On Saturday, I will be attending a black and white ball/gala. I am super excited. It probably won't be anything special but now at least I'll be able to say I went to a gala at least once in my life.
But the really exciting part...I get to go shopping for a new dress and NEW SHOES!!
My first black and white ball!
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Re: My first black and white ball!
ANYTHING that requires new shoes cannot be bad!
Have fun!
Have fun!
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Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes.
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I once wished for a gala day, but I've scaled back my expectations.
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Ed the Conf:
Well, at least this one didn't go flying over my head...I once wished for a gala day, but I've scaled back my expectations.
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Re: My first black and white ball!
I was considering finery for commencement, but it will be under the gown so there's not much point.
There will be a lunch or dinner party, though, so if anyone's in the neighborhood Dec. 20, let me know.
There will be a lunch or dinner party, though, so if anyone's in the neighborhood Dec. 20, let me know.
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Sunflower, please post pictures of whatever you buy. It makes us feel connected.
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Very nice!sunflower wrote:On Saturday, I will be attending a black and white ball/gala. I am super excited. It probably won't be anything special but now at least I'll be able to say I went to a gala at least once in my life.
But the really exciting part...I get to go shopping for a new dress and NEW SHOES!!
Are you getting a full length ball gown?
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I am looking for a full length gown...but not sure if I will find one I like by Saturday! I have found a lot of shorter cocktail dresses that I can resort to that will work well enough, but I would prefer full length.
I actually got trapped in the mall tonight after closing...and didn't even find a dress to make the whole fiasco worthwhile!!!
I actually got trapped in the mall tonight after closing...and didn't even find a dress to make the whole fiasco worthwhile!!!
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Did you go to Westfarms Mall?
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Yes I did...I didn't make it to all the stores though, I will have to go back tomorrow. I haven't been to Nordstrom yet...but that particular Nordstrom tends to have a not that great special occasion dress section. They'll have good shoes though!
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Very cute! I went to Macy's though...that was my first stop, I combed the dress section and didn't see that one. There were very few dresses in my size, I don't know if people got an early start on holiday party shopping but it seemed odd the section was so picked over at this time of year.
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PERFECT! I hope they have this at my store, we only have one Nordstrom in the state. I love halter dresses, that is pretty much what I had in my mind. And not a bad deal either!!!PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:I really like this dress:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2984444/0~2 ... 014150&P=3
I liked the strapless one too but strapless dresses and I don't get along very well.
I also need to go to White House Black Market, which is usually my go to store for dresses, although their online selection is not that great at all. It's super close to my house though so it's worth a quick trip to see if they have anything in stock.
But I want that one, it's so pretty!
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The shoes are going to be my downfall...I have expensive taste! Why do I gravitate toward the ones that are over $200??
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Neiman Marcus had their Manolos on sale for 40% off this weekend.
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Love these shoes...wish they had them in black...then again, kind of glad that they don't!!
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2911547/0~2 ... 377052&P=7
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2911547/0~2 ... 377052&P=7
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sunflower wrote:The shoes are going to be my downfall...I have expensive taste! Why do I gravitate toward the ones that are over $200??
Because you're normal!!
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