Best friends for over 10 years, these babes are on a mission to inspire like-minded individuals to lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In 2008, Kirsten and Ashley were both going through a difficult time in their lives and began working out and catching up over coffee together every morning. Through this daily routine, they found the strength and clarity they were both craving. Their relationship evolved into creating fitness and lifestyle blog Life of Blondette, where they share their favourite recipes, workouts, and the latest cafes and fitness studios they’re checking out. Through Life of Blondette, they hope to create a community of people who can inspire and support one another.
What does babes supporting babes mean to you?
Empowering babes to live their best life. Refraining from comparison, competition and judgment. Surrounding yourself with supportive people who uplift you and encourage you to pursue your dreams. Real queens fix each other’s crowns.
If you could choose your nickname, what would it be?
Kirsten: “K” — I like when people call me “K”, it’s short and sweet!
Ashley: “Ash” — it’s so common, but it has a relaxed vibe about it.
What’s your spirit animal?
Kirsten: My horse — she’s sassy, independent and needy… just like me.
Ashley: A lemur…living wild and free.
What’s your proudest babe moment or achievement?
Our proudest babe moment is when we got one of our first direct messages from a Life of Blondette follower who told us that we’d inspired them to change their unhealthy lifestyle. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping others.
What’s the most unexpected thing you have in your purse or wallet?
Baby wipes…LOL. For our faces after a sweaty workout; they help us not break out.
Tell us about a time where you were faced with a situation that you could have been unkind, but chose to be a babe instead?
In a workout class, we had a real sourpuss who “claimed” we were in her spot (there were no assigned spots). She continued to put her workout equipment on top of ours, giving us some really bad looks. At that moment the cattiness vibes were real, but we decided to take the high road and move our equipment elsewhere. She must have been having a bad morning…
What product would you seriously stockpile if you found out they weren’t selling anymore?
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, and Lara Bars.
If you had a yacht, what would be the name of it?
Honestly…probably BLONDETTE…because LOB is life (LOB=Life of Blondette).
What was the best piece of advice you received when you were first starting your career?
Work hard and stay true to yourself.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve received now that you’re in your career?
Consistency is key.
Red, white, or rose?
White, Stoneleigh to be exact.
When we dance we look like….
White girls who’ve had too much white wine!
Tell us about a Babe who has supported you?
Go Macro. A mother and daughter who made us their first Canadian ambassadors. We love you Go Macro (clean & yummy bars)!!
Who do you channel when you’re about to do something that scares you?
Ashley: My own inner strength…I’m always like “ok, you got this”.
Kirsten: My inner warrior…I was a veteran in my past life, so I’m told.
What’s your favourite destination to visit?
Ashley: Greece…I haven’t been there yet, but it’s still my favourite.
Kirsten: I love every part of Europe that I’ve visited so far.
What’s your favourite meal to eat?
Coffee… aka BREAKFAST!!
What’s the most fulfilling part of your career?
Helping and inspiring people.
Where’s your favorite place to draw inspiration from?
Podcasts…especially The Skinny Confidential.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Ashley: Peanut butter…seriously I can’t have it in my house or else it’s going down…
Kirsten: What she said, but with SOUR CANDY!
What quality are you working on yourself right now?
Being present and mindful.
What’s the biggest hurdle you’ve had to overcome in business?
Balance. We both have other businesses that could easily consume us, but we make sure to give Life of Blondette energy every day. It’s our happy place.
Coffee meeting or drinks meeting?
COFFEE! With honey and non-dairy milk. (Cashew, Almond, Soy) 😉
If you’re going out for a cocktail you’d order…
Ashley: Margarita for Ashlita.
Kirsten: Mojito.
If you had an unlimited budget for 2 hours of shopping where would you go?
ONLINE. You can tackle more that way…Nordstrom, Revolve, Sephora, Holt Renfrew, Aritzia, Zara, Lulu, Nike, etc…, etc…, etc….
What’s your favourite movie?
Ashley: The Great Gatsby. Apparently I was from that era in my past life.
Kirsten: Life As We Know It. I crush on Josh Duhamel hard in that movie.
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Introduction written by Lindsay Pearce.
Photography by Ryan Pugsley.