Monday, August 31, 2020

Erstwilder x Kitschy Witch Designs

Erstwilder x Kitschy Witch Designs Cursed Cuppa Brooch

When I first found out that two of my favorite companies, Erstwilder and Kitschy Witch Designs, were collaborating on a collection... I squealed with delight!  As someone who has been an avid fan of both of these small businesses for years, this was an absolute dream.  Stephanie's artwork is plastered all over my walls and my clothing and now I get to wear her art in jewelry form!  This Halloween collection is quite large: twenty brooches, three pairs of earrings, and one necklace.  Check out just a couple of pieces I snagged below!

Erstwilder x Kitschy Witch Designs Cat Charming Brooch

Erstwilder x Kitschy Witch Designs Cat Charming Brooch
Dress- Deandri

How happy does this little nugget look?  I think he's just as excited for Halloween as I am!  Cat Charming is a sweet little feline portrait with sparkly purple accents and a classic orange color in the ears and mouth.  Did you notice his one tooth?  I think that's my favorite feature!


Erstwilder x Kitschy Witch Designs Cursed Cuppa Brooch

Erstwilder x Kitschy Witch Designs Cursed Cuppa Brooch

Care for a cursed cuppa?  This double brooch is so beautiful and detailed, it might just be my favorite!  Both the teapot and cup have purple, orange, and black colors and are finished with an adorable owl, moon, and star motif.  They look so cute together but can easily we worn apart for more styling options.


You can purchase this collection on the Erstwilder and Kitschy Witch Designs sites right now!  This range has been a huge hit online so I'd start shopping ASAP.  If you're US based, I'd recommend Kitschy Witch since the shipping will be faster.  I purchased a bunch of cuties from this collection through Stephanie's site and I can't wait to get mine!  Erstwilder also has a list of stockists all over the world, so if you've already missed out on your most coveted pieces, check out their Stockists page to find them through other small businesses.  Which pieces are your favorites?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Monday, August 24, 2020

Beetlejuice

Unique Vintage Neon Green & Black Stripe Gracie Top
 
It's a wonderful thing when two loves come together and create something spectacular.  In this case, one of my favorite clothing companies and movies collaborated on a collection of ghoulish goodies.  Unique Vintage dropped their Beetlejuice line recently and I am obsessed!  If I wasn't already excited about their Halloween collection (I was), the addition of licensed Beetlejuice goodies made me lose my mind! My first piece from the collection was this purse and I decided to go with the color scheme and create this fun outfit.

Unique Vintage Neon Green & Black Stripe Gracie Top

Unique Vintage Neon Green & Black Stripe Gracie Top

Unique Vintage Neon Green & Black Stripe Gracie Top

Unique Vintage Neon Green & Black Stripe Gracie Top
Kevin's shirt- c/o Unique Vintage

I love all the color in the Beetlejuice film and was inspired by the bright green in his hair.  Thankfully, Unique Vintage has tons of great Halloween offerings in addition to their Beetlejuice collection.  This Gracie top is super soft, versatile, and matches perfectly with my bag.  I decided to size up to a medium in the top for extra bust room and I'm so glad I did.  I paired it with this super cute skull print suspender skirt but it also looks great paired with black jeans.  I've worn it so many times already and can't wait to get it in more colors!

I also have to mention that I'm super proud of my husband for taking this picture with me.  He's been super helpful while we've been in quarantine (especially when I need help taking pictures).  But let me tell you, he *hates* having his picture taken!  He had to indulge me though, he looks so good in this bat print button down.  I can't imagine having a partner who didn't share my love for all things creepy and spooky, I'm super thankful to have a fellow weirdo at my side!

You can find all these pieces on the Unique Vintage website and everything is offered in plus sizes too.  Make sure you check out their Halloween and Beetlejuice collections and I'll be back with some more Beetlejuice goodies soon.  Stay tuned!

xoxo

Ashley

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Halloween Style 2020: ModCloth!

Have you started hunting for all your Halloween goodies this year?  If you're like me, you've probably noticed that lots of retailers are bringing out their spooky collections early.  I'm considering it one of the few things that has brought me joy this year!  ModCloth, one of my favorite online shops, has an amazing Halloween collection this season and I've been lucky enough to showcase some of their ghoulish offerings!  Whether you're into a spooky casual ensemble or going for that glam goth look, ModCloth has everything you need for Halloween.

