Accessories are the best way to elevate an otherwise plain or basic outfit. For those of us feeling the autumn chill, consider the following sets. Leave a comment and let me know what your current cold weather accessories are.
Sweater Weather: Sweaters for 9 Types of Fantastical Beauty
Sweater weather is fully upon us in the northern hemisphere, and we are looking to get cozy. I'll save cold weather accessories for another day (soon) and talk about main layer possibilities today.
Moving left to right and top to bottom.
This first pick is in Godiva territory, but would work for many Valkyrie as well as Maenads. Valkyrie might wear this with jeans and boots or a straight skirt in a different texture weight, tights, and boots. If you prefer something a bit tougher, there are plenty of great sweaters with the laced neckline right now.
For Fae, a sweater with airy chiffon sleeve ruffle cuffs. She will need her details in wise jewelry choices and a jacket with more visual interest. Another soft and romantic pick. A shorter skirt with tights and detailed booties or a print pair of culottes and patent booties are possible.
This caped sweater with button detail is so gorgeously commanding for Magic Queens. Wear with a trim cropped pant and thin heeled (as low or high as you want), pointy boot.
A simple slouchy sweater for Maenad means a great backdrop for incredible accessories. I'd really like to see a silk scarf with this one, and a great pair of dangly earrings. A pair of jeans and a boot with something interesting going on complete a casual fall look.
This is a quirky pick for Nymph to bring her polished basics to life. Reminiscent of mushroom ridges and ruffles, it is made for an autumn walk in the woods. I like it with a fine suede straight skirt with slits for walking, tights, and a smart pair of tall boots.
The neck is a bit overly chunky and bold for Angel, but I couldn't pass up this particular shade of blue and the dramatic cut outs for the cold shoulder. It's a good transitional sweater as she could wear it bare shouldered for warm early fall days and with another layer under (perhaps in a print, tone on tone for a subtle route) on cooler days. Maybe half tucked into nice jeans and with boots with button decor.
A bit simple for Dragon Princesses, but all the better for her jewelry. With fitted stretch pants, print optional, and a short slouchy boot, maybe velvet.
Mermaid casual with an asymmetrical stretch skirt and blue or green ankle booties. She'll want either a fun piece of jewelry or somewhat funky purse to top it off, or fence net tights to add the interest.
A perfectly draped backdrop for Seer jewelry, it would also be a great sweater to play with interesting belts, slightly dropped to hip. With pegged pants and button detail booties or a tapered jersey skirt.
Which of the looks most inspires you to up your cozy style game?
How to style the same LBD for the 9 types
Working from a request to see how each of the 9 Fantastical types would style a date night look, I've created a challenge for us. Below are the 9 types, in random order, and in all black (IRL I'd want to see you add in color, but there are times in life where the protocol is all black and it's nice to see how best to make it work). You've seen a few jewelry ideas before, so to make this more challenging, you only have shoes and jackets to go off of. After you're done guessing, scroll down to see the answer key, and share in the comments how many you got right!
Click and drag below this text to highlight the answer key.
1.angel 2.maenad 3. seer 4. valkyrie 5. mermaid 6. dragon princess 7. fae 8. magic queen 9. nymph
Necklaces for the 9 Fantasy style types and it's all on sale
I received an email that Saks Off 5th was having a big jewelry sale and thought "What better time to show some FB necklace ideas?" While the sale is really good, I additionally limited my search to under $350. Most of the items only have a few left in stock, so if you need a new necklace, don't wait too long on these!
(Fae, Maenads, Nymphs, and Mermaids might also enjoy the resin jewelry I make)
(above) Magic Queen // Magic Queen // Maenad // Maenad
(above) Dragon Princess // Dragon Princess // Mermaid // Mermaid
Bikinis For the 9 FB Types
Valkyrie // Fae // Magic Queen
Dragon Princess // Mermaid (alt) // Seer
If you're looking for examples of one-piece swimsuits, click here.
Valkyrie: So Valkyrie/Amazon warrior goddess, no?
Fae: Very pixie. It comes in a nice purple as well. I wanted to find an example for taller Fae and didn't come across one, but I'll keep my eyes out. Feel free to suggest them in the comments if you find something good.
Magic Queen: I'm picturing this with a colorful pair of sunglasses and a flower in her hair. Possibly bracelets.
Maenad: Isn't that purple gorgeous? I like the fringe combined with the mixed print bottom. It gives it that eclectic element that Maenad needs.
Nymph: Yeeaaah, I may have ordered this one. High neck, plant print, sleek but a bit mussed by the bottom straps (in a good way).
Angel: Perfectly sugar sweet with the lace trim.
Dragon Princess: A great vintage style that comes in at least one other DP-approved color scheme. A lower rise bottom would be great as well, especially if it had a metal ring in the waistband. You know the style?
Mermaid: Aaaaand I may be on the verge of ordering this one. Can you think of a more perfect print? It's called "Under the Sea" and has all of those wonderful motifs. It comes in a higher rise bottom as well, a different top, bigger cups if needed, and a rashguard! So tempting to buy it in all the things.
Seer: Simple pinup in red. I found great Seer print bikinis, but know a handful of Seers personally who will appreciate this one.
And there we have it! Anyone have upcoming plans to go somewhere swimsuit-friendly?