Friday, July 3, 2009

The Little Black Dress, 365 Ways




Did you guys hear about this on Daily Candy today? If so, we're sorry for the repetition, but if not, do read on.

Sheena Matheiken is wearing the same dress/uniform for the rest of the year: a classic A-line, little black dress. But not only is she styling them and accessorizing her seven black dresses in a different way every day using donated or thrifted goods, she is doing it for a great cause.

Every day she donates $1 to the Akanksha Foundation, devoted to bringing education to children living in slums. One year of styling from Sheena matches the amount the Indian government spends on a child's schooling (about $360).

You can donate money to Akanksha Foundation or you can donate your own accessories and designs directly to Sheena's daily outfits. Fashionistas out there, does that not sounds like a brilliant thing to do? Cath and I hope to get in touch with her to style one of her outfits.

If you aren't the philanthropic type- just visit The Uniform Project to check out Sheena's creativity with a scarf and socks. A very creative do-gooder fashionista. Inspiration indeed.

To find out more, visit The Uniform Project site here.
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26 comments:

  1. WanderlustingJuly 3, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    What a freakin' great idea! This takes guts and I admire her. Blown away!!

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  2. LisaJuly 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    I heard about this project on a different blog a couple weeks ago. Ingenious! Even the creativity shown in the pics you've selected here astounds me.

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  3. UnknownJuly 3, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    I did hear about it a while ago actually ...but IT'S SUCH A GREAT IDEA! ...and she's adorable! It's a great way to really get creative with your accessories!

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  4. ~ FaithJuly 3, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    I love this idea, so original, and she's so creative... every day!

    ~F

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  5. UnknownJuly 3, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    I've seen this a couple of times around the blogosphere and am constantly amazed. So amazed in fact that I went to buy knee high socks to get a little bit of her styling magic. Which is completely not the point of the project which is all about sustainability :( I try so hard to be good! Nevertheless, a fantastic idea.

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  6. greenjeansJuly 3, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    I'd like to think the lack of variety in the way I dress is due to my generosity, but really it's because I just wear jeans and a shirt...hence the lack of outfit posts-it'd be the same thing pretty quickly.

    It is a really really cool idea.

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  7. LesleyJuly 3, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Wow that's really cool! I can't wait to see how she changes it up!

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  8. ElaJuly 3, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    I hadn't heard, what a fabulous idea! There's a girl that really means it when she falls in love with an item and says "I could wear it with everything!"
    Thanks for the cute comment :) My husband was intrigued as the stinker doesn't read my blog...he only reads the comments, LOL.

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  9. WinnieJuly 3, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Seriously she is doing so well and really mixing up that dress!

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  10. fashion loverJuly 3, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    very cool!

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  11. Fashion CappuccinoJuly 4, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    What an inspiring project! I love the way she styled her outfits and I'm going to check her out right now! xxoxoxo

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  12. Annie SpandexJuly 4, 2009 at 3:40 AM

    I have heard of this project but it really is so genius it bears repeating :)

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  13. superumiJuly 4, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    i heard about this project too!!
    so inspiring.

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  14. Trains and Sewing MachinesJuly 4, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    What an amazing idea!! I love all the outfits already!!

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  15. Emily KennedyJuly 4, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    That is brilliant! Thanks so much for posting about it!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 4, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    This is such a beautiful and wonderful project. x

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  17. Elizabeth MarieJuly 5, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    Such a great idea...I admire her so much!


    YES I'm a twin! yay for us! :) XO

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  18. yiqin;July 5, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    It is sucha great idea!!

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  19. Melissa~July 5, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    I did hear about this, anyway is awesome!
    That dress is magic.
    first time I visit your blog, and I love it!

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  20. NoormolJuly 5, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    wow that's quite a challenge! but it's a great way to make a statement!

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  21. .July 5, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    I love it. This is such a fab idea!

    liliesandgrapes.blogspot.com

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  22. Anonymous social workerJuly 6, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    wHAT UP with the asian letter? lol
    I <3 number 2, the big hat the red tights, very cool indeed.

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  23. AnonymousJuly 6, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Wow, sounds amazing! I've often thought about doing that - not wearing a dress every day but basic solid American Apparel t-shirts in different colors. No spending on anything else for a year would save a lot of money and it's a fabulous idea that she's giving it to charity! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. AlineJuly 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    so awesome....I just love the idea!

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  25. LFJuly 6, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    She's adorable!! that little bob has me questioning growing my hair out, so cute!


    def going to look into the link, thanks for sharing!


    jess s///

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  26. MaekoJuly 7, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    The idea is brilliant, but I am not sure about that dress. It's a bit bland for my taste.

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