Erstwilder Merry Kitschmas Essentials Earrings

I love collecting Christmas brooches, but I also can't resist a good pair of novelty Christmas earrings, and added a few pairs to my collection from the Essentials range Erstwilder recently brought out alongside this year's Christmas collection.

Erstwilder's Essentials are earrings that are simpler in detail and made from less layers of resin that the ones in their main ranges, making them more affordable, but no less lovely. I've collected quite a few pairs over the years, and they're perfect for mixing and matching with other Erstwilder jewellery, wearing with other accessories, or just making a little statement on their own. They're especially great to pair with a Christmas jumper or dress to really get into the festive spirit.

There are some great studs and drop earrings in this year's Christmas Essentials, and I love the three pairs of studs I chose. 

My favourite are definitely the Gingerbread Man Earrings. They're the cutest pair of cinnamon-brown ripple resin gingerbread men studs, with rosy pink cheeks, and white detailing. The little hearts on their chests are particularly sweet, and I want to wear them with everything.

They're currently sold out from Erstwilder, but the good news is, they are still available from Lottie & Lu in the UK.

I also got the Christmas Tree Earrings in green and pink, since I have Christmas brooches in classic colours and sugary pastels that needed complimenting earrings. 

The Green Christmas Tree Earrings are simple three-tier Christmas tree studs, made from glittery green resin, in a shade somewhere between forest and emerald. I've already worn them a few times, and I'm not done with them for the year just yet. As Christmas earrings go, they're perfect, as they go with everything. 

Again, they're sold out direct from Erstwilder, but Lottie and Lu have stock, if you're ordering from the UK.

The Pink Christmas Tree Earrings follow the same three-tier. pine-tree style, and are identical to the green, except that they're sparkly raspberry pink. They're perfect if you're a pink Christmas person, or your outfit calls for something a little different to classic green Christmas trees. 

I haven't been able to find them in stock in the UK, but you can still pick up a pair from Erstwilder.

There are also matching drop earrings, as well as other designs like snowflakes and doves in the range, and many are still available from Erstwilder and selected stockists. If you love Christmas jewellery, they're definitely worth a browse before they're gone. They're fantastic quality for the price, and they always have such fun designs.

Are you a fan of novelty Christmas earrings?

P.S. Please excuse the terrible iPhone photos. I've been struggling with my chronic pain all month, and haven't been well enough to take the photos I'd planned to take. And photo editing really isn't my strong suit.

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Erstwilder Halloween Simplified Brooches and Earrings

Halloween is fast approaching, which means it's the time of year when Erstwilder release their Halloween jewellery collections.

I didn't buy anything from their main Halloween collection this year as my favourite pieces were all recolourings of brooches I already own, but I was powerless to resist their recent simplified Halloween range.

The simplified collection is just what it sounds like- Erstwilder jewellery but simplified. Like their Essentials earrings, they're designed a little smaller than the pieces in the standard collections, with less layers of resin and simpler detailing, making them more affordable, while still retaining the same charm. What's not to love about that?

I was so excited when I saw that they were bringing out Halloween basics, and that so many of them were ridiculously cute. I ended up coming away with three mini brooches, and a pair of earrings, and I'm obsessed. Let me take you down with me by showing you what I got.

First up is the creepy-cute Skull mini brooch. Well, it wouldn't be Halloween without a skull or two, so it just had to join my collection. He's made from white resin sandwiched between two thin layers of textured silver ripple resin, which gives him a scarred appearance while adding a bit of sparkle. And his asymmetrical eye sockets and upside down heart-shaped nose somehow just make him look adorable instead of creepy, so it shouldn't scare off any small children. Which may be good or bad, depending on your thoughts on children.

I didn't have a pumpkin brooch in my collection, so the Jack O' Lantern mini brooch got added to my basket so fast. This gourd-geous mutilated vegetable is crafted from two layers of burnt-orange ripple resin, with a little black stalk, and painted black features. It's perfect for wearing alone, or for pairing with other Halloween brooches for more of a statement.