Modcloth Ghost Faire Isle Sweater
Outfit 1:
Sweater: c/o ModCloth
Earrings- c/o ModCloth

Outfit 2:
Tights- c/o ModCloth
Earrings- c/o ModCloth

You can also check out the video version of these outfits below:


You can shop these outfits and many more in their Halloween section HERE.  Which outfit is your favorite?  Have you started shopping for Halloween yet?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Friday, August 14, 2020

Fatale

The Pretty Dress Company Fatale Bow Polka Dot Midi Dress
 
There are rare (if any) occasions to wear a gorgeous dress these days but let's be real: sometimes you just *need* to do it for yourself.  Getting dressed up immediately improves my mood and I was feeling really good in this Pretty Dress Company number.  I've sung my praises for this UK based company many times before and this blog is no different!  I just love a great, classic, vintage inspired dress and this polka dot Fatale ticks all those boxes.

The Pretty Dress Company Fatale Bow Polka Dot Midi Dress

The Pretty Dress Company Fatale Bow Polka Dot Midi Dress

The Pretty Dress Company Fatale Bow Polka Dot Midi Dress

The Fatale dress is made from a heavyweight stretch cotton fabric and features an off the shoulder neckline with bow details at the shoulder, fully lined boned bodice, super full circle skirt with large hidden side pockets, and a back zippered closure.  This style is one of my favorites, I actually own it in many different prints!  It also comes in a wiggle skirt version which I love as well.  I'm wearing my usual UK8, which is perfect in the bust and just a smidge large in the waist.  I make sure to belt the dress for the perfect fit.

You can find the Fatale in four different polka dot color ways for almost 50% off right now!  Processing and shipping is always super fast, which is amazing for an international company.  If you're looking for something different, The Pretty Dress Company is having a great sale on lots of different styles (which you can find HERE).

Are you a fan of The Pretty Dress Company?  What's your favorite style?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Monday, August 10, 2020

Hexing Heart

Unique Vintage Molly Swing Dress in Orange and Black Stripe

I hope you're not tired of seeing Halloween outfits in August because I have so many to get through!  This year I'm paying extra-special attention to Halloween because it's honestly getting me through this awful pandemic.  Fall and everything cute and spooky is always in my heart (and wardrobe) so it's nice to have shops like Unique Vintage releasing their collections early.  Their offerings are as vast as they are cute and my jaw dropped when I saw this Molly swing dress!  This dress was absolutely made for my little black heart and I love that you can also get a matching face mask.  Because let's be real: we all want to be that extra while we're being safe!

The Molly dress features ruffled spaghetti straps, a faux button down bodice, super full gathered skirt with hidden side pockets, and a back zippered closure.  The fabric is a nice crisp cotton that maintains its shape and can easily be worn with or without a petticoat.  I'm not a petticoat kind of girl anymore, but I know it would look absolutely gorgeous with some added fullness.  I'm wearing my usual size small in their Unique Vintage brand and the fit is great!  I considered cinching in the waist with a black belt but I didn't feel like I *needed* it.  This style is available in sizes XS-4X and is priced at $88.  I'm hoping the Molly makes a return again because I really do love this silhouette!

You can shop this dress and the rest of the Halloween collection on the Unique Vintage site right now!  They curated an amazing range of clothing, shoes, accessories, home goods and more.  They've also collaborated with the Beetlejuice estate and are offering some wonderful spooky goodies, which you can find HERE.  It's one of my favorite movies and I can't wait to show you some of the pieces I've picked up.  Stay tuned!

xoxo

Ashley

Friday, August 7, 2020

Gone Haunting

Samantha Pleet Haunting Dress

If you've been a reader here for more than a year, you'll be very familiar with my love for Halloween and my months-long preparation of the big event.  While we know Halloween will certainly be a bit different this year, I'll be making the most of it and celebrating the most wonderful time of the year the best way I know how.  My spooky wardrobe is ever-growing and worn all year long, so when I received this amazing Samantha Pleet dress for my birthday last year I was over the moon!  My husband surely knows the way to my heart and this dress is one of the prized items in my closet.

Samantha Pleet Haunting Dress

Samantha Pleet Haunting Dress

Samantha Pleet Haunting Dress
Shoes- Target

The Haunting dress is a gorgeous vintage inspired silhouette with custom artwork by NYC artist Jenna Gribbon.  It's made with a super soft rayon blend and features buttons down the front of the bodice, statement balloon sleeves with button cuffs, a tiered prairie-style skirt, and attached waist ties.  I'm wearing a size 2, which means this dress does run larger (I'm usually a 4 in most brands).  The waist is meant to be slouchy because the waist ties really cinch you in.  Since I did get this dress last year, it's no longer available online.  But there is a similar dress with the same print HERE.

I highly recommend shopping with Samantha Pleet.  This woman owned small business puts out high quality garments that are produced in small batches and made to last.  I also have to say that their customer service is top notch.  Samantha herself has taken care of my inquiries in the past and she is absolutely lovely!  These garments are priced on the higher side, but I tend to go for higher quality/less garments than have a bunch of things that won't last after a few washes.

