Summer Witch

 

The temperature here has been nothing short of miserable and I've transitioned my wardrobe to light and comfy (but still cute) outfits.  I've been trying to find pieces that reflect my personal style while still being functional and this dress definitely fits the bill!  I like to wear it while lounging at home but it really dresses up with a pair of cute sandals and a summer (witch) hat.  Plus, at $25 you really can't go wrong!

Dress- Target

Shoes- Dr. Martens

Hat- The Beheaded

Lips- Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Pink Cashmere

This adorable floral dress is made from a light rayon fabric and features a slight puff sleeve, keyhole tie detail at the neckline, stretchy ruched waist, and a tiered above the knee length skirt.  You can slip this dress right on and feel like you have a complete outfit!  I traditionally wear a size small in most clothing and I opted for a medium since this is dress is in junior's sizing.  This dress is available in sizes XS-2X and is available in two other colors, in case you don't love black as much as I do.

The family and I are heading over to Disneyland on Saturday for the first time in over a year!  This is probably the longest we've been away and while I'm excited, I'm also just worried about the way things are now.  I've heard lots of horror stories about crazy lines and no space to sit down but I'm trying to put those stories aside and just enjoy my time there.  We're also going to check out the new Avengers Campus at California Adventure and I literally cannot wait!  Here's to hoping we have a good time and it's not too terribly hot!

xoxo

Ashley

Rainbows and Chill

 

Can't help but feel extra cheerful when I'm wearing a dress with the Love-a-Lot Care Bear on it!  If you've read my last post, I told you I'd be back with another amazing piece from the Sarsparilly x Care Bears collection.  The Rainbows and Chill dress is the perfect retro inspired piece with modern features.  And unlike most true vintage, this dress is also available in inclusive sizing.  Take a trip down memory lane and get nostalgic with me!

Dress- c/o Sarsparilly

Shoes- c/o Charlie Stone Shoes

The Rainbows and Chill dress is made from a soft but sturdy cotton sateen.  It has a bit of stretch but still conforms to the body nicely.  This lovely piece features thin yet adjustable spaghetti straps, a fitted bodice, a massive gathered swing skirt with deep side pockets, a back zippered closure, and a matching rigid grommet belt.  It has an all-over print of shooting stars and the most cheerful border print of Love-a-Lot bear on a rainbow.

As for fit, I would highly recommend sizing down.  As I've mentioned in previous posts, Sarsparilly does run a full size smaller than your usual size.  Since I am usually a small, I always take a size XS in Sarsparilly dresses.  I find the fit to be quite comfortable!  It's definitely one of those dresses you can throw on and go about your day or really dress up for a fun vintage inspired look.

You can check out the entire Sarsparilly x Care Bears collection HERE.  All the pieces in this collection run from sizes XXS-4X.  Please note that prices are in Australian dollars, so make sure to use their currency converter!  While these pieces are definitely an investment, they're worth every penny.  The quality is top notch, the sizing is inclusive, and you're supporting a wonderful woman-owned business!

xoxo

Ashley

Love and Sunshine

 

Getting ready for summer the best way I know how: with cute and functional pieces!  As an 80's baby, I grew up with the Care Bears and I'm so happy that Aussie brand Sarsparilly teamed up with them for a clothing collection.  Sarsparilly is well-known for their amazing quality and one of a kind retro styles.  I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the matching peasant top and shorts, I couldn't handle the cuteness! Scroll down to read more about this nostalgic collection and these beautiful pieces!

Top- c/o Sarsparilly

Shorts- c/o Sarsparilly

Shoes- c/o Charlie Stone Shoes

Hat- Amazon (similar)

The Love and Sunshine top and shorts are made from a soft and cool cotton sateen.  It has a little stretch to it and is perfect for the warmer months.  The top has elastic along the neckline and sleeves and is finished with a cute bow at the neckline and a side zippered closure.  The shorts have side pockets and a back zippered closure.  The print features a classic Cheer Bear frolicking in nature.  Now that I think about it, that's probably why I love the print so much!