My favourite piece from the range has to be the Ghost mini brooch. He's the cutest little phantom I've ever seen, and he was a need, not just a want. Like the skull, he's another brooch made from plain white and silver ripple resin with painted details, and I love how the ripple resin adds depth, so he looks like he isn't fully corporeal.

I also bought a matching pair of Ghost Drop Earrings in white because these happy little ghosts are so damn cute that they've stolen my heart. They're just over half the length of my thumb, and like the brooch, they're made of a silver ripple resin layered over plain white. If silver and white isn't your thing or you just want to collect them all, they also come in glow in the dark and iridescent colour ways. I was so tempted by the iridescent pair, but the white are definitely my favourites.

There are lots of other brooches and earrings in the collection, and you can shop them all here or via their stockists around the world.

Which piece is your favourite?

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Erstwilder x Pete Cromer Fairytales Jewellery Haul

Once upon a time, in a kingdom long burned to ash, there was a girl who loved fairytales very much. So, when Australian jewellery wizards, Erstwilder, made a bargain to create a fairytale jewellery collection with the happy art creator, Pete Cromer, she could not resist filling her basket with the wondrous resin jewels as if she were gathering food for the winter. Don't judge her; they were spelled to be irrisistable to all who love stories. And the girl lived happily ever after wearing her favourite fairytales on her heart and earlobes for all to see, while she skipped through the forest, waiting to be spirited away by a fae prince with wings and unresolved trauma... Or possibly the therapist she desperately needed...

Or, in English... I splurged on the recent Erstwilder x Pete Cromer Fairytales collaboration, and I'm here to show you the pretty brooches and earrings I bought.

First up is one of my favourites from the collection- the Snow White brooch, White as Snow. I'll admit, while I've always liked the story, Snow White has never really been at the top of my list of favourite fairytales, but I instantly fell in love with this design. Snow's so striking and really draws in the eye with the mix of cobalt blue, turquoise, cherry red, and black ripple and glitter resins. And how cute are her little ice-blue bluebird friends? Great style and animal sidekicks? Not gonna lie, I'm a little jealous. (Find it in the UK here)

Next up is the sold out Wonderland brooch, and it has to be one of the best non-Disney Alice in Wonderland designs I've ever seen! I love that instead of drawing inspiration from over-used scenes like the Mad Hatter's tea party or Alice falling down the rabbit hole in to Wonderland, Cromer thought outside the box and made art of the croquet scene. It shows Alice facing off with a giant pink flamingo, with a little lilac hedgehog in her hand, and a bed of toadstools and flowers on the grass around them. I love the mix of ripple, plain, and textured resins it's made from, especially the swirling pastel pink sky that adds a dreamlike quality, and the interesting dotted sunshine-yellow resin used to give her hair texture. I'm not sure if it's a new resin for Erstwilder, but I haven't seen it used before. It's pretty cool. 

I've never understood how Little Red Riding Hood could ever mistake a wolf for her grandmother- was Little Red visually-challenged or was her Nana just that hairy?!- but okay, I'll admit, this version of the wolf does a good cosplay. The That's Not Grandma brooch is a very convincing human granny in her raspberry-pink and lilac polka dot, scalloped-trimmed nightie and scarlet cat-eye glasses. I mean, you barely even notice the two-toned ripple and bubble resin lilac fur, snout, or tail, do you? Definitely deserves a few points for effort. He's easily my favourite from the collection, along with Snow. (Find it in the UK here)

I always loved the Disney version of Pinocchio growing up, but parts of it also scared the crap out of me. I don't know what's scarier- kids being turned into donkeys, or every lie you tell showing on your face for all to see? *Shudders.* Thankfully, there's nothing scary about the Boys Don't Lie brooch, just a charming wooden boy taking a stroll beside the sea while a whale breaches the waves in the distance. With the wood-effect resin and the moody teals, and olive greens, it has such a nostalgic feel to it, and it's the perfect piece to wear to keep a little of that childhood magic alive. (Find it in the UK here)

