Tale As Old As Time

Although my daughter's 5th birthday in May was Frozen-themed, I took the opportunity to wear a tribute to one of my favourite Disney Princess movies: Beauty and the Beast. Set in France, gorgeous scenery, nonchalant bookish babe who couldn't care less about fitting in,, brutish beast with a broken heart of gold, magical singing and dancing objects - this movie has stood the test of time for me!

This adorable mini-dress is from Hot Topic. Yes, I would normally feel like a senior citizen amongst their typical demographic, but I have to say their Disney clothing selection is pretty age-appropriate for mostly anyone and are vibrant, versatile pieces to have some fun with your wardrobe.

I've always LOVED the stained glass images in Beauty and the Beast, so the stunning print on this dress instantly put on a spell on me. I was afraid to get my usual size (medium) since Hot Topic's sizes are listed as "Junior", so I sized up to avoid looking like a sausage. However, the large was actually a bit big, so it does run true to size and not just for teenaged girls. With 5% spandex (the rest is polyester), the black bodice is thick and has a bit of stretch to it. The bottom section of the dress has a short black lining underneath the enchanting chiffon overlay skirt.

This charming old-world looking stopwatch necklace with the Eiffel Tower on the face perfectly accents the "time" theme in the movie. The ruby-red jeweled filigree ring mirrors the red tones in the stained glass portraits, especially of the roses.

There is also a stained glass Maleficient version of this dress, and many other Disney characters. With some edge and grace, you can always add some magic to your ensemble by letting your inner child choose your dress! Shop the Disney collection here.