About My Feet Roared The Sea

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As mentioned when I first debuted this dress a couple of weeks ago, I'm slowly collecting horse print pieces. One day I shall have a completely epic (slightly frightening in it's size?) collection of horse figurines, pictures, etc. I've actually been trying to get my parents to buy me a vintage carousel horse since I was very little, so I still have hopes that one day such a thing will dominate my living room, to amuse any guests I might play host to. At the moment my home is transitioning far too often (3 states in 3 years, soon to be 4?) for me to truly start building that collection. The worst thing about moving is packing things up and unpacking them at the other end. So a collection of miniature horses would really be a pain to box-up. However, I'm never afraid to collect clothes because I know they will be used and worn; they serve a function where a carousel horse merely collects dust and looks pretty. So for now the only horses I am collecting are ones that can be worn. I'm really pleased with this dress as well since it's a very easy piece to throw on. I also couldn't resist pairing it with another pretty pony: my horse clock necklace.

P.S. Interview/article about me over on the StyleSalt. The lovely interviewer, Sarah runs styleNymph which features some street fashion in Philadelphia!
Outfit details:
vintage fur collar
ASOS coat
Target tights
vintage shoes

CONVERSATION

51 comments:

  1. A Wild TonicMarch 3, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    LOVE this outfit. That dress is amazing! :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    You should so feature your collection when it's ready! I would so love to see it all.

    xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com

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  3. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    adorable dress and the shoes match way too perfectly. i would never think to put maroon stockings with it, but it TOTALLY works. you have the best outfits :)

    <3 steffy
    steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

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  4. The Purse-a-holicMarch 3, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    This dress is just too cuuutteee!

    Confessions of a Purse-a-holic

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  5. meowskMarch 3, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    That photo with the seagull in the background is some perfect timing.

    Love your ever growing horse print collection!

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  6. RebeccaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Look how pretty you look! Great backdrop for your photos, too. I esp. like the animated one!

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  7. PennyMarch 3, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    love th combination of dress and tights...
    i ve been following your blog since long time and i love how your style has evolved..from ballet flats to heels..you rock!

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  8. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I have a thing for birds, but could easily switch to horses b/c this dress is divine!
    Love the coat with it...so pretty. :)

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  9. MandyMarch 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    1. I'm obsessed with that dress. The color, the pattern, the pockets!
    2. I LOVE how you paired it with this maroon tights--the pop of color is perfection!
    Great job!

    www.colormebluefashion.com

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  10. Mae LuMarch 3, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Yes, there is definitely something to be said about collectables and keepsakes compared with the durability and usability of clothing. A piece of clothing can be a keepsake, but a keepsake can't be worn or used quite as much as a piece of clothing.

    On another note, I'm not a horse print person, but I do love the idea of taking a motif and running with it.

    I'm also on the hunt for a good watch necklace that won't stain or tarnish too badly. That's cute, the one you're wearing!

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

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  11. LikeSpinningPlatesMarch 3, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I would LOVE to see your horse collection! That dress is so fabulous for you and I love the color of the brownish yellow paired with the deep purple tights. Such a pretty combo. And i'm very jealous of that beautiful, rocky spot by the water that you take photos by! <3

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  12. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesMarch 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    This dress was truly made for you!!! :D

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com

    P.S; I bet you'd look gorgeous with the feather House of Harlow ring I'm giving away on my blog now! :D

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  13. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    A carousel horse in the living room — now that's a charming idea!

    By the way, I like your new blog layout! Very clean and neat.

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  14. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysMarch 3, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I saw the skirt in that print on Yeye a while back, and am still considering ordering it for my sister's birthday. I think smaller, independent designers are my absolute favourite to buy from these days. The dress looks great on you!

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  15. MagpieMarch 3, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Ooh, I love that dress! Not the colours I would usually go for, but in that combination it looks just fabulous.

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  16. LauraMarch 3, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Great outfit, so cute!

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  17. Gabrielle ClayvonMarch 3, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    This dress is amazing. It almost looks like something from a MIU MIU collection. I love how you added the fur collar to your coat. It adds that extra WOW factor.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    pretty little horses! digging your horsie clothing collection. =]

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  19. jessMarch 3, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I have a habit of collecting clothes too.The horse print is so cute. The shape looks really nice on you.

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  20. elena-annaMarch 3, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    love your style girl.

    check my blog if you like it pls follow me on bloglovin.

    i follow u

    kisses

    xxxxx

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  21. Sarah JMarch 3, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Sooo cute! i just love the pattern, and the way it goes so perfectly with your shoes.

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  22. RachelMarch 3, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    That dress is a great shape AND I love the print because it reminds me of cave paintings. I like that the horses aren't evenly scattered over the dress but are sort of running in herds.