I was also lucky enough to receive one of the gift-with-purchase brooches, for buying multiple pieces from the same stockist. For this collection, Erstwilder produced little fairytale books in red, green, and blue, and I received the green. It's a gorgeous sea-green ripple resin tome, with gold detailing, and as a big old bookworm, it's one of my favourite gifts-with-purchase brooches to date. It's perfect for double-brooching with the fairytale brooches, but great on its own, too. I've got a couple of book print dresses it'll go perfectly with.

Alongside the main collection, Erstwilder also brought out a range of complimenting Essentials earrings, which are affordable studs and drop earrings, usually with less detail and layering than those in the main collections. I love wearing them with most of my outfits, so of course, I picked up a couple of pairs to add to my collection.

I was instantly drawn to the Beauty-and-the-Beast-inspired Eternal Rose drop earrings, as not only are they super pretty, but because they're giving off ACOTAR vibes. The red ripple resin they're made of is probably my favourite resin Erstwilder use, and the gold detailing adds a nice contrast. I need to repierce my ear as one of my old piercings keeps closing up, but when I do, I'm gonna wear them with everything. If you're not a red rose fan, they also come in white, and there are studs in both colours, too. (Find them the UK here)

And the other pair of earrings I chose were the pale pink shell studs, as I thought they'd be ideal for pairing with my sealife brooches and for finishing off cute summer outfits, especially on holidays by the sea. They're little scallop shells, made from the prettiest shimmery coral-pink resin, and they're lovely. The shell studs also come in pearly white, and there are drop earring options, too. (Find them in the UK here)

One last thing that I love about this collection is the packaging. Usually, you'll find that jewellery from Erstwilder come in circular boxes, but for this collection, they redesigned them to look like little books! They even made each one a different colour, allowing those who splurge on multiple pieces to create their own little Fairytale bookshelves. How cute is that?!

Most of the Fairytales collection sold out on release day, as Pete Cromer collections usually do, but there are still a handful of pieces and most of the Essentials earrings available to shop from via Erstwilder, and their stockists. I highly recommend them.

Did you buy anything from the Fairytales collection?

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Erstwilder Jewellery Haul

It's been a minute since I last reviewed some Erstwilder jewellery on the blog- it's been a minute since I blogged at all- so I think it's time to rectify that with a look at the latest additions to my brooch zoo.

I haven't actually added many to my collection over the last six months or so. I've either not been wowed enough by the designs to splurge, or when I have, I've not had the pennies to be able to. The last piece I bought was from the Valentine's collection, and it's the only brooch I've bought since the Kutopia collection was released before Christmas. What is happening to me?! 

I might not have bought a lot lately, but the ones I have acquired are ridiculously cute. Especially the first brooch I have to show you, Stevie the Seahorse.

I really loved the Kutopia collection Erstwilder did with the artist Kacey Rainbow at the end of 2023, and as a big animal lover and colour junkie, I couldn't help but be drawn to the colourful animal designs. I could only afford one piece since it came out just before Christmas, so of course, Stevie the Seahorse won. Why? Well, just look at him! He's the cutest seahorse brooch ever!

I love the soft, summery colours he's made from. The glittery coral and bubblegum-pink of his body and spine, and the turquoise of his fin are so pretty, and the rainbow of colours freckling his head and neck add such a fun finishing touch. He'll be perfect for wearing with colourful summer dresses, especially for trips to the seaside or aquarium. Not that I visit either often these days, but it's good to have these things planned out just in case!

I was also lucky enough to be given Warren the Wombat brooch from the Kutopia collection for Christmas from my parents, after pointing them in the right direction when they asked for ideas. My Mum chose well. I have a soft spot for wombats, and this brooch is almost as adorable as the real thing. Almost. (Sorry, Erstwilder, but nothing quite beats a real wombat).

