Harley

I've had such a love/hate relationship with the Harley dress.  On one hand, I love the cut and the summery feel to the dress.  On the other hand, the cut of the top portion of the bodice highlights my least favorite feature: my arms.  I've worn this cut in the past (seen here) but never felt comfortable enough to wear it again.  I recently stumbled upon this discontinued Harley dress in one of my favorite Pinup Girl Clothing prints and gave it another go.  I'm so glad I did, I pushed past my insecurities and fell in love!











Dress- Pinup Girl Clothing (no longer available)
Shoes- Bettie Page
Underskirt- Pinup Girl Clothing

The Harley dress has a fitted bodice but enough room to accommodate even the largest of busts.  The full skirt is absolutely twirl-worthy and drapes perfectly with out without a petticoat.  I've become such a fan that I've recently purchased this dress in the new Candy Stripe print.  I think it's safe to say the Harley is a new favorite!

This past week was quite a busy one.  I took a mini vacation with my mom and Bianca to Disney California Adventure.  We got to see the new Frozen show at the Hyperion (and if you haven't seen it and are local, do yourself a favor and GO!) and make some lifelong memories.  Unfortunately, the busy schedule and lack of sleep welcomed a cold.  Yep, I have a cold in June during 100+ degree weather.  I don't even know how to explain that one!

xoxo

Ashley

Flying Elephant

As an avid Mary Blair fan, I was looking forward to the release of this skirt for months!  Who doesn't love adorable elephants floating on balloons?  I purchased it the second I received the email notification and I'm happy I did.  My size sold out in less than 24 hours!  I'll be clinging to these pachyderms like no tomorrow!













Top- Pinup Girl Clothing
Skirt- Pinup Girl Clothing
Shoes- Bettie Page
Petticoat- Malco Modes
Belt- From another dress

I found this particular print to be a little larger in the waist than my other Jenny skirts.  It wasn't terribly noticeable, but it was enough for me to want to belt it for comfort.  The fabric seems to be a bit stretchy, so it does accommodate for those who find themselves between sizes.  Like all the new Jenny skirts, this one has deep side pockets.  Big enough for your phone, keys, and whatever else you need.  Seriously, I don't even need to carry a purse!

Starting today, I'll be at Disney California Adventure with Bianca and my mom for some Frozen fun.  Not only do we get to meet Anna, Elsa, and Olaf, but we'll be attending the new live Frozen show.  My mom has never been to DCA and I really haven't spent much time exploring it (I've always been a Disneyland girl) so this will be a day of firsts for all of us!  Since my mom and I both live a good distance from the parks, we'll be staying in a hotel to maximize our time there.  It's kind of a weird feeling because we're technically locals!  It's going to be so much fun and I can't wait to start our trip!  If you'd like to keep up with us, make sure to follow me on Instagram HERE.

xoxo

Ashley

Blue Blossom

Anyone else feel totally off from this long weekend?  Unlike most of my friends, I worked the entire weekend, with the exception of yesterday.  Because we only had one day to do something as a family, we took a mini road trip to the Long Beach Aquarium.  Bianca had never been to an aquarium so I was living for all her reactions to the animals.  It was priceless!  As fun as it was, I feel like I need to take a proper day off in my pajamas while glued to the couch.  I'm thinking that day is today...











Dress- c/o Voodoo Vixen (on sale and free shipping until tonight!) P.S. Coupon code below!
Shoes- c/o Bettie Page
Jewelry- c/o Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski

I guess it's not surprising, but Voodoo Vixen has a ton of adorable prints in their new spring/summer collection.  I decided to go for the Clara dress, which features a bow at the neckline, figure flattering banded waist, and a gathered skirt.  It's light and airy, but fully lined for a modest but comfortable feel.  It also has adjustable straps, which is a huge plus for a long waisted body like mine.  I own quite a few Voodoo Vixen dresses and I find this one to be the best fitting of the bunch.  Oh, and did I mention it's on sale?!  As an extra thank you, use the code "belle20" for an additional 20% off your entire order.  This code will be valid until July 31st.  Happy shopping!

xoxo

Ashley

Black Fridays

This is a different but welcomed change from my usual attire.  I've always been one for a big fluffy swing skirt, but this diner top from Campbell Crafts called for something out of the ordinary.  Based out of the UK, owner/stylist Lindsay Campbell offers her own line of dresses and separates (like my top), in addition to some of your favorite reproduction brands.  You can find an entire vintage inspired outfit, accessories included, at Campbell Crafts!











Top- c/o Campbell Crafts
Pants- Pinup Girl Clothing
Shoes- Pinup Girl Clothing
Brooch- c/o Erstwilder
Headband- Old

This top features a gathered shoulder, half sleeve, button down closure, light pink piping, and black and white lapels.  While it does provide a lot of stretch in the fabric, I would suggest sizing up if you're big chested.  This top is the perfect length for tucking into a skirt, but I decided on a cropped look to match my high waisted capri pants.  It's a great staple that can take you from the office to happy hour!

Tonight is Ladies Night Out at the Pinup Girl Boutique, and we're hosting a mini Yard Sale!  I'll be looking forward to seeing all our regulars, as well as the ladies who come out specifically for this event.  I may have to work all weekend, but Kevin and I both have Monday off for Memorial Day.  I literally cannot wait!

xoxo

Ashley

Cat's Meow

When you're highly allergic to cats but you love them like crazy, you settle for the next best thing: A Mary Blair cat skirt.  As you probably already know, Mary Blair is one my favorite illustrators.  The fact that Pinup Girl Clothing dedicates an entire line to her beautiful artwork is simply a dream come true!  I wasn't going to add the new color way of this print to my closet initially, but I fell in love when I saw it in person.  The pastel scheme allows you to pair it with pretty much any color in your closet.  I settled on the yellow, but I wore it with pink to work last week  (seen here).  I can't help but sing praises about having kitties all over me without the allergic throat closures, haha!











Top- Pinup Girl Clothing
Skirt- Pinup Girl Clothing
Shoes- c/o Bettie Page Shoes
Petticoat- Malco Modes
Belt- From another dress
Bracelet- c/o Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski

Yesterday Bianca and I had the opportunity to shoot the new Mary Blair kids line for Pinup Girl Clothing.  There are matching dresses in each print for your little one to enjoy with you!  We worked with two other mommy/daughter duos and while it was super fun, it was incredibly stressful for me.  Bianca wasn't on her best behavior (typical two year old) and trying to wrangle her to model by herself was way more difficult than I imagined.  Luckily, the day got easier as she got more comfortable.  I can't wait to see the final images and buy her all the matching dresses when they drop this summer!

xoxo

Ashley