Tuesday, November 2nd

Day 2

Modern Peach

I’ve been playing with the dress a lot and have discovered many ways it can be worn, however for my first outfit day I decided to keep things simple and just show off the dress with a bit of layering. I’m wearing the dress with the deep V to the front, a striped tank layered over it, then the collar of the dress over that. The peach belt (one of my own designs for Spring 2011) gives a bit of definition to the layering, as well as serving the function of holding the collar in place. I’m working in my studio today, so this outfit is perfect!

I was watching some videos made by Free the Children last night and I was thinking about how little these children need, and how much extra…well EVERYTHING we all have. If each of my Twitter followers gave onlyΒ $4 eachΒ we would reach our goal today! That’s pretty mind blowing…but also exciting. We can EASILY reach the goal. I mean…$4. That’s like….a coffee.

Comments

Tara

Ooohhhh soooo adorable! I love the way this looks, and those boots make this dress so much more casual than I could have imagined. Oh, and I want a close up of your nails tomorrow! I’m about to forgo my afternoon coffee and send the $$$ your way instead.

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SueNZ

Black, layering and long – you’ve just won over half of New Zealand! Really looking forward to the month ahead.

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cherrylixx

Love the pop of peach

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Corinne

This is such a fascinating project! I love it This dress is totally amazing on you! Just donated a bit of money (will try and add more once I have moved house!). Hope to see you over in the UK soon, Corinne xx

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Jessica

I was really apprehensive about a long dress, but I love what you did today. Very cute.

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ina tagged this super-chic

this is a totally adorable outfit – i might have to steal the look (oh, but cover the elder-armage!)

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Melanie tagged this just peachy

love the layered look & the belt just gives the outfit that little hint of colour that brings it all together.

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clairdeterre

the collar makes my heart happy πŸ™‚

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sally strothers

for the price of a cup of coffee, you’re child…

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Pyxus

Love it! You had me at the striped layering.. so I donated a week’s worth of coffee – lol I can’t wait to see what else you come up with this month! πŸ˜‰ xo m

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Alice

You’re so pretty! I’m loving the collar over your shirt.

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sally tagged this pretty cute

this is gonna get interesting

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J tagged this So excited for this month!!

Love it! I was initially a little concerned that being a long black dress, this would come off slightly gothic, but the look today is awesome! The peach color really brightens it up, and I love the layering! I also really like the background. Even though it’s a white wall, the brick makes it more interesting.

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Sarah from Australia

I love your dress and your style already. I’m addicted to your Etsy and you are SO gorgeous.

Sending love and donations your way!

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Tori

I love how this look is really cute and it seems practical to wear all day, but it is still original and fun. good job!

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Amoniel tagged this Stargirly

I love this! And your point is well thought out and worded. I am becoming drawn into your cause.

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Sarah O

The dress alone looked too big for you but today’s outfit suits your figure better. Nice to see another Canadian chick rockin’ the threads on UP!

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Ashe

Wow, you got me. You’re compensating the bagginess of the dress bottom with the belt. And I absolutely love the stripes and how variable you can wear the collar. Nice work!

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Phoebe tagged this Brilliant!

Love the belt! πŸ™‚

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noa

great poses πŸ™‚ BEAUTIFUL outfit. that peachy color really pops without being too loud…

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Lynelle

I love this sooo much! I absolutely adore the long dress. I have a feeling this is going to be a great month!

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canadian cheryl

After such a great pilot, I was hoping this month would be great and so far, you have not disappointed. What a beautiful, feminine and versatile design. Thanks for supporting such a great cause too…just donated! Will be tuning in each day!

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AsukaX

I have to say, when I first saw the dress I thought, it’s such a set, distinct pattern that there’s no way you could add to it to make it different, but I can now see the possibilities. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got for tomorrow.

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Payal tagged this Wow!

I suspected you were going to do something brilliant, but something as simple and mind-blowing as this didn’t occur to me. Love that belt. Love the top. Love the backdrop. Hope we can help you get to your goal.

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laks

I’m from India, so I know the need for good education and a home for the really poor. It breaks my heart to see children without any clothes begging on the streets and sleeping on the road side in dirt and filth.. Whereas we sit in air conditioned cars and offices. The difference between rich and poor is really is drastic in India. Its people like you who inspire us to do our bit too. It takes really little to make the poor happy.
Thanks..

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mgs

i don’t drink coffee.. so i just donated my weekly flapjack allowance for that belt alone. πŸ™‚

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Jen

very cool! i love layering. loooove it.

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Heather tagged this Creative

Great silhouette, love the high-belted waist, looking forward to more.

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Isabelle tagged this mycupofcoffee

Beautiful! great eye for mixing and matching patterns, black and white and color – a great addition to the UP family and I love your cause!

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Beca

Super cute! Love the mixes of stripes and the peach pop!

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