This handsome little guy is made from the sparkliest russet brown resin, with equally sparkly coral-pink ears, peachy cheeks, and a coronet of multi-coloured shapes crowning his head. He's gorgeous, and I love him. I've got so much wear out of him already.

The last brooch I bought was the (now sold-out) Our Deer Sweetheart brooch from the Love Everlasting Valentine's collection. This dainty little deer reminded me of the mid-century-style Bambi deer Christmas decorations I love to collect, so I couldn't resist the chance to own a Bambi deer brooch I could wear all year round. Three months on, I regret nothing. It's one of the loveliest brooches in my collection.

This sweet little deer is made from the prettiest dusky pink and white marbled resins, with a glossy scarlet ripple resin bow around her neck, and five red hearts instead of spots on her flank. She's a small brooch, barely bigger than my thumb, and though she's wonderful at this size, I think they missed something not making her into a statement piece. She'd be perfect if she was just a little bigger.

I was also given a pair of the purple Moon Mirror drop earrings for Christmas from my parents, which are, apparently, the hardest things ever to photograph properly because they're reflective. They're made from light-weight, violet-coloured mirrored-resin, and they're the perfect, affordable statement earrings. They're the biggest earrings I own, and so fun to accessorise with. They're still available from Erstwilder, and some of their stockists, and if purple's not your thing, they come in red and gold, too.

And that is my little Erstwilder jewellery haul.

Have you bought anything from Erstwilder lately?

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Erstwilder Christmas Essentials Earrings 2023

I started collecting Erstwilder jewellery in 2017, and since then, I've bought at least one Christmas brooch from them each year. Except this one.

Sadly, for me, this year's Christmas collection is based on a popular Australian children's book series by May Gibbs that I had never heard of before Erstwilder. I've never seen books like Gumnut Babies or The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie here in England- did anyone here grow up reading them?- so the designs just don't mean anything to me. I was a little disappointed because I look forward to their Christmas collections every year, but I was also relieved not to have the temptation for once.

However, my bank balance didn't come away completely unscathed- I stocked up on festive earrings from the complimenting Essentials collection to mix and match with my existing Christmas brooches instead! Oops.

I picked up four pairs of drop earrings and one pair of studs, and even received the free gift with purchase brooch! I was so surprised as I really didn't spend that much, but who am I to question free jewellery?

This is what I bought:

Firstly, I got the baubles glitter drop earrings in green and red because I couldn't decide which I liked best, and at just £6.50 a pair, I couldn't find a reason not to. In my defence, they're differently shaped, and I have plenty of Christmas brooches they'll both go with. The green pair is made from a festive green, multi-coloured glitter resin with gold, red, green, and blue flecks, and the red are crimson-coloured with metallic scarlet glitter. They're so sparkly and festive without looking too tacky, and I think they'd be perfect for wearing to Christmas parties or for decorating the Christmas tree.

Speaking of Christmas trees, it wouldn't be Christmas without them, so buying the ripple resin Christmas tree drop earrings was a no-brainer. They're simple three-tier Christmas trees cut from the prettiest green ripple resin which catches beautifully in the light and gives a lime green shimmer. The only grumble is that the green resin is only on the front of the earrings and not on both sides- the backs are finished in plain white- which is a shame, since it'll show if they get twisted. I assume it's to bring out the colours of the resin more and not about keeping costs down, as the bauble earrings are double-sided.

I also picked up the red bow ripple resin studs and drop earrings because they were too cute to resist. They're both made from a gorgeous crimson-red ripple resin with a metallic scarlet sheen, and like the trees, they're layered on a plain white acrylic. The drop earrings are about twice the size of the studs, but both are big enough to make a statement out of any Christmas outfit- or any outfit, really. They'd be great for wearing all year round. Both styles also come in a red gingham finish. You can find the drop earrings here and the studs here in the UK.

