Erstwilder x Kitschy Witch Designs

When I first found out that two of my favorite companies, Erstwilder and Kitschy Witch Designs, were collaborating on a collection... I squealed with delight!  As someone who has been an avid fan of both of these small businesses for years, this was an absolute dream.  Stephanie's artwork is plastered all over my walls and my clothing and now I get to wear her art in jewelry form!  This Halloween collection is quite large: twenty brooches, three pairs of earrings, and one necklace.  Check out just a couple of pieces I snagged below!

Cat Charming Brooch

Brooch- c/o Erstwilder

Dress- Deandri

Collar- Magnus Clothing Company

How happy does this little nugget look?  I think he's just as excited for Halloween as I am!  Cat Charming is a sweet little feline portrait with sparkly purple accents and a classic orange color in the ears and mouth.  Did you notice his one tooth?  I think that's my favorite feature!

Cursed Cuppa? Brooch

Brooch- c/o Erstwilder

Dress- Deandri

Collar- Magnus Clothing Company

Care for a cursed cuppa?  This double brooch is so beautiful and detailed, it might just be my favorite!  Both the teapot and cup have purple, orange, and black colors and are finished with an adorable owl, moon, and star motif.  They look so cute together but can easily we worn apart for more styling options.

You can purchase this collection on the Erstwilder and Kitschy Witch Designs sites right now!  This range has been a huge hit online so I'd start shopping ASAP.  If you're US based, I'd recommend Kitschy Witch since the shipping will be faster.  I purchased a bunch of cuties from this collection through Stephanie's site and I can't wait to get mine!  Erstwilder also has a list of stockists all over the world, so if you've already missed out on your most coveted pieces, check out their Stockists page to find them through other small businesses.  Which pieces are your favorites?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Beetlejuice

 
It's a wonderful thing when two loves come together and create something spectacular.  In this case, one of my favorite clothing companies and movies collaborated on a collection of ghoulish goodies.  Unique Vintage dropped their Beetlejuice line recently and I am obsessed!  If I wasn't already excited about their Halloween collection (I was), the addition of licensed Beetlejuice goodies made me lose my mind! My first piece from the collection was this purse and I decided to go with the color scheme and create this fun outfit.

Top- c/o Unique Vintage

Skirt- c/o Unique Vintage

Shoes- Steve Madden (similar)

Socks- c/o Betsey Johnson

Bag- c/o Unique Vintage

Kevin's shirt- c/o Unique Vintage

I love all the color in the Beetlejuice film and was inspired by the bright green in his hair.  Thankfully, Unique Vintage has tons of great Halloween offerings in addition to their Beetlejuice collection.  This Gracie top is super soft, versatile, and matches perfectly with my bag.  I decided to size up to a medium in the top for extra bust room and I'm so glad I did.  I paired it with this super cute skull print suspender skirt but it also looks great paired with black jeans.  I've worn it so many times already and can't wait to get it in more colors!

I also have to mention that I'm super proud of my husband for taking this picture with me.  He's been super helpful while we've been in quarantine (especially when I need help taking pictures).  But let me tell you, he *hates* having his picture taken!  He had to indulge me though, he looks so good in this bat print button down.  I can't imagine having a partner who didn't share my love for all things creepy and spooky, I'm super thankful to have a fellow weirdo at my side!

You can find all these pieces on the Unique Vintage website and everything is offered in plus sizes too.  Make sure you check out their Halloween and Beetlejuice collections and I'll be back with some more Beetlejuice goodies soon.  Stay tuned!

xoxo

Ashley

Halloween Style 2020: ModCloth!

Have you started hunting for all your Halloween goodies this year?  If you're like me, you've probably noticed that lots of retailers are bringing out their spooky collections early.  I'm considering it one of the few things that has brought me joy this year!  ModCloth, one of my favorite online shops, has an amazing Halloween collection this season and I've been lucky enough to showcase some of their ghoulish offerings!  Whether you're into a spooky casual ensemble or going for that glam goth look, ModCloth has everything you need for Halloween.

Outfit 1:

Sweater: c/o ModCloth

Skirt: c/o ModCloth

Shoes- c/o ModCloth

Earrings- c/o ModCloth

Outfit 2:

Dress- c/o ModCloth

Shoes- c/o ModCloth

Bag- c/o ModCloth

Tights- c/o ModCloth

Earrings- c/o ModCloth

You can also check out the video version of these outfits below:

You can shop these outfits and many more in their Halloween section HERE.  Which outfit is your favorite?  Have you started shopping for Halloween yet?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Fatale

 

There are rare (if any) occasions to wear a gorgeous dress these days but let's be real: sometimes you just *need* to do it for yourself.  Getting dressed up immediately improves my mood and I was feeling really good in this Pretty Dress Company number.  I've sung my praises for this UK based company many times before and this blog is no different!  I just love a great, classic, vintage inspired dress and this polka dot Fatale ticks all those boxes.

Dress- c/o The Pretty Dress Company

Shoes- c/o Restricted Shoes

Bag- c/o Betsey Johnson

Earrings- c/o Betsey Johnson

Belt- Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Lipstick- Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Cherry Moon

The Fatale dress is made from a heavyweight stretch cotton fabric and features an off the shoulder neckline with bow details at the shoulder, fully lined boned bodice, super full circle skirt with large hidden side pockets, and a back zippered closure.  This style is one of my favorites, I actually own it in many different prints!  It also comes in a wiggle skirt version which I love as well.  I'm wearing my usual UK8, which is perfect in the bust and just a smidge large in the waist.  I make sure to belt the dress for the perfect fit.

You can find the Fatale in four different polka dot color ways for almost 50% off right now!  Processing and shipping is always super fast, which is amazing for an international company.  If you're looking for something different, The Pretty Dress Company is having a great sale on lots of different styles (which you can find HERE).

Are you a fan of The Pretty Dress Company?  What's your favorite style?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Hexing Heart

I hope you're not tired of seeing Halloween outfits in August because I have so many to get through!  This year I'm paying extra-special attention to Halloween because it's honestly getting me through this awful pandemic.  Fall and everything cute and spooky is always in my heart (and wardrobe) so it's nice to have shops like Unique Vintage releasing their collections early.  Their offerings are as vast as they are cute and my jaw dropped when I saw this Molly swing dress!  This dress was absolutely made for my little black heart and I love that you can also get a matching face mask.  Because let's be real: we all want to be that extra while we're being safe!

Dress- Unique Vintage
Shoes- Steve Madden (similar)
Mask- Unique Vintage
Hat- The Beheaded 

The Molly dress features ruffled spaghetti straps, a faux button down bodice, super full gathered skirt with hidden side pockets, and a back zippered closure.  The fabric is a nice crisp cotton that maintains its shape and can easily be worn with or without a petticoat.  I'm not a petticoat kind of girl anymore, but I know it would look absolutely gorgeous with some added fullness.  I'm wearing my usual size small in their Unique Vintage brand and the fit is great!  I considered cinching in the waist with a black belt but I didn't feel like I *needed* it.  This style is available in sizes XS-4X and is priced at $88.  I'm hoping the Molly makes a return again because I really do love this silhouette!

You can shop this dress and the rest of the Halloween collection on the Unique Vintage site right now!  They curated an amazing range of clothing, shoes, accessories, home goods and more.  They've also collaborated with the Beetlejuice estate and are offering some wonderful spooky goodies, which you can find HERE.  It's one of my favorite movies and I can't wait to show you some of the pieces I've picked up.  Stay tuned!

xoxo

Ashley