Vixen by Micheline Pitt

Sartorial Saturday–MAXImum Effort

After falling in love with my first Miss Candyfloss maxi dress, I couldn’t resist when they released one in my favorite style, with buttons all the way down the front. The Shayna-Mai was a surprise addition to the “Legendary Liz” collection and has a beautiful floral print in bright shades of pink.

I accessorized with a boater hat from Vixen by Micheline Pitt, an Erstwilder brooch, necklaces from RockLove Jewelry, and a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles:

This lightweight dress has the same lovely, breezy feeling as the Ashley-Naia.

I feel garden party ready!

After avoiding maxi dresses for so many years, I now realize that they’re a great, cool style for summer, and don’t look anything like I thought they would on me, in the best way possible!

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–Another Dress Deconstructed

Last fall, I transformed a dress that had a skirt with a bold print that I love, but a bodice that I really didn’t, into a skirt that I can pair with different tops. Today I’m back with another such transformation, this time with a Mary Blair clown print!

The original bodice of the dress was a basic (boring) black that was also a style I really don’t like, but after removing it, I can now pair a bold color with the whimsical print of the skirt…this time, I went with an-almost red Vacation blouse from Vixen by Micheline Pitt.

I went with bright accessories, too, including a statement necklace, an Erstwilder brooch, and a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles:

This wasn’t as smooth a transformation as the one I did last fall…the waistline of this skirt is much larger, and will need a better permanent solution to make it wearable in the future, but for this outing, a second (hidden) belt held the look together, and I really like how the whole thing turned out!

I’m really happy I have found the confidence to make my wardrobe work for me instead of the other way around!

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–A Fresh Color Styling of a Custom Dirndl for Mary Blair March

Last year, I debuted my custom dirndl from Rare Dirndl just in time for Mary Blair March. This year, I’m wearing it with a lovely blue Vixen by Micheline Pitt Vacation Blouse, inspired by the bold color styling of Mary Blair herself! The dirndl was already bright and cheerful, but this extra pop of color makes it’s especially vibrant!!!

I accessorized with a an Erstwilder brooch worn as a necklace and a glittery stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, plus butterfly earrings that are perfect with the butterfly print on the skirt of the dress:

I can’t think of a better Mary Blair March look!

I have another idea for a different styling of this dirndl that I’m hoping to wear before the month is over!

2025 in Outfits

Over 300 unique outfits later, 2025 is coming to a close!

I really enjoy this outfit of the day photography project, because it forces me to think through my outfit choices. I have so much fun styling my favorite pieces new ways (the most drastic restyling of the year came when I cut the bodice off of a dress to turn it into a skirt!), and adding some new pieces to my wardrobe along the way. And now I’m left to consider what my first outfit of 2026 will be, because I want to start the new year strong, sartorially speaking!

Sartorial Saturday–Disney Bounding Rapunzel

I still haven’t done a lot of Disney Bounds, but I’m especially proud of this one I created for the Disney Princess who has the style I most admire…Rapunzel, and just in time for Halloween, too!

I used my purple dirndl dress from Rare Dirndl as the base of the look, and added a beautiful pink embroidered rosette apron and pink lacing ribbon, and a purple vacation blouse from Vixen by Micheline Pitt.

I accessorized with a flower crown and floral necklace (of course!), and a pair of Splendette glitter bangles in Rapunzel’s signature colors of pink and purple:

And I added a Loungefly crossbody bag themed for Tangled to complete the look:

I love that I was able to find so many floral elements for this Disney Bound!

I might not have Rapunzel’s hair, but I think I captured the spirit of her style!

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–An Art Deco Robe

I have one last look from the Miss Candyfloss Vintage GlamIcons collection to share, and it’s a special one…the luxurious Alytzia-Violette home gown I received for Christmas!

I fell in love with this beautiful Art Deco robe the instant I saw it in the lookbook. I knew that it would be soft and warm and comfortable while still being entirely opulent, and I was correct! The belt is a generous length, and I love the long, flowing skirt.

I will accessorize literally anything, even a robe, so I added a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, an Art Deco Erstwilder brooch, a RockLove jewelry necklace, and a hair comb from Vixen by Micheline Pitt.

Here’s a closer look at the stunning pattern in gorgeous shades of purple and teal:

And of course it has pockets!

I took a few pictures outside to show off the colors and rich velour in natural light:

I adore the elegant kimono-style sleeves:

This is such a special piece, and perfect for lounging around the house in a grand fashion!

2024 in Outfits

Time for a look back at 2024’s outfits of the day!

I was very intentional about putting together outfits this whole year. I wanted to really wear my wardrobe, so I put together looks for trips to the library and Target and anywhere else I went (except Walmart, because Walmart doesn’t deserve my best except at Christmas when I try to spread a little holiday cheer wherever I go). I think there are over 250 unique looks here, so obviously I didn’t wear something notable every day, but it was the vast majority!

I haven’t decided if I’m going to keep a record like this again in 2025, but it really helps me pay attention to what I’ve worn (and what I’ve neglected), and how I’ve styled things differently, which I really enjoy!