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  23. bambiMarch 3, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    i loooove the dress !!

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  24. those tricksMarch 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    A+ dress.
    very cute!
    And your shooting location is neat. Love the GIF at the end of the post.

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  25. My Heart BloggedMarch 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I'm really loving all the gifs lately. Their cool and like a mini video. Are you going to share where you are moving to?
    My Heart Blogged

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  26. Kitsune-kunMarch 3, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    oh my gosh what a cool dress! My blog is fox themed and i've been looking all over for a fox dress. have you come across any? did you just google for a horse dress?

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  27. Hannah, Lost in wishful thinkingMarch 3, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    that dress is perfect with those shoes, they are pretty much the exact same shade.
    i love horses also, this dress gets me wishing Australia stocked more horse printed items!
    however i did see the horse bag of yours the other day at a store nearby.

    p.s. i like the new layout for your blog

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  28. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseMarch 3, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    @My Heart Blogged, I won't share where I'm moving to until I know for sure. Everything's still very fluid right now. :)
    @Kitsune-kun, foxes are trending right now so they're everywhere. Even Alexa Chung just wore a fox print dress by Opening Ceremony. I find my horse print pieces by chance though, no searches; I just look at a lot of shops often.

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  29. LauraMarch 3, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    i love the outfit! that's a gorgeous dress!!
    and do tell us where you're going to when the time is good!

    -laura
    http://thesemanyyears.blogspot.com

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  30. PatriciaMarch 3, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Soon to be 4? Are you moving again already?

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  31. ElsaMarch 3, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Such an adorable outfit. It would be really cool if someone could build a bookcase between the legs of a carousel horse so it did have a purpose.

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  32. Lauren SherrittMarch 3, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Everytime I see a horse print item I think of you! You're already buidling up such a fantastic collection!
    A carousel horse would make a lovely centre piece at a candle lit dinner party, wouldn't it!

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  33. graceMarch 3, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I love this dress!

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  34. bestieMarch 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    It's the perfect horse-print dress! I love how it matches the color of your shoes, too! Can't wait to see what other horse novelties you will manage to hoard in the future. <3

    For some reason these photos gave me a wee flashback of when you used to do do "ballet poses" in your dorm room. Haha. Call me sentimental but those always made me smile. (:

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  35. EnaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    That horse print dress is so pretty! And I especially like how you paired it with the horse clock necklace!

    *Ena*

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  36. RebeccakMarch 3, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Gorgeous colours - as always! Perfect for Autumn

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  37. KelMarch 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love the title of this. Ive never seen the sea. I really want to. it looks so magical.

    Kelly <3

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  38. Lindsey March 3, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I want this dress in my closet, please.

    http://myialife.blogspot.com

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  39. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I really like the dress, somehow the tights match, but your hair looks REALLY good here! like super soft, and really nice! Have you changed your hair color or makeup? Something just looks different =)
    Bellesme

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  40. Stef / DiversionsMarch 4, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    That dress is stunning on you :) and I love the horse print.

    Cothes are a great thing to collect especially when you don't want to quite settle down :) I used to give in to the odd craving for room decorations but then they only make me feel bound to a place so I am keeping to collections that go in a suitcase as well :)

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  41. Lacee SwanMarch 4, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    love the mix of colors! copper tones+ purple!

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  42. LaurenMarch 4, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I love vintage carousel horses, if I had room I'd totally get one! It would be so fun to restore one too!! I love this print, any silhouette prints are coveted in my life. :)

    Lauren
    Sparrow & Urchin

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  43. Caramel Latte KissMarch 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I love the colours in this outfit. It's striking but in a subtle way. Gorgeous.

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  44. Victoria / Justice PirateMarch 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I'm so glad that you changed your layout up a bit because now you can see so much more details of the outfit!! I love this dress on you.

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  45. Lindsay @ Lindsay LivingMarch 5, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Hey Rebecca! I really like this color combination and that dress might be one of my favorites you have. Have you done a remix with that one? If so I would love to check it out.

    Lindsay Living

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  46. Jenni KingMarch 5, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    that dress really is amazing, Rebecca!

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  47. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseMarch 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    @Lindsay, I only got the dress right before I went to NYC so I haven't had time to remix it yet; it's brand new. :)

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  48. r0zzMarch 6, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    hhaa cuute :] surprised you didnt use your horse purse but perhaps that would've been horse overkill? :/ idk

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  49. MarieBayAreaMarch 7, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    your dress is lovely. that color and the print are perfect for you.

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  50. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I love this dress! The print is fabulous. I hope you can find a vintage carousel horse at some point, that would be the coolest interior design feature ever..

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  51. Tieka, Selective PotentialMarch 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I absolutely love this dress! Whenever I see anything with horse-print, I always think of you! :)

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