May the Fourth Be With You

Happy Star Wars Day!  I've been waiting for this exact date to show off this custom two-piece commission from my favorite seamstress/business owner, Vintage Inspired by Jackie.  While I have a bunch of Jackie's creations in my closet, this is by far my favorite outfit.  We all know The Empire Strikes Back is the best episode so I enjoy nothing more than incorporating it into my wardrobe.  Since I chose a two piece for this vintage bed sheet print, I get so much wear from it.  The styling options are infinite!













Top- Vintage Inspired by Jackie
Skirt- Vintage Inspired by Jackie
Shoes- Irregular Choice
Lipstick- Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Always Red

Made from vintage cotton bed sheets, Jackie crafted this 1950's style blouse and matching swing skirt.  The blouse features a button down detail, pointed collar, generous sleeves, and an exposed front pocket.  The skirt is full and gathered with a side zip and top button closure.  She initially crafted this design a few years ago for another client with Mario Bros. fabric, but I begged her to bring it back for my Star Wars set.  As always, she was happy to oblige! The top is long enough to wear tucked in, but I decided to tie it into a crop due to the warmer weather.  I also like to break up the set and wear the top with jeans or the skirt with a solid top, but I truly love these pieces together.  I know The Last Jedi isn't coming out until the end of the year, but I have a feeling this is going to be my outfit for opening night!

Today my friends, Bianca, and I are celebrating Star Wars Day at Disneyland.  We're going to meet with Darth Vader, Chewbacca, and Boba Fett (my favorite) and visit our favorite attraction: Star Tours.  If you'd like to keep up on our galactic adventures, make sure to follow my Instagram to a peek into our fun-filled day!

May the fourth be with you!

xoxo

Ashley

Pirate Treasure

I know I gush about Trashy Diva all the time (I can't help it, they're my favorite vintage reproduction clothing company) but the new Pirate Treasure collection has me swooning!  As someone who enjoys a fun novelty print but chooses to tone down on the kitsch, Pirate Treasure was the perfect match for evolving wardrobe.  I'm incredibly excited to share this review of the Alexa tie top and lounge pants, which have quickly become my favorite go-to outfit.  I mean, who doesn't want to wear lounge pants all the time?  The advertised comfort is right in the name!











Top- c/o Trashy Diva
Pants- c/o Trashy Diva
Hair flower- NicCoCo Creations (on sale!)
Bamboo bracelets- Amazon (similar)
Shell bracelet- Gift
Earrings- Betsey Johnson

Pirate Treasure is 1940's inspired novelty print which features pirate ships, treasure chests, palm trees, and gold doubloons on a breezy, flat rayon fabric.  The combination of the coral, sage, dusty blue, and gold tones with the black background creates a tropical motif that feels subtle enough for everyday wear.  The Alexa tie top is true to its name and ties up in the front.  It's one of my favorites because it allows you to adjust it to a tailor-made fit every time.  Thanks to the petal sleeves, I can lift my arms all the way up with ease.  Might sound trivial to some, but this mom needs to be able to pick up her toddler without worrying about ripping her pretty clothes!  I went with the size 2 in this top and it provided enough coverage without having any extra fabric.  I can't wait to wear this top with the matching 40's skirt or my favorite pair of high-waisted jeans.  It's just so versatile!

This is actually my first pair of Trashy Diva lounge pants and I'm kicking myself for just getting into them!  These high-waist pants feature a wide leg, lined waistband, and a side zip with a button closure.  I'm just shy of 5'7" and these pants were perfect for my frame with flat sandals on.  If I wanted to wear them with heels, there is about 2" of seam allowance to make them work.  I went with a size 4 in the lounge pants (my normal TD size in bottoms) and it was a great fit.  I might have been able to size down to a 2, but I prefer a looser fit in the waist on pants and needed the extra length.  Here's to hoping we get more lounge pants in the future!

The Pirate Treasure collection has ten different pieces: three tops, one skirt, one pair of shorts, one pair of pants, and four dresses.  There is a perfect mix of both 40's and 50's styles and debuted two new styles (I purchased both of them).  I added the June blouse, the 40's skirt, and the Hollywood dress to my closet; it's quite literally the most I've ever purchased of one collection.  I have no regrets, this is one of my favorite prints/style options Trashy Diva has offered.  Make sure you act quickly, Pirate Treasure has been flying off the shelves since it dropped on Thursday!  But fear not, restocks have already been planned for summertime.

Keep your eyes peeled for Pirate Treasure at Disneyland...  You know I'm wearing it the next time I ride Pirates of the Caribbean!

xoxo

Ashley

What's On My Radar: Current Loves

Is it just me or are there way too many pretty things holding your attention (and your wallet)?  From clothing to artwork, jewelry, and shoes, I'm desperately trying to adhere to a sensible budget!  For the first time in a very long time, I had to cut this month's picks short.  Here's what made the cut:

Trashy Diva

1. Alexa Tie Top
2. Lounge Pants
3. Hollywood Dress
4. June Blouse
5. 40's Skirt
6. Norma Jean Dress

Trashy Diva released their new Pirate Treasure collection and I am obsessed.  I love the print and the addition of the June blouse and the Hollywood dress.  I had to scale down my picks quite a bit, but I could seriously take this whole collection.  It's been selling like hotcakes (some sizes sold out within the hour) so act fact if you'd like to add some pirate goodness to your closet!

Tiny Snails

1. Polar Bears
2. Bernard and Bianca
3. Shark Knight
4. The Three Caballeros

I first came in contact with Chie's artwork at Wondercon this year.  I love her take on Disney-inspired pieces and everything she creates is just so pretty.  I've been adding Disney-inspired artwork to Bianca's room and I can't wait to put The Three Caballeros on her wall!