As for sizing, I'm almost always an XS in Sarsparilly clothing (I'm usually a small in most other brands).  I'm wearing an XS in the top and a S in the shorts.  I think I *might* have been able to take an XXS in the top but I'm perfectly happy in the XS.  As for the shorts, I was truly in between sizes.  The XS fit but was just a little snug in the thighs so I wore the S, which was just a little large in the waist.  I'd much rather have taco room than be a little uncomfortable so I'm happy with my picks.  That being said, I'm quite hourglass shaped and if you don't have a big waist to hip ratio like me, I would go with your waist measurement.

You can shop the entire Sarsparilly x Care Bears collection HERE!  Just an FYI, the prices are in Australian dollars.  They have a currency converter on their website and they offer AfterPay (my fav!).  When you purchase from Sarsparilly, you're supporting a woman-owned business and you're guaranteed the best quality.  Seriously, I'm always impressed with their pieces!  Keep your eyes peeled here on my blog, I'll be reviewing another piece from this collection soon!

xoxo

Ashley

Clone Trooper

 

If you're a Star Wars fan you love this week more than most!  May the 4th be with you is a fun little pun and a great time to Disneybound as your favorite characters.  As much as I love the Resistance, I've always leaned more towards the Galactic Empire.  As soon as I saw this dress at Unique Vintage, I knew I needed to use it as a Stromtrooper dress!  While I won't get back to Disneyland until June, sporting this retro inspired version of a Stromtrooper is bringing me all the Disney magic right now.

Dress- c/o Unique Vintage

Shoes- c/o Bettie Page (similar)

Hat- c/o Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Lipstick- Anastasia Beverly Hills in Sad Girl

This dress is from the UK-based company Collectif, which I'm quite fond of.  Their quality is top notch and this Enora dress is no different.  It's made from a rayon type of fabric, so it's perfect for the extreme heat I'm used to here in Southern California (and believe me, it was *hot* when I took these photos).  As usual, I wanted to put a retro spin on this Disneybound and I added some fun heels and a wide brim hat.  I can see myself wearing this all summer and transitioning it into a spooky outfit this fall too.  I love it when I can wear a piece over several seasons, don't you?

While Star Wars week is coming to a close, you can always expect to see lots of Star Wars content on my Instagram year round.  Speaking of which, what's your favorite Star Wars movie?  Mine is Empire Strikes Back but Rogue One takes a very close second.  I want to hear your answers in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Spring Witch

 

When you're excited about warm spring weather but you still want to keep to that witch aesthetic...  I feel like I have two very different but very strong loves: sweet and ethereal and dark and witchy.  I know most people like to stick with one but I constantly go back and forth.  You can literally see it in my closet!  I have a massive black dress area and a just as massive frilly, pastel section.  Since I'm in my 30's and pretty confident in my sense of style, I refuse to pigeon-hole myself and pick one.  So before I step off my soapbox, just know that you can dress any way you want and it doesn't matter if you mix and match styles.  Personal style is just that: personal!  Now onto this amazing outfit...

Dress- Amazon

Shoes- Diego's

Hat- Unique Vintage (similar)

Bag- Olli Ella

My BFF Sammi of The Soubrette Brunette sent me a link to this dress because she has an orange-hued version and I was totally smitten.  This dress is from Amazon, which I normally would not advocate for but couldn't resist.  I actually have the Free People original in sky blue, which is obviously much better in quality but is no longer sold online.  This dress was $30 and honestly, a great deal for such a pretty dress.  It comes in my different colors and is available in sizes XS-XL.  I find the sizing pretty generous because the entire bodice has elastic shirring, so if you're not super busty you could easily size down.  While it doesn't have pockets (boo), it's made from a very light cotton, has en empire waist and is fully lined.  I love that I can just throw this on and go about my day!  After over a year at home, I've realized I'm much more happy when I'm comfortable and not when my waist is snatched into oblivion.

This dress is now my spring witch dress because who am I if I'm not trying to live my life as the witch in Hansel and Gretel or (my favorite) the Baba Yaga?  I'm trying to resist getting it in another color but we'll see if I can control those impulses...

xoxo

Ashley