You can check out all of Samantha Pleet's offerings (including kids clothing and face masks) HERE!

xoxo

Ashley

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Halloween 2020 Style

August is here which means I'm officially getting ready for Halloween!  While I might have to coax my husband to bring in the decorations, my outfits are here and ready to go.  As always, my outfits have a vintage twist and this first installment of Halloween 2020 style showcases some of my favorite vintage inspired brands.  You can find links to all each of pieces below and if you love all things Halloween from me, make sure to follow the #scbheartshalloween hashtag on Instagram!

Halloween2020
Outfit 1:

Outfit 2:

Outfit 3:
Boots- YRU

Outfit 4:
Shoes- Target

You can check out the video version of my outfits to see them in motion!



Are you excited for Halloween this year?  Which outfit is your favorite?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Monday, August 3, 2020

Woodlands

Erstwilder just released one of my favorite collections to date: Woodlands!  It's been about three years since they last did a woodland-inspired collection and I was overjoyed to hear that they were bringing all new designs this time.  The newest Woodlands collection is quite big: nineteen brooches, six pairs of earrings, two necklaces, and six scarves.  You can check out both my and Bianca's picks from this collection below!

Erstwilder Woodlands Collection

Ducks In A Row Necklace and Mallard Ballard Earrings
Erstwilder Ducks In A Row Necklace

Erstwilder Mallard Ballard Earrings
Necklace- c/o Erstwilder
Earrings- c/o Erstwilder
Dress- mo:vint

One of our favorite parts of visiting Disneyland is watching the ducks, so obviously we needed to add this Ducks In A Row necklace and Mallard Ballard earrings to our collection!  The colors are so beautiful on these cuties and the earrings are incredibly detailed for being so small.  Bianca has worn this necklace almost everyday since she received it.  I didn't think anything would top her Care Bears necklace but I was wrong!


The Spore The Merrier Scarf, Well Spotted Brooch, and Twinning Toadstools Earrings
Erstwilder The Spore The Merrier Head Scarf

Erstwilder Well Spotted Brooch

Erstwilder Well Spotted Brooch
Scarf- c/o Erstwilder
Brooch- c/o Erstwilder
Earrings- c/o Erstwilder
Top- c/o Unique Vintage

The toadstools in this range are my personal favorites.  I love that I was able to get a brooch, earrings, and a head scarf all in the same motif.  The marbled resins in the brooch are gorgeous and (again) the stud earrings are so detailed!  Gimme all the cute match-matchy jewelry sets!

You can shop the entire Woodlands collection on the Erstwilder website right now.  Make sure to grab your favorites while you can, these pieces won't last very long!  Which pieces are you favorites?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Jungle Cruise

Emmy Design Sea Breeze Sundress Harvey's Jungle Cruise Little Tote

Being at home all the time has its perks (mainly my dogs and my air conditioner) but a couple of times a week I need to just get out and recharge.  I like to get dressed up and go to an open, socially distanced area and just enjoy the outdoors.  I recently received this gorgeous sundress from Emmy Design and it sparked a fun Disneybound idea: a vintage inspired Jungle Cruise outfit!  While I don't go on the ride every time I'm at the parks, I have vivid memories of the experience as a child and then taking Bianca on the cruise (before she was tall enough to go on the "big girl" rides).  I feel like this would be a perfect summer Disneyland outfit and while I can't actually be there right now, I'm still going to enjoy it!

Emmy Design Sea Breeze Sundress Harvey's Jungle Cruise Little Tote

Emmy Design Sea Breeze Sundress Harvey's Jungle Cruise Little Tote

Emmy Design Sea Breeze Sundress Harvey's Jungle Cruise Little Tote

Emmy Design Sea Breeze Sundress Harvey's Jungle Cruise Little Tote

Emmy Design Sea Breeze Sundress Harvey's Jungle Cruise Little Tote
Hat- Amazon

The Sea Breeze sundress is a crepe material (it feels like rayon) that features a button shoulder detail that allows you to adjust the length of the bodice.  I'm quite long in the waist and I definitely did not need any more length but I appreciate the detail!  The bodice has a flattering neckline, underbust gathers, and a v-shaped drop waist.  The skirt is a flowy a-line with deep exposed side pockets and also features an attached waist tie.  This is actually my very first Emmy dress and I was blown away with the quality and incredible fit.  I'm wearing a 38, which translates to a UK10 or US6, and it's a little loose but comfortable.  The waist tie helps cinch in the waist, which I really appreciate.  I will probably order a 36 the next time I buy an Emmy dress, and let's be honest, I am absolutely going to add more Emmy to my closet!

I paired my dress with my new Jungle Cruise tote, some cute booties, and my favorite pink straw hat for the perfect Disney-inspired vintage look!  I haven't done much Disneybounding here on my blog lately but I definitely feel more inspired these days.  What kind of Disneybound would you like to see from me next?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley
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