Golden Afternoon! My review of the Voodoo Vixen Ella Tartan Flare Dress

Hello Everyone!  Today, I am reviewing the enchanting Ella Tartan Flare Dress from Voodoo Vixen.  This gorgeous plaid dress is perfect for the fall season.  Ella is a figure flattering flared A-line design features mock button bodice, cuffed button sleeves, a belted waist, flared skirt and last but not least pockets!  I adore the color combination of this dress, I tend toward brights or pastels so this earth toned dress was a welcome addition to my wardrobe.  The green tartan features hunter green, mustard and rust with a touch of aqua, lovely colors that are just right for a picnic in the woods or Thanksgiving dinner with the family.

Outfit Details:
Dress: Ella Tartan Flare Dress size 2XL C/O Voodoo Vixen
Bangle: Leilani Bangle in Butterscotch C/O The Moby Duck
 Fall Leaf and Flower Fascinator: Handmade by me
Glasses: Zenni Optical
Makeup: Tarte Cosmetics
Lipstick: Snow White Red from Besame Cosmetics

  Made of a soft poly blend material, this tartan frock is comfortable with a slight bit of stretch and a bit heavier in weight so it works well for the cooler months. I am wearing the Voodoo Vixen Ella Tartan Flare Dress in a size 2XL, fit is just right with a slight bit of room for comfort.  The belted waist gives the dress a lovely shape, highlighting the waist to give shape.  The belt loop is my only complaint, since it does not move this leaves the end of your belt dangling which looks sloppy, I solved this with a safety pin.  The bodice is lovely, it highlights the decolletage without being overly revealing making this a great dress for church or family events. The Ella Tartan Flare Dress is a midi length which on my petite frame is a few inches above the ankle.  The flared skirt is flattering and flowing, I felt like a petticoat was a bit to big under this dress and I love the movement of the skirt without.

POCKETS!!

 I love this beautiful dress!  It is the perfect dress for my favorite season.  I had an enchanting time frolicking around this magical golden autumn woods to take these photos.  Michigan is amazing in the fall and the colors this year were late, thus our color season has lasted longer than normal.  These golden Maple trees showcase the shades in this dress, I styled The Ella Tartan Flare Dress with fall inspired accessories.  A handmade fall leaf and chrysanthemum fascinator, a matching bangle from the Moby Duck, vintage pearl teardrop earrings and retro style brown oxford wedges.  I wore Snow White Red Lipstick from Besame Cosmetics because this dress made me feel like a princess playing in the woods. The Ella Tartan Flare Dress by Voodoo Vixen is my new favorite fall dress and I will enjoy adding a cardigan and different accessories to restyle this lovely frock for the winter months.  Check out Voodoo Vixen for beautiful, vintage styled designs that fit and flatter your body without breaking the bank!

Disney Princess or Forest Fairy?  I say BOTH!

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Perfect pumpkins and kooky kitties! My review of the Pinup Girl Clothing Zooey Dress in Pumpkin Border Print

Today I am reviewing the Zooey Dress in Pumpkin Border Print by Pinup Girl Clothing.  This spooktastic dress is a highly anticipated re-release of the classic Zooey Dress in their exclusive Halloween 2016 Collection.  The adorable print of fall leaves, spooky black cats and cute jack-o-lanterns was designed exclusively for Pinup Girl Clothing by artist Stephanie Buscema.  

This was my must have dress of the Autumn season, since Pinup Girl Clothing gave us a sneak peek months ago, I have been stalking their website and impatiently waiting!  I may have gotten a bit obsessed but fall is my favorite season and this dress just screams fall.  It has everything I love-earthy colors, falling leaves, as well as a hint of Halloween with the black scaredy cats and jack-o-lanterns.  I love the vibrant red, orange, yellow, brown and black colors in this print.

  When my box from Pinup Girl Clothing arrived, I tore right into it, wasting no time to try on my unicorn.  I have wanted the Zooey style for years and this print really spoke to me!  The Zooey dress is available in other prints also.  My hubby Kevin was so patient when I insisted we immediately head to the Tamarack Nature Trail and Lakeview Cemetery in our hometown to take photos, I desperately wanted to capture the beauty of the day.  We are blessed to live in a gorgeous rural area and in fall, it comes alive with intense color everywhere!  

Fall is my favorite!  Magical!

The sun was just beginning to set in what is known as the golden hour, those two hours before sunset when the world is bathed in the golden light of the setting sun.  Peak color along with the sun's glow provided a magical backdrop and I felt beautiful bathing in the glories of autumn!

 Zooey features a wrap top bust, with cross-back adjustable straps, a tapered contrasting waist band accented with faux buttons and a full skirt.  I love the fit of the Zooey, I am wearing a size 2x, the cotton/spandex blend material gives the right amount of stretch to hug curves without being clingy.  The bust is a wrap top and cut to fit a variety of bust sizes comfortably. I love how the contrasting waist band emphasizes and minimizes the waist giving the perfect hourglass silhouette.

