasses

Best Advice:   Preserve your love, time, and energy for those who deserve it.

Describe yourself in one Word:   BougieAF (is that one word?)

Secret Talent:   Composing music (I’ve played piano & violin since I was 10 and the latter in college)

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I would rather die of passion than of boredom.

— Vincent Van Gogh

Meet The Montevega Twins

You must be wondering – why are two different headshots of Zendaya in the place of where my fictional twin characters should be? Simple. Because I want Zendaya – who is SO fierce and SO fabulous – to play the Montevega twins when the Take It Trilogy movie series is created! 

Want to help me convince Zendaya that she absolutely NEEDS to be cast in Genesis Mortalis the movie as Madisyn and Marcie? Shoot her agents a message below. Let’s make this movie happen!

Message Zendaya!

Who is Madisyn Montevega? Madisyn, who absolutely never goes by Maddie, is spicy and unapologetically in charge. She is the evil genius behind their secret rogue organization UCOCA (United Capitalists Organized Crime Association). She is confident — nay, cocky — and absolutely must have things her way. Some call her personality “cold,” “ruthless,” “power-hungry” — though one could say she is simply highly focused and driven to achieving her goal: to take back the power she never had being raised as a boring, obedient, and well-behaved child of British billionaires. 

Excerpt that best describes Madisyn:

Madisyn struts through the front doors of the Rossi car dealership in London — sporting a black, over-sized, designer blazer as a dress, with knee-high stockings and white, patent leather Prada sneakers — her air in its usual high ponytail, and her eyes masked by wide black, Gucci frames. She had once seen her mother wear the exact same outfit in a photo, except she had been wearing black sling-back pumps as she held on to the small hand of baby Mackenzie. Even back then, she had been the image of a powerful woman who was just starting a family but was never too afraid of her own sex appeal. This was the exact persona Madisyn had decided she would take on to run her own empire, when she wasn’t scaling mountains and infiltrating secret lairs of the world’ richest men, that is.

Unmoved by the breathtaking, two-story, glass building sparkling with luxury vehicles, she passes sixty-year-old Chadwick, the front desk man and long-time friend of her mother’s. “Top of the morning, Miss Madisyn,” he chimes.

“Chadwick,” she greets him coldly, without so much as a glance from underneath her tinted shades, focusing all her energy on the day ahead.

– Genesis Mortalis, Chapter 3

 

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Who is Marcelle Montevega? Unlike her rather brash twin sister, Marcie is soft and quiet, preferring to keep her two-cents to herself. Don’t underestimate her though; she is highly intelligent and observant, a skill that allows to be just as lethal and therefore second-in-command in UCOCA’s hierarchy. Marcie is much more in tune to her emotions and feminine side, her underlying thoughts focused more on her growing crush for their childhood best friend Robbie Ancens than on planning missions. She is sometimes unsure of herself — although you could say that is mostly due to the fact that her twin is so quick to make decisions for the both of them.

Excerpt that best describes Marcie:

“Don’t you ever get scared?” she asks. “I mean, what would
they do to us… if they did find out? We’d go to prison or
something? Doesn’t it worry you that a detective is on to
us?” She lowers her voice. “What if they find out about
V’s brother?”

Madisyn grabs her twin by the shoulders. “No one is
smart enough to beat us,” she reminds her, narrowing her
eyes […] She winks at her sister and turns to leave.

Marcie watches her go, anxiously fiddling with her hands.
She didn’t know how her twin could be so sure all the time.
Mackenzie would be easy to keep quiet, but somehow, Marcie
couldn’t help thinking that their encounter with this detective
would not be the last, and that if they weren’t careful
enough, it might just ruin them.

Lurking behind a corner and watching Madisyn go,
Robbie steps inside the room. Marcie smiles warmly at him,
grateful to have someone who could take her mind off everything.