And this is the free gift-with-purchase brooch, which is a little fairy with a pearlescent blue flower petal bonnet and hazel eyes sitting on a shimmery forest green leaf called Blue Petal Baby. It's really cute, but since I'm not familiar with the stories, I wasn't sure I'd ever wear it, so I sold it on to someone who would.

Erstwilder usually have a limited number of free gift-with-purchase brooches with each launch which you might be lucky enough to get when you buy two or most pieces from a main collection in the UK or when you spend $100 on their website. But you have to get in fast on launch day as they always go fast. This is the first time I've ever received one with an order of Essentials, though, and I don't think it's the norm, so I wouldn't expect to get one when buying a bunch of them.

Some of the earrings have already sold out, but there are other festive designs still available from Erstwilder, as well as Lottie and Lu, and Rockamilly in the UK. Snap them up while you can.

Do you enjoy wearing Christmas earrings or do you draw the line at Christmas jumpers?

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Erstwilder Jewellery Haul

I've collected a handful of new Erstwilder brooches and earrings over the last few months that I've not yet shown you, so today I'm here with a little jewellery haul.

I haven't gone crazy buying brooches since my last Erstwilder post in July. I've bought a brooch here and there, one or two at a time, but I haven't splurged, and there have been several collections I haven't shopped from at all. Partly as I needed my pennies for my holiday last month, and also because I haven't been hugely excited by some of the recent collections. I love the five new brooches and three pairs of earrings I have collected, though, so I think it's time for a look-see and some mini reviews.

Let's start with my favourite new Care Bear brooch...

I loved last year's Care Bears collection, so I was excited when Erstwilder returned with a second Care Bears range at the end of the summer. I would have loved to have splurged on Care Bears again, but I couldn't justify it before my holiday, and limited myself to one piece. For once, choosing which design to buy was easy; I had to have the Trick-or-Sweet Bear brooch in my life. I mean, who doesn't need an orange vampire-cloaked Care Bear brooch in their life?? He's so cute dressed in his red and black cloak, with a happy little pumpkin on his stomach, and makes a sweet alternative to the usual creepy Halloween ghosts, bats, and vampire designs. I love this little guy so much, and can't stop wearing him. I'll be sad to pack him away for another year in a few days time.

A couple of months ago, my Mum treated me to Scorpio the Serene, an awesome scorpion brooch from the 2018 Written in the Stars collection. She managed to snag it, and a Capricorn brooch for herself, for just £7.50 each from Glitterally's closing down sale! I'm actually a Cancer not a Scorpio, but I don't pay much attention to astrology, (even if I am apparently a typical Cancer), so to me it's just a cool scorpion brooch. The design is awesome. It's been made from glossy hot pink and cherry red resins, and is finished with three white pearlescent stars on its pincers. It's so eye-catching, and I'm sure you'll agree, a whole lot cuter than a real, living breathing scorpion. Thanks, Mum.

In July, I bought a couple of beautiful cockatoo brooches from the Erstwilder x Jocelyn Proust collaboration. I've always loved cockatoos because they're so cute and cheeky, and I instantly fell in love with them in brooch form, too. The only problem was, I couldn't choose between the two designs in the collection, so I had to add them both to my brooch zoo. I regret nothing! 

The first of my new feathered friends is Major Mitch, which is, unsurprisingly, a Major Mitchell cockatoo brooch. Major Mitch is a pearlescent pink parrot with textured silver and red feathers on his wings, tail, and crest, and he's a beauty. I love how much character this little guy has. I especially love the pearlescent pink and marbled red resins used in this design, and I'm impressed by how intricate the crest feathers are. They look delicate and breakable, but they're actually three layers thick, and as solid as a rock, so I don't have to worry about accidentally breaking them. I can just pin it to my outfit with confidence, and be on my merry, perfectly accessorised way.

