Underworld

 

We just endured the hottest week of the year (so far) so I thought it was fitting to feature the Underworld dress from La Femme En Noir. Unlike the place this dress evokes, the Underworld is a light and airy piece perfect for all my fellow summer goths. I may be uncomfortable in this heat but this dress and matching cauldron bag make me feel like a dark enchantress roaming a haunted forest.

Dress- c/o La Femme En Noir

Shoes- Steve Madden

Hat- The Beheaded

Bag- c/o La Femme En Noir

Bracelet- c/o Forever 21

The Underworld dress is made from a light and breathable georgette material and features a gathered crossover bust, tiered flutter sleeves and a three tier ruffle maxi skirt. The matching waist sash is attached to the dress and allows you to cinch as loose or tight as you'd like. I love that the neckline is open but not plunging, I feel glamorous but not exposed. I'm wearing my usual size small and I'm very comfortable in this size. Without the sash it would be a little too loose in the waist but the sash creates the most perfect silhouette.

I had to create a witch look (of course) by adding my favorite bruja hat and cauldron bag. This is pretty much a normal outfit for me but while taking these photos a man and his child literally stopped their car and rolled down the windows to see what I was up to! I guess seeing a witch before October is something to gawk at.

You can find the Underworld dress and the cauldron bag on the La Femme En Noir website now. The dress is available in sizes XS-5X and also comes in a wine red color.

xoxo

Ashley

Summer Goth

 

Happy Summerween! I love that we're just one season away from my favorite time of year but that also means I have to dress for extremely hot weather. As someone who prefers to wear black I can find it difficult to find summer ready pieces. Blackwood Castle is one of my absolute favorite brands and I was overjoyed when they created these Mabel bloomers. They're comfy, lightweight and a perfect piece for your summer goth wardrobe. Can you tell I'm obsessed?

Top- H&M (old)

Bloomers- Blackwood Castle

Shoes- Dr. Martens

Sunglasses- c/o La Femme En Noir

Necklace- Disturbia

Bracelet- Disturbia

Hat- old

The Mabel bloomers are a linen/rayon blend fabric, which means they're lightweight and cool to the touch. The tiered ruffles at the bottom are adorned with lace and they also feature deep side pockets and a drawstring at the waist and towards the bottom of the leg. You can tie them to create more of a ballooned bloomer silhouette but I have them relaxed here. I'm wearing a size XS, which is my usual Blackwood Castle size and I love them so much! This piece is extremely popular, so many of the sizes are currently sold out. You can sign up for restock notifications (that's how I got mine) and they are ethically made in sizes XXS-5X.

I just wanted to give a special shoutout to my daughter Bianca because SHE TOOK THESE PHOTOS. She's been showing an interest in photography lately and I've been teaching her here and there. She has never handled my camera before (she's very responsible but she's also scared of breaking my most expensive toy) but she did such a wonderful job! I want her to be able to try out any and all interests she may have but I've got to say, I feel super excited that she is finding interest in something I love to do as well. Let's hope we get to see more of her work on my blog in the future!

xoxo

Ashley

Glamour Ghoul

 

If you know me at all you're well aware that I don't like being out in the sun. I don't sunbathe or swim *but* I'm the mother to someone who loves to swim. There are definitely times where I am reluctantly making trips to the pool so I figured I might as well look cute while I'm there (hiding in a cabana). This La Femme En Noir swimsuit is inspired by the one and only Vampira's gothic swimwear. It makes me feel great while still being pretty covered up. This is going to be my summer pool outfit going forward!

Swimsuit- c/o La Femme En Noir

Sunglasses- c/o La Femme En Noir

Shoes- C Label (old)

The Vampira Glamour Ghoul swimsuit is a one pice with a mock neckline, cap sleeves, an open scoop back and a snap closure at the back of the neck. It comes with this faux leather belt but you can absolutely wear the suit without it. I love that the front is pretty covered but when you turn around you see the open back and the cheeky leg cut. At the time, my usual size small was not available. I ended up taking a medium but honestly, I really do need a small.

This swimsuit is also available in a black and white stripe and they're both available in sizes XS-5X.

xoxo

Ashley

Summer Ambrosia

 

As a self-proclaimed "hater" of summer I can't say that I'm happy that the temps are rising and the green mountains are slowly fading away. I will admit that I love a great summer dress though! The Ambrosia dress from La Femme En Noir is not a new addition to my closet (you can see my original styling last year HERE) but it's one I'm always to happy to have on hand when it gets warm. It's fitted in all the right places and feels like the dark cottagecore dress of my dreams.

Dress- c/o La Femme En Noir

Shoes- Swedish Hasbeens

Hat- c/o La Femme En Noir

Bag- Olli Ella

Bracelet- Disturbia

I wanted to feature this dress on my blog again is because the fit has been updated! I had an issue with being between sizes the last time I wrote about it but now the fit is more like their other pieces. While I had to size up to accommodate my bust, I can easily wear my usual size small in the revised version of this dress. They've also extended their sizing to a 5X. I think inclusion is really important and I'm glad that they also understand that people in all types of bodies deserve to have beautiful, fun and well-made clothing. The Ambrosia in black just restocked and you can also find this exact dress in a beautiful pomegranate print as well.

You know what? I realized that I do enjoy just one thing about summer: it's one season away from spooky season!

xoxo

Ashley

Deadly Nightshade

 

Well, it's about that time where I put away my black clothes with sleeves and bring out my black clothes without sleeves. Summer lasts a full 8-10 months here so I have many sleeveless black dresses *but* none quite compare to the Nightshade Underpinning dress from La Femme En Noir. This is a brand new style for them and let me tell you, they really hit it out of the park with this one!

Dress- c/o La Femme En Noir

Shoes- YRU

Hat- The Beheaded

Bag- c/o La Femme En Noir

Bracelet and ring- Disturbia

The Nightshade Underpinning dress is made from a really light and breathable bamboo cotton. I was definitely expecting something heavier and was pleasantly surprised. It's the perfect weight for warmer weather. The bodice of the dress has boning all the way around and the closure is a row of hook and eyes down the front. It actually feels like a corset! When I put it on I decided to skip wearing a bra and it was extremely supportive. I will wear anything that lets me leave my bra at home! The dress has a drop waist and the skirt has hidden pockets and a ruffled hem. I love that this dress can easily be layered with a blouse underneath for a completely different (and warmer) look.

I'm wearing a size small and it was the perfect size. I definitely wouldn't size down because of the corset bodice and if you have a big bust you'll need the room! You can buy this dress in sizes XS-5X on the La Femme En Noir website now.

xoxo

Ashley