Spider Woman

 

Halloween is just days away at this point and the sweltering heat is just about on its way out. Living in California has so many pros but not being able to enjoy a proper fall is not one of them. Thankfully, it is now cool enough to wear this Bad Girl dress from Vixen by Micheline Pitt. I have this dress in a different color with a swing skirt and it's one of my favorite pieces in my collection. While I was a little hesitant to wear the wiggle version, I realize that this style gives off a true bad girl vibe. I was definitely feeling it!

Dress- c/o Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Shoes- Steve Madden

Hat- The Beheaded

Harness- BlackMilk Clothing

Tights- Target

The Bad Girl wiggle dress is made from a thick ponte material and features a mock neckline, long sleeves, wiggle skirt and back zippered closure. It also comes with a matching black belt but I switched it out for a fun harness. I'm wearing my usual size small in this dress and it's perfect. The ponte fabric gives with wear but is also rigid enough to feel like it's holding you in. Is it the perfect dress? I think so!

The Bad Girl dress is available in sizes XS-4X and comes in a few colors and choice of wiggle or swing skirt. 

xoxo

Ashley

Jack Skellington

 

What's this? A new collection based on one of my favorite movies? Unique Vintage has teamed up with Disney to offer this amazing Nightmare Before Christmas collection! While there are plenty of stunning pieces to choose from, I instantly fell in love with this Jack Skellington western jacket and matching pants. The best part: I can wear them for spooky season *and* Halloween because this movie is great for both holidays. I know that's a hot take to some but it's true!

Jacket- c/o Unique Vintage

Pants- c/o Unique Vintage

Shoes- ASOS

Bag- Loungefly

Both the jacket and the pants are made from a very stretchy bengaline fabric. It's super comfortable to wear and retains its shape. I comfortably wear a size medium in Unique Vintage pants and decided to size up to a medium for the jacket so I can layer with it. I'm glad I did size up because both pieces definitely fit more snug than most mediums. While the fabric does stretch, the band on the pants does not. So if you're between sizes I would definitely size up! I can't wait to wear this to Disneyland, it's the perfect outfit to wear when meeting Jack and Sally!

You can find these pieces and so much more Nightmare Before Christmas cuteness in sizes XS-5X. Take a peek at the entire collection HERE!

xoxo

Ashley

For The Dogs

 

It's been a while but it's time for a raffle! I've teamed up with Harvey's to offer this ONE OF A KIND Snoopy and Woodstock print Weekender bag with all benefits going to a non-profit rescue very close to my heart: DawgSquad. I've been adopting and fostering with DawgSquad for almost 15 years and that's where my new girl Winnie was rescued from. So, how do you enter? Follow the instructions below!

Top- c/o Retrolicious

Skirt- c/o Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Bag- Harvey's (and you can win it!)

Shoes- c/o T.U.K. Shoes

• Donate $5 to DawgSquad for an entry. You can visit DawgSquad HERE to donate. Enter as many times as you want! Just make sure you donate at least $5 each time for the entry to count.
• Email me a copy of your donation receipt. Please title the email "DawgSquad" so I can find and count your entries! You can use the email button on my blog or use southerncaliforniabelle@gmail.com

Raffle entries will be accepted until Tuesday, October 1st. A winner will be chosen at random and contacted on Friday, October 4th. Due to shipping we are keeping this raffle within the USA only. Have any questions? Feel free to comment below! Many thanks to the Harvey's and their team for loving and caring for animals as much as I do. Oh, and good luck!

xoxo

Ashley

Black Tilly

 

It feels like a hot minute since I've photographed an outfit here due to an insane schedule and lots of big life changes. Luckily, I was able to sneak away because (as usual) The Pretty Dress Company delivered on one of the best dresses in my closet. I'm a huge fan of the Tilly style and this dress in classic black is everything I need for spooky events and beyond.

Dress- c/o The Pretty Dress Company

Shoes- YRU

Bag- La Femme En Noir

Sunglasses- La Femme En Noir

The Tilly prom dress is made from a slightly stretchy fabric and features an off the shoulder neckline with bows, a voluminous pleated skirt, deep hidden side pockets and a back zippered closure. As with all their products, this dress is made with so much love. It's fully lined and has a boned bodice for that perfect silhouette. It also came with a matching hair bow which I *love*. I'm wearing my usual Pretty Dress size which is a UK8 and the fit is spot on. The Tilly is available in many colors and prints and also comes in a wiggle version as well! While I consider this dress a bit of a splurge, I think it's one of those pieces that will live in your closet forever. I have a few of their dresses from almost ten years ago that are still in perfect condition. They truly stand the test of time.

I haven't shared the news here so: we got a new puppy! We adopted her from DawgSquad, which is a rescue we've been adopting from for almost 15 years now. Her name is Winifred and she's a chihuahua/chiweenie and we couldn't be happier! I'm hoping to share more of her here soon so keep your eyes peeled!

xoxo

Ashley

Pugsley

 

Happy Friday the 13th! I'll never pass up an opportunity to match with Bianca and these Pugsley cardigans from Bun In The Coven are a great way to show off our spooky cute style. Living in California means that fall *and* winter is cardigan season so we're going to get a bunch of wear from them. Find more details about these pieces and a coupon code below!

Cardigan- c/o Bun In The Coven (use code SCBELLE for 15%off)

Top- Lively Ghosts

Skirt- Blackwood Castle

Hair bows- handmade

Shoes- Strange Cvlt

Bianca's cardigan- c/o Bun In The Coven (use code SCBELLE for 15%off)

Bianca's skirt- Amazon

Bianca's boots- Target

The Pugsley cardigans are made from a thick cotton blend a feature a v-neckline and button closure. The adult cardigan is a unisex fit with a dropped shoulder so it has a great slouchy fit. I'm wearing a size medium and it's perfect for an oversized silhouette. Bianca's cardigan is a youth XL and she claims this is a "preppy fit" on her. This piece is also available in toddler and baby sizes so you and the whole family can match!

You can preorder the Pugsley now and save 15% off with code SCBELLE. They're due to ship by the end of September, perfect timing for the spooky season!

xoxo

Ashley