The other Jocelyn Proust cockatoo brooch I adopted is a sulphur-crested cockatoo called 'Hey Cocky.' These kind of cockatoos are one of my favourite types of parrots, so I just couldn't resist adding this brooch to my collection. It's so lovely and makes me smile every time I wear it. Hey Cocky is a dainty little brooch not much bigger than my thumb. He's made from shimmery cream marbled resin, with lemon and daffodil yellow feathers, and a marbled grey beak and feet. It's such a sweet brooch, and I love how realistic it is. I have a feeling I'll still be wearing this one when I'm old and grey. 

And the latest brooch to join my Erstwilder collection is La Lune, a gorgeous crescent moon brooch from the Halloween collection 'Cute & Spooky by Mimsy'. It was designed by the Australian tattoo artist Mimsy Gleeson, and is a beautiful, sleeping, pearlescent moon surrounded by turquoise and lavender coloured flowers, and a tangle of lime and apple green leaves. The colours are a little more vibrant than I was expecting and I wasn't sure if I liked them at first, but now they've grown on me, I see they're the perfect contrast against the silvery moon, and a nice alternative to orange and black for Halloween. The brooch is too beautiful to save just for Halloween, though, and I'll definitely be wearing it all year round.

As well as brooches, I've also added a few pairs of Essentials earrings to my collection since my last update. I bought a pair of glittery purple crescent moon studs in Glitterally's sale for just £2, which were such a bargain. I think they were from one of the Pete Cromer collections (maybe the second one?), and they'd been on my wish list for ages. I also bought two pairs of heart studs from the Care Bears collection, but some time after they were released in the summer. I got a glittery red pair (to replace a plain red pair that had broken), and a gorgeous marbled blue pair, made up of shades of teal, turquoise, lime, and mauve. I love them! The new earrings are made from two layers of resin instead of one like the old ones, and seem much sturdier, so I hope they're an improved design Erstwilder are planning to use for future Essentials studs, and aren't just a one-off. I've had the backs break off a few old pairs this year, which isn't the end of the world at £6 a pair, but it would be nice if they held up longer. They're only cheap, simple earrings, but I really enjoy wearing them with my brooches for some matchy-matchiness.

And those are the newest additions to my ever-growing Erstwilder collection. I'm sure I'll be back with more brooch reviews when the Christmas collection launches next month! I can't wait!

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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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Erstwilder Woodlands Collection

Back in September, Erstwilder launched their Woodlands collection; a massive thirty-four piece collection of brooches, necklaces, earrings, and scarves featuring designs inspired by the woodlands of North America.

I'm a huge animal lover and I've always had a soft spot for woodland animals, so I was naturally super excited when I heard Erstwilder were doing another woodland collection, and found myself coveting pretty much the entire collection. I could've happily bought every single piece if money grew on trees like in Animal Crossing. (How great would that be??) I think this might actually be my favourite Erstwilder collection ever!

The designs were all so amazing, it was so difficult to narrow down my favourites, and even harder to get my hands on them. The collection sold out even faster than the Care Bears collection, and even though I was up at 3:30am and 6am when various stockists launched in the UK, I didn't have any luck until the 7th or 8th stockist I tried around 6:30am in the morning. Everything kept selling out of my basket before I could finish paying. I eventually got some last minute luck with Lottie & Lu and miraculously came away with my four favourite pieces- the fox, squirrel, beaver, and toadstool brooches- along with a pair of tree stud earrings from Glitterally.

I sadly didn't get the free campsite brooch, and there were a few other pieces I missed out on that I had hoped to get, but I consider myself very lucky that I got my favourites. I know a lot of people missed out entirely since the collection was made in much smaller numbers than usual because of uncertainty of demand during the pandemic.

It turns out, Erstwilder completely underestimated Erstwildians and our love for their jewellery, even during hard times, as the demand was crazy despite the virus. And who can blame us? The collection is amazing, and it's the little things like treating yourself to a new brooch or necklace that makes Covid life that little more bearable. 

