Friday, September 17, 2021

Gothic Tales

La Femme En Noir Sleepy Hollow Gothic Tales Toile Swing Dress in Grey
 
Spooky season is here and I can't think of a better collection to feature this time of year than Sleepy Hollow from La Femme En Noir.  This officially licensed collection is back again this year, with restocks of your favorites and new additions too!  The Gothic Tales dress is my favorite (I also have it in black velour) so I obviously needed to grab it in this toile print as well.

La Femme En Noir Sleepy Hollow Gothic Tales Toile Swing Dress in Grey

La Femme En Noir Sleepy Hollow Gothic Tales Toile Swing Dress in Grey

La Femme En Noir Sleepy Hollow Gothic Tales Toile Swing Dress in Grey

La Femme En Noir Sleepy Hollow Gothic Tales Toile Swing Dress in Grey
Boots- Target
Tights- Modcloth

The Gothic Tales dress in grey toile is made from a thick and sturdy but stretchy cotton spandex and features a sexy lace up front bodice, breathtaking leg-of-mutton sleeves, a pointed drop waist, gathered below the knee skirt with hidden side pockets, and a back zippered closure.  This dress holds you in all the right places!  It's structured enough to be worn without shape wear, which is so nice because post-pandemic me *hates* wearing any kind of shaping garments.  The toile print was hand drawn and features some of the most iconic images from the Tim Burton movie.  I'm wearing a size XS, which is actually a size below from my regular Le Femme size.  I have a size small in the velour version and while it's comfortable, I knew I could size down when I ordered this one.  I paired this dress with my favorite over the knee boots and the matching Headless Horseman purse to complete this spooky cute look!

This dress and the rest of the Sleepy Hollow collection is available in sizes XS-4X.  If you see your size is sold out, that just means this year's collection hasn't released yet!  You can purchase both restocks and new items from this collection today at 4pm PST.  Keep your eyes peeled for all the new stuff too, they've definitely come with their A-game and I suspect it will sell out quickly.  Let me know what you think of the Sleepy Hollow collection in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Skull of a Skeleton

Selkie The Skull of a Skeleton Puff Dress
 
When you find a dress that's spooky, etherial and uses artwork from Van Gogh, you throw it in your cart and run!  As an avid Selkie fan, I was very curious about this print from their sneak peeks a few months back.  I awaited patiently for the release and when it arrived at my home I couldn't believe how perfect it was in real life.  This dress is everything a witchy woman could want and I'm so happy it's now a part of my wardrobe.

Selkie The Skull of a Skeleton Puff Dress

Selkie The Skull of a Skeleton Puff Dress

Selkie The Skull of a Skeleton Puff Dress

Selkie The Skull of a Skeleton Puff Dress
Dress- Selkie
Shoes- Target
Tights- Modcloth

The Skull of a Skeleton print is perfect for the classic Selkie Puff dress.  This triple layered organza dress features massive puff sleeves, a bandeau bodice, and a very short gathered skirt.  The sleeves are somewhat see-through but the bust and skirt are not.  While I'm a usual size small in organza Selkie dresses, I decided to size up to a medium in this dress.  I have another dark colored Selkie puff and it ran a full size smaller so I was worried!  The medium is a great fit, especially because I have a big bust.  I will also take as much length as I can get because the skirt is quite short!  Overall I really do love this dress, especially because they rarely make dresses in dark colors and I need them all!

The Starry Night collection has other wonderful Van Gogh prints in a few other lengths and styles, in case skeletons aren't your thing.  Make sure to shop your favorites now because these dresses sell out quick!

xoxo

Ashley

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Black and Orange

Black and Orange Halloween Looks
 
It's been a minute since I've featured a style video here on the blog and I'm so excited to bring you this orange and black series!  As you may know, I have lots of Halloween things to wear so there is an abundance of black and orange in my closet.  I've put together just a few of my favorites, make sure to check out the video below to see them all!

Outfit 1:

Outfit 2:
Skirt- H&M
Cardigan- Hot Topic

Outfit 3:

Outfit 4:
Top- vintage

Outfit 5:

Outfit 6:
Overalls- Hot Topic

Shoes for all outfits- Strange Cvlt

I wish I could have added a few more outfits but it was quite a mess getting all these on for the video.  Which outfit is your favorite?  Are you wearing your Halloween inspired outfits yet?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Friday, September 10, 2021

Squad Ghouls

Snag Tights Skele-Fun
 
Feeling those Halloween vibes and Snag Tights just released the cutest collection of tights for the spooky season!  Snag Tights is a European company that believes in inclusivity over everything.  All their tights are available in sizes 2-32 and they strive to create ethical and affordable products for everyone.  Snag was kind enough to send me a couple pairs from their new Halloween collection and I styled them with some of my favorite outfits below!

Snag Tights Skele-Fun

Snag Tights Skele-Fun

Snag Tights Halloween Collection

Snag Tights Squad Ghouls

Snag Tights Squad Ghouls

Snag Tights Squad Ghouls
Hair Clips- c/o Unique Vintage

Shoes- YRU

I chose both the Skele-Fun and Squad Ghouls tights because who doesn't love dead things?  The Skele-Fun tights are a perfect addition to any little black dress when you want a spooky twist.  The Squad Ghouls tights are more vibrant and fun, great for when you want to make an entrance.  Both these tights are thick and sturdy but also comfy to wear.  They're pretty high waisted so they sit nicely and don't ride down.  I can see myself wearing these all through the spooky season (and every other season if you know me well).  You can shop the entire Halloween collection HERE and the rest of their amazing products HERE!

xoxo

Ashley

Friday, September 3, 2021

Handkerchief

Sister Jane Handkerchief Check Midi Dress
 
Gloomy days call for quiet walks in nature.  Now that Bianca is in school I get a few hours to myself... which has been more therapeutic than I ever realized.  I'm an introvert and this pandemic has stifled my alone time to basically nothing.  Some days after I drop her off I just wander aimlessly in some of my favorite places.  I love this Sister Jane dress, which is perfect for wandering, foraging, or just looking cute without trying too hard.  As usual, the small details are absolutely everything and this dress makes me feel like a true cottagecore princess.

Sister Jane Handkerchief Check Midi Dress

Sister Jane Handkerchief Check Midi Dress

Sister Jane Handkerchief Check Midi Dress

Sister Jane Handkerchief Check Midi Dress

This beautiful dress is a very small plaid print with teeny tiny sparkles all over it.  I tried to photograph it but it was just too hard!  When I opened this package I was pleasantly surprised by them.  The dress features an oversized collar with ruffles, a slouchy elastic waist, puff sleeves with shirred cuffs, a midi skirt, and a side zippered closure.  I usually take a medium in Sister Jane dresses and I found this dress to fit comfortably.  The fit is supposed to be oversized and I appreciate the extra room.  This dress is perfect for fall and I can't wait to do some more exploring in it!

My husband and I took the day off to go to the movies for the first time since the pandemic.  We're going to see Shang Chi and I absolutely cannot wait!  We have to take advantage of the morning hours because Bianca is only in school until the early afternoon.  It's not very often that we get to spend time alone together so we take whatever we can get!

Hope you have a great holiday weekend!

xoxo

Ashley
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