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Sartorial Saturday–For All the Marbles

The first thing that caught my eye in the Miss Candyfloss “Legendary Liz” collection was the beautiful and colorful marble print Dorothy-Pia dress (and jumpsuit in the same fabric). It’s so different from their usual prints that I knew it was a must-have item!

There are so many accessories that could go with this dress because of all of the colors in the print, but this time I went with a lot of purple, including a pillbox hat from Vixen by Micheline Pitt, beads and Duchess Bangles from Splendette, and a “Spiffy the Sausage Dog” brooch from Erstwilder.

I love how swirly the print is!

And the fabric of the dress is so light and flowy that’s it’s twirly, too!

The dress also features one of my favorite Miss Candyfloss design elements…a row of buttons all the way down the front:

The Dorothy-Pia is everything I hoped it would be!

I have just two more dresses to share from this lovely collection…stay tuned!

Sartorial Saturday–Vibrant Floral

By now it’s probably pretty obvious that I have a favorite style of Miss Candyfloss dress…sleeveless, with a pleated bust and buttons all the way down the front. It’s a great, breezy style for summer, and easy to wear in cooler months with a sweater or jacket. I’m likely to buy this dress in just about any color/print (I think this makes eight in different variations in my wardrobe), but I was especially drawn to the Kahina-Violette because of the bold, vibrant colors of the floral print:

I had so many accessories that were just perfect for this dress, too…beads and Duchess Bangles from Splendette among them, plus an Erstwilder brooch that is doing its best to camouflage itself against the pattern of the dress, a pretty fascinator, and my original hoop earrings from Elizabeth Claire Taylor (which were all the more appropriate since the inspiration for this Miss Candyfloss collection was none other than Elizabeth Taylor!).

I will always love a bold floral print!

If you’ve seen this dress on the Miss Candyfloss website, you might be surprised to see a belt in the same print of the dress instead of the contrasting one pictured there…I’m not sure what happened, but Miss Candyfloss’s customer service was excellent as always, and they sent me the belt I was expecting to receive!

I’m so happy that I was able to find another dress in my favorite style!

I still have a few more pieces from the fabulous Legendary Liz collection to share…stay tuned!

Sartorial Saturday–A Romp in the Sun

Today I’m taking a look at a Miss Candyfloss piece that I didn’t expect to order…the Lalie-Violette romper!

This romper wasn’t pictured in the “Legendary Liz” lookbook, and was a surprise release. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it…I love the idea of a sunsuit for summer, the color palette is stunning, and there’s a coordinating overskirt, which is my favorite clothing combination at this time of year. But the largest size it was available in was a 3X, and I usually (but not always) purchase my pieces in 4X. After looking at the size chart, I decided to take a chance, realizing that it might not work out, but it actually fits perfectly!

I accessorized with hair flowers, an Erstwilder brooch, a Meteor Jewelry Co. necklace, a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, and wind…it gets pretty breezy on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which, as a part of the old Route 66, was the perfect place to photograph this mid-century marvelous look!

I love how easy a playsuit is to wear!

This is the perfect outfit for a warm summer day!

And here’s a look at the previously-mentioned coordinating Krila-Wisteria overskirt…I love the way it looks with the romper, but I’m also looking forward to pairing it with tops from my wardrobe!

I love a surprise Miss Candyfloss release, especially when it works out so well!

Sartorial Saturday–A Sunny Playsuit

Dresses may be my favorite style of clothing (and the most common item in my wardrobe!), but I love a good playsuit. Miss Candyfloss makes them well, and the Zena-Naia from this year’s spring/summer “Legendary Liz” collection is the perfect piece for summer.

I love the sunny color, the gingham on the bodice, and the fact that it’s sleeveless, which is great for warm days, but easy to throw a cardigan over when it’s cool.

I accessorized with a necklace and Duchess Bangles from Splendette, an Erstwilder brooch, and my favorite neutral hat and lace gloves.

Playsuits give the best long lines!

I especially love how wide the legs are:

I’ve really enjoyed how bold and colorful this season’s collection is!

Sartorial Saturday–A “D’Lite”-Ful Sneaker

Last year after Combo Breaker, I promised myself that I was going to get a pair of shoes with a bit more ankle support/stability before the next event. So today, just in time for Combo Breaker 2026, I’m taking a look at the D’Lites-Popular Vote sneaker by Skechers.

I have been a fan of Skechers for almost 20 years. I was first introduced to the brand when I was pregnant with Ladybug and having some back trouble. I tried a pair of the old Bikers style of Mary Jane with the crisscrossing straps, and fell in love. They were so comfortable, and my back felt so much better, that I started wearing them regularly, and haven’t stopped since in one design or another! These are my first full lace-up sneakers, though, and they provide just the support I was looking for.

These caught my eye one day at Kohl’s both because they’re a pretty shade of blue but also because SPARKLE! They’re a little hard to see in a photo, but next to every lacing loop is a little rhinestone, and they really catch the light in the sun!

