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Wednesday, April 25

Weekly Wears: Ringmaster


Once upon a time, I talked about my childhood dreams of being in the circus.  When I got a glimpse of this circus tent print dress from my lovely friend Vanessa (aka the Velvet Bird), I pre-ordered it.
This dress is so perfect.  It's swingy in all the right places, thick enough to be a proper Spring/Summer dress, and the obvious: IT'S COVERED IN CIRCUS TENTS!

Dress: The Velvet Bird;  Hat: Target;  Necklace: borrowed from Elsie;  Shoes: Dolce Vita from Marshall's;  Nail Polish: Essie- ole caliente & tart deco

Can I just brag on Vanessa for a sec?  Yes, I do love the girl, but setting my friendship feelings aside, the quality of this dress is so good.  I feel like there is often a risk involved in buying handmade because some things feel... well... handmade.  This dress looks professionally made and the skirt is even lined!  This is exciting to a girl who wears a polyester slip under most of her dresses throughout the summer.  Anyway, I'm very proud of that lady.  She's making very good things.
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59 comments:

  1. CeriApril 25, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Actually loving that dress. You look stunning, hun.

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  2. Ms. DeeApril 25, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    I love the circus tent print, I was looking for that fabric the other day actually. That dress is so adorable, I love everything in her shop!

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  3. Jo - Lost in the HazeApril 25, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Oh gosh, it really is the cutest ever! I love love love the circus tent print - it is you to a tee!

    x
    Lost in the Haze: A Fashion Photography Blog

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  4. SaardockxApril 25, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    The dress is so cute! I love love love the print! :D

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  5. Tori BaldridgeApril 25, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Such a cute dress!! You pull it off flawlessly!
    xoxo

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  6. Scarlet WalkApril 25, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Like the orangeness of this outfit/hair/nailpolish/dress. I wish it would be as warm back here in Finland too

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  7. SarahApril 25, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Love it and that's so awesome about the quality. Super cute. I love the derby too. I'l have to swing by target =)

    - Sarah
    agirlintransit.blogspot.com

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  8. tinajoApril 25, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    That hat is CUTE on you! :-)

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  9. MessyApril 25, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    OMG so adorbs!!!
    Love your glitter shoes too Pretty Lady!
    Cheers,
    Messy

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  10. RachaelApril 25, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    A lovely dress, I bet it would look great with a long sleeved tee under when it's cooler too.Rx

    http://sandersonsmithstory.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. FayeApril 25, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    What an awesome dress, I'm instantly sold on anything with a circus theme too!
    Faye x
    dinosaurcircus.blogspot.co.uk

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  12. Sailor JulyApril 25, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    That dress is priceless. LOVE IT!!! Love your entire outfit, honestly. You match everything so well and just have such a fun and pulled together feel. <3

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  13. Katherine - The Beauty of LifeApril 25, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I always say Kate from Scathingly Brilliant has the best dress collection on the Internet, but you are definitely in competition with her for the winning spot!

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  14. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I also love everything circus, this dress is adorable!

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  15. LexieApril 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I love everything in this look, this dress is awesome and supper sweet , like you said it doesn't look "handmade" flawless work :)

    I love your dresses collection btw

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  16. Connecting FourApril 25, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Oh my... I love that dress.

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  17. KittyAndBuckApril 25, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    The whole ensemble looks adorable and I love the circus tent print! Too cute :)

    Kitty xo
    Kitty & Buck.

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  18. A Little HummingbirdApril 25, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Lovely dress! You look amazing :)
    That circus tent print is too cute!

    xo Sari

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  19. jooleedohApril 25, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    You look perfect in that dress! The second I saw this print I fell in love!

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  20. SallytangleApril 25, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Love the dress and the hat is the icing on the lovely cake outfit!!!!xxx

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  21. vintage honeybeeApril 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    That dress is adorable. No circus for me. Clowns freak me out.

    vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  22. Two Happy HeartsApril 25, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    So pretty! I love this dress. Vanessa is one talented gal.
    You look perfect in it!

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  23. LuciaApril 25, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    pretty dress!!

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  24. Janell HappApril 25, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Gaaah! That dress!! and those shoes! If this isn't a "happy" outfit, I don't know what is.

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  25. LeahApril 25, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    That print is so whimsical! Love.