– Genesis Mortalis, Chapter 22

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Always so much fun going to the opera and HUGE sho Always so much fun going to the opera and HUGE shout-out to my loving boyfriend for sitting through 2.5 hours of Richard Wagner for date night! I’m truly spoiled… 😘😘

The iconic @lyricopera has kicked off it’s 2023/24 season with an incredible performance of The Flying Dutchman — it is truly the gut-wrenching, and probably lesser known, love story of the infamous cursed man damned to roam the earth for all eternity (I’m thinking of Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean if you catch my reference!) 🎭

Read all the details for this heart-shattering performance and get tickets ➡️ @chicagostarmedia #LINKINBIO 

There are only THREE performances left! So don’t miss the opportunity to see this internationally-known opera artists sing their hearts out in German for the following dates:

✨ Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2pm
✨ Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2pm
✨ Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30pm 

#lyricopera #opera #chicago #theflyingdutchman #richardwagner #german #datenight #theloop #downtownchicago
Had the most FABULOUS time at the @chicagosymphony Had the most FABULOUS time at the @chicagosymphony Symphony Ball this weekend! The organization raised $1 million through the sold-out concert and gala that will go towards supporting the symphony’s educational and community outreach programs. 

Internationally known @lkavakos gave a sensational performance of Tchaikovsky that literally blew the crowd away. And the incredible @riccardomutimusic conducted the concert, including a selection of Italian operas, after being honored for his newly accepted role as Music Director Emeritus for Life! 👏🏽🎻

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago hosted the exquisite gala dinner and after-party (and for those who haven’t visited @fschicago it is truly a gorgeous hotel!!!) 

Huge thank you to @chicagosymphony and @hsund21 for the invitation to this spectacular event ❤️❤️

So excited to be a new member of the @csooverturecouncil and become even more involved in spreading the love and education of music, a cause so dear to my heart!!! 

➡️➡️➡️ Head to the #LINKINBIO to read all about the glamorous Symphony Ball in my new blog ✨

#chicagosymphonyorchestra #cso #orchestra #musician #violinist #symphonyball #musiceducation #gala #downtownchicago #fourseasonshotel #chicago #classicalmusic #composer
Had the yummiest experience trying the new Happy H Had the yummiest experience trying the new Happy Hour menu and other mouthwatering items at @iogodfrey recently! 🍰

This upscale River North lounge is open YEAR-ROUND and has the most luxurious vibes. Whether you’re planing date night or a fun outing with friends, I|O Godfrey at @godfreyhotelchicago is totally the place to be. 

➡️➡️➡️ Head to the #LINKINBIO to read all the yummy details of their new menu and my tasting experience in my new blog. With everything from flavorful lamb lollichops to sorbet cocktails with pop rocks that taste like absolute heaven, you will be DROOLING by the end.🍸

And don’t miss their upcoming Halloween event on Saturday October 28 starting at 8pm ➡️ GodfreyHalloween.com

📍127 West Huron and Lasalle, Chicago, IL 

👗 Outfit by @spiritualgangster as seen on the lovely @kendalltoole 💕 (my newest favorite golf dress!)

#iogodfrey #chicago #rivernorth #lounge #upscale #chicagorestaurants #chicagobars #foodanddrink #foodblogger #restaurantreview #restaurants #downtownchicago #godfreyhotel #chicagohotel
Yes it is still September and Halloween fun has of Yes it is still September and Halloween fun has officially started in Chicago with the @nightmareonclarkstreet haunted house opening to the public TODAY!!! 🎃

This super spooky pop-up is a @chicagobucketlist collaboration with @bambooclubchicago just south of Wrigley Field and runs through October 31st. Explore the multi-level house, which includes an upstairs bar halfway through! 

➡️ Head to the #linkinbio for @nightmareonclarkstreet to purchase tickets.

