Ivory Annette

It's hard to believe that I've never featured Trashy Diva on my blog before!  I've been a fan of their separates for years (especially their Trixie tops) but I've never pulled the trigger on a dress.  As a spoiled Los Angeles native, I've had the chance to try on most clothing in person.  Most companies have a flagship store or a stockist close to my home, so I'll just make a shopping trip out of it to gauge the sizing.  Trashy Diva is happens to be hard to find out here, but I decided to take the online plunge on a much desired Annette dress.  If you don't know already, Trashy Diva is having a 50% off their sale section until January 22nd.  This Annette came home with me for a steal and it does not disappoint!











Dress- Trashy Diva (on sale!)
Shoes- c/o Bettie Page
Cardigan- Voodoo Vixen
Underskirt- Pinup Girl Clothing

I've seen this ivory number used as wedding dress, but I was determined to style it for everyday wear.  I added a cute blue snowflake cardigan with some fun pastel pink shoes to make it more winter than wedding appropriate.  The dress itself is a dream!  It's made from a luxurious cotton/satin blend that has a subtle sheen.  The construction is high quality and made to last longer than your wedding day!  I love the super full skirt and the pockets are always a plus.  It comes with a matching fabric bow belt for the perfect finishing touch.

I read the sizing charts accordingly and I fell into a size 4, which actually fits me perfectly.  Their size charts are catered to each individual garment which is incredibly helpful.  Because there's nothing more frustrating than purchasing the same style in the same size and finding out it fits differently.  I'm hoping I can add more Annette dresses to my wardrobe (especially the elusive Sci-Fi Rocket print) in the future!

xoxo

Ashley

Swan Lake

At this moment I'm trying to recover from my fun weekend celebrating Bianca's second birthday.  We decided to stay with my mom the entire weekend, which then prompted my brother and his wife to come out and stay with us too.  We did our Disneyland trip, had some fun in Temecula, and Kevin and my brother took a mini trip to San Diego.  It was kind of hard to go back to everyday life, but I appreciate every minute of the mini vacations we get to take!











Cardigan- c/o Doll Me Up
Skirt- Pinup Girl Clothing
Shoes- Jessica Simpson
Brooch- c/o Doll Me Up
Earrings- c/o Swarovski
Lipstick- c/o Anastasia Beverly Hills in Candy Apple

I can't get enough of this gorgeous cardigan from Doll Me Up!  It's a soft, thick, and stretchy knit fabric that is both warm and comfortable.  I love the Peter Pan collar and the delicate embroidery on the front.  I decided to pair it with a full skirt on this day, but I've also worn it with a pair of black jeans and it really classes up a casual look.  I finished this outfit with a Miss Glamour brooch, mostly because that's how I aim to feel everyday.  If I'm not feeling my best on the inside, getting glammed up on the outside definitely helps!

xoxo

Ashley

Bianca's 2nd Birthday

Well, my little baby turned two on Friday.  We decided to take her to her favorite place, Disneyland!  Before hitting the park we had breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, which was wonderful.  The characters come right up to your table and let you take pictures with them, which is so much better than waiting 45 minutes in the park to meet your favorites.  Bianca had her first experience on the teacups, Peter Pan's Flight, and the Enchanted Tiki Room.  She also got to see the barn animals at Big Thunder Ranch for the last time, as it's being removed for the new Star Wars themed area (so bummed about that).  She fell asleep in the early afternoon so we decided to make this trip short.  Since we have annual passes, I'm sure we will be back in a few weeks.

We finished off the day with a delicious homemade birthday cake from my mom.  I'm so happy we got to enjoy this day together and make her birthday special!  I've attached some photos from our favorite moments of the day below.  I don't usually post personal photos on here but I feel like this occasion was worth it!

















It's going to be hard to top this birthday next year, but I have another 363 days to plan it out!

xoxo

Ashley

Purple & Cream

For the first time in forever it's considered coat weather in southern California!  I just happened to snag the most stylish of coats from Unique Vintage over the holiday and I'm so happy I've already been able to wear it.  In addition to it being exceptionally warm, the deep set pockets and the removable faux fur collar really won me over.  It almost makes this bitter cold enjoyable!









Coat- c/o Unique Vintage
Skirt- Forever 21
Stockings- Leg Avenue
Shoes- Chelsea Crew
Earrings- c/o Swarovski
Lipstick- c/o Anastasia Beverly Hills

Bianca's birthday is in just two days and I can't wait to celebrate!  We'll be spending the day at Disneyland (is there really a better place to go?) and having breakfast with Mickey beforehand.  Since it might rain that day, we are preparing for the worst and bringing rain gear.  That's in addition to our matching custom Minnie Mouse skirts.  I can't wait to show you those!  Make sure to follow me on Instagram to see all the birthday fun!

xoxo

Ashley

Sunflower

This particular day was somewhat special.  I had the chance to go out and explore photo locations alone.  I normally have to lug Bianca around, keep her happy, and manage to get the right shot all at once.  I'm sure you can imagine how stressful that can be.  With time on my side and no toddler to entertain, I had a much needed date with myself.  It's crazy what a little alone time can do to your well-being.  I'm just hoping I get this opportunity again soon!











Dress- Bernie Dexter
Shoes- Chelsea Crew
Petticoat- Malco Modes
Belt- Old
Necklace- Femme De Bloom
Earrings- Betsey Johnson
Bracelet- c/o Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski
Lipstick- Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Veronica

Yes, it's true.  I've added another Bernie Dexter Paris dress to my closet.  She released a very limited run of this sunflower print version so I had to jump on it!  As someone who grew up in the 90's, anything with sunflowers gives me a good rush of nostalgia.  I guess it's fitting that it's on one of my favorite dresses.  Like my other Paris dresses, it's made from 100% cotton, has a stretchy gathered bust, full fluffy skirt, and pockets.  This dress absolutely runs true to size and fits like a glove.  I'm going to have a hard time not playing favorites with this one!

Since this is my first post of the year, I want to wish you the happiest of new years!  2016 marks my fifth year of blogging (which is craziness) and I can't wait to see what this year has in store.  I don't make resolutions, but since I've just switched from Nikon to Canon, I really want to learn my camera and improve my photography skills.  What's your resolutions this year?

xoxo

Ashley