Cutest Berry

 

Summer is coming to a close so I figured I would take one last go at a fun, summery outfit.  As you probably already know, Sarsparilly collaborated with Strawberry Shortcake on a ridiculously sweet apparel collection.  The Cutest Berry in the Patch dress is a vintage inspired dream that's incredibly well made and available in inclusive sizing.  Find a full review on this dress below!

Dress- c/o Sarsparilly

Shoes- Swedish Hasbeens

Hat- Amazon

Bag- Olli Ella

Lipstick- c/o Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Love Trap

The Cutest Berry in the Patch dress is made from a stretch cotton sateen that's great for summer weather.  It features a scoop neckline, puff sleeves with a button closure, a super full skirt with deep pockets, and a back zippered closure.  The thin red grommet belt is included and is removable if you'd prefer it without one.  The border print features Strawberry Shortcake, Custard, and Cupcake frolicking in a strawberry garden.  I love the 1980's artwork with the 1950's dress style, it's the perfect match!  I'm wearing my usual Sarsparilly size XS (which is a US size small) and it's a perfect fit.  This amazing dress is available in sizes XXS-4X.  Some sizes are sold out right now but they will be restocking so make sure to join the mailing list for updates!

Are you ready to move into your fall wardrobe or are you clinging onto the last few weeks of summer?  As you're probably already aware, I'm well into my fall wardrobe (even if it's still 100+ degrees).  When you work from home all seasons are the same, right?

xoxo

Ashley

Cream Puff

 

It's officially August which means my spooky style is in full swing!  Stores are slowly releasing their Halloween merch and decor and some of my favorite businesses are dropping their hauntingly gorgeous apparel.  Sourpuss Clothing prides themselves on being creepy all year long but they bring it extra hard for Halloween.  They were kind enough to send me this Cream Puff dress and I gotta say, it's such a fun piece to style!

Dress- c/o Sourpuss Clothing

Shoes- YRU

Hat- The Beheaded

Bag- Vixen by Micheline Pitt x Love Pain and Stitches

Lipstick- Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Always Red

The Cream Puff dress is a fully lined chiffon dress that features cute puff sleeves, an empire waist for a babydoll effect, a shirred bodice in the back for comfort, a ruffled hem, and a matching self tie belt.  I love how sweet and versatile this dress is, I find myself pulling it out to wear for multiple occasions.  While the back of the bodice has tons of stretch, I went with my usual size Small in Sourpuss dresses and it was a great fit.  This dress is available in sizes XS-3X and it also comes in two fun prints!

I know I'm totally crazy for Halloween but I gotta know: are you ready to start decorating yet?  While I haven't pulled out the decorations just yet (if you're not counting the spooky room I have on display 24/7), I have purchased a few things here and there to get going.  One of my favorite purchases is the 12 foot skeleton from Home Depot.  I missed out on him last year and I am so excited that I get to put him on my lawn this year!  Here's to hoping the neighbors don't mind!

xoxo

Ashley

Monet

 

I've been obsessing over Selkie for some time and they've completely won me over with their new Day Dress style!  While they're famous for their classic puff dresses, the puff is much too short for everyday wear and the organza material in the California summer is *horrendous*.  The Day Dress is made in a crisp cotton which is perfect for all seasons and the length is just right for me.  This dress is easily my new favorite style and I can't wait to tell you all about it!

Dress- Selkie

Shoes- c/o Charlie Stone Shoes

Hat- The Beheaded

The Day Dress is a cottagecore dream that features a corset-style bodice, a square neckline with a bow in the center, lined puffed sleeves, and a below-the-knee length skirt.  The sleeves have extra fabric so they keep that puffed up shape and the dress is finished with a back zippered closure.  I'm wearing a size small, which is my usual Selkie size.  It does give a little with wear but I wouldn't advise sizing down (like with other cotton Selkie dresses).  I also have the Day Dress in Citrus Trip print in a size XS and I find the fit just a little more restricting but not by much.  Basically, go with your usual size!  This Monet print is absolutely lovely and it was the perfect match with my pink bruja hat.  My only gripe is that this dress does not have pockets.  I would give it a perfect score if pockets were included!

