Pie Baking and Turkey Eating

 it's about that time. Halloween is next week, and then we start focusing on our families and friends gathering around a table giving thanks for one another and the blessings in our lives. And now thanks to Nelly Madison, Merce has the perfect dress for Thanksgiving dinner festivities. And as you can see, she's pretty excited about it.

Nelly Madison Clothing Co. Pie Baking Contest Josephine Dress
Merce & Me Necessities White Clara socks
Joyfolie Boots
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Pie Baking Contest is a knit topped dress, with tiers of woven fabric that twirl fabulously. The knit is lined so it's thick and soft and durable. And from a photog's standpoint, all knit should be lined! It eliminates a lot of editing. ;) 

Nelly Madison Clothing Co. Pie Baking Contest Josephine Dress
Merce & Me Necessities White Clara socks
Joyfolie Boots
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Just look at that gorgeous skirt! those fabrics coordinate perfectly! and they are a match to a previous release, Orchard Harvest Lydia Dress. Let's see a pic of that one too shall we?

Nelly Madison Clothing Co. Orchard Harvest Lydia Dress
Merce & Me Necessities Cream Clara socks
Footmates Burgundy Lydia shoes.
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These dresses make me wish there was another little Merce running around for all the sister set pictures! But that's not happening. 

Back to Pie Baking Contest.  Merce is wearing a 5. There's not a lot of growing room in it as it's a perfect fit. She also can wear a 6, and if I wanted to put her in one she could wear a 4 as well. Sizing up or down helps to adjust the length of the Josephine and the stretchy super soft knit allows you do switch up sizes too!

Nelly Madison Clothing Co. Pie Baking Contest Josephine Dress
Merce & Me Necessities White Clara socks
Joyfolie BootsBows made by Ryiah Stanton
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You can see the sz 5 hits her right above the knee. A 6 hits her mid-knee. And you can tell the arm of the 5 is perfect. Not too tight and not drooping. That's because the knit is high quality and again, lined. This knit top is going to hold it's shape and can stand up to the weight of the woven tiered skirt! That's been an issue we've experienced with other brand dresses like this, the skirt starts to pull away from the bodice. Not this one!   Notice those cute little bows?! Those are made by Ryiah! She's on the Nelly Madison Clothing Resale Board on facebook and you can order through here there.

Nelly Madison Clothing Co. Pie Baking Contest Josephine Dress
Merce & Me Necessities White Clara socks
Joyfolie Boots
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her socks are White Clara socks from Merce & Me Necessities, size Large. They are big on her size 1 foot, but they allow extra length to reach the top of her boots! They stay up, not bunch up under her foot. She loves her socks!

Let's talk layering. I love layering OVER not under. I know I've said that a few times before! But, a close fitting basic tee in white, cream, or mustard would be cute for layering under.  Layering over, we chose a jean jacket. You could also throw on a cute little cardigan or chunky knit cardi in a multitude of colors! 

Nelly Madison Clothing Co. Pie Baking Contest Josephine Dress
Merce & Me Necessities White Clara socks
Joyfolie Boots
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Josephine is Merce's favorite Nelly style. And short of Nelly Madison coming out with a maxi dress, I can't think of anything that she would enjoy more! She loves the freedom and movement of the knit, and the twirling goodness of the woven tiered skirt. 

Have you made it all through the blog yet? If so, head on over the Nelly Madison website and get your Pie Baking Contest! I'll even give you the direct link right HERE.

AND need some socks? Use code: NEWBIE to save on your first order at www.merceandme.com!