Tuesday 27 July 2021

Erstwilder Dinosauria

My Erstwilder jewellery collection has really flourished over the last few years, but until recently, I didn't have any dinosaur pieces in my collection. Not a single one. I knew that was totally unacceptable, so when Erstwilder launched their Dinosauria collection last month, I made it my mission to fill a few gaps.

I could have happily bought the entire twenty-four piece collection, but money doesn't grow on trees like it does in Animal Crossing (if only!), so I limited myself to two brooches, and a pair of Essentials earrings.

My first choice from the collection was the Neck and Neck brooch- which was a no-brainer since long-neck dinosaurs have always been my favourite kind of dinosaurs. (They were the best; don't fight me on this)! Erstwilder released this design in two colour variations; a softer lilac and green, and a deeper emerald and teal, and I went for the latter because I'm a sucker for emerald green. This beautiful brooch features a pair of green and blue brachiosauruses standing back to back with their faces together, creating a cute heart cut-out between their incredibly long necks. The dinosaur on the left is made from a gorgeous emerald green glitter resin, and the other an incredible mottled mix of teals, lavender, lime and grey- a new resin for Erstwilder that fans have been going crazy for. I was sold on the colours of the resins alone... I mean, just look at how pretty this brooch is! I can't get enough of it. If you're swooning, too, both colour ways are still available from Erstwilder and some of their stockists, so snap one up while you can! 

If I had to pick a favourite piece from the Dinosauria collection, it would probably be Peter Plant Eater. Peter is a pretty purple plant-eating parasaurolophus (try saying that three times fast!), and while it's never been one of my favourite dinosaurs, it's definitely one of my all time favourite brooches. The striking green and purple marbled resins lured me in online, and blew me away in person. The dinosaur is a shimmering mix of lilac, lavender, mauve, and pistachio, with an apricot crest, purple legs, and a pearlescent belly, hidden in a tangle of vibrant spring green leaves, with an olive-green palm tree in the background. It's so beautiful, and such an underrated piece from the collection. The resins (especially the purple) are some of the loveliest I've ever seen. It's still available from several UK stockists, so if you've been sitting on the fence with this one, just take my word for it, it's perfect, and you need it!

I also came away with the Triceratops drop earrings in emerald. I don't wear drop earrings often, but I just couldn't resist them. They're the coolest earrings ever! They're made from chunky ripple glitter resin in the most amazing shades of teal and emerald green, and have a generous scattering of fine gold glitter running through them. (If emerald isn't your thing, they also come in a few other colours). The resin is mesmerising. I'd love to see more pieces made from it in the future. The best part about these earrings is that they were so affordable at just £5.50, so they allow you to indulge your love of dinosaurs and funky accessories without breaking the bank. They're great quality, too, but at the same time, they're nice and light-weight, so they don't make your ears ache when you've been wearing them a while, which is awesome. Ain't nobody got time for that!

There are still quite a few brooches, earrings, and necklaces from the Dinosauria collection available from Erstwilder and their stockists, so if you're a fan of dinosaurs, I'd definitely recommend you check them out. There are so many awesome designs in this collection, and trust me, you're missing a treat!

Did you buy anything from the Dinosauria collection? Which piece is your favourite?

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Thursday 1 July 2021

Birthday Wish List

I can't remember the last time I blogged a wish list, but as it's my birthday tomorrow and various family members have asked me for present ideas, it seemed like a good time to put a new one together.

I like to put a birthday wish list together on the blog every year, and have done for as long as I can remember. It's not a wish list I demand my family buy me things from, but I might direct them to it if they ask for ideas, and shop from it myself should I be given any birthday money. (Or if I just fancy treating myself to something because it's my birthday, and can't stop myself because it would be rude not to). Mostly, it's just for fun.

This year, my birthday wish list features a predictable mix of some of the fashion and beauty items at the top of my lust list, along with a few random things like books, craft kits, and geeky collector's toys. Some things never change!


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1. I recently discovered that Joules do plus sizes up to a 26(!), and have fallen in love with their purple leopard print Yasmin shirt dress, after buying the same dress in a strawberry print last month. It looks perfect for autumn.
2. I also really like the green smudge print version of the Joules Yasmin dress, and think it would be great all year round.
3. These Erstwilder Purple Prose hollyhock earrings are so pretty. 
4. I'd love to get my hands on some of the Too Faced Love Flush Water Colour blushes. They look like Polly Pockets!
5. This green Joe Browns spot maxi dress looks gorgeous. I can't resist a good polka dot dress.
6. I've been coveting the Vendula Seaside Souvenirs backpack for over a year, and I'm so excited that my parents have got it for me for my birthday, after it went on flash sale a couple of weeks ago. I can't wait to get it, and know it's going to be perfect for holidays to Cornwall. (It's on sale again now, by the way)!
7. The Erstwilder Duck, Duck, Splash! brooch is just about the cutest brooch I've ever seen in my life. Look at his little rain coat!
8. It's not often you see emu jewellery designs, and I think the novelty makes The Enchanting Emu brooch from Erstwilder and Pete Cromer extra awesome. I love this design so much.
9. I don't need any more eyeshadow palettes, but damn, the Too Faced Born This Way palette is tempting.
10. The Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Primer is the best primer I've ever tried, and I'd love to get myself a full size pot to replace the mini one I used up months ago.
11. How cute is the Loungefly Disney Cats wallet?! I think I need it in my life.
12. I've been admiring the Zatchels Sugacube bag in red for years, and would love to add it to my collection. I have one in oxblood, and it's the perfect small day bag for almost every outfit, but the colour's too harsh for spring and summer. I'd love to get the red to fill the gap for the warmer months.
13. After trying the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara and being impressed with how much it lengthened my lashes, I really want to try the waterproof version so I can get the same results without panda eyes in the heat.
14. This blue rose print Chantilly 50's Dress from Hell Bunny looks stunning. Did you know they've extended their sizes to 6XL?
15. Another Erstwilder x Pete Cromer brooch I've been lusting after for months is The Coy Cockatiel brooch. It reminds me of the cockatiels on the animal units when I was studying animal care at college. They could both sing the theme tunes to The Addams Family, and Laurel and Hardy.
16. Alice in Wonderland has always been one of my favourite Disney films, so the new Caterpillar Funko Pop is naturally amazing.
17. This parrot print Hepburn swing dress from Lady Vintage would make a charming addition to my wardrobe zoo.
18. I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle since I was little, but that doesn't stop me wanting this Animal Crossing jigsaw. It's so cute!
19. Stephen King's The Stand is one of my favourite books, and the Barnes and Noble edition looks stunning. I definitely need a copy in my life.
20. What I wouldn't give to play with all the colourful eyeshadows in the Urban Decay Wired Pressed Pigment Palette right about now. It looks like a colour junkie's dream!
21. The Adventure Awaits embroidery kit from Cotton Clara looks like a great embroidery to make to mark the ending of Covid restrictions, and the optimism of adventures being possible again after a turbulent sixteen months.
22. And last but not least, as a bit of an Animal Crossing addict who wants to attempt more embroidery, I'd love to make this adorable Celeste embroidery from Fawn Floss on Etsy.

And those are some of the things on my birthday wish list.

If you'd like to see more of the fashion, beauty, and miscellaneous things on my wish list, check out my wish list boards on Pinterest. You can also find all my previous Wish List posts here.

What's on your wish list right now?
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