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Sartorial Saturday–In the Tropics

Time for a look at one of my new favorite dresses from Miss Candyfloss…the lovely Lilya-Rosite!

Like so many pieces in the “Legendary Liz” collection, it was the print and colors that caught my. I love that this dress has a tropical feel thanks to the bold shades and large-scale floral print. On second glance, I was also intrigued by the style of dress. It has the button-down bodice that I love, with a rather unusual neckline/collar that makes this a really unique dress in my wardrobe.

I accessorized with an initial necklace from Baublebar, an Erstwilder brooch, and a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles that are the perfect colors for the dress:

The Missouri Botanical Garden was the perfect place to wear this dress for the first time…the lush print fits in with all the verdant foliage!

Everything about this dress screams mid-century to me…as a matter of fact, I think it might be the most mid-century marvelous piece I own, and the color palette reminds me of Mary Blair’s work!

This is a style of dress I would definitely be interested in seeing in more colors and prints in the future!

Sartorial Saturday–The Galactic Forge

Today I’m taking a look at a new accessory that’s very close to my heart…the Star Wars Galactic Forge necklace from RockLove Jewelry.

I was intrigued when they first started sharing photos of this new range that debuted at San Diego Comic Con last month. The necklaces (and coordinating bracelets) are somehow both industrial and elegant. They evoke images of military dog tags, but there’s also a beauty to them. Each piece is inscribed with a quote from Star Wars in the universe language of Aurebesh…the one I chose is Han Solo’s defiant quote “Never Tell Me the Odds.” You also have the option of adding an enhancer which clips on, and I picked a diamond-shaped Mandalorian style with a green crystal and “Clan of Two” engraved on the front in Aurebesh, with the ClanMudhorn signet on the reverse. The two elements together make this a very personal and meaningful piece to me:

Even the clasp on the chain is stylized, and meant to be shown instead of hidden in back:

I really love this new collection, and those who were lucky enough to be at Comic Con had the option to purchase a special design and have their name engraved on it in Aurebesh, which I think is an amazingly cool idea…it really makes me wish I had been able to attend, because that is one of the coolest souvenirs ever! I have about a dozen RockLove necklaces, and they’re all gorgeous, but I think this one might be the most beautiful one yet!

Sartorial Saturday–A Necklace Reclaimed

Today I’m taking a look at a Talbots necklace that’s been in my wardrobe for over a decade (since at least 2014)!

It’s a bold, beautiful piece, but sadly once I haven’t worn in years…until now:

The clasp broke I don’t even know how many years ago, and I didn’t have the energy to figure out how to fix it, or if it was even something I could fix. But every few months, I would lament the fact that I didn’t have a yellow necklace to wear with my various outfits…until a few weeks ago, when I decided that since I did actually have a yellow necklace, it was time to figure out how to make it work for me (good thing I never got around to throwing it out!).

In the end, I decided to steal the clasp from another, possibly older necklace that I had also kept, even though I knew I’d never wear that one again, because it’s a very dated style, and no longer goes with my current fashion to boot. So I got out the pliers, and moved the clasp from one necklace to the other, and now I have a yellow necklace to wear again!

As you can see, I’ve already paired it with several outfits…as it turns out, I really do have a lot of use for a statement necklace in yellow, and I’m so glad I finally took the time to bring it back to life…I only wish I had done it sooner, because it really was a simple fix!

Sartorial Saturday…On a Wednesday–The Mary Blair Necklace

Happy Mary Blair March!

This year, I’m taking a look at something new and different…A RockLove Jewelry Mary Blair Alice in Wonderland spinner necklace:

True to its name, the medallion of the pendant actually spins in the Victorian style:

There are different enamel designs on each side…a flower in Mary Blair’s distinctive colors on one, and a quote from the movie (“Quiet, Bud”), on the reverse:

The boutique box is lovely, as well:

This y-chain necklace is a special and distinctive addition to my wardrobe, representing my favorite vintage Disney artist and my favorite modern jewelry company!

Sartorial Saturday–Treasures Untold

RockLove Jewelry has quickly become one of my favorite places to buy unique necklaces. I already shared about the pre-vacation souvenir I purchased when I ordered Leia Organa’s Kyber Crystal necklace in the spring, and most of the other members of our family have picked up Kyber Crystal pieces, too. I wasn’t really thinking about adding any more necklaces to my collection (well, other than the new Mace Windu Kyber Crystal, but that’s going to have to wait)…until they announced a “Countdown to Halloween” sale for all of their Disney pieces. I had been admiring The Little Mermaid Bubble Solitaire necklace for some time, but it wasn’t in my budget. With the sale, though, it became much more affordable, and so I jumped on it!

This necklace is special to me for a few reasons. When I was a kid, The Little Mermaid was my favorite Disney movie, and I still love the music as much as I did back then, plus Flounder will always be one of my favorite sidekicks. The color in the crystal, which shifts from aquamarine to periwinkle and back, is gorgeous. And I especially love that it features an Austrian crystal, which reminds me of the land of my grandfather’s birth.

I’m thrilled that RockLove has such unique pieces that represent so many different fandoms…it makes it easy to find something (or many things) that fit your personality!

An Early Vacation Souvenir

I’m so excited about our family vacation this summer, I already bought a souvenir, and we don’t even leave until next month!

I knew I wanted to get a RockLove Jewelry Kyber Crystal necklace to commemorate our time at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, even without knowing for sure if they’re sold anywhere at Disney. When RockLove had their birthday sale last month, I decided to just go ahead and order it ahead of time, promising myself I wouldn’t wear it until our trip (although I am going to make an exception on Star Wars Day!). I chose Princess Leia’s Kyber Crystal, both because I think it’s the prettiest necklace in the collection, and because the words “optimism, stability, serenity” really resonated with me.

I’m really looking forward to wearing this unique piece, and I’m glad I already have something to remember our trip by!

The Erstwilder Brooch Converter

I’ve had my eye on something at Erstwilder for while now, and it’s not a brooch…it’s a brooch converter! This clever little device slides right over the pin on the brooch, and has a loop to thread a chain through. There are both horizontal and vertical varieties, so no matter which way your brooch attaches, you can use one of the converters with it.

I love being able to wear some of my favorite brooches as necklaces!

Sartorial Saturday–Heartfelt Hydrangea

Hydrangea season might be over, but that doesn’t mean I have to give up my favorite flower!

I’ve never ordered a necklace from Erstwilder before. I guess I kind of assumed that the chain would be too short for neck (many retro necklaces are meant for women with thinner necks than I have), and their necklaces are a little expensive to just take a chance. But sometime around my birthday, when I remembered just how much I love hydrangeas, I also remembered that Erstwilder had a few pieces inspired by the flower in some of their previous launches. I missed out on the brooches, but the necklace was still available, and I had been saving my Erstwilder reward points for so long, I was able to order it for basically free! I didn’t have to wait long to receive it, even coming from Australia, (Erstwilder’s international shipping, handled by DHL, is amazingly fast!). It’s a beautiful necklace. The colors and shading are amazing, and the fit is perfect…it’s not too small at all! It’s definitely a statement piece, so I kept the rest of my jewelry simple…just a few Splendette glitter bangles in coordinating colors.

Just for fun, here’s a look at some of the hydrangeas I’ve seen this summer:

I’m so glad I took a chance on this necklace, and can admire my favorite flower all year long!