Red Roses

 

Do you ever fall in love with a dress, buy it and then completely forget about it? This beautiful rose dress from Vixen by Micheline Pitt was one of those pieces that completely got lost in my closet. To be fair, it's very easy to get looked over in there! Now that the temps are warming up again I put this stunning beauty on to enjoy some time alone in nature.

Dress- Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Shoes- Lotta From Stockholm

Bag- Olli Ella

Hat- Amazon

Sunglasses- c/o Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Petticoat- c/o Vixen by Micheline Pitt

The 1950's sundress is a cotton sateen piece that features adjustable satin straps with attached bows, a gathered bust, fitted waist, gathered skirt with huge hidden side pockets, back zip closure and matching satin belt. I didn't bring it with me but it also comes with a matching chiffon scarf. This dress is so comfy and easy to wear! I'm wearing my usual size small and the fit is spot on. While the skirt is perfectly voluminous on its own, I opted to wear a Vixen petticoat underneath for some added but subtle volume.

I'm not normally someone who wears white but this dress definitely is an exception to the rule!

The 1950's Sundress in Red Vintage Roses is currently available for preorder but should be releasing in a few weeks. It's available in sizes XS-4X and if you're not a red or swing dress fan, this print is also available in a yellow rose version and a wiggle dress version!

xoxo

Ashley

Black Illuminated

Spring has been peeking through here and there and I couldn't be happier! Don't get me wrong, I love California winter but throwing on a bit of color and feeling the warm sun on my skin sounds like absolute perfection right now. I've been saving this stunning set from Samantha Pleet for a warmer day and I had to photograph it when that day finally came.

Top- Samantha Pleet

Pants- Samantha Pleet

Shoes- Lotta From Stockholm

Bag- c/o La Femme En Noir

The Armour Corset and Daydream Pants are both in Samantha's Black Illuminated print. It's colorful and full of flora and fauna (including a unicorn!), perfect to welcome back spring. The corset has boning and a functional lace up corset in the front. Luckily, it also has a zipper in the back so you don't have to lace it up every time you wear it. The pants are high waist and super wide leg, perfect for my hourglass figure. I mean it when I say I'm obsessed with this outfit, I wish I could wear it everyday! The pants get more use because I can also pair them with a black top for more coverage but I truly love these pieces together.

Samantha Pleet is offering their entire Black Illuminated collection at a discount right now! There are dresses, accessories, separates and even kid's dresses in this stunning print. She also offers sizes 0-22 and XXS-5X. Inclusive sizing is very important to me and I'm always happy to support a small woman-owned business that has the same values as I do.

Now I need to know what I need more: the matching hair bow or the bodysuit!

xoxo

Ashley