Thursday, October 11, 2012

Belle of the Ball

Pre-Deployment Ball Time! For the most part, I like Military Balls (that's what she said,) but I am dreading dress shopping! I've been to my share of military events over the years and let me tell you, dresses that might have worked at prom when you were 17 might not be considered appropriate for the ball. Girls, lingerie is not pretty in public. Ok?!  And let's face it, I'm now 31 and a mother of 2. I'm not exactly feeling ballgown-sexy. Ugh, let the games begin.

So here is what I was thinking...

Last week I won a $50 gift card to Shabby Apple via an awesome blog called Arrow in the Eye. Heard of her? No? Go check her out!
Since I'm cheap money conscience, I was determined not to spend any extra money if possible. So instead of shopping for one of their amazing dresses I ended up going with a pair of rose bud earrings, a black metal headband and a red sash. Sadly, these three little things added up to about $50 + shipping. My hope is that I just stocked up on the accessories needed for the Military Ball; all I need now is the perfect black dress. 

shabby apple goodies


Stud earrings
shabbyapple.com


red satin sash
shabbyapple.com


Metallica
shabbyapple.com




Here are a few ideas that I am toying with the LBD and red sash from above.




LBD


TFNC pleated chiffon dress
$56 - bankfashion.co.uk


Red top
$64 - feverdesigns.co.uk


Jessica simpson
dillards.com



red satin sash
shabbyapple.com




Or this insanely elegant look here....

 

Perfectly Plum


Bottega Veneta ball gown
net-a-porter.com


Dune lace pumps
$110 - houseoffraser.co.uk


Beaded clutch
amazon.com


Lucite jewelry
alexisbittar.com


Nail polish
jacob.ca

14 comments:

  1. Personally...I LOVE the 2nd look. That purple color is gorgeous and that dress..."elegant" sums it up perfectly.

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    1. Isn't it lovely? and only three grand! Maybe I can find a nice knock off?

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  2. Oooooh, I like them both but especially the second. So pretty!

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    1. Thanks! I love the 2nd, but the 1st is more 'Me' I think... Dress shopping starts next week. Yikes!

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  3. I think you will look drop dead sexy in that first dress. However...lose the cardigan.
    But hold the phone...being over 30 and having kids does mean you are not sexy anymore doesn't it? NO IT DOES NOT. Don't ever let me hear you say that again.
    Oh and don't bother putting 'appropriate' and 'military ball' in the same sentence. You should know this by now.
    I'm giving you a hard time, but I can't wait to see pics of your final purchase. This should be fun! Have fun with it!
    Okay, that's all for now. love ya. muah!

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    1. yea yea yea. we need a skype date.

      So far the 1st one is what I'm really going to be searching for. I saw a dress for about $50 over the weekend, so I may go back and get it.

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  4. Ok so we all know I'm going to pick dress #1 only because that purse.. I die. It's the skull man, I'm a sucker! Glad you got some rocking accessories from Shabby Apple and of course the shameless blog plug. :)

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    1. bahaha Shameless is my middle name! well, that and Lynn.

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  5. Newest follower via The Busy Bee :)

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    1. YAY Thanks!! I'm glad you were able to find me :)

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  6. You are so going to work it. I love the idea of the black dress with red sash.

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    1. Ha! Thanks hun, we shall see... I'm sure to blog about it after... lol ugh I hate dress shopping.

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  7. I like both looks, but I love the first look the most, I'm a big sucker for red and black and I love the idea of adding the sash to the dress.

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    1. I wish I could 'like' your comment! lol I'm a huge sucker for black & red too!!!!!

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