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  26. MeganApril 25, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    You look SO cute Katie!!! I bought this dress too and I can not wait to get it in the mail!! (Even more so now, after seeing how cute it looks on you!!) :)

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  27. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    You gorgeous creature! I love how you styled this frock! x

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  28. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I love the print of the material--it is nice to wear something that is a bit different.

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  29. Annie, The Friendly FoxApril 25, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    The dress looks great on you! You're right about the quality- I was at her house and got to touch and feel the dresses. I was so impressed by the quality of them! Yay Vanessa!

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  30. sarah janeApril 25, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Yep. That's pretty great! love it!

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  31. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Ohhh mah goodness, lady. The whole outfit is SO fun and YOU! xoxo

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  32. SierraApril 25, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Yay, you got your circus dress! It looks so great on you and I am really loving that nail color.

    http://viennawaitsblog.blogspot.com/

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  33. Free and LivingApril 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Oh, I like the new design to your blog! Super simple and cute!

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  34. Roni E.April 25, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    This dress is fantastic!!

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  35. ClareApril 25, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    I love your tatoo! x
    http://silver-springs.blogspot.co.uk/

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  36. LARY@Inspiration NookApril 25, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Love the dress and your hair color! Wish I could pull that color off. :)

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  37. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    That dress is so adorable! And you hat just perfectly completes it!

    - Angela Marie @ http://sunkissedivory.blogspot.com

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  38. brigette bApril 25, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    I want one of her dresses REAL bad! I'm a fan. I love how you styled it.

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  39. ahoymichelleApril 25, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    AHHH! This is really amazing. That dress, your hair! Amazing!

    Michelle
    www.michelleesque.com

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  40. DarleneApril 25, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    OMG I posted about the circus today too. Love it! That dress is absolutely adorable. The Ringling Brothers would be proud...Barnum and Bailey too!

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  41. Diana BApril 25, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    The dress is beyond cute. And I'm glad to hear about the great quality. I always think that handmade should be as good or better than store-bought!

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  42. BarbaraApril 25, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    I LOVE this dress! so cute :) these would also go SO well with it ;)
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/94059069/circus-tent-stud-earrings-made-to-order

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  43. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Also, you should know: I know Chrissy Bruce and her family. She said she knows you? I went to school with her in Michigan!

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  44. EmilyApril 26, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Prettiest dress! You look darling!

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  45. vintagevixenartsApril 26, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Oh how perfectly cute! The best part is how unique the pattern is! And you can def tell by the pic and the cut,that it is made well,aaand is a great style on you! Bravo!

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  46. Simple SophieApril 26, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    Really love this look on you, and the bowler hat just tips it off!~ox

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  47. BarniclesApril 26, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    the velvet bird has great stuff, wish i could afford to buy one of everything! :)

    just wanted to comment how pretty your legs look too in the photos! mine are so spotty i could never take a photo like that.

    Barnicles x

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  48. KristianApril 26, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    This looks adorable (love the bowler too by the way). I'm going to check out her site!

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  49. dearsafiaApril 26, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    i loveeee this dress! and the shoes are amazing!

    follow back :) From Cupcakes, With Love x

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  50. UnknownApril 26, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    i have those DV flats and theyre my FAV!!!

    xo,
    Steffy
    http://steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

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  51. Little Tree VintageApril 26, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    you're stunning katie! love the outfit

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  52. TrudeApril 26, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Love how you styled it too! One of these days I'm going to treat myself to one of Vanessa's dresses for sure. :)

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  53. KacieApril 26, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    LOVELY! It's so stinking cuuuuuute! I love her.

    Kacie

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  54. UnknownApril 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    you are so cute!! love the dress on you!

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  55. JessicaApril 27, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    That dress is so pretty, but I really really love your shoes!

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  56. Zoë WintersApril 29, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    So cute! Your dress has such a sweet print! ^..^ x

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  57. astrid irene natalieApril 30, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    So there are others out there who wanted to run away and join the circus!!! Always thought I was the only one :) The dress is pretty much perfect.

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  58. Katie BurryApril 30, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Aw! I love finding novelty prints that reflect a life-long passion! I've always loved classic cars and Route 66 so for my graduation present my cousin made me a dress with a Route 66 print. I love it. It's so fun to be able to wear something that goes "yup! I love the circus!" or "I love Route 66!" :D

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  59. cheetah print dressMay 18, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Love it and that's so awesome about the quality. Super cute. I love the derby too. I'l have to swing by target =)

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