The Tortoise Always Wins the Race

It might be slow.  It might plod along.  But few things in fashion have remained such a classic.  I would bet that 1) you already own several pieces of it and 2) you have probably had it many years.  Trends come and go quickly, but this one seems to keep calm and carry on.

Ralph, Michael, Marc and Tory like it.  I like it and have been wearing it since I was little.  Do you have any guesses what I’m talking about?

Thank you Mr. Hawksbill Turtle for inspiring great fashion accessories and p.s. love your shell.

Before you report me to PETA, actual tortoise shell from a real tortoise has been outlawed since the 1970s.  The tortoise we wear now is plastic.  You can still buy antique tortoise shell, which is sold mainly in the form of hair combs and flatware/serving pieces. Before it was outlawed, real tortoise shell was used in everything from sunglasses to guitar picks.  It definitely has a timeless quality to it.

Allow me to introduce you to my friend, Mr. Tortoise Shell (fake of course).  He looks good just about anywhere, anytime, on you, around you, and near you.

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For your wrists:

 

For your neck:

For your fingers:

For your ears:

What time is it?  Oh, its turtle time.

For your eyes:

For your hair:

For your feet:

And other accessories as well.

Lastly, we do not have to confine tortoise to our bodies.  How about for your home?

Oh little tortoise, you are a friend of mine.  Thank you for adorning me in every capacity this fall.

Best,

Heidi Potter