Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID - The Break Up

Once again, hats off to Glee's new costume designer, Elizabeth Martucci, for bringing back the Emma Pillsbury style I fell in love with during Glee's inaugural season.

I love this look.  The geometric-print pencil skirt, paired with a simple pink crewneck top, is classic Emma Pillsbury.

Accessorized with a vintage pink flamingo brooch.  Can you even stand it?!?

At first when i saw this look, I thought, "another Kate Spade beaded Kati cardigan?"

But upon closer inspection, I could see that this isn't Kate Spade at all.  The unique and intricate beading leads me to believe it's probably vintage.

As a TV and fashion devotee, I appreciate attention to detail in costuming.  It brings a layer of depth to a character in any type of series - drama, comedy, or musical.  Isn't Emma Pillsbury the type of character who would drop into her favorite vintage shop to see what new one-of-a-kind baubles the proprietor selected just for her regular customers?  And wouldn't she flip through the sale racks in retail stores, mixing and matching pieces that spoke to her personal style?

Dressing characters on television is an art. It requires imagination, creativity, and a sense of fun.

I'm excited about this season of Glee, and Emma's wardrobe is one of the reasons.  What are your thoughts about her looks so far? 

Maeve Geo Mod Velvet Pencil Skirt - $88

J.Crew Tippi Sweater in Classic Pink - $79.50
(I'm not positive that this is the exact top she's wearing, but it was the closest I found...)

Emma Pillsbury's look on a budget:

New York and Company Geometric Print Skirt - $47

Sonoma Life & Style Crewneck Tee - $8

Flamingo Brooch on Etsy - $5

Total cost:  $60

Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID - Britney 2.0

And she's back.

But maybe not as often as we'd like.

The good news is that there were three fantastic outfits this week, and none of them were from the same designer!

In fact, it looks like Elizabeth Martucci, Glee's new costume designer, is taking Emma back to her roots. 

This cardigan definitely looks vintage.  YAY.

And this outfit is quintessential Emma.  An unexpected mix of patterns and textures.  J'ADORE.

J'do not adore that it seems they are holding hands in an assembly. Real teachers would never do that in a professional setting.

Real teachers would, however, love to own Emma's black and white cardigan.

Red Valentino Cardigan - $495

Real teachers would actually be able to afford this skirt.

J.Crew Factory No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Textured Tweed (Blush) - $69.50

It looks like the costume department took a plain white cardigan and embellished the neckline with little green and white flowers.  Now that's what I'm talking about. 

This is something any fan of Emma Pillsbury's style could DIY.

Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID - Sexy

Emma Pillsbury's outfits from "Sexy:"

Emma's metallic floral dress and pink cardigan:


Kate Spade Josie Metallic Floral Jacquard Dress - no longer available
J. Crew Jackie Cardigan in Neon Azalea - $62
J.Crew Spencer Crackle Mary Jane Pumps - no longer available


Emma's pink floral cardigan and bee brooch:

Anthropologie Beribboned Buds Cardigan - no longer available

And check it out - new shoes and skirt!




Emma's sailboat cardigan, bow blouse, and blue pencil skirt:


Milly Sailboat Print Cardigan - $295
J.Crew Double Serge Pencil Skirt - $88 (also in petite) (blue no longer available)
H&M Bow Blouse - no longer available

The perfect outfit for one of the most perfect Pillsbury moments on Glee:


You FIX that bow, Pillsbury. Fix. It.

Emma's blue and red polka dot jacket:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Polka Dot Jacket - no longer available
H&M Bow Blouse - no longer available
J. Crew Double Serge Pencil Skirt - $88 (also in petite) (red no longer available)
Dolce & Gabbana Angie Pumps - no longer available


Emma's blue cardigan with bow and flower brooch:

Kate Spade Michaeline Cardigan - $225 (in black and red)

Love the combination of her wide coral belt and white skirt with this cardigan:


And don't worry. I didn't forget the Afternoon Delight look. It's coming...
For the rest of tonight's Glee fashion, be sure to visit The Possessionista!

Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID Sneak Preview - Comeback

Lots of people have been emailing me about Emma's brooch in this photo. Thanks to the fabulous Leigh, the artist behind Bear and the Honeybee, it can be yours!


Vintage Sarah Coventry Gold/Coral Brooch

There are several available on eBay right now. Earlier today I found one on Etsy for under ten dollars. There's even a set of matching earrings.

This is absolutely one of my favorite Emma finds to date. Thank you, Leigh!


~ Visit The Possessionista for the rest of all the Glee fashion from 'Comeback'.

Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID - Vintage Dancer Brooch

Our resident expert outfit replicator, Kathleen, snapped up the vintage dancer pins Emma wore on her blue cardigan in "Special Education."



They're almost identical! Kathleen nabbed them in purple:



and this blue set Nicolle found on eBay recently sold for just $18!



A quick search for "vintage dancer brooch" should turn up another set soon!

Thanks for this great tip, Kathleen!

Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID - Forever 21 Beaded Collar Blouse

I manage to ID quite a bit of Emma's wardrobe, but I'm always thrilled when readers find some especially tricky pieces. Case in point: my favorite of Emma's cardigans - the elusive red and white floral cardi from Sectionals.

A wonderful reader, Rachel W., found the ivory beaded-collar blouse worn under the taupe Jackie cardigan in "Grilled Cheesus."



It's from Forever 21, and here's a close-up of the beaded collar:



Thank you, Rachel!

Nicolle stumbled on a blog, Good Gals Inc, which offered a very surprising revelation about this sweater:





The bow-chain isn't separate at all! It's part of the sweater, by Tracy Reese. Kirby, you made my day!

Thanks for this great find, Nicolle!

And our resident expert outfit replicator, Kathleen, snapped up the dancer brooches from "Special Education" on eBay.



They're almost identical! Kathleen nabbed them in purple:



and this blue set Nicolle found on eBay recently sold for just $18!



A quick search for "vintage dancer brooch" should turn up another set soon!

Thanks for this great tip, Kathleen!

Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID - Bad Reputation - Telephone Brooch

Eliz, with her amazing eagle eye, noticed that the phone cord on Emma's telephone brooch spells out "Hello." Okay, fabulous.

And here it is:



Ruby Lane Vintage Whimsical Hello Figural Telephone Brooch

Of course it's vintage and of course it's sold (perhaps purchased by one Lou Eyrich?). At $24, it was a steal.

Update: Another for sale right now on eBay:




Brasstone Designer Vintage Telephone Hello Brooch Pin - $57.99 (buy it now)
(Thanks, Casey!)

Sold within minutes? Folks, you are impressive.

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