Trend I'm Loving: Tortoise

Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a nice weekend.  N and I spent it doing housework and I tested out paint samples while he ripped out tile in the kitchen.  The dust is driving me crazy, but it will all be worth it next month!

Another thing I did this weekend was start organizing my jewelry and accessories so that I don't have to dig for things all the time.  I found a necklace that I thought was lost (yay!) and was reminded how very much I love tortoiseshell, and the luxe feel that it brings any outfit even when the jewelry is made of resin.  Then, I became even more enamored when I started looking around on Polyvore and made this set:

Tortoise Accessories by cardiganjunkie featuring slip on shoes

How amazing are those flats and that cuff?!  I am hopeful that someone reads this before my wedding anniversary and Christmas and notices what I'd like to get as gifts this year.  Hint hint. 

I also love when designers use tortoiseshell in rooms, and I can't wait to figure out a way to do it myself.  I use a lot of gray tones, but I think it could still work since it's such a neutral.  Right?

Ron Marvin via Lonny

design by Albert Hadley

design by Miles Redd

Clearly, I need a faux tortoise table in my life. 

So, are you a fan of tortoiseshell?  Is it the ultimate classic neutral, or too old fashioned for your liking?

Update:  How timely - Matchbook Magazine just posted this amazing tortoise bracelet as their daily fancy item today!  It's from Target, but sure doesn't look it!