General Admission tickets are $19.95 for haunted house access only. VIP tickets are also available for $29.95 and includes: 

🍸 A Halloween cocktail, Jell-O shot syringe or soda
💀 VIP check-in
⌛️ Express entry 

#spookyszn #hauntedhouse #nightmareonelmstreet #chicago #chicagothingstodo #autumn #wrigleyville #halloween
Had so much fun making my runway debut wearing @st Had so much fun making my runway debut wearing @stjohn for the @service_club_of_chicago “Day on the Terrace” fashion show last week! I can finally check runway model off my long list of childhood dreams 🤩👠 

📸 @johnreillyphotography 

#runway #serviceclubofchicago #downtownchicago #thepeninsulahotel #stjohn #modellife
Backyard steak & wine dates since summer weather F Backyard steak & wine dates since summer weather FINALLY decided to arrive here in Chicago 🌞🥩🍷 #grillseason
So flattered to be walking for @stjohn at the Serv So flattered to be walking for @stjohn at the Service Club of Chicago’s Day on the Terrace fashion show next month, which will help raise money for their Philanthropic Grant Fund! Guess which outfit I’ll be wearing in the comments below ⬇️ 👀 Huge thank you to the lovely @candidcandace for thinking of me as a fellow guest model!!! 💕💕💕

The show will take place Monday, August 7 from 11am - 4pm at @thepeninsulachi hotel 👠

Tickets start at $295 for individuals with sponsorships available, and include: 

🍸 11am - Pre-show cocktails
💃🏽 11:45am - Runway show
🥗 12:30pm - Lunch
🥂 2pm - After Party!

Fashion brands include some of Michigan Avenue’s finest:

@aliceandolivia | @annefontaine | @contessa.bottega | @eldapatriciadelarosa | @laurenleinfashiondesign | @maxmara | @mira_couture | @neimanmarcusmichiganavenue | @stjohn | @sylwia_fashion_design | @yorkfur | @petermillar | @suitsupply | @tedbaker 

Head to the #linkinbio ➡️ @service_club_of_chicago ⬅️ to grab your ticket, sponsorships, table add-ons, and raffles!

#fashionshow #stjohn #fitting #model #serviceclubofchicago #chicago #michiganavenue #designer #fashionbrands #highfashion #downtownchicago
Business trips learning from the best coaches arou Business trips learning from the best coaches around the globe on faith, family, and finances. Forever grateful for this type of life-changing personal development you rarely find anywhere else. 🇺🇸🙏🏽 #ILD #conference #fire #eof #ecommerce
Throwback to this super cute and equally hilarious Throwback to this super cute and equally hilarious scramble with Aidan’s family for Father’s Day! ❤️❤️ Needing more country club golf outings this summer ASAP ⛳️ (BTW if you’re ever in Pennsylvania, Sunnybrook Golf Club has excellent food on Grill Night!) #golfday
Happy Independence Day, America!!! Grateful to be Happy Independence Day, America!!! Grateful to be in the U.S.A. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #murica #fourthofjuly #independenceday #americathebeautiful
This Van Gogh car is by far my favorite I’ve see This Van Gogh car is by far my favorite I’ve seen for @nascarchicago weekend!!! Let’s hope these storms pass so we can actually catch the two races now 😭🏎️ #nascar #streetracing #downtownchicago #nascarracing
A little throwback to wine heaven! @lyricopera wen A little throwback to wine heaven! @lyricopera went above and beyond with its decadent 2023 Wine Auction last month. Both Chicagoans and international visitors came out to raise their paddles high on 55 extraordinary lots and support their love for opera. 🍷

This three-day event was truly every wine lover’s dream, featuring private Featured Vintner Dinners, a Featured Vintner Reception to showcase all 31 vintners, and an auction atop the grand stage! 🎭

Head to the #linkinbio to read my latest blog and get all the juicy details, along with a full list of vintners — like Honored Guest @maisonjosephdrouhin and one of my favorite musical themed vintners @ariettawines 🎶

Big thank you to @alanagugg, Lyric Opera, and the incredible women on the planning committee for giving me and @chicagostarmedia the inside scoop in an early interview and inviting myself and @aidanpazan to come out and join you! 🥂 Amazing wine-colored dress from @nordstrom 💃🏽

#lyricopera #wineauction #winelovers #downtownchicago #vintner #blacktie #foodblogger #lifestyleblog #winereview #redcarpet #redcarpetlook #nordstromstyling
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