Butterflies and Begonias

I can't remember the last time I posted a mommy and me blog and I've missed them so much!  Now that we're in the days of Instagram (aka instant gratification) I usually post these kind of pictures over there.  But Bianca, now six, indulged me in some Mother's Day pictures in our matching Trashy Diva sets.  Trashy Diva released their newest print, Butterflies and Begonias, last week and I have to admit: I am obsessed.  I haven't loved a print this much in quite some time and they've included a little girls dress version so I went nuts!  You can read all about the Butterflies and Begonias collection below!

Dress- Trashy Diva

Shoes- Chelsea Crew

Lipstick- Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Always Red

Bianca's dress- Trashy Diva

Bianca's shoes- c/o Restricted Shoes

Butterflies and Begonias is a beautiful floral print that features royal blue, grey, mint, and teal colors with yellow butterflies on a very warm red (close to orange) background.  This collection is printed on a flat rayon, which means it has no stretch.  I chose the 1930's inspired Carmen midi dress, which is a newer style that features half sleeves with open slits on the side and elastic cuffs, a crossover bust, banded waistband, and a midi length gathered skirt with hidden side pockets.  The back of the dress plunges down pretty low so I was unable to wear my normal bra, but I think I could have hidden it if I tried.  In Trashy Diva dresses I'm always between a 2 and a 4 and because of the non-stretch flat rayon, I went with a 4.  The 4 is the perfect fit!  It's nice and fitted but not tight enough to make me feel uncomfortable.  I also purchased the Hollywood dress in this print, but I'll save that review for another day.

Bianca is wearing the Penny dress, which she initially had in the fan-favorite Steel Magnolias print when she was a baby.  I'm super happy to see this style return because I love the ruffles and the tie-back waist.  She's six and usually wears a 6 or 7 in girl's clothing.  She's wearing the 7/8 in this dress and while it fits, it's definitely quite short on her.  I'm wondering if I should get the 9/10 for length?  Either way, she loves it and I'm so happy she still lets me twin with her!

Butterflies and Begonias is available in several styles (including separates!) in sizes 0-24.  Make sure to shop while you can, this print is very popular and you'll be supporting a woman-owned small business too!

xoxo

Ashley

Fan Faves: Part 2

Anyone else pleasantly surprised by the second wave of the Fan Favorites collection from Erstwilder?  This wave is full of great recolored designs: eleven brooches, two sets of earrings, and and three necklaces.  They've also included five matching design scarves, all available in head or neck lengths.  Take a look at what I've picked (and believe me, it was hard to choose) by scrolling down below!

God of Time

Brooch- c/o Erstwilder

Scarf- c/o Erstwilder

I love this new color of the God of Time brooch!  That marbled and sparkly blue resin is just perfect for this galactic themed piece.  Plus, the dangling starbursts add an extra dose of cuteness.  Bianca fell for this brooch immediately, it's her new favorite!  You can also coordinate with the matching neck scarf, which I've done here.

Peak-A-Saurus Rex

Brooch- c/o Erstwilder

Arguably one of the most sought after brooches, Peak-A-Saurus Rex is back and in a vibrant new hue!  This bright orange cutie is hiding among the sparkly and marbled leaves.  I love the size of this brooch and I'm so happy he's back (because I missed him the first time around).

Scotty Stegosaurus

Brooch- c/o Erstwilder

Another dinosaur has been resurrected and I am so glad Scotty is back!  I have Scotty in the original red color and I love this new pink version.  I love the addition of the sparkly spikes on his back, it gives him a bit of extra shine.  You better believe that both Bianca and I will be sporting our Scotty brooches together on the regular!

Balthazar

Brooch- c/o Erstwilder

Scarf- c/o Erstwilder

A symbol of good luck, I love all things elephants so Balthazar was a must!  Balthazar has been recolored a few times and this new blue marbled version is just so pretty.  He is very petite and I love how he adds just a bit of flare to my outfit.  If you're not a broochie or just feel like being extra matchy, you can get the scarf too!

Hyacinth Hummingbird

Scarf- c/o Erstwilder

Hummingbirds are my absolute favorite kind of birds.  They live in my backyard and I think they're just the cutest!  I've fashioned this Hyacinth Hummingbird hair scarf as a neck scarf and I just love it so much!  There's also a matching brooch if you're looking for a joint ensemble.

You can shop the entire Fan Faves collection on the Erstwilder website right now.  These pieces tend to go quick so make sure to grab your favorites while you can!  Which designs are you looking to add to your collection?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Cambri Lee

Spring is off to quite a weird start, right?  While I've been living most of my quarantine life in comfy (but stylish) clothes, I look forward to the days when I get dressed up and enjoy being out in the world for some brief moments.  Thankfully, I live in an area where I can enjoy nature without other people around me so I broke out my new dress from Miss Candyfloss for a mini adventure.  A wonderful small business run by two sisters, Miss Candyfloss offers whimsical and well-made pieces made in Transylvania.  You can read more about this amazing company and this brand new Cambri-Lee dress below!





