Hustles And Bustles...Oh My!

My dress has arrived to Vera! I was practically singing when I received the phone call last month. My mom is coming into town in February so that she can come along with me to my first fitting. I think one of my bridesmaids will as well so she can learn how to bustle my dress. It won't be too extensive because I barely have a train but it will be good for one of my ladies to go.

How was your first dress fitting?

A Bridesmaid Dress Outing

I arrived home yesterday from a fantastic visit to Chicago. I was able to spend some quality time with my oldest and dearest girlfriends, many of whom I also asked to be bridesmaids. (P.S. They adored these, seriously so perfect tied around a mini-bottle of champagne).

I asked two of my girls to visit a few bridesmaid dress stores with me. I wanted them to be involved in the actual choosing of the dress, although I had a pretty strong idea of what I was looking for. We started at Bella Bridesmaids on Oak in Chicago. The store was cute albeit crowded with a couple of bridesmaid groups during our appointment. After trying on several designer collections (everything from Lela Rose to Simply Silhouettes), we found the dress.

The dress is from Coren Moore and the style is called Nolan. I wish that we had taken pictures but it somehow slipped my mind as I was gabbing and enjoying spending time with my girls. The dress was flattering on both body types and I had no problem imagining each one of my 8 ladies donning the frock. It is fitted at top with a slight sweetheart neckline and then a flirty skirt. It feels more cocktail dress than bridesmaid dress which I was digging.

All Photos from Coren Moore

As for the color, we saw it in the silver color above and I fell immediately but in looking through the different swatches, I think that the dark sage will be more fitting with our color and location (imagine it accented with apricot bouquets...swoon).

How did you find your bridesmaid dresses?

Melissa Sweet Trunk Show

July 30 - August 3 at Priscilla of Boston

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

T-Bags
Print V Neck Puff Sleeve Dress

Original: $211-NOW: $147.70

Fall 2007 Trend: Day Dresses at Net-A-Porter

Temperley London
Imperial Sweater Dress
$1,080

See by Chloe
Knitted Sweater Dress
$580

Derek Lam
Drop Waist Mini Dress
$1,790

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

James Perse
Layered Racerback Tank Dress

Original: $132--NOW: $51.90

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent
Yorkie Embroidered Slip Dress

Original: $184--Now: $52.20

Intermix Online Sale: 80% and More Sale Items!

Lacey Parker
Puff Sleeve Blouse
Original: $285—NOW: $79
Thread Social
Silk Ruffle Dress
Original: $640—NOW: $249
Chloe
Sixty Circle Buckle Patent Pumps
Original: $615—NOW: $299

Under $101: Best Friend's Birthday Party

So next week is my best friend's birthday party and we will be celebrating with a fun dinner with all our girls. I wanted to pick out a new and funky outfit for this occasion as it will be one of the last get togethers before I move to Boston. My quest for a party outfit under $101 is below!

2’’ Hoops
$4.99

Rocker Girl Necklace
$4.99

Wide Patent Waist Belt
$4.99

Lux Floral Deep V Kimono Dress
$19.99

Oh Deer! Mae Heel
$49.99

Finished off with a pop of yellow and now I'm in business for just $84.95 courtesy of Urban Outfitters!

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

James Perse

Zipper Tank Dress

Original: $185--NOW: $110.90

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

LaROK

Silk Jersey Halter Dress

Original: $328--NOW: $97.90

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

Robert Rodriguez

Vintage Eyelet Dress

Original: $495--NOW: $296.90

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

T-Bags

Halter Dress

Original: $194--NOW: $97

Dress Please!

Mmm. Shopbop sales are glorious. There are some crazy fun dresses online marked down 70%. Ridiculousity. I must buy these!

Foley for Foley + Corinna

Waisty Silk Dress

Original: $390--NOW: $117

Karanina

Mimosa Dress

Original: $276--NOW: $82.80

Dallin Chase
Silk Lurex Joe Dress
Original $320—NOW: $96

Well Played, Old Navy

I am enjoying the fact that Old Navy has taken a turn for the trendy. I remember when the store was all tapered khakis and carpenter jeans. They are currently in the midst of ther 50% off Summer Sale so I decided to check it out. I walked out with 4 dresses that are super comfortable and I have been living in during this 4th of July holiday.

Kimono Sleeve Dress

$24.50

Tank Dress

$24.50

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

James Perse

Smocked Waist Dress
Original: $145--NOW: $94.25

Nice Legs: Summer Sale at Neiman's

Pants should be forbidden in the summer. It is a time to flaunt the gams you got. Neiman's has a great sale right now for mini dresses and shorts galore. Get them while it's hot.

Catherine Malandrino

Knit Sweater & Printed Shorts

$135.00 & Under

James Perse

Mesh Top & Shorts

$75.00 & Under

James Perse

Snap Jacket & Smocked Dress

$103.00 & Under

Twelfth Street

Crocheted Minidress

$117 and under

Intermix Online Sale: Mini Dresses

Coffee and Scones with Mom and Dad:

Fluet

Silk Chiffon Babydoll Dress

Original: $380--NOW: $249

Afternoon at the Art Museum:

Boudoir

Silk Chiffon Cut-out Dress

Original: $545--NOW: $359

Late Dinner and Drinks with the Guy:

Lacey Parker

Silk Charmeuse Bubble Sleeve Dress

Original: $385--NOW: $269

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

Theory

Vondra Line Dress

Original: $395--NOW: $236.90

This fantastic dress includes the removable leather belt.

Scoop Up the Sale

Whenever I go to visit my girls in NYC, I always make a pit stop at Scoop NYC. They have since opened in Chicago as well but there is nothing that can compare to the original. Except maybe the online sales...

Columbus Day Top

12th Street by Cynthia Vincent

Original: $275.00--NOW: $119.00

Anemone Straight Jean

Notify

Original: $255.00--NOW: $49.00

Edie Mini Dress

Franny

Original: $265.00--NOW: $159.00

Crop Joyce Jean

7 for all Mankind

Original: $145.00--NOW: $89.00