the commenters have spoken!
January 7th, 2009 @ 11:07 pm | blog, blonde moments | Comments (10)Well, I think it’s safe to assume I still have readers! Phew! As of right now, nearly 50 of you commented on my last post, and ALL OF YOU said I simply had to get a new dress.
Admittedly, I kind of thought most of you would side with New Dress but I thought at least one or two might speak up for Old Dress.
I’m happy to report that you can kiss Old Dress goodbye (I might wear in to a different Inaugural event, not Black Tie) because I found myself a new dress at Filene’s Basement tonight. Actually, I found two that I mostly liked, purchased one with a 20% off coupon, put the other one on hold, and tomorrow I’ll go back to buy it with another 20% off coupon. Then this weekend I’ll go dress shopping again (just because I’m not 110% satisfied yet) and then I’ll show you all the dresses, and let you have a say in picking which one. What do you think about that?
It will be like we are ALL going to the Inaugural Ball! Woo Hoo! If they let me bring in my cell phone, I’ll even twitter the event.
All of your comments made me feel really grateful that I get to go and helped me focus on the positive. So, thank you. It’s quite possible that I will be completely sleep deprived for the event and have to do my own leftover hair in a hotel lobby bathroom, but whatever, I WILL HAVE A FLOOR LENGTH GOWN BY GOLLY.
Special shoutouts go to Laurie, who offered me her closet of dresses, and Jen, who offered to LET ME WEAR HER WEDDING JEWELRY SHE HASN’T EVEN WORN YET. Now that is serious love.
My readers are the bomb diggity best. Love y’all.
the belle of the ball
January 6th, 2009 @ 9:48 pm | blonde moments, dc | Comments (48)
Michelle Obama will be the one true Belle of the Balls, but yours truly will be there to watch. That’s right, I am going to one of the Official Presidential Inaugural Balls…TWO WEEKS FROM TONIGHT.
I had months to pick out a prom dress, a year to plan my wedding, and…fourteen days to get ready for Washington’s biggest night perhaps ever. Hold me.
Note to self: Why didn’t you start your diet last year?…Do those Hollywood Diets really work?…How many minutes can I devote to the treadmill in the next two weeks?
Oh well, no time for major weight loss now, I have to make the most of what I’ve got. Dress code is officially Black Tie, so let’s talk about attire:
- Husband’s Tuxedo: Purchased tonight! Men have it so easy. We just need to buy a sexy cummerbund and bowtie to complete the look. Do you think anyone has ever said “sexy cummerbund” before? Gah! I’m having flashbacks to 7th grade choir concerts.
- My Dress: Here is where I need your help. Is it an absolute rule that I wear a floor length gown? On one hand, yes, it is Black Tie, but on the other hand, it’s the new millennium, when “rules” are no longer “rules,” right? And I have to work overtime like a madwoman over the next two weeks, so there isn’t a lot of time for shopping. And we’re already spending a lot of money on this even without the dress. And….again with the fatness thing. UGH. So — can I wear this dress?
[Pausing for a moment while you go look at the dress. I wore it to a black tie wedding in 2007, but that was for my friend, and she couldn't turn me away at the door for my dress being too short.]
Assuming you tell me it’s okay to wear that dress (but be honest!), then how should I do my hair and accessories? I just feel like an old frumpy, lumpy married lady who forgot how to look hot. Send in the troops!
Deep breaths. Right now I’m try to shove away my insecurities and just be grateful to have this amazing opportunity. Plus, It helps to know that my dress will not be as bad as Eleanor Roosevelt’s.
I’ve never been to disney world*
January 4th, 2009 @ 10:47 pm | life | Comments (25)But that is going to change next month. Remember a few weeks ago when I swore up and down that I would take more vacation this year? Well, I really wasn’t joking. The vacations are falling out of the sky and into my lap!
Firstly, the husband got invited to his company’s annual board meeting, which generally is held in some warm location over the middle of winter. Rumor has is that past ones have been in the Caribbean, though I have no idea if that’s true. This year they picked Orlando. While I have to admit that I’m not super excited about plain ol’ Florida, I am so not complaining. Free airfare and free fancy hotel? Hells yes.
While the husband sits through meetings, you will find me at the pool or the spa. I suppose we will also try to do some Disney World-ish things, and maybe Epcot things, but I won’t be too sad if I mostly hang out at the spa and order lots of room service.
Secondly, we we out to dinner with some friends last week who invited us to stay with them at their boss’ house on a beach in Italy this summer. For FREE. Anyone ever been to Sardinia? I’ve never even been to Europe, let alone Italy, let alone Sardinia. I had to go home and Wikipedia it after they invited us because I didn’t even know where it was. But now I do, and I plan to purchase airfare the second it dips below 14 zillion dollars. Oy. Mama’s going to Italy, home of pasta and wine and white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Fantastico!
Thirdly, my dearest mother has decided that we should take a family vacation over the 2009 Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays back to Cabo with her 14 zillion frequent flier miles. Nothing planned yet, but it’s obvious I need to get my bootie in shape for a lot of bikini time in 2009!
Oh, if anyone has Orlando or Sardinia insider tips please do let me know.
*I was not a deprived child. My mom took us to Disneyland when I was going though my really, really, really fugly phase around age 11.
** Realize I’m a bit rusty at this blogging thing, be gentle while I get back into the swing of things. I hope to post my 2008 year in review and my 2009 goals sometime before, ohhhhh, February. Love to all!
holiday wishlist 2008: just for fun
December 8th, 2008 @ 10:23 pm | pretty things | Comments (12)
1. Tweezerman Stainless Styling Shears, amazon.com ($22.50)
No, these are not (cough, cough) for trimming my own bangs (cough, cough). These are strictly for cutting my husband’s hair.
2. Casalinga Birds, hygge & west ($60)
If three twenties fell from the sky right this second, this is what I would buy.
3. Sofia Mini Champagne, americanwinery.com ($16/four)
So cute it even comes with a mini straw!
4. Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, amazon.com ($7.49)
The torture workout all the bloggers are raving about!
5. 2009 Screen/Gocco Printed Botanical Calendar, modern printed matter ($22)
Beautifying cubicle life one lovely calendar at a time.
6. 2003 Death Cab for Cutie Poster, lure design ($60)
There are zillions of fabulous, arty concert posters to be found here, here, and here too. Makes me wish I listened to much cooler music.
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And thus concludes my 2008 holiday wishlists. In case you missed the others, there are ones for the home and in the kitchen too.
Tell me, what are you wishing for?
holiday wishlist 2008: for the home
December 8th, 2008 @ 12:14 am | pretty things | Comments (6)
1. Ork Washington D.C. Neighborhood Poster, orkposters.com ($22)
Do they have your city too? Check here.
2. Amy Butler Midwest Modern fabric by the yard, quilthome.com ($8.95)
These patterns are “Mustard / Martini” and “Linen - Fresh Poppies,” and I covet them. And I swear I am going to start sewing again in 2009!
3. Domino: The Book of Decorating, amazon.com ($21.12)
There is a bird on the cover. And I’m obsessed with birds. Still.
4. Digital Clock, momastore.com ($65)
Grown up people deserve grown up alarm clocks.
5. Monogrammed Boudoir Pillow, potterybarn.com ($31.50 with monogram)
I just love it, that is all. And I want to buy one for each of my friends.
6. PB Classic 400 Thread-Count Sheet Set, potterybarn.com ($149 queen)
Our wedding-gift sheets are looking quite raggedy these days, and new, crisp, white ones sound oh so nice.
