Put A Bird On It

So, I mentioned this tote bag earlier and asked for everyone's opinions on which design to choose and now it is a reality. Eep! I partnered with Promotes.Me to produce the bird tote. It's wonderfully exciting to carry around a bag featuring some of my doodles. I chose the birds since several people said they felt uncomfortable carrying a bag with a human face on it (hopefully I'll make another tote one day for people who liked the other designs better). I'm very happy with how the design translated into a tote and the tote itself is the perfect size and quite sturdy (10 oz cotton canvas). I couldn't resist debuting the tote with a new favorite dress of mine. It's from Zara and Noel of The Owls Are Not What They Seem bought it for me since there are no Zaras here in Virginia (it's good to have friends in other states). It was a tad too big and I didn't like how a shoulder detail on it looked on me, so it has undergone a number of alterations (taking in the sides, shortening the sleeves, raising the shoulders), but now is pretty much perfect.

If you are interested in a tote, they're available right now for pre-order: $20 and free shipping (domestically, unfortunately! we will calculate international orders individually).

Outfit details:

ASOS sunglasses

customized Zara dress

Seychelles heels

The Clothes Horse tote bag

ShayliJune 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM
What a gorgeous bag! I just might have to buy one...

And I know what you mean about not having certain stores in Virginia - where I live, there are pretty much *zero* decent stores, so I end up buying everything either online, or from Kohl's! Which is okay, but I wish there was some variety!
KateJune 27, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Love, love, love the dress.

Kate
Sarah DeeJune 27, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Your dress is perfect!

<3 Sarah
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ViktoriaJune 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM
The dress is so beautiful.
We have no zara in my city, too Thats so sad,
because I love zara
The shoes fit perfect to this dress.

xx Viktoria

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DonnaJune 27, 2011 at 8:27 AM
I love how vintage that dress looks. It's so flattering for your figure, and the color is stunning.

Hugs, D.
Sam FindlayJune 27, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Great tote, your very clever! Oh I love your dress too!
RaquelJune 27, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Yay, so glad you chose the bird design! It is an awesome tote bag and that dress is awesome too, I so regret not getting one for myself.
JennyJune 27, 2011 at 8:54 AM
wow. adorable outfit and tote bag. love the birds.
Vanessa, Take only MemoriesJune 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM
That is a super cute tote! Well done!

And I loooove your dress!
noelJune 27, 2011 at 9:03 AM
ah! it looks so great on you. i was worried it might be too big...but glad you worked it out.
Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJune 27, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Great job, Rebecca, I'm glad you chose the birds! And the dress looks great on you, I remember drooling a bit over it on the website. : )
SavannahJune 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM
Gorgeous, as pre-usual. I love the bag too.

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AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Beautiful! The tote is so adorable and I really love your red dress :)

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SoFashionisticaJune 27, 2011 at 9:27 AM
The red dress with the leopard pumps look amazing! i like that color combo, and it's a nice touch adding the tote for a more toned down approach.
The little world of fashionJune 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Cute dress ;)
xx
Closet CravingsJune 27, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Absolutely adore the red dress paired with the leopard pumps. So fabu. =)

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WinnieJune 27, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Aww that dress looks great! I need to take up my dress too, it's such a great length on you.
ChristyJune 27, 2011 at 10:20 AM
I love that red dress. It's just the right pop of colour. the cut is a bit sophisticated while the colour is sassy ;)

also great tote.

Christy of Dress Rehearsal
violetvirusJune 27, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Pls do the tote in other designs pls! I have a phobia of birds so I won't get dis one haha...

<3 those leopard heels!
ToriJune 27, 2011 at 10:52 AM
That's a great color on you! Love the leopard kitten heels!!

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KateJune 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM
I think this might be my favorite of yours ever! The red dress could not be any more perfect on you, and I LOVE that you paired it with the leopard shoes! TOO adorable!
northwest is bestJune 27, 2011 at 11:28 AM
The tote looks fab... you should be proud of yourself!
jessJune 27, 2011 at 11:28 AM
The red dress looks perfect with leopard heels.
FaceySarahJune 27, 2011 at 11:37 AM
I think you should have stuck with your gut, and chosen the human faces. Your birds are wonderful, but a human face would have been more fresh. :-)
Rebecca, The Clothes HorseJune 27, 2011 at 11:46 AM
@FaceySarah, honestly, no gut either way on this one. I like both designs equally & considering I have bird tattoos, the bird design seemed suitable. :)
ShelbyJune 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM
i love those shoes! i saw them on the Seychelles website the other day. if they don't sell out soon, i might just buy a pair.
KristiMcMurryJune 27, 2011 at 1:22 PM
The tote is adorable. How exciting for you! The dress looks awesome on you too.
SILVIAJune 27, 2011 at 1:43 PM
awesome outfit &post!!!!
congratulation honey!!=D
xxx
RebeccakJune 27, 2011 at 2:37 PM
It looks amazing! congratulations!
PJJune 27, 2011 at 3:44 PM
absolutely love the heels AND the dress!
SarahJune 27, 2011 at 3:45 PM
tomboy ruddy knees... match
MeeshJune 27, 2011 at 5:40 PM
God that's a beautiful dress.
Jamie RoseJune 27, 2011 at 11:07 PM
I love those leopard shoes with that adorable red dress! The dress fits you perfectly. I love the pleats on it. Really great look!
My HideawayJune 27, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Yeah I tried this dress on but it was so short on me, like indecently short. It looks really cute on you though!
KbJune 28, 2011 at 12:50 AM
I have that red dress too! I don't like the shoulder details much so I might follow suit and remove it so it looks less military. It looks lovely on you, can't imagine a world without Zara now!
Ms LadyCakesJune 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I like the flared skirt look! almost reminds me of lil orphan annie ;)

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a paper heroJune 28, 2011 at 7:58 PM
I love the skirt on that dress! And what a nice color. I really ought to make friends with the girl who got it for you!
LauraJune 29, 2011 at 5:55 AM
This is a very pretty dress, it looks lovely on you! I am now following :)

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DamselsJuly 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM
the doodles on the bag suit what i perceive to be your personality. from what i have imagined at least lol.

the dress looks amazing on you. i love the swingy skirt on it
Mallory | The Storm in a TeacupJuly 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM
That dress really is perfect! I always see great Zara stuff online, but when I went up to Chicago over spring break and actually shopped in store, I was really disappointed. Everything cute either looked really strange on or was only left in a size XL. :/
avid chancerJuly 9, 2011 at 10:09 AM
you need to look up "portlandia put a bird on it" this instant.
Rebecca, The Clothes HorseJuly 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM
@avid chancer, yep, that's actually what the title is referencing. love that show.