Sweetness and Stripes
Saturday was hot and humid, but then it rained steadily overnight and Sunday was cloudy and much cooler. It’s finally feeling like fall in Central Texas (at least for this week), so it was the perfect chance to show off the second dress I received from Mata Traders’ new fall line. The Cupcake Dress is fun and flirty, with a sleeveless bodice and a ruffled faux-wrap skirt. It’s definitely a vintage look, and since the weather was slightly chilly, I paired it with grey tights, lace-up shoes, and my favorite ivory sweater, the same pieces I used to accessorize the Savannah Smile Dress, too.
(A closeup of the adorable ruffled skirt.)
Like all of Mata Traders’ pieces, the Cupcake Dress is ethically made of pure cotton, and the company utilizes the work of artisans who are fairly paid. This dress is so charming and sweet, and the ruffled skirt is such a fun touch. Since the dress is sleeveless, it can be worn alone in summer, and layered with tops and sweaters for the colder seasons.
(Paired with a lace tee.)
I added a lace tee under the dress for a bit of warmth and modesty, and it would also look striking with a long-sleeve top, too. The Cupcake Dress is easy to wear all day, and I had so much fun accessorizing it to celebrate the cooler weather!
Thank you to Mata Traders for the lovely dresses and the opportunity to share them with you. Be sure to visit their site to check out their entire fall line.
Oh,wow! I’ve been admiring this dress (just pinned it, actually)! And it looks fabulous on you!
Maybe it’s the colors or the a-line shape, but it reminds me a teenie bit of Bomb Girls, which I started watching based on your suggestion. (I got hooked)!
Thank you! I’m so glad you like Bomb Girls, too!
What an awesome outfit! I love the shoes, too.
Thank you! I need to wear the shoes more often to really break them in.
oh lucky you for receiving this beautiful dress from them. you look so pretty in it! i love how it reminds me of an apron a bit at the bottom, w/out looking overly frilly. def can see it being easy to wear for many occasions and i like your little lace under. did you just contact them about your collaboration? i would love to learn more.
Cuddly Cacti
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Thank you, Dus! It reminds me of an apron, too, and is so sweet. They contacted me and I was thrilled to participate.