Sartorial Saturday–A Colorful Suit Look Inspired by Mary Blair

Today I’m taking a look at an outfit with color styling inspired by the work of Mary Blair!

Every year, when Mary Blair March rolls around, I try to find new ways to combine pieces from my wardrobe based on the color combinations Mary Blair used in her book and movie illustrations. When I was going through my closet, I realized that the pink Terentia-Paz vest and Lucile-Paz trumpet skirt from Miss Candyfloss would make a bold and whimsical pairing with the orange Martane-Brandy blouse.

I accessorized with a boater hat from Vixen by Micheline Pitt, a RockLove Jewelry Alice in Wonderland spinner necklace based on Mary Blair’s illustrations from the animated Disney classic, a vintage brooch, and a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles.

It’s so much fun to wear such bold colors together!

I love getting outfit inspiration from unexpected places!

Stay tuned for a few more Mary Blair March themed looks!

Sartorial Saturday–Vintage Heritage

My top two favorite clothing styles are vintage and German national dress…today I’m taking a look at how I combine them!

For this look, I paired the dramatic green Clarisse-Gia blouse from Miss Candyfloss with my favorite Rare Dirndl dress and a lace apron. I’ve worn this blouse with another dirndl, as well…I didn’t intend to style it like this when I ordered it, but the first time I tried it on, I knew it would be a perfect companion to dirndls!

I accessorized with an edelweiss clip worn as a brooch and a Rare Dirndl necklace and bracelet as well:

I really enjoy pairing Dr. Martens Mary Janes with dirndl socks:

I love everything about this outfit!

I have a lot of fun figuring out different ways to wear unexpected pieces of my wardrobe together!

Sartorial Saturday–Suits Me

You’ve seen the Miss Candyfloss Terentia-Paz vest, Arien-Minty bishop-sleeve blouse, and Lucile-Paz trumpet skirt separately…now I’m putting all three pieces together for a great suit look!

I added a pair of ankle boots from Lane Bryant in a slightly darker shade than the suit separates:

I love a Miss Candyfloss peplum!

I accessorized with a fascinator that’s perfect with the blouse, a vintage brooch, a RockLove Jewelry necklace, and a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles:

I love a vest/skirt suit! I think it’s a lot more fun than a jacket/skirt combo, because you can get a better look at the blouse paired with it.

I was initially unsure of trying out a trumpet skirt, or a vest for that matter, because they’re pretty different from what I usually wear, but they’ve become some of my favorite pieces!

Sartorial Saturday–Drama

Today I’m taking a look at a blouse from Miss Candyfloss that has all the drama…the Clarisse-Gia in a soft and beautiful emerald green corduroy.

I love a blouse with statement sleeves, and this one does not disappoint! It also has a lovely square neckline with a pretty tie.

I accessorized with a smart hat, a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, and an Erstwilder brooch.

Did I mention the sleeves?!? They are voluminous and dramatic!

Here I paired it with the Terentia-Bo vest and matching Menora-Bo pants from last year’s Vintage Glamicons autumn/winter collection:

But stayed tuned to see this versatile piece worn with a dirndl and a skirt suit, too!

Sartorial Saturday–Plaid Plus a Trumpet Skirt

The Miss Candyfloss spring/summer 2025 pieces are starting to trickle in, but I have one more pairing from last year’s autumn/winter collection that has the perfect, bold, unexpected, color scheme for Mary Blair March!

I originally bought the Gillian-Kat trumpet skirt and Melinga-Kat bishop-sleeve blouse with the intention of wearing them together (along with a vest that sold out in my size before I could get it), but I ended up pairing each of them with other pieces in my wardrobe before I put them together!

Because it’s such a bold look, I kept my accessories, a star brooch from Erstwilder and a pair of Splendette Duchess Bangles, simple:

I love the bright colors of this outfit, and the combination of of mustard and teal is right out of Mary Blair’s style book!

Even though these are fall pieces, I think that between the lightweight material and color palette, it works well for early spring!

I’m looking forward to sharing a look from the new collection soon!

