Erstwilder has been killing it with their jewellery collections these last few months, but I'm so behind with actually blogging about the pretty pieces I've been buying from them.
There are a few Erstwilder hauls I want to show you, so today, let's start with the Fleur Harris Woodlands collection which was released in the summer.
The Erstwilder x Fleur Harris Woodlands collaboration features the Australian artist's whimsical woodland animal and nature designs brought to life as brooches, necklaces, earrings, hair clips, and enamel pins, and it's blooming with cottage core vibes.
It's one of my favourite ranges since the last Woodlands collection a couple of years ago, and one I could've happily bought every piece of. Luckily for my bank balance, I managed to limit myself to four.
Here's what I got:
I used to be the proud bunny mama of two big ginger bunnies, so I was naturally drawn to the Dainty Bunny brooch, and knew it had to come live with me. I mean, I've only got one other rabbit brooch in my collection, and they're social creatures, so it would've been cruel not to give it a friend, right? Right! (I love how I justify these things)! Dainty Bunny is the sweetest, most well-dressed bunny in the land, proudly sitting on her haunches, with a glittery white ruff collar around her neck. I love the walnut-brown ripple resin she's made from, and how the swirls of the resin give her a fluffy appearance, to look like real fur. It's available in the UK here.
There was also a second bunny brooch in the Fleur Harris collection, with completely different vibes to the other. The kind that any six-year-old animal-lover would love as much as us animal-loving kids at heart- a delicate white ripple resin Ballerina Bunny! One dressed in a tutu and ballet slippers, and holding a star wand like an Olympic torch! Cutest. Brooch. Ever? I think so! Although, after she arrived, my Mum made me feel childish for buying it, and I wasn't sure it actually went with any of my clothes, so I changed my mind, and decided to resell it. There's no point holding on to a brooch I'd probably never end up wearing. No matter how cute it might be. This one sold out so fast in the UK, but a stockist in Tasmania surprisingly still has some available here.
The next piece I picked out certainly won't be getting resold anytime soon, though. I'm kinda smitten with the tattoo-style Graceful Swallow brooch, and the beautiful teal ripple resin it's made from, which reminds me of light dancing on the sea. It also has a grey ripple-resin face and breast, a little gold beak, and a flush of pink on its cheek. It's such a lovely design, and I love that it looks modern and youthful, instead of like something your Nana might wear, as a lot of bird brooches have a tendency to do. I think it would make a great tattoo, and I'll admit, I'm tempted. Sadly, this brooch sold out quickly from Erstwilder and UK stockists, but it is still for sale from an American stockist here.
My last pick is a little more twee than I'd usually go for, but it was so cute I couldn't say no. I mean, who doesn't love a fuzzy duckling? Now, how about a pair of Well Dressed Ducklings, who've already learnt the difference accessorising can make in turning their feathers from drab to fab, with their fancy pearl necklace, and bow tie? I don't know about you, but I think they're adorable. I bought them with Easter in mind, as their daffodil (ripple resin) colourings will be perfect for spring time outfits, but they' look just as great with autumn colours, too. If you're more of a necklace person, there's also a matching necklace to choose from, and it's still in stock! The brooch is also available from a UK stockist here.
