Sartorial Saturday–Pretty in Plaid

Let me be real for a moment. This is a total first world problem, and I know it, but the tariff situation with the US has significantly impacted my ability to order clothes from Miss Candyfloss, my very favorite clothing company. I was able to place an order before the increases took effect, but because the items from the new collection, Solivère, were only just beginning to be released, I didn’t have a whole lot of options to choose from, including my most-wished for item from the lookbook, a beautiful purple dress. The Cloe-Minty caught my eye, though…it’s my favorite style of dress in a lovely soft grey color with pretty mint stripes in the plaid. While it might not have been my first choice, it is a beautiful dress, and if I can find anything to be happy about, it’s that I ordered a piece that I otherwise might have overlooked.

I decided to really run with the subtle mint in the dress, and added a fascinator, Splendette Duchess Bangles, and beads in that color. I also added grey gloves, and a sliver brooch I’ve had so long, I no longer remember where it’s from!

I love that the plaid isn’t too wide…it makes it much easier to wear!

The full skirt has an outstanding twirl, too!

Stay tuned for another styling of this dress in the future!

Sartorial Saturday–Inspired by Daisy Duck

This isn’t the first Disney Bound I’ve done in honor of Daisy Duck, and it’s not even the first featuring this dress and cardigan, but it is my favorite look inspired by her signature style that I’ve come up with!

For this Disney Bound, I buttoned up my purple Yemak cropped cardigan over my white Honesta-May dress from Miss Candyfloss and cinched it with a pink belt. I also added a pink fascinator inspired by Daisy’s usual bow…I think the color palette is spot on!

I don’t have a daisy brooch, but I thought a white hydrangea from Erstwilder would be a good substitute. I also added a pair of Splendette Duchess Bangles in the same color as Daisy’s signature bracelet.

I think I captured Daisy’s look quite well, don’t you?

I tried to emulate her sass and sparkle as much as possible!

I really enjoy Disney Bounding, and it’s fun to try to figure out how the items I already have in my wardrobe can be used for this purpose!

Sartorial Saturday–A Pokémon Bound

I couldn’t let our “Pokémon Summer” go by without coming up with a look appropriate for the theme, so I decided to do a “Pikachu Bound” featuring the cheerful yellow Harriet-Naia dress from Miss Candyfloss.

I had to think about the accessories that best match Pikachu’s energy and color scheme…in the end, I went with a little black (gloves and Splendette beads), a little brown (hat and ankle boots), plus some red accents for Pikachu’s cheeks (Splendette Duchess Bangles), and a heart brooch to mimic the tail on a female Pikachu with a pair of lightning bolt earrings borrowed from Bunny:

I even went with a double stack of bangles, which is not something usually do:

The earrings are probably the best part of the look!

I always love a happy yellow look, but this one was extra fun to wear!

This was an entertaining addition to our summer of Pokémon!

Sartorial Saturday–Restyling an Autumn Dress for Summer

The Tassie-Aurea from Miss Candyfloss was originally introduced as an autumn dress, but I have restyled it for the warmer months!

I accessorized with a summer hat from Vixen by Micheline Pitt, a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, a true vintage brooch from our local antique store, and a pair of gloves:

I love the trailing scarves no matter the season!

The fact that the dress is sleeveless is key to making this look work for summer even thought the colors are a bit more autumnal.

I feel like I should be going to a garden party in this outfit!

I love finding new ways to style my favorite pieces!

Sartorial Saturday–Summer Stripes

Time for one last look at the Chérie Bardot collection from Miss Candyfloss, this time featuring the lovely striped Juliette-Rose dress.

This classic dress has a lovely Sabrina neckline, and is made of a very soft and comfortable fabric.

I accessorized primarily with black, which I think looks great with the red and white stripes of the dress. I wore a black boater hat and gloves, an Erstwilder brooch, and a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, plus a Rocklove Jewelry necklace that features a black chain and a red crystal:

The back of the dress features a somewhat unusual and beautiful v-neckline:

One of my favorite details of the dress is that the stripes on the bodice are horizontal, but the skirt has vertical stripes…it’s such an interesting pattern, and really breaks up the look!

This is a great look for the warmer months!

I’m already looking forward to the autumn/winter collection…I can’t wait to see what it holds!

Sartorial Saturday–The Perfect Summer Party Dress

Today I’m taking a look at the perfect summer party dress, the Nalini-Pia from Miss Candyfloss!

The Tassie-Aurea dress is the same style, but in more autumnal colors (stay tuned for a look at how I styled it for warmer days, though!), and I love how flowy and elegant it is, so I was super excited to add another one to my wardrobe!

The colors are absolutely beautiful…it makes me feel like an Easter egg in the very best way!

I accessorized with a pink fascinator, a pastel stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, and my fanciest brooch.

The bodice of the dress is embroidered with zig-zags in a rainbow of colors, and they’re so exact, they almost look like perfectly laid-out sequins, but without the annoying scratchy discomfort that accompanies that embellishment:

It’s the perfect look for summer!

The voluminous and twirly skirt is four layers, two of which are filmy tulle, all in shades of pink!

This is by far one of the most elegant dresses in my wardrobe!

I’m already looking forward to wearing this for Easter!

Sartorial Saturday–Silken Stripes

I liked my first silk-blend dress from Miss Candyfloss, I decided to add another one to my wardrobe! The Lacey-Azure is a gorgeous piece with bold stripes in various shades of blue-green.

I have so many Splendette Duchess bangles that go beautifully with the color palette!

I also wore an Erstwilder brooch and Meteor Jewelry Co. Starlite necklace, plus a fascinator, gloves, and statement ring:

The light and breezy fabric is perfect for warm summer days!

Of course she has pockets, too:

And a fabulous twirl!

I am absolutely loving silk this season!

Sartorial Saturday–A Breezy Floral Dress for Spring

Time for a look at my most-anticipated purchase from the Miss Candyfloss Chérie Bardot collection, the light and breezy Audrey-Naia dress!

You may have realized by now that this style, which has a lovely pleated bustline and row of buttons all the way down the front, is my very favorite Miss Candyfloss style…it is so easy to wear!

I accessorized with a flower crown from Rare Dirndl, an Erstwilder brooch, and a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles:

This dress is exceptionally lightweight (to the point it is a bit sheer, necessitating either a petticoat, or, for summer, a pair of short underneath, with the skirt of the dress unbuttoned from the waist).

It does run a bit big…I almost wish I had sized down for a firmer fit.

The dress has a lovely twirl!

I love the beautiful floral print and soft colors…I’m looking forward to wearing it all summer long!

Sartorial Saturday…On a Sunday–Easter Dressing

Happy Easter!

Today I’m sharing a special Sartorial Saturday on a Sunday to take a look at this year’s Easter outfit, featuring the Wanita-Spring dress from Miss Candyfloss. It’s a lovely dress for spring in a light purple/blue check with a square neckline, pointy collar, and asymmetrical line of buttons down the bodice.

I accessorized with an Easter bonnet (of course), gloves, a flowery brooch from Erstwilder, a Meteor Jewelry Co. Starlite necklace, and a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles:

It’s a light and breezy dress for spring!

It has a nice twirl, too!

I don’t have a pair of white shoes, so I paired the dress with my sparkly silver t-strap heels:

And I carried a blue handbag:

This was the perfect look for Easter!

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.