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Sartorial Saturday–A Silk Blend Dress for Spring

I finally ordered a dress from the new Miss Candyfloss Chérie Bardot collection!

The Esther-Violette dress is absolutely lovely. It is my very favorite style of Miss Candyfloss dress, with a pleated bust and a row of functional buttons all the way down the front. This version is especially luxurious as it is made from a silk-blend, which gives it a lovely sheen and great movement. The shades of purple-pink are perfect for spring, and there’s a hint of silver shot through the dress as well.

I went with simple black accessories, including a hat and gloves, an Erstwilder brooch, and beads and bangles from Splendette:

Here’s a closer look at my stack of Duchess Bangles and the lovely colors of the dress:

I think the black accessories are really elegant, but I’m also looking forward to pairing it with other colors in the future!

This is the perfect light and lovely look for spring!

I will definitely be looking into adding more silk to my wardrobe in the future!

Sartorial Saturday–A Cap-Sleeve Blouse for Warmer Weather

Today I’m very excited to share my first purchase from Miss Candyfloss’ newest collection, Chérie Bardot (named for and inspired by 50s/60s French icon Brigitte Bardot)! As soon as I saw the Acosta-Lee cap-sleeve blouse, I knew it was a perfect match for the Donna-Sable palazzo pants from last year’s spring/summer collection, and I wasn’t disappointed…they look like they were made for each other!

I accessorized with my Elizabeth Claire Taylor hoop earrings, an Erstwilder brooch, a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles (plus a beaded bracelet made by Ladybug that looks lovely with the blouse), and my favorite hat:

I love how light and breezy the blue and yellow tartan is…perfect for spring!

And I absolutely adore the stand-up collar and square neckline!

I also styled it untucked, which is a new way for me to wear a Miss Candyfloss blouse (even though they style their blouses that way frequently). I still think I like the more polished, tucked-in look better, but it’s nice to have options, and this is a fun, relaxed look!

I have a few more pieces from this collection I’m hoping to buy when they’re released…stay tuned!

Sartorial Saturday–A Summer Dress for Autumn

Can you believe that there was a version of my favorite style of Miss Candyfloss dress in the “Viva Rita” collection that I didn’t buy?

Well, didn’t buy until now. I was browsing through dresses on their website one day, and it hit me that the Delsie-Lou dress has the perfect color palette in shades of red, orange, and purple to transition from summer to autumn. And since it’s sleeveless, it also offers the perfect opportunity to wear it with lots of different cardigans and jackets. Well, once it cools off. Until then, it’s the perfect dress to wear during warm early fall days.

I accessorized with a boater hat and black lace gloves, an Erstwilder brooch that looks like it’s part of the dress, and a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, plus my newest RockLove Jewelry necklace in the shape of a Klingon bat’leth:

Isn’t this the most gorgeous floral?!?

I’m loving this bold look!

The fabric of the dress is really smooth and comfortable, and like all of the dresses I have in this style, it has a long row of buttons, which makes it perfect for wearing with exposed shorts underneath, which I might do next summer!

It also has a lovely full, swingy skirt:

I’m glad I took a second look at this dress!

Sartorial Saturday–A Floral Dress for Autumn

I love looking through the new Miss Candyfloss lookbook at the beginning of each season…multiple times. I highlight all of the pieces that catch my eye, and then go back through and whittle down my wishlist until I have something reasonable and attainable. But every once in a while, Miss Candyfloss will have a surprise release of an item that wasn’t in the look book that causes me to go back and cut my wishlist down further to make room for something else. The Hasia-Lee floral swing dress is one of those items:

I am absolutely in love with this gorgeous knit dress! It’s made from a cozy, warm fabric in an unexpected-for-autumn color palette of blue, purple, and green. Of course it has pockets, and also a skirt that TWIRLS!

I accessorized with my Elizabeth Claire Taylor silver hoop earrings, a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, a Meteor Jewelry Starlite necklace, and a pair of Erstwilder brooches, plus a navy hat and grey gloves:

Here’s a closer look at my brooch pairing…I guess they match too well, because they kind of disappear against the fabric!

I think the floral print is a bit unexpected for this time of year, too, and I really love that!

I especially like that the dress has 3/4 sleeves, so if I want to pair it with a cardigan in the winter, I won’t feel like I’m smothering.

It’s such a pretty print in such lovely colors!

