Holiday Tartan

 

Happy holidays! I'm pretty sure this is my last post of the year and I wanted to end it with a great dress. I don't dress vintage everyday anymore but when I want to look stunning I always check out Miss Candyfloss. Their designs are inspired from vintage silhouettes yet provide modern fabrics and inclusive sizing. This tartan dress was calling to me and I'm so glad I got it in time for the holiday season!

Dress- Miss Candyfloss

Shoes- Steve Madden

Hat- vintage

Brooch- c/o Erstwilder

The Inge-Silver dress has a faux jacket look with a peplum, contrasting colors on the cuffs and collar, pleated swing skirt with hidden side pockets, button and zipper front closure and a removable black belt. This dress is light enough for a southern California winter but can easily be layered for cooler temperatures. I'm wearing my usual size small in Miss Candyfloss and it is a great fit! As someone with a large bust, I appreciate that the button front closure actually covers my bust. This dress (like everything else they offer) is produced in sizes XS-5X. While this style is mostly sold out, they have so many other fabulous options for the winter season and beyond!

To anyone who still comes here to listen to my monthly ramblings: thank you. I started this blog in 2011, when blogs were the way we communicated with likeminded people. I know most people enjoy Instagram and TikTok to catch up on their favorite people (I do too!) but I have a soft spot for the time before everything was daily content at any moment's notice. This may be an ancient form of communication but I will continue to post here and share my outfits and photography for as long as possible.

I hope you enjoy the holidays, the rest of your year and sending you all the good vibes for 2024!

xoxo

Ashley

Carmen

 

Well, hello December! This year has kind of flown by for me but I'm kind of glad to see this one go. Full of high highs and low lows, I'm ready for a fresh start. One thing I'm living for is the cooler weather. As someone who loves to wear dresses year round, I was excited to pair this new Son de Flor dress with some Southern California fall accessories. Leave me in a wooded area where I can feel the crisp breeze and kick up some fallen leaves and I'm a new person!

Dress- c/o Son de Flor

Shoes- Steve Madden

Hat- Amazon

Tights- Target

Belt- from another dress

The mini Carmen dress is a 100% linen dress that features long balloon sleeves, open neckline, above the knee skirt with side pockets, a shirred back panel and a side zippered closure. It's such a great fall and winter dress! Super comfy, great layering piece and a wonderful fit. I went with a size small and I feel really good in it. You can find this dress in a few colors in sizes XXS-2X.

My favorite part of Son de Flor is that they're an ethical and sustainable brand. They use linen for all their pieces and work with local businesses in Lithuania to reduce their carbon footprint. They really care about their designs and the environment, which can sometimes be hard to find! You can also customize any of their designs for a fee, if you're looking for something tailor-made. Overall I feel like this is a great brand to support if you're looking for something that you can wear for many years. I can't wait to place another order (I'm thinking a skirt next time)!

xoxo

Ashley