Monday, May 24, 2021

Love and Sunshine

Sarsparilly x Care Bears Love and Sunshine Top and Shorts
 
Getting ready for summer the best way I know how: with cute and functional pieces!  As an 80's baby, I grew up with the Care Bears and I'm so happy that Aussie brand Sarsparilly teamed up with them for a clothing collection.  Sarsparilly is well-known for their amazing quality and one of a kind retro styles.  I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the matching peasant top and shorts, I couldn't handle the cuteness! Scroll down to read more about this nostalgic collection and these beautiful pieces!

Sarsparilly x Care Bears Love and Sunshine Top and Shorts

Sarsparilly x Care Bears Love and Sunshine Top and Shorts

Sarsparilly x Care Bears Love and Sunshine Top and Shorts

Sarsparilly x Care Bears Love and Sunshine Top and Shorts

The Love and Sunshine top and shorts are made from a soft and cool cotton sateen.  It has a little stretch to it and is perfect for the warmer months.  The top has elastic along the neckline and sleeves and is finished with a cute bow at the neckline and a side zippered closure.  The shorts have side pockets and a back zippered closure.  The print features a classic Cheer Bear frolicking in nature.  Now that I think about it, that's probably why I love the print so much!

As for sizing, I'm almost always an XS in Sarsparilly clothing (I'm usually a small in most other brands).  I'm wearing an XS in the top and a S in the shorts.  I think I *might* have been able to take an XXS in the top but I'm perfectly happy in the XS.  As for the shorts, I was truly in between sizes.  The XS fit but was just a little snug in the thighs so I wore the S, which was just a little large in the waist.  I'd much rather have taco room than be a little uncomfortable so I'm happy with my picks.  That being said, I'm quite hourglass shaped and if you don't have a big waist to hip ratio like me, I would go with your waist measurement.

You can shop the entire Sarsparilly x Care Bears collection HERE!  Just an FYI, the prices are in Australian dollars.  They have a currency converter on their website and they offer AfterPay (my fav!).  When you purchase from Sarsparilly, you're supporting a woman-owned business and you're guaranteed the best quality.  Seriously, I'm always impressed with their pieces!  Keep your eyes peeled here on my blog, I'll be reviewing another piece from this collection soon!

xoxo

Ashley

Sunday, May 9, 2021

Clone Trooper

Collectif 1950s Black & White Colorblock Enora Swing Dress
 
If you're a Star Wars fan you love this week more than most!  May the 4th be with you is a fun little pun and a great time to Disneybound as your favorite characters.  As much as I love the Resistance, I've always leaned more towards the Galactic Empire.  As soon as I saw this dress at Unique Vintage, I knew I needed to use it as a Stromtrooper dress!  While I won't get back to Disneyland until June, sporting this retro inspired version of a Stromtrooper is bringing me all the Disney magic right now.

Collectif 1950s Black & White Colorblock Enora Swing Dress

Collectif 1950s Black & White Colorblock Enora Swing Dress

Collectif 1950s Black & White Colorblock Enora Swing Dress

This dress is from the UK-based company Collectif, which I'm quite fond of.  Their quality is top notch and this Enora dress is no different.  It's made from a rayon type of fabric, so it's perfect for the extreme heat I'm used to here in Southern California (and believe me, it was *hot* when I took these photos).  As usual, I wanted to put a retro spin on this Disneybound and I added some fun heels and a wide brim hat.  I can see myself wearing this all summer and transitioning it into a spooky outfit this fall too.  I love it when I can wear a piece over several seasons, don't you?

While Star Wars week is coming to a close, you can always expect to see lots of Star Wars content on my Instagram year round.  Speaking of which, what's your favorite Star Wars movie?  Mine is Empire Strikes Back but Rogue One takes a very close second.  I want to hear your answers in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley
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