Who'd like a closer look at what I bought?

The first piece I managed to get my hands on was a beaver brooch called Mr. Beaver's Bark. I was so excited to see a beaver brooch in the collection as they're one of my favourite North American animals, and just so dam cute. I think it may actually be my favourite piece from the collection. 

Mr. Beaver is an adorable little guy standing up on his hind legs, looking like he's begging for a morsel of food. His body is made from a gorgeous golden-brown marbled resin, and his tail and feet from a black and grey textured resin. I love him! He's one of the cutest brooches ever, and has been getting so much wear this autumn so far.

Next up is the Mini Mulder brooch, another piece I knew I had to add to my collection. Foxes have been one of my favourite animals for as long as I can remember. Most little girls love dolphins or horses, but growing up, I always preferred foxes- even before my Animals of Farthing Wood obsession in the early nineties. So, I was naturally thrilled to see some red fox pieces in the Woodlands collection, and so happy when I finally snagged the Mini Mulder brooch after hours of trying. It's so beautiful. 

Mini Mulder is a handsome red fox sitting proudly on its haunches, and has been made from matte, marbled, and iridescent resins in gorgeous shades of caramel, taupe, mahogany, and white. I love the wood-effect resins used for his face and tail; he's the prettiest fox ever, and the perfect finishing piece for autumnal outfits. 

Another of my favourite British animals is the squirrel. It's been a long time since I last saw a red squirrel as they're so rare, but a pair of grey squirrels visit our garden every day. I think we have a dray in the tree at the bottom of our garden. I love watching them scurrying around, and can always tell when they're around as my dog, Rosie, goes ballistic whenever she sees one daring to invade her territory. She might hate them, but I've always thought squirrels were cute, so when I saw the squirrel brooch, Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed, I knew I would be adding it to my collection. 

Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed is a beautiful red squirrel brooch, made from similar resins to Mini Mulder. She has a caramel-coloured marbled-resin body, a mahogany textured resin tail and ear, and an off white and silver stomach and accents. She's also holding a little gold and brown acorn in her little paws. She's the most perfect squirrel brooch I've ever seen, and a piece I know I'll keep wearing regularly for years to come.

The fourth and final brooch I bought was a red and white toadstool brooch called Well Spotted. I've always had a thing for red and white toadstools. There's something so enchanting and magical about them, like they've come straight out of a fairy-tale. I've never actually seen one in real life, but getting to wear toadstools as fashion is the next best thing. I'm actually amazed I managed to snag this brooch as all the toadstool pieces sold out in seconds. I didn't stand a chance with the matching collar clips I was hoping to buy, too. Sad face. 

Erstwilder has released several toadstool designs in the past, but unlike the symmetrical designs from past collections, Well Spotted is an asymmetric toadstool, with a stunning textured ruby red cap, and white bubble and marbled resins for the spots and stem. It's such a lovely brooch, and I've been wearing it to death since it arrived. It looks so good with black and white polka dots.

I also bought a pair of the Essentials Textured Tree Studs to add to my ever-growing Erstwilder earring collection. These little evergreen trees are simple three-tier trees made from the prettiest emerald green marbled resins. I love that they aren't quite identical as each cut from the resin gives a unique finish. They're perfect for pairing with anything from the Woodlands collection as well as wearing alone, and I think they'll be ideal for Christmas outfits, too. I can't wait to wear them with my Christmas brooches this December. 

And those are the pieces I collected from the Woodlands collection. I can confidently say they're some of my favourite pieces ever!

Unfortunately, the majority of the collection sold out in minutes, so if you're hoping to buy a piece for yourself, you're going to have a hard time tracking them down. There is the odd scarf, pair of earrings or mallard brooch available from Erstwilder and some of their stockists, but otherwise, try eBay or fan resale sites if you're looking for a particular piece.

Did you buy anything from Erstwilder's Woodlands collection?

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