Remix: The Traveling Fox

Hello darlings!

I've traveled on over to the Flock Together blog today where I'm remixing ye olde fox sweater.  Trot on over this way and see how this little critter really made it's way around it's way across the country.

Until next time,

Outfits: Poprocks // Mata Traders Remix Challenge

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Summerfest Dress in Houses: c/o Mata Traders

Hat: Thrifted

Necklace & Bag: Antique Malls

Shoes: Modcloth

Happy hump day darlings!

Today I'm bringing you my second installment from the Mata Traders Remix Challenge of my Summerfest House - printed dress.  This time around, I wanted to keep it simple - no layers!  It's such a great dress, it actually doesn't need any which is why it's quite perfect for a hot and humid day like this scorcher.

As I kept the color palette neutral last time around - this time I wanted to add small pops of brights - red, turquoise, a smidgen of jade green in my hat and I was feeling quite fancy and fine.  You know because pops of color rock.  Get it...pops rock?  Ok that was super cheesy, but color always puts me in a festive and chipper sort of mood, so there you go.

As I mentioned before, Mata Traders is a super cool Fair Trade Company ...you can read more about them HERE or in my previous remix post.  Their products are beautiful and made with care and quality by women across India and Nepal.  As a little bonus right now - take 10% off your order on the Mata Traders site with the code MATA_SHADES .  There are so many lovelies to choose from, take a peek and see what I mean.

Well I gotta run, but I'll see ya real soon.
Love Bunches,

Meet Me in the Meadow Remix

Oh hello there, 

I'm back with part of 2 of my Mata Traders remix challenge.  Up to bat this time is the Meet Me in the Meadow Dress.  Between the whimsy floral print, the pleats, and the retro silhouette choosing this beaut to remix was an obvious thing for me.  Instead of remixing through the seasons, like I did the last time around, I decided to remix through the occasions.  I have a lot of dresses in my closet (I'm sure many of us do), so my absolute favorites are always the ones I can take from day to night.  This just happened to be one of the perfect pieces to do just that.  

At School: Study Date // Coffee Break

As the cooler months roll around, you can find me from day to day in a pair of tights, some flats, and a dress with a sweater on top.  I like to keep it comfy, just a tad casual and cozy as I hit the coffee shop for a little pick-me-up.  Layers & some comfy shoes make this dress an easy piece to conquer the day with.

The Details:

Meet Me in the Meadow Dress: c/o Mata Traders

Hat & Denim Shirt: Target

Sweater: swapped via Meghan of Kiddo TV

Tights: Hue

Shoes: Clarks

Around the Office

Before we moved to a new town and I was working full time at a school - this was pretty much so my uniform.  Adding the blazer, blouse, and lady tie - make the dress look professional and pulled together without being plain old boring office-wear.  

The Details:
Meet Me in the Meadow Dress: c/o Mata Traders
Beret, Blouse, Blazer: Vintage // Thrifted
Lady Tie: Flapper Girl // Etsy
Tights: We Love Colors
Shoes: UO

Day Party - Birthday Celebration // Baby Shower

Party time!  Nothing says day party like a pretty floral dress like this and cutie pie cardigan.  Add a fun and funky pair of shoes and voila! - I am ready to celebrate!

The Details: 
Meet Me in the Meadow Dress: c/o Mata Traders
Scarf: Vintage // Thrifted
Cardigan: Target
Tights & Shoes: Modcloth


The Night Event - Wedding // Dinner Party

Speaking of celebrations - the full skirt here paired with deeper colors make this the perfect piece to party the night away in whether it be at a wedding or dinner party.  I kind of love going a wee bit over-the-top and wearing a bold accessory to complete the look.  This fancy schmancy headband was really all I needed to do just that.

The Details:
Meet Me in the Meadow Dress: c/o Mata Traders
Headband: Steinmart
Necklace: Vintage from Mother
Tights: Target
Shoes: Modcloth

There you have it - remix challenge complete.  Thank you Mata Traders for letting me join in on the fun and celebrate Fair Trade Month with you.  

Now hooray for hump day - the weekend is half way here and that's something to grab yourself a PSL and celebrate with.  Hope your Wednesday is a lovely as ever!

Love Bunches, 

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,