Hearts and Found

1. Francesca Dress Off Shoulder with Pom Pom Trim in Navy Blue Daisy Floral Print
2. Grace Dress in Hawaiian Tiki Print with Hibiscus Islands Sailboats and Tropical Fish
3. Grace Dress in Sunset Hawaiian Palm Leaves Print in shades of Orange and Pink
4. Lola Skirt in Tropical Hawaiian Tiki Fish Print

I literally cannot say enough good things about Hearts and Found.  Every time I visit Marjorie's site there are tons of fun new fabric to chose from!  She's also added this gorgeous Francesca dress, which is the perfect off the shoulder summer staple.  You best believe that's going into my cart right now!

Bettie Page Shoes

1. Heather Heel
2. Eris T-Strap Heel
3. Willow Peep Toe Pump
4. Taylor T-Strap Pumps
5. Abela Peep Toe Heels

Bettie Page Shoes has been my footwear of choice for years.  They're cute, comfortable, and they last for years!  I'm always looking to add more pretties to my shoe closet and, as you can tell, I've been looking for the perfect pink heels.  I love the Abela because it incorporates all the prettiest pastel colors.  I have a feeling they're the winners!

Sweet Life Vintage

1. 50s Swirl Rose Novelty Sundress
2. 50s Tribal Print Cotton Sundress
3. 50s Black and White Floral Leaf Print Cotton Sundress
4. 50s Cole of California Cotton Floral Dress

I'm forever searching for fun vintage shops on Etsy.  Sweet Life Vintage has a seemingly endless supply of beautiful dresses.  They also carry a range of sizes (I promise they all aren't 23" waists) and interesting novelty prints.  Every time I visit I find myself wishing I had some kind of trust fund to dip into...

Unicorn Crafts

1. 22K Gold Narwhal Earrings
2. Pretty Unicorn Enamel Pin
3. Rhinestone Earrings in a Bottle
4. Mermaid Scale Ring
5. Glitter Bow Enamel Pin

In need of cute kitschy accessories?  Well, look no further!  Unicorn Crafts is known for their attention to cuteness and I find myself adding more goodies to my collection on the regular.  I love their enamel pins, but they also have a generous offering of cute Star Wars-inspired jewelry as well.  I mean, who doesn't need a majestic unicorn pin on their jacket?!  The answer is nobody.


What's on your list this month?  If you want to share some of your favorite shops, make sure to comment below!

xoxo

Ashley

Square Garden

I can't help but love a fun floral print!  Emily & Fin has the cutest spring collection and this Pippa skirt was at the top of my list.  Made from 100% cotton and easy to dress up or down, this is an essential piece to your warm-weather wardrobe.  You can read more about this skirt and Emily & Fin's knitwear below!











Top- c/o Emily & Fin
Skirt- c/o Emily & Fin
Shoes- c/o Bettie Page Shoes (similar)

The Pippa skirt features a thin waistband with belt loops (it does not include a belt), figure flattering box pleats, exposed side pockets with a button detail, and a side zippered closure.  I took my usual size XS in Emily & Fin skirts and I found this one to be true to size.  I'm becoming quite smitten with a-line skirts (no petticoats needed!) and the Pippa is the perfect "everyday" skirt.  I paired it with the new Nina cardigan in mustard.  I love the little collar and the stretch knit is super stretchy and very soft.  I can't wait to pair it with my new favorite jeans!  That's right: I wear jeans now.

This weekend is going to be quite interesting.  We are throwing away all of Bianca's "pull-ups" and night time reinforcements and we're not looking back.  She hasn't been the most interested in potty training, which has been incredibly frustrating.  But she's going to a summer program with other kids next month, which has motivated her to give it another try.  I'm crossing my fingers this transition will be a smooth as possible.  Wish us all luck!

xoxo

Ashley

Femme Fatale

Everyone needs at least one "little black dress" and this Fatale dress from Unique Vintage is my number one go-to.  It's sexy, super comfortable, and has a touch of pink with the floral applique on the neckline.  I love that it has the wiggle shape, but thanks to the fishtail skirt, you can move around with ease.  If you're as crazy about range of motion as I am, this is definitely the wiggle dress for you!











Dress- The Pretty Dress Company c/o Unique Vintage
Shoes- Chelsea Crew
Hair- Styling by Melissa
Lipstick- Sephora Collection in Sweet Raspberry

I'm no stranger to The Pretty Dress Company (they're one of my favorite brands) and the Fatale is one of my favorite styles that they offer.  This particular dress is different because it's made of a soft and stretchy black crepe material.  It provides the perfect amount of stretch and drapes beautifully.  If you're not familiar with the Fatale wiggle, it features an off the shoulder neckline that holds in place thanks to the elasticized sleeve, a faux crossover bodice with boning for support, princess seams, a flowing fishtail skirt, and a full back zippered closure.  I went with my usual UK8 and this dress feels a bit roomier than my other Fatale dresses.  Due to the fabric, there is a bit of give.  If you're between sizes, I'd suggest sizing down.  I can't wait to wear this one to a very fancy wedding this summer!

Dapper Day was last weekend and I attended the expo on Saturday.  I love meeting up with friends and visiting all the vendors I normally purchase from online.  I had a ridiculous amount of fun, but I also felt a huge sigh of relief because it marked the end of the spring events this year.  I'm not going to lie: I'm so tired!  I'm looking forward to getting back to normal life and having all my weekends with my family again.  I will make the most of them because we all know those fall events sneak up on us faster than we realize!

xoxo

Ashley