Outfit Details:
Dress: Zooey Dress in Pumpkin Border Print by Pinup Girl Clothing
Earrings: Orange Glitter Buttons (Similar)
Necklace: Four Seasons-Autumn c/o Buttonsy Jewelry
Petticoat: Jennifer in Yellow by Malco Modes
Shoes: Off to the Laces Ballet Flats in Black by Pinup Girl Clothing
Makeup: E.L.F.
Lipstick: Red Velvet by Besame Cosmetics

I added leafy autumn themed accessories, a fluffy Malco Modes petticoat and these lovely but comfy ballet flats for a pretty but spooky look.  I have worn my Zooey on every occasion possible because she is so unique and comfortable, I want to wear this style daily.  I have gotten so many compliments and comments on this dress, it's definitely a show stopper!  Thank you Pinup Girl Clothing for designing the most glorious vintage style pieces for every body to wear and love; and maybe obsess over....just a little!!  ;-)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Autumn leaves will fall-Buttonsy Four Seasons Autumn Necklace Review

It's been blustery here and all around are leaves floating in the wind.  The autumn colors are gone from the trees and all but the grand old oak trees stubbornly holding on to the last of their rusty brown leaves, are bare. .  This is perfect time of year to enjoy lots of fun visiting pumpkin patches and taking hayrides with friends.  I enjoy spending time in nature and autumn is my favorite time of year so I am always looking to add lovely fall themed items to my wardrobe.  I love to accessorize with birds, leaves, flowers and pretty much anything nature themed, this is why I fell in love with Buttonsy Jewelry.

Buttonsy Jewelry offer accessories and stationary created by Anna Day.  A beautiful fantasy world filled with wildflowers and leaves; water and wood.  Buttonsy offers handcrafted jewellery designed to make you smile; they turn something as fleeting as a dandelion into an heirloom that can be kept and treasured forever. Their pieces are inspired by rivers and fields, country gardens, the beach, ocean and skies so perfectly blue, they almost look painted.  I love the whimsy and wonder that nature inspires in me so Buttonsy has many pieces that strike my fancy.  I love the creativity and passion put into the design of each piece.  The quality is fabulous and each design is unique.   The other wonderful thing about Buttonsy is the positivity of her Facebook posts, we can all use a good dose of sunshine!

 Buttonsy was kind enough to send me this gorgeous Four Seasons Autumn Necklace to review.  I wore my Four Seasons Autumn Necklace on an adventure to the pumpkin patch and had tons of fall fun on a hayride, pickings pumpkins and enjoying fresh Michigan Apple Cider!!   The Four Seasons Autumn Necklace truly is the perfect accessory to compliment your fall wardrobe.

Photography: Krystina McNamara

Dress: Igigi Clara Dress in Retro Dot

Necklace: Four Seasons Autumn courtesy of Buttonsy Jewelry

Earrings: Jack O Lanterns by Rosita Bonita

Flower Crown is homemade

A heart shaped button style pendant with russet autumn leaved gently floating from a tree is suspended from an 18 inch silver chain.  It brings back childhood memories of big fluffy piles of brightly colored leaves raked up neatly just begging to be jumped and kicked through with abandon.

 Paired with a pretty dress or going casual with jeans and a sweater, this necklace is sure to bring memories of fall to mind. the perfect autumn compliment.   Buttonsy has an amazing range of styles, which would you chose?!

Wishful Wednesday-Spooky edition

Ooooooo!  It's almost October and I've got Halloween fever!  This past weekend was my Halloween shoot with Renee Ricket Photography.  We had a glorious day at historic Forest Home Cemetery in Greenville setting up fun backdrops, creating spooky photos and making memories!  I love Forest Home Cemetery because it's a beautiful 32 acre garden cemetery with hills, trees and bordered by three lakes.  There are elaborate monuments and glorious mausoleums at every turn, our fall and Halloween shoot could not have had a more perfect setting.  Thank you to Friends of Forest Home Cemetery for welcoming us,  all of their hard work and dedication to restoring Forest Home to it's former glory!  Visit the Friends of Forest Home Cemetery Facebook page for historic tidbits and gorgeous photos or to make a donation.  Here is a sneak Peak!!

Photo: Renee Ricket Photography
Dress: SWAK Designs Harlow Lace Dress
MUAH: Briana Herzog
Accessories are vintage
Location: Gibbs Mausoleum - Forest Home Cemetery 

This weeks Wishful Wednesday is fun, fabulous and spooky style with a Halloween theme.  Most of the items can be mixed and matched for tons of fun combos but these are my favorite pieces for adding fall flair!

