Black and Orange

 

It's been a minute since I've featured a style video here on the blog and I'm so excited to bring you this orange and black series!  As you may know, I have lots of Halloween things to wear so there is an abundance of black and orange in my closet.  I've put together just a few of my favorites, make sure to check out the video below to see them all!

Outfit 1:

Top- c/o Unique Vintage

Pants- c/o Unique Vintage

Hat- c/o Modcloth

Outfit 2:

Top- c/o Unique Vintage

Skirt- H&M

Cardigan- Hot Topic

Outfit 3:

Top- Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Pants- Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Outfit 4:

Top- vintage

Dress- Vixen by Micheline Pitt (sold out)

Outfit 5:

Top- c/o Collectif Clothing

Pants- c/o Unique Vintage

Hat- Em & Sprout

Outfit 6:

Top- c/o Collectif Clothing

Overalls- Hot Topic

Hat- The Beheaded

Shoes for all outfits- Strange Cvlt

I wish I could have added a few more outfits but it was quite a mess getting all these on for the video.  Which outfit is your favorite?  Are you wearing your Halloween inspired outfits yet?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Squad Ghouls

 

Feeling those Halloween vibes and Snag Tights just released the cutest collection of tights for the spooky season!  Snag Tights is a European company that believes in inclusivity over everything.  All their tights are available in sizes 2-32 and they strive to create ethical and affordable products for everyone.  Snag was kind enough to send me a couple pairs from their new Halloween collection and I styled them with some of my favorite outfits below!

Dress- c/o Sister Jane

Tights- c/o Snag Tights

Shoes- Strange Cvlt

Hair Clips- c/o Unique Vintage

Dress- c/o Modcloth

Tights- c/o Snag Tights

Shoes- YRU

Hat- The Beheaded

I chose both the Skele-Fun and Squad Ghouls tights because who doesn't love dead things?  The Skele-Fun tights are a perfect addition to any little black dress when you want a spooky twist.  The Squad Ghouls tights are more vibrant and fun, great for when you want to make an entrance.  Both these tights are thick and sturdy but also comfy to wear.  They're pretty high waisted so they sit nicely and don't ride down.  I can see myself wearing these all through the spooky season (and every other season if you know me well).  You can shop the entire Halloween collection HERE and the rest of their amazing products HERE!

xoxo

Ashley

Handkerchief

 

Gloomy days call for quiet walks in nature.  Now that Bianca is in school I get a few hours to myself... which has been more therapeutic than I ever realized.  I'm an introvert and this pandemic has stifled my alone time to basically nothing.  Some days after I drop her off I just wander aimlessly in some of my favorite places.  I love this Sister Jane dress, which is perfect for wandering, foraging, or just looking cute without trying too hard.  As usual, the small details are absolutely everything and this dress makes me feel like a true cottagecore princess.

Dress- c/o Sister Jane

Shoes- c/o Modcloth

Lipstick- c/o Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Olvera

This beautiful dress is a very small plaid print with teeny tiny sparkles all over it.  I tried to photograph it but it was just too hard!  When I opened this package I was pleasantly surprised by them.  The dress features an oversized collar with ruffles, a slouchy elastic waist, puff sleeves with shirred cuffs, a midi skirt, and a side zippered closure.  I usually take a medium in Sister Jane dresses and I found this dress to fit comfortably.  The fit is supposed to be oversized and I appreciate the extra room.  This dress is perfect for fall and I can't wait to do some more exploring in it!

My husband and I took the day off to go to the movies for the first time since the pandemic.  We're going to see Shang Chi and I absolutely cannot wait!  We have to take advantage of the morning hours because Bianca is only in school until the early afternoon.  It's not very often that we get to spend time alone together so we take whatever we can get!

Hope you have a great holiday weekend!

xoxo

Ashley

Falling Into Autumn

 

Today is the last day of August which means it's basically fall which means it's basically Halloween... right?  While the temps here are always reflecting summer I have a great love for fall.  The sounds of leaves crunching while you walk, drinking pumpkin spiced lattes, and all the cool weather clothing.  This plaid dress from Miss Candyfloss is everything I could ever want in an autumnal outfit and I'm so happy I snagged one in my size when it released last week.  I'm pretty sure if I dress the part I can bring all those fall vibes to fruition!

Dress- Miss Candyfloss via Modern Millie

Shoes- Chelsea Crew

Bag- Olli Ella

Hair bow- Free People

Lipstick- Too Faced Cosmetics Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pumpkin Spice

The Phoebe-Amber dress is made from a warm poly blend fabric and features a sweetheart neckline with gathers under the bust, short sleeves, a below the knee swing skirt with side pockets, a back zippered closure, and a matching grommet belt.  I usually wear between an XS-Small in Miss Candyfloss but tend to take my larger size in non-stretch fabrics.  I took a size small and while this dress is large in the waist, the bust is perfect and the belt makes it look tailor-made.  This dress sold out almost immediately on the Miss Candyfloss website but Modern Mille has just a few left!  Here's to hoping this dress makes a return in some other fun tartan fabrics this year!

I'm currently fighting quite a cold right now.  Bianca went back to school three weeks ago and almost immediately contracted her first cold in a year and a half.  Feeling the beginning of normalcy (like going back to school) reminds us that there are also some cons to mingling with people again.  I totally forgot about the constant cycle of minor sicknesses this time of year!  We're both okay but I could use about 8 more hours of sleep.  Maybe when Bianca is in college I'll find time for those extra hours...

xoxo

Ashley

Bride of Frankenstein

 

As I write this blog I am enjoying my very first pumpkin spice coffee of the year.... I guess that means spooky season is finally here!  While I'm taking some time before I start decorating, my wardrobe has switched over to all things Halloween.  As a huge fan of Loungefly and their clothing line Stitch Shoppe, I was so excited when they released a Universal Monsters collection.  This velvet Alicia dress is everything a monster girl could want!  Both cute and spooky, it's the perfect dress to add to my collection.

Dress- Stitch Shoppe by Loungefly

Shoes- c/o Modcloth

Lipstick- c/o Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Olvera

The Alicia dress is made from a soft and very stretchy embossed velvet.  It features an all-over print of stitched hearts and a contrast Peter Pan collar with Frankenstein's monster and the Bride of Frankenstein embroidered on each side.  A removable self neck tie finishes the neckline to create a vintage inspired look.  There are also puff sleeves, an above the knee length skirt with hidden side pockets, and a sturdy back zippered closure.  I'm wearing a size XS, which is a size down from my usual Stitch Shoppe size.  Since the velvet is so stretchy, I was easily able to size down.  Their size charts are accurate and are individualized for each piece.  Definitely go with the size chart if you're having a hard time picking a size!

The Universal Monsters collection also features another dress style, a matching cardigan, and an adorable bag.  Sizing is inclusive, from XS to 4X.  You can find the entire collection HERE!

xoxo

Ashley