The Day Dress is *extremely* popular and usually sells out within minutes.  I know they're bringing this print and many others back later this year so your best bet is to follow Selkie on Instagram to get all the info on restocks.  This dress is made in sizes XXS-5X and is ethically made in China.  While their items are on the pricier side, they're worth every penny to get a beautiful, high quality product and support an inclusive, woman-owned small business.

Do you own any Selkie dresses?  How do you feel about them?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Berry Best

 

There are two things I love more than anything else when it comes to fashion: a puffy sleeve and a great collar!  Luckily, this Sarsparilly dress has both!  Their newest collaboration with Strawberry Shortcake is giving off all the 80's/90's kid vibes with classic prints and vintage inspired styles.  I instantly fell in love with this entire collection and the sparkly collar from this Berry Best Friends dress instantly caught my eye.

Dress- c/o Sarsparilly

Shoes- Swedish Hasbeens

Bow- Free People

The Berry Best Friends dress is made from a sturdy cotton sateen that has a bit of stretch.  It features a print of Custard and Pupcake tending to their strawberries, perfect for any animal lover!  This dress is a classic 60's style with a strawberry-adorned collar, puff sleeves with velvet heart buttons, a pleated mini skirt with deep side pockets and a back zippered closure.  I'm wearing my usual size XS in Sarsparilly items and I find the fit to be extremely comfortable.  This entire collection is available in sizes XXS-4XL and while some sizes have sold out, make sure to sign up for the Sarsparilly newsletter to find out when the restocks go live!

Last weekend Bianca went on a weekend trip with her grandma... Her first trip without her mom.  She had so much fun and I was a sad sack the entire time.  I missed her so much!  She's getting older and becoming more independent and I'm just trying to get used to that idea.  She's my only kid and while I'm proud of her for reaching important milestones, I'm also internally mourning the little girl that once was.  Being a mom is filled with so many emotions and I've been experiencing them all simultaneously!

xoxo

Ashley

Stargazer

 

Feeling all kinds of love for the new Stargazer print from Kitschy Witch Designs.  I've been eyeing this print since Stephanie previewed it many months ago and it's finally here!  The Stargazer collection features a new dress style, skirt, scarf, and a bag... in case you wanted to astrologize (that's a word, right?) your entire outfit.  I decided to review the new Marie dress and the circle skirt and long story short: they're both amazing!  You can read the full review below!

Dress- c/o Kitschy Witch Designs

Belt- Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Shoes- Diego's

Hat- The Beheaded

Top- c/o Modcloth

Skirt- c/o Kitschy Witch Designs

The box pleat circle skirt has made its return with a few adjustments.  It now has a little more room (so check the size chart before you buy) and a two button closure on the side for a better fit.  This skirt is super full!  It's made in a crisp, heavyweight cotton sateen, has box pleats that fall beautifully when worn and deep side pockets.  It's definitely a midi length, I'm 5'6" and falls well below the knee.  I am wearing a size XS and the fit is absolutely *perfect*.  I wear a size small in the Return to Oz version but because of the new fit I could size down to an XS.

The new Marie dress is absolutely darling.  This dress has thin adjustable spaghetti straps, ruching at the bust, a gathered a-line skirt with deep side pockets, and a back zippered closure.  It's made with the same fabric as the skirt so it has a heavyweight feel with a considerable amount of stretch.  I'm comfortably wearing a size XS in this dress and I'm usually a small in most other clothing brands.  While this dress in the Stargazer print is almost sold out, the Marie is also available in the Twenty Thousand Leagues and Wunderkammer prints!

You can find the Stargazer collection exclusively at Kitschy Witch Designs!  All their clothing is made here in the USA and are available in sizes XS-3X.  Find amazing, well-made products and support a small woman-owned business in the process!

xoxo

Ashley