Dress- c/o Miss Candyfloss
Shoes- c/o Charlie Stone Shoes
Hat- Unique Vintage (similar)
Lisptick- Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Always Red

The Cambri-Lee is a 100% cotton dress that features a flattering gathered bustline, fitted bodice, full swing skirt with hidden pockets, and a full back zippered closure.  My usual Miss Candyfloss size is XS, but I'm a pretty solid S in most other brands.  I'm wearing a size XS here but because this dress is cotton, it's more fitted than my Miss Candyfloss dresses made with stretch fabric.  It's a great fit for me so I'd recommend you take your normal size or size up if you're between sizes.

I decided to pair this gorgeous dress with my favorite Charlie Stone flats and a classic straw hat for that perfect pinup springy look!  Like all of Miss Candyfloss pieces, this dress is offered in sizes XS-5X.  If you're not familiar with the brand yet, their new releases tend to sell out quickly so if you love something jump on it ASAP!

Are you a Miss Candyfloss fan?  What's your favorite style?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Small Business Style: Kitchy Witch Designs

Life has been crazy lately (as I'm sure you understand) so my blogging has been a little slower than normal.  After six weeks in quarentine, I'm finally starting to feel like myself again!  I decided to reboot my small business style series with one of my favorites: Kitschy Witch Designs.  Stephanie Buscema is the brains and the artist behind the business and she is literally one of the most talented people I know.  Her spooky cute style speaks to my soul and you may have even seen her work in comic books or on clothing at all the Disney parks.

Stephanie decided to start her own little business and you can find her work on clothing, jewelry, and home decor.  Everything she sells is ethically made here in the USA and is made in smaller batches.  I feel like everything I own is a wearable piece of rare art!  I've highlighted some of my favorite pieces from her line, which you can see below.  I couldn't feature them all, but you can always check my archives under the Kitschy Witch Designs tag at the bottom of this post.

Outfit 1:
Dress- c/o Kitschy Witch Designs
Shoes- Remix Vintage Shoes
Cardigan- vintage
Belt- from another dress

Outfit 2:
Tee- Bun in the Coven
Skirt- c/o Kitschy Witch Designs
Shoes- Strange Cvlt
Hat- Amazon
Belt- from another dress

Outfit 3:
Top- Nordstrom
Skirt- c/o Kitschy Witch Designs
Shoes- Chelsea Crew (similar)
Headband- Nordstrom

Outfit 4:
Dress- c/o Kitschy Witch Designs
Shoes- Restricted Shoes
Hat- vintage
Belt- from another dress

I wear somewhere between an XS and S in Kitschy Witch.  Definitely an XS in the skirts and depending on the dress, I'll size up to a S for bust room.  Kitschy Witch Designs offers sizes XS-3X and you can expect a lot of great new goodies coming later this year!

I've also composed a fun style video for these outfits, which you can check out below!

  Which outfit is your favorite?  Do you own any Kitschy Witch Designs?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley

Fan Faves

I love it when Erstwilder releases new colors of old favorites.  Their newest Fan Favorites collection, which just released right now, is full of so many great pieces!  This range has seven brooches, two necklaces, and three pairs of earrings.  They've also included five scarves so there are lots of mix and match options.  Check out what I picked from their newest range below!

Heartfelt Hydrangea Necklace and Brooch

Necklace- c/o Erstwilder
Brooch- c/o Erstwilder
Dress- Target
Hat- vintage

Heartfelt Hydrangea is one of my all-time favorite Erstwilder designs and this time around they've included a necklace and added a new brooch color: purple!  Purple is my favorite color so you can imagine my surprise when I saw this beautiful piece.  I love that they took all three colors of this brooch and turned it into a necklace.  That way you can mix and match with the previous colors too!  Heartfelt Hydrangea also comes in matching earrings if you want to complete the set!

Woven Wattle Brooch

Brooch- c/o Erstwilder
Top- Old Navy
Skirt- Made 590
Hat- c/o Collectif

I never had the chance to own the original Woven Wattle brooch and I'm so happy they decided to bring it back!  If you follow me on Instagram, I recently posted a wattle skirt from Made 590.  Wattle doesn't exist here in the USA and those trees are just *so* gorgeous.  I'm glad I can now wear this brooch with my skirt and show my love from afar!

Treasure Within Brooch

Brooch- c/o Erstwilder
Dress- Claire Heinui
Headband- Nordstrom

This brooch makes me feel like the mermaid that I truly am on the inside!  With it's pink pearly resin (and a pearl right in the center), this design is just everything I could ever want in a brooch.  It's a smaller size so it feels light and dainty when worn.  It looks great with a pink outfit like I've styled it, but adds a pop of color when you wear it with a basic top.

You can shop these pieces and the rest of the Fan Faves collection on the Erstwilder site right now!  Which designs are your favorite?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley