Finding beauty in everyday life, whether it is what the stars are wearing, or how they are acting.
I’ve had somewhat of a rough day. I’m so tired that I can’t even sleep. I need a happy thought. Alexandrite has always been that for me. To me, it is the metaphor for a perfect relationship.
I know, it’s just a gemstone, but it’s the coolest one out there.
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I think that Target has missed its mark with its new wedding dress line that runs between $80 and $169.00. I think that they won’t be able to overcome the stereotype. This is the one day that brides want to feel like they are wearing something special not like they are wearing an $80.00 dress. If I were in charge of the line I would:
Concentrate more on bridesmaid dresses. These can be extremely expensive and more and more the brides are having to buy all of the dresses. If the brides can save money on bridesmaid dresses they will have a lot of extra money to spend on their own dress.
I would also create a line of fashionable mother of the bride dresses. These seem to be impossible to find and I think Isaac Mizrahi could do a very good job with this.
I would love to see a line of bridal accessories. Yes, there are currently two veils available as well as some gloves that would work for most any bride. There are also an unfortunate line of headbands which are supposed to be used in place of a veil. Instead, they make the bride look like a third grader. There isn’t one tiara in sight. I think if they can meet tiaras affordable it would be a huge hit.
So the big question is would I wear a Target wedding dress? I would probably at least try it on. Then I would have it custom fit to me and maybe some special embellishments like lace added or sleeves. All there is to lose is $160. Which isn’t anything in the wedding budget really. Check out more great posts at the carnival of shopping.
Ballet was really the first time I was interested in fashion. I went to see “The Nutcracker” one year, & was absolutely enthralled by the amazing costumes, & the style & grace. I kept my program & just spent hours & hours looking through it, dreaming of one day when I would be a great ballerina. These thoughts shaped who I was, & who I wanted to become. So I was surprised to hear that the Great Russian Nutcracker U.S. Tour is having Nutcracker Auditions. Applicants should be between from seven to a young teen. They must have one year of ballet experience & must be dressed in ballet attire. The audition tour goes to several states in the fall, so be sure & ask your dance instructor about it. It really would be a fairytale come true. Unfortunately, I’m a little old to be auditioning, but just looking at the store brought some magic back into my life. I would love to see The Nutcracker again. I remember that feeling of complete & utter awe that I think everyone who sees the nutcracker experiences.
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