Oversized Original Designs Handmade by Babooshka Boutique

Recently I had the pleasure of buying two pieces from Babooshka Boutique, an Etsy company based in Pennsylvania run solely by the owner and designer, Francesca. Francesca sews all pieces to order and her oversized, monochromatic tops, dresses, and leggings have won me over.

Peek A Boo Oversized T-Shirt Dress

I love my Peek A Boo oversized t-shirt dress. I've been wearing it this summer and I'll continue to wear it into the fall with leggings. The shoulder peek-a-boos are really flattering and make this dress stand out.

Geometric Cardigan

 This geometric cardigan has got to be the most unique cardigan available. Its lopsided design takes a would-be boring wardrobe staple and makes it the most intriguing part of any outfit.

Melt-Tee

The lines on the Melt-Tee are sharp but flowy at the same time. Great over shorts in the summer or jeans in the winter.

Vent-Tee Maxi Dress

My second purchase from Babooshka was this Vent-Tee Maxi Dress (but in black, naturally). You have to see this dress to believe it -- it can be worn in so many different ways that it's sure to remain my favourite for years. And since I just got super excited about leather shorts, I can complete this kick-ass look.

Discoid Dress

Speaking of kick-ass, check out one of the new designs: the Discoid Dress. I love how it drapes and how it exposes the forearm -- perfect for those amazing bangles.

Patent Leather Thigh-High Legging

Babooshka Boutique also makes these wet-look panel leggings. I love the monochromatic colour-block effect, and wet-look leather always wins in my book.

Metallic Gunmetal Panel Legging

My pieces from Babooshka Boutique were just as I expected and the quality is great. I'm so glad I found this Etsy shop. What do you think of Francesca's designs?

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On Trend: Skulls

I've been rocking skulls since way before they were trendy. But don't get me wrong -- this isn't a lamentation that they're now ubiquitous; I'm actually stoked. It's now way easier to acquire really badass and gorgeous fashion covered with skulls.

Here is some inspiration for the trend that is actually as timeless as the memento mori it represents!

Jewellery

Tarina Tarantino Classic Skull necklace is $63 on Amazon and comes in lots of different colours. I love this dark one and the mix of girly beads and a bow with the skull.

Another girly skull, Betsey Johnson "Betsey the Vampire Slayer" Rhinestone Skull Ring will definitely make people do a double-take.

I love this ring, which I bought at a local shop in my town, so much that I got the hematite version, too. Spikes and Diamonds? More like Skulls and Diamonds!

I love my turquoise skull bead stretch bracelet. It's so summery and goes great with silver or gold accessories.

Accessories

This take on Alexander McQueen's skull knuckle-duster clutch is everywhere this season. It's a perfect way to add edge to an evening outfit.

Of course, arguably McQueen's most famous skull-related piece inspired scarves like these. They look great with nearly everything -- from a casual day at class or a night out. 

Shoes

These Steve Madden loafers combine two trends in one -- smoking loafers and skulls. Plus they're blinged out! 

Iron Fist is a skull-lover's dream. They have dozens of different options for heels, wedges, platforms, and flats with skulls (and other dark imagery). When I wear my pair of Digi Skull shoes, I get loads of compliments.

Womenswear

Torrid's got lots of plus size options with an edgier look, like this graffitti-inspired skull and rose top. 

Hot Topic takes the theme of girly skulls a step further and makes a skull entirely out of butterflies.

Alex and Chloe have this top with a heart made from adorable smiling skulls (which is currently on sale!).

This Instagrammer totally rocked Black Milk Clothing's skull dress by wearing it backward with a mesh top over it. I love this look! 

Gypsy Warrior has got these amazing hi-lo skull blouses in ivory and black. 

This Zadig and Voltaire cashmere tank wins the award for most subtle incorporation of a skull.

These skinny jeans from Tripp have skulls on one leg! Split jeans are totally in right now so these are more trend for your dollar.

These skull leggings offer a much subtler skull pattern for your skull-bottomed needs.

What did I miss? What are your favourite skull fashions?

-Caroline

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