Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Rosie in Wonderland

This Rodarte for Target dress was on the clearance rack. I was unable to pass it up, I'm such a sucker for bargains! The dress is the cutest thing ever and reminds me so much of something Alice would wear to tea party with the Mad Hatter. I paired it with my pointelle socks from Forever 21, my t-strap mary janes, and a thrifted scarf and coat.

I cannot wait to check out Tim Burton's spin on Alice in Wonderland. It looks almost creepy and dark but I think that is the direction that Lewis Caroll was going in, but Disney felt the need to sugar coat it, so I think his interpretation will be interesting!

Random fact of the day via my cluttered brain:
The term 'Mad hatter' has an interesting background. It is what they used to call the people who went insane from the mercury that seeped into their brain from top hats, which they used to dip in mercury to keep them stiff.

18 comments:

  1. Love the dress. I also can't wait to see Alice in Wonderland. I'll probably watch it the weekend after it's released to avoid the crowds.

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  2. the dress looks very lovely on you :)
    love the color! Omg me too i can't wait to see Tim's Burton Alice in Wonderland

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  3. Goodness! Weren't you freezing?

    You look gorgeous though, and that is the most adorable dress!
    Why oh why can't my small town have better stores? Seriously, we have the tiniest Walmart in Canada (true fact!) and a couple old lady clothes stores with two piece pant suits and stuff like that. I'm utterly jealous. :)

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  4. this dress looks beautiful against the snow

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  5. Seriously, you have to tell me how much you got that dress? I bought it as well but unfortunately I bought full price :( I am really eager to see the movie, I love anything Tim Burton, and I love Alice.

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  6. Wow, on the clearance rack? Lucky! I love the way you styled it with that coat, you look lovely!

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  7. lovely look
    the shoes are incrible!
    xxx

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  8. I envy you people that can wear pastels easily. I think this dress looks so good on you because your dark hair sets off the color.
    Plus, that sheer top part is magical! You know what else is magical? Clearance racks.

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  9. Such a great outfit to go jumping down rabbit holes! x

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  10. Wonderful Rosie. Such a great interpretation. Love the scarf in your hair and the amazing vintage coat.

    Lulu Letty

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  11. What a pretty dress! And I learn something about mad hatter! Great post! xoxoxoxo

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  12. wow, i never knew that little tidbit about mad hatters... how interesting! you would have been a crazy, mad hatter had you left that dress behind. i mean, holy cute! it's amazing and looks just like an alice dress.

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  13. i really love the dress and getting it on discount makes it even better! :) i totally get the Alice inspiration and you pulled it off perfectly! those little ankle socks and shoes are the greatest combo!

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  14. It looks so cold out in the snow... but i'm so happy you mentioned that random fact, I love it. It makes the whole madhatter spin in alice so much better, don't you think?

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  15. I have that dress too ~.^
    you look so cute! indeed very alice!!

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  16. lovely dress ! so wonderful colour !

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