Blakely

 

I don't think I'll ever get over twinning with Bianca. We've been doing it since she was a baby and many of those outfits have been featured here! love the fact that I can look back and see the little peanut I once knew and enjoy the wonderful girl I know now. As you probably already know, Bianca and I love to shop with Ivy City Co. for our matching outfits. Their new collection is filled with summer essentials and this green gingham Blakely dress was something we were both excited to wear.

Dress-c/o Ivy City Co. (use code 15OFFSCB for a discount)

Shoes- Remix Vintage Shoes

Bag- Olli Ella

Bianca's dress- c/o Ivy City Co. (use code 15OFFSCB for a discount)

Bianca's shoes- Target

Bianca's bag- Olli Ella

The Blakely dress is made from a cotton fabric and features a square neckline with bow detail at the shoulder, smocked back, gathered skirt with hidden side pockets and a back zippered closure. I love that Bianca's dress also has the same exact details. Kids like to have pockets too! I also prefer any dress that lets me wear a normal bra. I went out with no shape wear when I wore this dress and I felt comfortable and confident! Because of the smocking in the back, I went with a size XS and it was the right choice. It accommodated my large bust while also feeling like it fit me well. Bianca is in a size 9-10 and it was the right fit with a little extra room for growth.

You can shop the Blakely dress in sizes XXS-5X in adults and 12months-13/14 in kids. There is also a baby dress, kids button up shirt and a necktie so you can match with the while family! Use code 15OFFSCB for an additional discount as well!

xoxo

Ashley

Dark Romance

 

As we gear up for another nearly unbearable six months of summer weather, I'm making sure I take in all the days where I can still wear sleeves. La Femme En Noir released a Dracula collection a few months back and I absolutely fell in love with this Dark Romance dress. The drop waist, the ruffled sleeves and the bustle!!! I can't resist a bustle. While I haven't had the opportunity to wear this out and about yet, I had a great time photographing it here.

Dress- La Femme En Noir

Shoes- YRU

Hat- Amazon

Ring- Vintage

The Dark Romance dress is made from a slightly stretchy satin fabric and features 3/4 sleeves, fitted bodice with a drop waist, voluminous skirt with deep hidden side pockets and a built in crinoline underneath, pleated back bustle and is finished with a back zip. This dress is absolutely stunning, I am pretty sure this is my favorite black dress in my closet (and I have a lot). I'm wearing my usual size small and this dress was the perfect fit. This stunning piece of wearable art is available in sizes XS-4X and is also available in a red color, which I'm hoping to snag soon!

I'm pretty sure this post is my official goodbye to spring, which is sad because I love it so much. But we are halfway to Halloween so that means I'll be working on spooky content *very* soon!

xoxo

Ashley