Thursday, July 13, 2017

Back to School---with a (dot.dot.) Smile


Dot Dot Smile Blue Floral Dress
Manuela de Juan Diana Lemon Odessa Oxford Shoe
©merce&me photography

So one day as I was scrolling through Facebook I see this notification pop up....saying I was invited to join a new group "Dot Dot Smile Tennessee Twirl" (I went ahead and linked that for you, you're welcome). Now this happens several times a day, I'm added to some BST group, or some new boutique or chat page, so I didn't pay much attention honestly.  Fast forward a week and I, once again, was scrolling through and saw this beautiful floral print on a dress in a size 5/6. I figured it was BST fate, seeing how it had red, white and blue tones in a floral twirly looking dress. I claimed it, paid the uber-reasonable $32 + shipping, and four days later it was in our mailbox. I opened it and Merce squealed. It was so soft! She tried it on, attempted to sleep in it but was denied, and we planned pictures for the next day. She didn't even argue.

This Dot Dot Smile company operates similarly to LuLaRoe, their Merchandisers receives boxes of goodies with no idea what prints are in it. You purchase through the Merchandiser in person or online through an event or group, and guess what?! MADE IN THE USA! Now, because you never know what the Merchandisers are going to receive (and neither do they) I would think it would be logical to have a main Merchandiser and then maybe a side chick or two in case you are searching for a specific print.

Merce is wearing a size 5/6 in the Classic Cap sleeve style. She is now measuring 49" and 52#, wearing the 5/6 with little growing room and what I call a perfect fit.  You can see length is good, and the cap sleeves should make this completely school dress code friendly.  She did her usual twirling and running and climbing throughout our 'shoot' and was free to move as she pleased in the dress. It was not restricting at all, and the fabric seems rather durable. I love that there's going to be so many ways to style this...cardigan and dress shoes, jean jacket and boots, black leather jacket and some chucks might be at the top of the list to try when it gets cooler. Sorry, there was no layering in this shoot, it was 97 degrees at 7:30pm.
Dot Dot Smile Blue Floral Dress
Manuela de Juan Diana Lemon Odessa Oxford Shoe
©merce&me photography
These dresses are super twirly, so I would recommend wearing something underneath. We chose Nelly Madison Clothing Co. Birthday Cupcake bloomies.  I hear there will be some Dot Dot Smile leggings coming out soon though for cooler weather!
Dot Dot Smile Blue Floral Dress
Manuela de Juan Diana Lemon Odessa Oxford Shoe
Nelly Madison Clothing Co Birthday Cupcake Bloomies
©merce&me photography
Now let's get to the shoes. Her choice. We went to the shoe closet (yes it's a real thing, it's where we keep the "picture shoes") and she chose the shiny yellow shoes. Good choice Merce! They are Manuela de Juan, and I feel like they run tts. She's wearing a 32/1 with some toe room. She can also wear a 31/13.5 with no growing room but no crunched toes either. Look at these amazingly beautiful details.
Manuela de Juan Diana Lemon Odessa Oxford Shoe
©merce&me photography
Don't judge our shoe tying abilities. She insists she's a big girl and ties them herself. I'm not going to undermine her and re-do it. Besides, she ties just as good as or better than I could. ;)  I had never seen these particular Manuela's before, but found them at Just Shoes for Kids when they were having an AMAZING sale. I think they were marked down to $40 or less. And shipping was really fast too.  The owner is very sweet and personable as well. So the amazing prices, fast shipping and amazing customer service may have lead to multiple purchases and an overflowing shoe closet. 

And now I just leave you with more pictures.  I bet you have a Dot Dot Smile Merchandiser near you, if not--I've linked you to one a few times in the last couple minutes. 😂 

Disclaimer:  I receive no kick-back whatsoever from this. I purchased the dress at retail price and the shoes on sale.  Merce is not a rep for either company, and I have no close ties with the DDS Merchandiser.  Just my honest opinion. 💗


Dot Dot Smile Blue Floral Dress
Manuela de Juan Diana Lemon Odessa Oxford Shoe
©merce&me photography

Dot Dot Smile Blue Floral Dress
Manuela de Juan Diana Lemon Odessa Oxford Shoe
©merce&me photography

Dot Dot Smile Blue Floral Dress
Manuela de Juan Diana Lemon Odessa Oxford Shoe
©merce&me photography




2 comments:

  1. Love Jill! Thank you. I'm constantly in awe of how fast my girl grows, and how different it is from my boys. Both special and unique. Ava is beautiful as always.

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