My only complaint with these shoes is that they run a tiny bit small, which is, in my experience, pretty unusual for Skechers. I wear a size 11, and there was no bigger size for me to try, but if there had been, I probably would have gotten those instead. It’s a minor complaint, though, and I find them pretty easy to wear!

Hopefully my feet will thank me at the end of the weekend!

Sartorial Saturday–A Dirndl Apron Inspired by the Alps

Today I’m taking a look at a dirndl apron that reminds me of the many beautiful and different wildflowers found in the Alps!

This colorful edelweiss and floral print apron arrived from Rare Dirndl just in time for Maifest at Grant’s Farm. I paired it with my blue Everyday Dirndl, but it was a tough decision, because it will go with so many of the dirndls in my wardrobe!

I accessorized with even more florals, including a floral crown and edelweiss necklace and earrings from Rare Dirndl:

I also wore my dirndl socks and Dr. Martens Mary Janes:

I love the soft green apron ties!

It’s such a cheerful look for spring and summer!

I love getting dressed up in a dirndl for a German event, especially one at Grant’s Farm!

It’s great how a new apron can give a dirndl a completely different look…there are so many options for mixing and matching!

Sartorial Saturday–Garden Party

My second purchase from the Miss Candyfloss Legendary Liz collection is the Audrey-Floria dress, in my very favorite style!

What makes it my favorite Miss Candyfloss style? The row of buttons all the way down the front and the pleated bust…it’s such a flattering look!

I accessorized with my newest fascinator, a pair of butterfly earrings, an Erstwilder brooch, and a necklace and stack of Duchess Bangles from Splendette that go well with my pink lace gloves:

Chickadee said that this dress looks like a Monet painting, and I’m inclined to agree with her!

I really love both the floral print and the color palette…it will be so easy to accessorize it in so many different ways!

It’s another beautiful look for spring!

I still have one dress from this collection I’d like to order that hasn’t been released yet…hopefully I don’t have to wait too much longer!

Sartorial Saturday–A Breezy Maxi Dress for Spring

Today I’m taking a look at my first purchase from the Miss Candyfloss spring/summer 2026 “Legendary Liz” collection…the Ashley-Naia maxi dress!

This is my first true maxi dress, and I was a little worried about how it would look on me, but it turns out it’s one of my favorite looks to date!

The floral pattern is so pretty, and I love the color palette of pink, purple, and yellow!

I accessorized with a pink fascinator and gloves, a pair of necklaces from the RockLove Jewelry “Tell Your Tale” collection, and a glittery stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles…it’s the perfect look for spring!

There’s still plenty of movement and twirl in a long dress, too!

This whole look makes me feel like I should be attending a garden party!

I love that even though I’ve been shopping with Miss Candyfloss for quite a while now, I can still find new styles to try and love!

Sartorial Saturday–An Apron for Autism Acceptance

I’m so excited about this year’s charity apron from Rare Dirndl, and just in time for Autism Acceptance Month, too!

I have been a huge fan of Rare Dirndl’s summer charity projects since I bought the lemons apron back in 2022. I’ve enjoyed supporting various charities, some of which I hadn’t heard of before, and I love that as a company, Rare Dirndl wants to give back. This year’s apron, though, is especially near and dear to my heart, because the organization being supported is the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity, whose mission is to “help Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives.” If you’ve followed my blog for any amount of time, you probably know that autism is something that has touched my family’s life.

Here’s a closer look at the bright and bold puzzle piece print…I also love the contrasting apron ties!

I kept my accessories simple, with a blue necklace from Meteor Jewelry Company and an edelweiss wrap bracelet from Rare Dirndl, plus hoop earrings:

I paired the apron with my purple dirndl dress because I love the way the colors look together, but I’m also looking forward to wearing it with my blue Everyday Dirndl, and probably a few others, too!

Rare Dirndl is actually offering a second apron in support of this cause this year, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted to buy it, too…I love that’s it’s very different, but equally beautiful, and still supports a great cause!

Sartorial Saturday–A Vibrant and Verdant Dress for Spring

Today I’m taking a look at a beautiful dress in the loveliest shade of green that I got for a steal from Miss Candyfloss!

I’ve had my eye on the Nerine-Sage dress since it was first released two years ago in the Viva Rita collection. I couldn’t quite commit to the bold color, but when it went on sale at the end of February, I couldn’t resist any longer!

I went bold with my accessories, too, including an equally bright green fascinator I got for Easter, a pair of necklaces from RockLove Jewelry, a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles in green and pink, butterfly earrings in the same colors, and an Erstwilder Easter egg brooch:

The dress doesn’t just have a bold color…it also has a subtle leopard print pattern!

Here’s a closer look at my bangle stack, along with the pink gloves and belt I added to the outfit:

I added a green charm from the RockLove The Princess and the Frog “Tell Your Tale” enhancer set:

And here’s a look at the top of the fascinator, which is just gorgeous!

The lightweight, satin fabric has a great twirl!

This is such a pretty dress for spring, and there’s something about a piece of clothing that was a great bargain that makes it even more enjoyable to wear!