22 March 2011

Accessories are what seperates us from animals

This past Sunday I and a couple of good friends went up to David's Bridal and found me a wedding dress. It was a very exhausting search. I have to say that it was only made bearable by the fact that my friends are funny, witty, and will give their honest opinion; also the consultant, Jasmine, was fantastic! I should not have to point out that it wasn't all sweetness and fun... I get cranky when I get thirsty/hot. It was hot in that store and even hotter in that dressing room. I normally carry a water bottle with me, but in my haste to get out the door on time, I had forgotten about it. Luckily, my BFF and Matron of Honor (MoH) ran and grabbed me a water bottle from a restaurant across the street. She got back right after I had tried on the dress that would become mine. Good timing all around.

So the dress is purchased and hanging in its own little garment bag in my closet. Now comes the fun part; shoes, veil/hat, earrings...in a word Accessories!

First off the hat/veil. I want to wear a cute little 1920's type cocktail hat with a birdcage veil. I am actually not sure if the 20's are the right era, for what I have pictured in my head; maybe the 40's would be more accurate. Anyway, I have a vision and I have the realistic expectations that I want something similar, I know exact may (most likely) won't happen, but I have a vision. It shouldn't actually be that hard to find. I saw lots of 'sort ofs' on etsy and some of the sellers say they are willing to work with customers to create what is needed...I just need to try on a hat (or two) to see what actual style/size works best for me. There is this great hat store just down the street, but he has very sporadic hours (and no website...the horror).

Second...the shoes. This is harder. I don't know what I want. I have generalizations...I want something a little funky/different; no plain white satin with crystals (blah). I don't want to go above an inch and a half heel height. I am not always steady in heels and would prefer lower for comfort sake. Also, my fiance is the same height that I am. Not that it matters to me, my mom is three/four inches taller than my dad (I got dad's height), but I just don't want him to feel uncomfortable in pictures...I guess I should ask him.
The question no becomes...what do I want? Do I search websites for all the shoes and hope that something jumps out at me and then start refining my search for something similar? Should I pick a color of shoe I want first? My sister wanted blue heels for her wedding...I ended up finding her blue wedges that fit her requirements except for the heel part...she loved them. Maybe I should just look for green shoes, but I like pink too, or blue...

I guess I'll figure it out...later. I can always ask twitter. There are some smart, funny people there. Ok, on to the third accessory; Earrings. Not so much a problem. I plan on wearing my grandma's pearls. I just have to find earrings that match. Hmmm...that was easy. I guess I have to focus on searching the internet for shoes.

11 March 2011

Filler...sorry

I always get these great ideas to write about. Then I get distracted by a shiny object or work and out the brain they fly. I know I should keep a notepad around for just those occasions...and I do have notepads laying around. I just forget.

Maybe I shouldn't just wait for these great ideas to pop into my brain. Maybe I should just take time everyday to write something...anything...I wouldn't even have to publish it that day or ever. Maybe just taking the time to write will help me remember to write down those great ideas. Maybe...

So here is your filler for today my dear IFs...a catchy annoying song/video.