Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween from Mademoiselle Mermaid!! 

"Whatever you are, be a good one." - Abraham Lincoln

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Friday Flower Pick : Periwinkle Pretties

Halloween weekend is now upon us, and no doubt you're as busy as bee getting your costume in order, the candy bowl stocked, and the pumpkins in place=)!!

...It's been a wonderful week of doing the Halloween hustle at Mademoiselle Mermaid, creating lots of gorgeous costume pieces that I hope will simply delight their wearers this weekend!!

This periwinkle, early morning scene (above) is just the tranquil sort of thing to refresh my senses and renew my spirit for the fun ahead!!

...Goes great with my new lilac bow turban headband, too...don't you think?!

Lilac Bow Turban Headband by Mademoiselle Mermaid

Happy♥Friday!!
Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Mermaid Monday : New Velvet Flower Turban

Hello, and Happy Mermaid♥Monday from under my new favorite fashion turban!!
...It's this gorgeous and silky smooth, light-catching, navy blue little number- featuring a sparkly rhinestone jewel and available in a rainbow of colors of course=)!!

Flower power is the fuel I run on, so no wonder I'm loving the extra bounce in my step when I top off a fabulous fall ensemble with this playful, velvety piece!!
The Flower Power Turban has just landed en shoppe, right here on Etsy=)!!

Have a beautiful week!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Victorian Style : Black Lace Cape

Viva Victorian style in something lovely and lacy!!

A black lace cape with ruffles is the perfect thing to add a bit of vampy mystery to an October ensemble, or pair it with something sweet and romantic come spring!!

Just in!! Right here on Etsy=)...

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Friday Flower Pick : Rain Drops on Roses

I had another post planned for today's Friday Flower Pick, but an impromptu morning rain shower, which is always a cause for celebration in my eternally sunny locale, caused a change of plans!!

Rain drops on roses...and on an assortment of other botanical beauties, are indeed a few of my favorite things!!

Happy♥Friday!!
Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Mermaid Monday : Crushed Velvet Turbans

I woke up to a lovely, rainy Mermaid♥Monday this morning,
and although there's no rainbow out there yet, I'm delighted to make my own...in colorful crushed velvet of course=)!!

A handful of beautifully shimmering, crushed velvet turbans have landed in shop this week!!

Burgundy Crushed Velvet Turban
Lilac Crushed Velvet Turban
Eggplant Crushed Velvet Turban
Red Crushed Velvet Turban
Rust Crushed Velvet Turban
Chartreuse Crushed Velvet Turban
Chocolate Crushed Velvet Turban

I love a velvet turban as a fabulously chic alternative to a winter hat, and they're just perfect for Holiday parties too!!

Happy Mermaid♥Monday!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Friday Flower Pick : Fuchsia Bougainvillea

In Southern California, bright fuchsia bougainvillea is everywhere!!...
...in every season...around every corner.

A shocking beautiful burst of hot pink spilling out from the bramble by the freeway entrance, or climbing across an ordinary chain link fence, is a common enough sight for this Friday Flower Pick-er. 

But this particular bougainvillea specimen really caught my eye, looking especially fetching in the early morning light, with a background of soft clouds, blue sky, and magnificent palm trees. 

I thought it was time to give one of my favorite everyday, California classic plants a moment in the sun!!

Happy♥Friday!!
Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Mermaid Monday : Vintage-Style Lace Jabot

I'm super pleased to be announcing the launch of a new neckwear design for today's Mermaid Monday post!!
...It's my perfectly lovely and lacy jabot, available in black, white, or ivory!!

With a wraparound style neckband that ties in an elegant bow at the front, a cascade of ruffles, and dreamy floral stretch lace fabric, fans of vintage-style accessories will find this an easy fashion collar to wear...with major romantic appeal.

Just in, on Etsy!!:
Ivory Lace Jabot.
Black Lace Jabot.

Happy Mermaid♥Monday!!
Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Friday Flower Pick : Orange Rose

Orange is certainly my color of the moment.
From all things pumpkin spice, to pumpkin carving, and even pumpkin colored roses...the blaze oranges have it!! 

...Orange you glad it's October?!

Happy♥Friday!!
Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Mermaid Monday : Hello, Halloween!!

Hello, October!!
Hello, Halloween season!!

We've made it to October, one my favorite months of the year, and I'm beyond excited to get started with all things orange 'n black, pumpkin patches, and fall flower bouquets!!
...And how about a little mermaid art to start the Halloween season off most bewitchingly?!
...A lovely, new, black cotton gauze ruffle scarf does the trick too=)

Shop the witchy mermaid look on Etsy.

Happy Mermaid♥︎Monday!!
Love,
Mademoiselle♥︎Mermaid