1.  Pinup Girl Clothing Pinup Couture Peasant Top in Black is a must have.  A basic in every pinup wardrobe.  It's great with pants, skirts and can be warmed up in chilly days with a cute cardigan.

2.  Pinup Girl Clothing Deadly Dames Darling Dames Skirt in Monster.  This lovely gathered skirt, fitted waistband, and flirty flair, offers a shorter hemline and hidden side pockets and comes in the scary cool Micheline Pitt designed Monster Print!  A must have for monster babes!

3. Atomic Mingo Creature From the Black Lagoon Brooch.  I LOVE vintage horror movies and this Creature From the Black Lagoon brooch is kitschy, creepy and cute!

4. Katrina Parker Frocks Scaredy Cats Skirt. 
Scaredy Cats is a playful, gathered skirt that falls just below the knee with a two inch waistband.  This skirt has a purple background with the most adorable print of kitties having comical adventures in a haunted house.  The material for this skirt is extremely limited, so add this creepy creation to your closet quick!

5. Heidi and Gretel Pumpkin Pot Brooch.  Obe of the most iconic images of Halloween, the pumpkin shaped candy pot is something most of us has owned in our lives and this brooch is a fabulous way to wear a piece of childhood nostagia!

6. Summer Blue Jewelry Stray Cat Strut Brooch.  A cool Bakelite (Fakelite) style Halloween cat brooch in classic black with white detail and big colored eyes for a truly vintage feel! Molded from an old Halloween cat piece from the 60's. The perfect finishing touch to any spooky, Gothic, or every day is Halloween vintage-inspired outfit.

7. Folter Retrolicious Seasons Dress.  This beautiful autumn landscape print dress transports me to my favorite spots in the intoxicating autumn that we enjoy here in Michigan. A fitted bodice with a full skirt, a V-plunge back and cap sleeves with cut out detail.
Colorful, whimsical and stunning!!

8.  Buttonsy "Four Seasons" Necklace - Autumn.  Autumn's russet leaves are tumbling down, ready to be kicked through and enjoyed.  Crisp days, apple cider, pumpkins and falling leaves this necklace evokes every happy fall memory!

9. Voodoo Vixen Katnis Dress.  It's raining cats...and CATS! This gorgeous skater style dress is adorable with it's quirky black cat and umbrella print, scalloped neckline and bright green color.  Katnis is cute and kooky for fall and Halloween fashion fun.

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Wishful Wednesday!

Good day!  What a whirlwind I've had the last month!  Two photoshoots, pinup classes, blogging, writing for work and the 28th Street Metro Cruise Pinup Contest have kept me super busy!! I have exciting blogs coming.  Next week, all about my fun at Alfie, Jean's Pinup Charm School and my collaboration with Katrina Parker Frocks, including another great giveaway and later in the week my collaboration with the ever amazing Erstwilder!!  Exciting things are coming!!!  I am also featured on the Pinups for Patriots website, go check my interview out HERE!

Summer is winding down and we are enjoying a bit of early fall weather.  The chill in the air reminds me that soon enough I'll be swapping my dresses for boots and bundling up.  This weeks Wishful Wednesday is my idea of a cute and functional fall outfit. 

Miss Candyfloss was born in 2009, it is a fabulous retro brand inspired by the styles of 1940´s and 1950´s with a sexy twist for the 21st century woman in sizes XS-4XL. Their goal is to invoke the old time doll aesthetic into a dressed up version of everyday-wear.  I chose to pair the Audrea May Top in Vintage Rose with the Abbie Lee High Waisted Denim Pants.  The Audrea May top is a retro styled stretch top with bishop sleeves and sweetheart opening.  This cute long sleeve top has pleats at the front to enhance the curves of the upper body.  I would pair this top with the adorable Abbie Lee Pants, high waist stretch denim pants with wide legs, two deep front pockets and two back pockets.  This combo screams 1940s to me!!

I am absolutely smitten with B.A.I.T. Footwear's new autumn/winter 2015 line.  The Peggy Heel in Black are my absolute favorite of the season!   Peggy is a platform heel with bow accent on the toe and animal friendly to boot, made from vegan material.  Classic design elements with a modern edge, Peggy would be a gorgeous addition to any outfit whether casual or dressy.

And last but not least, a fabulous bag to finish our look off in style.  Pinup Girl Clothing always has the perfect accessories to add glam to any look.  This Bow Handbag in Black Vinyl with Pink Vinyl Trim is pretty as a picture!!  Solid shiny black vinyl rounded into a trapezoid-shaped body edged in shiny pink vinyl piping gives this purse subtle curves and a classic shape.  This outfit is a stunning retro-casual look that is functional yet elegant.  I would wear my hair in a classic rolled chignon and add a vintage hat.  Pinup perfection!  

Stay tuned for all the fun next week!!  Follow me on Instagram and Facebook for tons more Sassy Scarlet!!