A Sigh of Relief....

I have a dress! I was beginning to doubt the existence of a dress that I not only liked but also fits! This gives me much JOY!
I have purchased and returned a total of 4 dresses, and tried on a plethora of others. Lo and Behold then I gave the internet a second try. The last one fit beautifully but was so 'Sparkle Barbie' I felt ridiculous and looked like not-quite-30-trying-to-be-17-clutching-to-my-youth-kind-a-sad-Dress. The new dress arrived this morning, and is simple and fun! The 5th dress is the charm! I am going to have to stuff the bust a smidge so it stays up, but other then that it's kick ass!

It is a lighter blue then the photograph portrays. Easy-Breezy-Have a Glass of Wine and enjoy the party-Dress.
New issue, I need a not-as-fancy dress for the rehearsal dinner!

Update: A-Dressing the Issue

So the beautiful dress didn't work. In consultation with an friend/expert it would have been a LOT of work to overhaul, plus the quote I got for altering was well out of my price range. I didn't have the heart to try to fix it myself taking the high risk of butchering it altogether. Begrudgingly, I returned it, somewhere out there is a size eight person with a fantastic dress.
So on with my QUEST! I have since tried on so many dresses I have permanent price tag imprints in my armpits! I turned to the internet for more options and at last a shimmer of hope. I found another dress which I am hoping is perfect, it is a similar shape to the prior but shorter in length (like me!). I consulted four different size guides to help select the right fit before pushing the order button. I have never bought clothes online before- so this is unexplored territory.
I always imagine myself as a laid back no-big-deal kind of girl. Then these events show my true colors as the over-thinking-worry-wart I am. Inevitably, I will arrive at the wedding and think "why did I make that such a big deal?" I think I am just excited at the idea of a truly formal occasion. Not fake formal like the prom where, sure you're in a nice dress, but you are still drinking out of red plastic cups, and jump dancing to overly loud music that makes your ears ring all the way home. I guess I want to see if I really clean-up-good, or if should just stick to the paint overalls.

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

It's my Birthday today! Today is the first day of my last year in my twenties. So I'm gonna live it up! Also note my Honey's birthday was two days ago, he is currently out of town but gets back tomorrow so we'll party then. In essence, this weekend will be Valentines/ Presidents day/ His&Hers birthday catch up! I dig the Birthweek/Birthmonth Idea of celebration!

Dress Quest

The last few weeks I have been on a quest for a kick-ass dress. The occasion is a Black Tie Wedding, in May, in Savannah. The last formal event I went to was prom, and where I come from weddings are Sunday dress... not really a society event. It has been an education trying to figure out the nuances in what constitutes evening wear vrs cocktail dresses vrs party dresses. Also, there are a few features I feel are important for the dress to possess:

1rst - it wants to travel well without serious repercussions
2nd - it can be hot in Savannah in May. Temperature predictions are around 85 degrees. The dress needs to breath.
3rd - I want to be comfortable. I have suffered for fashion in the past and will probably suffer again if the garment is fabulous enough. But if it is possible I want to breath comfortably and have reasonable blood circulation.
4th a reasonable price tag

I've tried on at least 30 dresses. The styles seem either "I'm 17 and have new boobs", "I'm 70 and have saggy boobs" or "I'm just hoochie, look at my boobs!... where's the bar."

Yesterday I found a beautiful dress! It is black gauzy silk, strapless, full length. This is the photo of the dress from a website. ISN'T IT PRETTY!!! It feels so light weight and elegant. The fly in the ointment... it is a size 8 and I am a 2 or 4. Also it is for a lady who towers at probably 5'8", I am 5'0" so there is an eight inch pool of fabric on the floor. But it's PRETTY!!!! I bought it and am going to see if I can alter it to make it work. I have a month to return it if needed. Knock on wood. If it doesn't work out I have just over 2 months to find the perfect dress... not to mention the SHOES!!!!

Here I Go!

I've done it! I've joined a gym- I am so excited to dig out my leg warmers and sweatband. No I didn't join an 80's theme gym- but when I think of me exercizing I automatically go into 80's montage-mode... There I am on the tread mill... there I am in a yoga class... there I am spinning... then I break into dance with my welding machine and a whole chorus of dancers are synchronized to cheer me on... and then at the end of this 45 second scene I am victorius and my personal trainer gives my a high five. Did I mention I have never joined a gym before? This my not be an accurate assesment of what will really happen.

Resolutions

Tis the seasons for resolutions. Of course I have a list of things I would like to commit to for making my body and environment a healthier whole. I know I will not stick to them all, but here's to trying.
1rst- Floss. I hate flossing, but I have flossed every tooth everyday so far this year. A big improvement. My enthusiasm will probibly wane, but I want to keep it up as long as possible. (it is cheaper then a root canal, and dental insurance)
2nd- Dishes. I hate doing the dishes. This displeasure results in a sink of dishes that sit and become more displeasurable until critical mass ie. eating cereal out of measuring cups. Now I am trying to wash dishes as I use them. I am also trying to figure out the most water efficient system but have not landed on anything conclusively.
3rd- Be more socially out going. I am not a hermit by any means, but more often then not I sit at home on my computer and end up spending way to much time taking crap quizs and playing on-line games. So I intend to make new friends and get out of the house more.
There are other resolutions like losing weight, exercising more, eating healthier... blah blah blah. These are things I remind myself/beat up myself about everyday. They are not new this year, they are tired old dogs that I kick every once in a while. For now these three things will make me very happy to maintain!

I'm Sorry... How Much did you Say that Was?

My cost of living has grown considerably with the coming of 2008. With loans coming due and the addition of car insurance my bank account has tumbleweeds blowing through it. Thank the Plastic Gods for credit cards. Without this glorious option of over-spending my means I don't know how I would have made it through the holidays!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT- My boyfriend and I are engaged! WHOOT! The price tags of weddings as they are, we're looking into cost saving options.... Do you think a BYOB wedding would be tacky?.....hmmmm