Sartorial Saturday–A Feminine Pants Suit

Yesterday Miss Candyfloss released the 2025 spring/summer lookbook! That’s always an exciting day for me…I go through the book multiple times, admiring the new styles and prints and inspirations and creating and honing a wish list. I don’t know when the first pieces will be available for purchase, or when my first purchase of the new season will be, but in the meantime, here’s a look at an outfit I styled last fall with pieces from that season’s collection!

This look features the Terentia-Bo vest and coordinating Menora-Bo wide leg pants with the lovely Arien-Minty bishop-sleeve blouse.

As always, I love a good peplum!

I accessorized with a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles and the perfect Art Deco Erstwilder brooch:

I love how perfectly polished this look is!

I can’t wait to start sharing looks from the new collection!

Sartorial Saturday–In Mint Condition

You’ve already seen the gorgeous Gillian-Kat trumpet skirt from Miss Candyfloss…now it’s time to take a look at the lovely Arien-Minty bishop-sleeve blouse in the most stunning shade of mint!

I really love the dramatic effect of the flowing sleeves and wide cuffs:

I leaned into the color scheme with my accessories, featuring a fascinator just a slightly lighter shade of mint than the blouse, plus a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles and the perfect Erstwilder brooch to complete the look!

The colors really pop in direct sunlight!

The more muted look in the shadows is nice, too:

I love how elegant this whole outfit is!

I also especially like the square neckline…it frames the look so well!

Stay tuned for another look at a different styling of this blouse!

Sartorial Saturday–Geometric Glamour

I have really been focusing on blouses from the Miss Candyfloss “Vintage GlamIcons” collection, and I was interested in the Tannia-Khalia bishop-sleeve blouse from the start. It has an unusual and bold geometric pattern in an unusual color, and I knew that it would add interest to my wardrobe!

I paired it with the Brindy-Dora wide-leg trousers from an older collection, and I love the combination:

I added a single pop of color to the look with a bold purple Splendette Duchess Bangle, but I kept the other bangle and Erstwilder brooch neutral:

The look just screams 1940s glam!

I really love the tie at the neck, which can be worn multiple ways…that will be fun to play around with in the future! The blouse also has a bit of texture in the pattern, which is new to me, and unexpected in a fun way!

I’m looking forward to pairing this top with other pieces…stay tuned!

Sartorial Saturday–A Blouse in Colorful Plaid

You’ve already seen my trumpet skirt from the Miss Candyfloss “Vintage GlamIcons” collection; now it’s time to take a look at the blouse I got to match (no, I haven’t worn them together yet!).

The Melinga-Kat blouse has bishop sleeves, wide cuffs, a rounded hemline, and the most colorful plaid pattern you can imagine for fall! I love the bold shades of teal and yellow, with pops of red and purple interspersed…it’s a bright and unexpected color palette for autumn!

I accessorized with a stack of glittery Splendette Duchess Bangles and an Erstwilder brooch, plus a hat in navy blue.

I decided to walk the line between seasons by pairing this blouse from the autumn/winter collection with a skort from the previous spring/summer collection, and I think it’s the perfect combination for a transitional time of year!

There’s nothing like a bright outfit to raise your spirits on a cloudy day!

I’m looking forward to wearing this blouse with my trumpet skirt next!

Sartorial Saturday–A Tartan Blouse

Time for a look at one last piece from the Miss Candyfloss “Viva Rita” collection! I don’t have a lot of tops, so I decided to add the Efrona-Lee tartan bishop-sleeve blouse to my wardrobe. It has the same button front and bustline that I love in so many of my Miss Candyfloss dresses and jumpsuits, and is beautiful in blue, white, and grey.

For my first wearing, I paired it with the Idalia-Lee skort, also from the “Viva Rita” collection. I’m looking forward to wearing it with the Donna-Sable palazzo pants, too!

I accessorized in blues and greys as well. I borrowed brooches from two of my daughters, both from the Erstwilder Paris Holiday collection. I also added a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, plus my Elizabeth Claire Taylor hoop earrings, light grey gloves, and my favorite tan hat.