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Friday, October 11, 2013

The Sailor Moon Dress Remix

Hello hello,

Can you even believe we are nearly half way through October already?  Boy how time flies.  Anyhoo, as you may know this month is pretty darn sweet - not only because of all the candy and halloweening that takes place, but because October is Fair Trade Month.  Pretty cool, eh?  In celebration of Fair Trading, Mata Traders challenged me to do some remixing of my own with a couple pieces from their current Fall collection.  As much as I love their mission and have purchased Mata pieces in the past, how could I not get on board with this challenge?  The Fall '13 collection is practically perfect in every way - vintage silhouettes, some whimsy prints, all very flattering to say the least.  As for me, I was immediately drawn to The Sailor Moon Dress - um hello, that collar!  I decided to style it for each season - gotta love a dress that you can wear all year long:
 


SUMMER LOOK - Simple just like summer - there are no layers needed because the collar does all the talking here.  The dress itself is easy and breezy and perfect to throw on with a pair of flats and a boater hat.

Deets:
Sailor Moon Dress: c/o Mata Traders
Hat & Pendant: UO
Bag: Vintage, thrifted
Shoes: Modcloth

AUTUMN LOOK - As school starts back up and the leaves begin to fall, I love putting a preppy spin on this piece with a plaid button down underneath, a beret, and a pair of navy tights to keep warm from the cool autumn air.  

Deets:
Sailor Moon Dress: c/o Mata Traders
Hat, Blouse, Brooch: Vintage, thrifted
Bag: Jack Spade via eBay
Tights: Target
Shoes: Seychelles

WINTER LOOK - I live on the side of a mountain so it's all about the layers up here.  Socks and tights, a wooly hat, a heavy sweater, and warm scarf are where it's at when the temp hits zero degrees.  I love how the neutral gray of the dress lends itself well to pairing with bright colors - especially on a dreary winter day.

Deets:
Sailor Moon Dress: c/o Mata Traders
Sweater: Gift from grandmother
Hat & Scarf: UO
Belt: Vintage from grandfather
Bag: Vintage, thrifted
Tights: Modcloth
Boots: Michael Kors via Marshall's


SPRING LOOK - Finally everything is blooming again, so naturally I'm inclined to work florals into this look with a flowery headscarf and lacy rose knee highs that seem very appropriate for the Spring season.  

Deets:
Sailor Moon Dress: c/o Mata Traders
Jacket: Target
Scarf: Modcloth
Brooch: Vintage, thrifted
Socks: UO
Shoes: Poetic License via Amazon.com

Above all, I adore how completely versatile this dress is.  There are endless possibilities when it comes to styling it - so I know without a doubt that it will become a piece that will take me for many many miles.

Hope your weekend is ga-ga-gorgeous darlings!

Love bunches, 


24 comments:

  1. This is such a gorgeous piece!! It really is so versatile too. I love seeing how you'd style it for each season, they all look so wonderful!! I am loving the layers in the fall/winter looks, and those lacey knee high socks for spring are too cute
    xJennaD

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  2. I love all of these! I think my favourite is the second outfit, I adore how you styled the dress in that look.

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  3. Such a pretty dress and such pretty ways to wear it!

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  4. lovely outfits:-) the dress is so pretty and versatile! also, i didn't even know it was fair trade month! xx

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  5. There do seem to be endless possibilities with that dress, and you nailed every season! Love how versatile that dress is, it has enough character to be worn on it's own but looks great with your layers. Those Seychelle shoes are super awesome too! Have a good weekend, Marisa!

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  6. what an amazing dress, marisa! it's so versatile and you wear it so well. mata traders rocks :)

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  7. What a fantastic dress! I think the autumn look is my favorite (surprise surprise). I think the color is what helps to make it so versatile. Gray is a great color for remixing anytime and always looks beautiful.

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  8. It is a lovely dress, and you can't beat a sailor moon reference! :) I also absolutely adore those little green oxford shoes. They are perfect in every way.

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  9. What an amazing wonderful dress and it is so very versatile. I am so in love with those beautiful adorable blue shoes.

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  10. What a cool dress! It is really versatile! You've paired it with completely different patterns, textures and styles and it looks great in every single photo. I think my very favorite outfit is #2.

    May you have a fun long weekend, sweet Marisa! ;D

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  11. I also think time flies way too fast these days! I start wearing several sweaters on top of each other because its getting so cold but I still want it to be Summer! Where did so Summer go so fast? Anyway, I love the different ways of wearing this supre cute dress! Really lovely!

    Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  12. This first look is amazing <3 I love all the patterns and colours together <3
    Well, the time flies way too fast :( I don't catch up with everything as much as I wish I did :(

    http://coeursdefoxes.blogspot.com/

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  13. Oh my goodness, that dress sure is swell! I love how versatile it is and it looks like you will be able to wear it in all seasons! So pretty!

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  14. Oh my gosh, Marisa, I love this! You picked the most adorable dress, and remixing it for each season was genius. I can't even choose a favorite, I love them all!

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  15. This is so fun o see how each season lends its own flavour to that dress. Great reminder to remix!

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  16. Omggg this dress is amazing (that COLLAR!!!), and I love the ways you styled it! I especially love the blouse underneath it, and those amazing socks from UO!

    xox Sammi
    www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

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  17. The collar. Oh, the collar. I'm absolutely in love with it and I love how you styled it up for all four seasons! My favorite look is definitely the layering in the autumn (I might be biased though, since it's my favorite season). :)

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  18. The collar. Oh, the collar. I'm absolutely in love with it and I love how you styled it up for all four seasons! My favorite look is definitely the layering in the autumn (I might be biased though, since it's my favorite season). :)

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  19. hello that collar indeed! Love seeing different ways to style one piece and you rock a flowery headscarf like no other! What a stunning photo location as well. The first picture is so beautiful xox

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  20. hello that collar indeed! Love seeing different ways to style a piece and you rock a flowery headscarf like no other! Beautiful location for the pictures. The first picture is just stunning xox

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  21. Love all 4, what a fun post Marisa! :)

    <3 Megan
    http://kiddotv.blogspot.com

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  22. I love your style.
    The appearance like the autumn is lovely.

    akiko

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