ASOS Ghost Print Skater Dress

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Channeling Stina from 1992, I loved fishnets, Björk buns and baby doll dresses. Twenty-two years later and not much has changed. I may be forty years old, but there is no reason I need to look like I am. #effyouragestandards

Dress: ASOS

(Size 22)

This dress sold out in like a millisecond!! Sorry about it, but ya got to be super quick to get the über cute ASOS Halloween stuff. They only come out with a few Curve items every year and from my experience they are pretty freaking fierce and fun! I'm so glad I snatched this up before it was gone. It will share a home in my closet with my skeleton baby doll dress from last year. No need to review... LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! ASOS still has a couple Halloweenie pieces in stock, here is a link for this years ghost sweater.

Fishnets: Donatellas

(Size 4X-5X Long)

 Donatella's premium fishnets in black are available in two lengths, short and long. I got the long length because I'm almost 5'6". I can't say enough about these fishnets. They fit me like a dream with room to spare and these fishnets were the first pair I have ever owned that didn't rip the first time I wore them. Fishnets normally are a one-time deal for me, my thighs like to chew them up and spit them out. I will be able to get many uses out of these ones from Donatella's.  Well worth the money and free shipping... bonus!

Shoes: ASOS

(Size 10)

I fell for these shoes as soon as I creeped them. I thought they were so unique and awesomely modern 90's. I didn't consider the fit much when I ordered because I'm typically a size 10 with a slightly wide foot, but I get away with most normal width shoes. These shoes seemed pretty generous and wide from the photos. That is not so much the case, I just barely fit into these shoes. They are actually kind of tight across the top of my foot but I'm hoping with some wear they will stretch out a bit. I would not recommend these ones to someone with a wide foot, as cute as they are. If anyone has tips for stretching leather-look shoes I would love to hear them. I hope they are not a write-off. 

Glasses: Forever 21

This style is currently sold out. I would keep an eye out though because I find Forever 21 brings sunglasses styles back often. Forever 21 is my go-to place for cheap shades, I quite often get them when they are 50% off clearance and they end up being only a couple of bucks. 

 Stina

xx

PLAIDitude

 

 

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"Gonna rock it up, roll it up, do it all, have a ball 

Saturday night, Saturday night."

Tartan, Tweed and Houndstooth is the theme for this month's Ahead of the Curve collective post.  The perfect theme to show some PLAIDitude and do a little tribute to the Scottish, 70's pop band, The Bay City Rollers. The Rollers brought seventies plaid fashions to the forefront and were dubbed the "Tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh." Do the creep and take a peep at some The Bay City Rollers kickin' plaid styles shown in the YouTube video above. The look I put together for this post is something I would wear for a date on a  S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y night. 

Dress: CITY CHIC 

 (Size XXL)

I'm a huge fan of City Chic. They have beautiful, well-made clothing. I have never once been disappointed in the quality of an item that I have purchased from them. I totes fell for this army girl black mesh tunic because it was completely unique and blended hard edges and soft draping perfectly. This tunic is a bit on the longer side, it goes right to my knees and fits perfectly everywhere on my body. If I did have one warning about this dress it would be that it wrinkles very easily. I steamed this dress right before the photos and as you can see it has crinkled up quite a bit. It doesn't bother me so much with this item because I feel it has a bit of a post-apocalyptic vibe anyway.

Leggings: Forever 21+

(Size 3X)

Unfortunately these leggings are no longer in stock. I only purchased them a few weeks ago, but they sold out very quickly. I hope Forever 21 will restock some new plaid leggings in the future. In the mean time, you can get similar leggings at ASOS and Domino Dollhouse. Plaid is always popular around this time of the year.

Hat: Value Village
  You have seen me mention Value Village before, they are the Canadian version of Savers, a U.S. thrift store. I peeped this hat a while back and was wavering on whether or not it was for me. It is much louder than any hat I have ever worn and I was not sure I would pull it off with my blue hair. My husband talked me into it and I could not say no for $5, but I am still not totally sold. What do you think? Is it working for me?

Boots: ASOS
(Size 10) 
My New Look wrap-around flat boots are a leather-look boot with a low heel, side zipper, and wrap-around strap design. These boots are not wide width but I took a chance on them as I am able to get away with some regular width shoes. They turned out great and fit like a dream! They have become my go-to, day-to-day boots for Fall. They are currently on sale for $20!! Such a steal!


Stina
xx

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