I wonder if Miss Candyfloss will have another other surprises this season?

Sartorial Saturday–The Trumpet Skirt

Not only am I featuring my first purchase from the new Miss Candyfloss “Vintage GlamIcons” autumn/winter collection, it’s also the number one item from my wishlist…the Gillian-Kat trumpet skirt! This is a very different look for me, but as soon as I saw it in the lookbook, I knew I wanted to give it a try. For its first outing, I paired it with a beautiful purple ruffled Frenchie top from Unique Vintage…I love these colors together, and while I did order a blouse from Miss Candyfloss to wear with the skirt, it’s just not quite cool enough for long sleeves yet.

I love how saturated the lovely teal color is, and the material of the skirt is surprisingly soft with just the right amount of stretch.

I accessorized with a teal and purple stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, my Elizabeth Claire Taylor hoop earrings, and an Erstwilder brooch that is a little greener than I would have preferred, plus my favorite hat and matching gloves.

One of my favorite details about the skirt is the series of pleats in the back. Not only do they allow for full movement, they also look really cool!

I love the bold, bright colors of this outfit, and I’m really glad I took the chance on trying a very different style!

There are a few other blouses in the Miss Candyfloss lookbook that I think will look fantastic with this skirt…I hope I have the chance to add them to my wardrobe soon!

Sartorial Saturday–Summer Dreams…of Autumn

It’s still summer, but I’m already dreaming of autumn, so today’s outfit features pieces from the Miss Candyfloss spring/summer “Viva Rita” collection styled in a way appropriate for fall! I paired the Efrona-Lee tartan blouse in calming shades of blue and grey with the Donna-Sable palazzo pants.

I added blue and grey accessories, including a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles and a cute Erstwilder penguin brooch, plus a blue hat and grey gloves:

The temperatures are still quite warm, so this outfit, while full coverage, is also light, so it’s comfortable to wear while still giving off autumn vibes!

Sartorial Saturday–Color Styling with Cues from Nature

Stylists will often tell you to look to nature for ideas when choosing colors for outfits, so I decided to go for a color combination I’ve previously tried to avoid…black and yellow, like a bumblebee! The foundation of the look is the Miss Candyfloss Harriet-Naia dress (which I have actually paired with some black accessories in the past, but not so intentionally).

I accessorized with a black boater hat with a trio of flowers attached to it, a Splendette necklace and stack of Duchess Bangles, black lace gloves, and an Erstwilder brooch:

It’s a bold and cheerful look!

How does nature inspire you to style outfits?

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.

This is a great blouse for the warmer months, and will transition well into fall, too!

Even thought it doesn’t have short sleeves, it’s still a pretty breezy top for summer!

I’m already looking forward to seeing what surprises the autumn/winter collection has in store!

Sartorial Saturday–A Striped Dress for Summer

If you have ever wished for the perfect dress to wear to the beach, I have just the piece for you!

OK, we don’t have much in the way of beaches around here. But that didn’t stop me from adding the Meredith-Lee from Miss Candyfloss to my wardrobe. It’s my favorite style of button-down dress with pretty blue stripes in a lovely cotton/linen blend.

I accessorized with a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, an Erstwilder brooch, and a pair of fishnet gloves…plus a floppy sunhat. Keep reading to see pictures of that, too!

I love the contrasting belt and trim on the sleeves…it’s such a pretty shade of blue!

Enter the previously-mentioned hat:

You can see how perfect this would be at the beach…if I can’t make it to the ocean, maybe I can work in a quick jaunt to Chicago and the shores of Lake Michigan!

This dress sold out fast, and I’m really happy I was able to get my order in before it was gone!

A Second Look at My First Wiggle Dress

I already shared some pictures of the Miss Candyfloss Grainne-Lina wiggle dress when I styled it with the matching jacket for Easter. Now I’m back with a look at how I styled just the dress by itself!

I accessorized with my Erstwilder Easter egg brooch again, plus a Splendette stack of Duchess bangles and coordinating necklace in shades of green, and a white hat and gloves:

I am loving this bold shade of lime green…it’s so vibrant!

Here’s a look at the back…I love the kick pleat!

With or without the jacket, it’s a lovely look!

Now that I’ve discovered I can wear a wiggle dress and feel confident, I’m thinking I might want to add a wiggle skirt to my wardrobe in the fall!