Wishlist Wednesday~ Brooch Addict edition

Hello all!

Its Wednesday which means its WISHLIST time!

It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a brooch junkie! I LOVE brooches! And I certainly have a vast collection that continues to grow of brands I love! Plus, I’m always on the lookout for new brooch brands I may like!

I think they are such a great way to mix up an outfit with minimal effort and cost. A different brooch on an outfit can throw a completely different look and I truly love that about them as an accessory! Also, as someone with sensitive ears, brooches are a bit of a no brainer as it reduces the risk of my ears getting sore and bleeding, which can happen with certain types of earrings!

So I thought I’d compile a little list of my current drooled over brooches that I cannot wait to add to my collection! 

Erstwilder

This is currently my most drooled over brooch and I intend to get him this week! He's SO gorgeous!

Lionheart Brooch ~ $29.95 from Vintage Pip

Ever since my Lucky duck (sadly taken be foxes earlier in the year) I've been eyeing off Donovan as a tribute to the duck that thought he was a person.

Donovan Ditsy Duck ~ $29.95 from Gwynnies

The original Fleur colorway was my first ever Erstwilder but sadly I lost her. Seeing her be re-released! I need to get her in my collection again!

Fleur the Foxy Flame brooch ~ $29.95 from Gwynnies

I loved the entire By The Sea collection from Erstwilder and already have a few pieces from it, but I really want this little fishy too!

Kissing Kirra Brooch ~ $29.95 from Gwynnies

Creep Heart

Currently my favorite Ella piece that I do not owne! God I need it! Its SO pretty!

Skull moth Brooch ~ $25 from Ella Mobbs

I love the prettiness of this little brooch. She's so pretty!

Bat Familiar Brooch ~ $25 from Ella Mobbs

I love the concept of this brooch and how Ella does her layering!

Doppelganger Shadow Brooch ~ $25 from Ella Mobbs

Basically I just think this little guy looks incredibly cute!

Jack O'Lantarn Bunny Brooch ~ $25.00 from Gwynnies

Deer Arrow

I've been a lover of Deer Arrow for quite some time now! Here are my current wishlist items!

Tea Time brooch in mint blue ~ $20

Record Player ~ $18

Milkshake ~ $17

Luxulite

As of yet, I don't own any Luxulite pieces, but here are a few I've been eyeing off!

Peach Berry Brooch ~ $30 from Coconette Oz

Baby Blue berries Brooch ~ $30 from Coconette Oz

Hungry Designs

I always loved the imagery of Beauty and the Beast and this brooch is stunning!

Beauty and the Beast Rose ~ $25.04

I have the unicorn head and ever since getting it I've been drooling over the dinosaur versions!

Mounted Triceratops head brooch ~ $41.74

Same reason as above...that and I rewatched Jurassic Park 2 the other day!

Mounted T-Rex head brooch ~ $41.74

Glitter Paradise

I've come to love glitter paradise recently and have one of their brooches so far! Here are a few others I want to add to my collection!

Betty Brosmer's Stripes brooch ~ $18.00 from Vintage Pip

Girdle Brooch Set ~ $27 from Vintage Pip

I hope you've enjoyed this wishlist Wednesday! 

Looking forward to bringing you another review tomorrow!

With love!

Rainy Days and White Dots ~ The Hell Bunny Madden Dress Review

Good morning lovelies!

Another morning and I'm bringing you another review! This time its one of my current favorite dresses: the Madden Dress by Hell Bunny in navy blue and white dots which I accessorised with one of my Creep Heart brooches. 

Up until recently, I’d never given much thought to the 1940’s as a specific era.  I didn’t really have any era specific dresses, but I had always loved the Hell Bunny Madden dress. I’d seen it on SO many other ladies that I knew I just had to have it and when I saw the opportunity, I jumped! I wear this dress in a medium.

The Dress

So the Madden dress is a Hell Bunny style that is of a 1940’s inspiration. It features a high neckline (making it great for work) button details on the collar, back zip, short sleeves, a nipped waist and flared bottoms. This is a great dress for ladies who work in an environment that doesn’t really allow low cut tops and the cut is very figure flattering on pretty much most body shapes, giving the illusion of curves and smoothing problem areas. This dress is made from 100% Polyester which means it is very light but I find easily made warm with undergarments. This dress is also available in a variety of colours as well, meaning if Navy isn’t your thing, you can still grab one in a colourway more suited to your tastes.

The Fit

Hell Bunny halters I’m a size Small in but I needed a medium for this cut of dress as the fabric has very little stretch. I’d strongly recommend checking your measurements when buying online. I found the fit comfortable to wear and not constricting. The high neckline has been great for work and when the weather is cooler I team it with shapewear, stockings, a petticoat and cardigan and its perfectly suitable but it’s also pretty fabulous on a warmer day. The sleeves are a little firm on me, but not to a point where they are uncomfortable or constricting, but this is something to be mindful of if you are larger in the upper arms.

 It isn’t too firm across the bust, though I wouldn’t suggest wearing anything padded. I love the shape this dress gives me. The cut on me is especially flattering, being quite petite in the upper body and I love how it nips and falls around my waist and hips.

Accessorizing

I normally pair this dress with a brooch, a pair of my TUK shoes that have a 1940’s feel and sometimes a hair flower. For this shoot I opted to wear one of my new Creep Heart brooches I purchased recently. I’m wearing the ‘Moon Umbrella’ brooch ($25AU + Postage) and I can honestly say I adore this brooch. I’d actually been on the hunt for a brooch that featured an umbrella for at least 8 months and was super excited when I saw one was being included in her No Luck, Bad Luck release! The layering of the printed acrylic and clear acrylic gives such great dimension to this brooch! It’s a great piece and I’ll continue to buy these great goodies from the delightful Ella Mobbs.

Where to purchase

I found my Hell Bunny Madden Dress on ebay, which is probably the best place to find it now days as its quite an older release.

You can purchase the brooch from the Creep Heart website by clicking here!

Verdict

I absolutely love this dress and purchasing it has actually birthed a deep love and interest in the 1940’s as an era. I am sure I’ll be purchasing other Hell Bunny dresses that have a 1940’s feel and I will of course be buying more amazing brooches from the lovely Ella Mobbs of Creep Heart!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this review and look forward to sharing more with you in the next few weeks!

Much love!