There's a New Quinn on the Block

As we come up on the official one year anniversary of Merce & Me Necessities, I have to stop and reflect upon the last 365 days. it's been a total whirlwind. I've learned so much, and continue to learn (sometimes very hard) lessons every day.  Thankfully I have unending support from the greatest friends imaginable, and total support from my amazing family! Merce & Me began with a desire to carry quality knee high socks, in fun unexpected colors and extended sizes. Socks expanded to bows in various sizes and types. Then along came fun extras like sunglasses and novelty socks. Then Lace layering shirts. Button ruffle shorties and flutter tanks were introduced this spring, in fun colors and patterns and quality knit built to last. Now as we prepare to embark on year two, our first dress style "Quinn" is about to release.  We have Grace cardigans waiting in the wings....pants are in the works along shirts and a special something coming 2019. 😉 This has been one amazing & busy year, that's for sure. 

We released our first Quinn in Red Dot in very limited quantities late in June. We had released several sneaks into social media and heard several people asking for them before the 4th. So we loaded just a small amount in order to ensure delivery by the 4th. The response to Quinn was overwhelming and we are so excited to release the remaining inventory in just a few days!

Red Dot quinn will release Sunday July 8, 2018 at 8:oo pm CST, in sizes 12m -10y.

Red Dot Quinn, size 2.
Model is 35#, 39"
Shoes by Old Navy
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Quinn is a fun ruffle sleeve and hem dress made of high quality knit. It features a contrast binding at the neck, and side seam pockets. Which our model here used to store her dinosaur and some "monies".  Red Dot Quinn is a perfect match to our Red Dot Bettie Buttons shorties and coordinates great with our Indigo Bettie buttons!

To help with sizing we will show different ages and sizes in our Quinn dresses. But if questions remain, you can email us at mmnecessities@gmail.com or message us on our Facebook page HERE.

Red Dot Quinn sz 12m
Shoes by Converse
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This little beauty is wearing a 12m Red Dot Quinn at 28# and 33". It hit her just above the knees, and affords quite a bit of growing room. Quinn has such a magical fit. The ruffle sleeves are not tight, have a lot of stretch and allowance. Quinn will grow with your beautiful girl, even as a tunic! but we will talk more about that in a bit. 

The beautiful Miss E is wearing a size 2. I just love this girl. Her spirit is so free and pure.   Miss E is 35# and 39", and typically wears a size 3...this size 2 is perfection on her little self. 

Red Dot Quinn sz 2
Shoes: Old Navy
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Our size 4 model is the gorgeous little Miss H. H is approximately 38# and 44" wearing her typical size. She has plenty of room to grow, without sacrificing the look of the fit.  She's paired Quinn with our Hazel socks and Mikoleon boots. We've blogged about Mikoleon Boots before...the are definitely a favorite in our house!

Red Dot Quinn, sz 4
Merce & Me Necessities Hazel Socks
Boots: Mikoleon
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Our size 6 and 8 is on Merce. As well as a size 4 as a tunic. 😍 But first the size 6. Merce is now approximately 57# and 51.5". She's a typical size 7ish. Her body proportions are not average, as the bulk of her height comes from her legs. it's a curse she got from her 6' tall mom. Poor girl. Anyhow, This is the size 6 on her. 

Red Dot Quinn sz 6
Shoes: Keds
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it's a little short, but the Indigo Bettie Button shorties are such a great match and super fun poking out from underneath.  The next photo shows Merce in the size 8. This was before school let out, and before she grew another half inch. She was around 57# and 51" at this time.

Red Dot Quinn size 8
MMN White 5" Bestie Bow
Shoes: L'amour
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Now, if you've been around for awhile you know I couldn't resist sizing down and seeing how this would work as a tunic. Here are the results: 

I LOVE IT! The waist is low enough that even when you size down, it's still in an appropriate position for a top. Even more importantly, Merce loved it. She said it was her favorite way to wear the dress and ran off to hang the 4 up in her closet. Just kidding, she ran off and threw it in the bottom of her closet because "hangers are hard". 😅

We also borrowed a local model for our size 8 Quinn, the amazingly beautiful Miss K. Miss K is 63#, 53.5" and a typical size 10ish. She will be entering the 5th grade this coming year, and her mom reports she LOVES her Quinn dresses and has worn them several times. 💗 We are so excited that all of our feedback has been so encouraging and positive about our Quinn dress....and that each of our models and reps have chosen to wear the dresses day after day. That's our goal at MMN...style and comfort they want to wear again and again. 

Red Dot quinn sz 8.
Shoes: Converse
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And last, but not least, our size 10 model was photographed by the amazing Nicole Dalton Photography. If you are in West Virginia, look her up! Her gorgeous model "G" is 54.25" and 71# and typically a size 12ish.  This is an amazing fit on her, the arms aren't tight and the length is looks very school-appropriate. 

Red Dot Quinn sz 10
Photo credit: Nicole Dalton Photography
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We are so very excited for our newest style to hit the website! Red Dot Quinn loads Sunday 7/8/18 at 8:00 pm CST, followed by a yet to be revealed "Stripe Quinn" on 7/22/18. And then, finally, our Grace cardigan in Jewel on 8/5/18.  We have loved seeing all the Quinn pictures from customers that grabbed one during our pre-4th of July mini load, and hope that you will all share too! Use #mmnecessities on Instagram so we can find your pictures!