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I bought my dress!!

P: 11/3/2008 11:56:11 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	I can't believe I actually did it, but I did! I went to the Kleinfeld sample sale, but I ended up buying a dress that wasn't on sale (big surprise)... anyway, I hope you ladies approve, because I already put the deposit down! btw--I will be finding a pretty, sparkly brooch to wear on the bow (they gave me an example), and I will be losing, hopefully, at least 10 lbs.--and obviously toning up my arms big time! I have over a year to do it (actually, I might start another thread about my date/venue), so I think it's possible. I just wanted to share my excitement! ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/3/2008 11:56:11 AM

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P: 11/3/2008 11:56:48 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	pic 2, with a brooch ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/3/2008 11:56:48 AM

P: 11/3/2008 11:57:35 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	that's all--thanks for looking ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/3/2008 11:57:35 AM

P: 11/3/2008 11:59:40 AM
Morgie44 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 584 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 12/13/2007	I LOVE it! Who is the designer?
Posted: 11/3/2008 11:59:40 AM

P: 11/3/2008 12:00:44 PM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	Ohhhh thanks! It's the Vineyard Collection by Priscilla of Boston ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/3/2008 12:00:44 PM

P: 11/3/2008 12:02:14 PM
Thomperchik Cut Rock Total Posts: 259 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 7/11/2008	Alli - that is such a beautifullllllllllll dress! You look amazing in it!!
Posted: 11/3/2008 12:02:14 PM

P: 11/3/2008 12:05:11 PM
Sparkalicious Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,719 Last Post: 9/19/2009 Member Since: 11/22/2007	Congrats Alli _esq! It's gorgeous and looks fabulous on you! I love POB's Vineyard Collection. My bm dresses are from The Vineyard Collection as well ... I'm a little biased. Thanks for sharing your excitement!!!! Fantastic choice! * Too much of a good thing can be wonderful * ~ Mae West September 6, 2009
Posted: 11/3/2008 12:05:11 PM

P: 11/3/2008 12:57:22 PM
kittybean Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,070 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/2/2008	Absolutely beautiful dress, and it looks great on your slim figure. I think you made an excellent choice--and no need to lose ten pounds! You are so thin already.
Posted: 11/3/2008 12:57:22 PM

P: 11/3/2008 12:58:54 PM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	thank you girls so much! I really am so excited Sparkalicious--can you share with me which dresses you got for your bridesmaids? I'd love to see! ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/3/2008 12:58:54 PM

P: 11/3/2008 1:00:15 PM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	oh, kittybean--you're too sweet! slim, haha! first time anyone'e ever said that, truly...I think that bridal-wear can really be some of the most flattering clothing (especially the big poofy gowns that hide your hind quarters, hahahaha) ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/3/2008 1:00:15 PM

P: 11/3/2008 1:10:23 PM
Sparkalicious Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,719 Last Post: 9/19/2009 Member Since: 11/22/2007	Date: 11/3/2008 12:58:54 PM Author: alli_esq thank you girls so much! I really am so excited Sparkalicious--can you share with me which dresses you got for your bridesmaids? I'd love to see! You are welcome! You should be excited. It's fabulous! Umm ... you DO have a slim figure by the way ... Sure ... I would love to share with you ... It is style # 1302 in Peridot color. Our wedding colors are Pistachio & Gold so this "peridot" color is perfect b/c it is not actually a true peridot color but bang on for a pistachio green color ... I love it!! Here's a pic. Likey?? * Too much of a good thing can be wonderful * ~ Mae West September 6, 2009
Posted: 11/3/2008 1:10:23 PM

P: 11/3/2008 1:22:41 PM
fiery Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,108 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/18/2008	Beautiful
Posted: 11/3/2008 1:22:41 PM

P: 11/3/2008 1:28:54 PM
blondebunny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,465 Last Post: 10/28/2009 Member Since: 2/18/2008	hey it looks awesome!! I dunno if u have found a brooch yet or not... but Forever 21 had some really pretty ones the other day when I was there!! :-) Goodluck!
Posted: 11/3/2008 1:28:54 PM

P: 11/3/2008 1:30:58 PM
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,103 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006	It's gorgeous I love it, especially with the brooch! And there is no way you need to lose weight at all, you have a fab figure!
Posted: 11/3/2008 1:30:58 PM

P: 11/3/2008 1:44:25 PM
kama_s Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,682 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2008	Lovely dress. The brooch would look really nice.
Posted: 11/3/2008 1:44:25 PM

P: 11/3/2008 1:58:04 PM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	oh, ladies, you've really made my day! you have no idea! I've been feeling a little down on myself lately, since I put on a few pounds the past few weeks, but it really helped to pick out this dress.... I was literally shaking when I said I was going to buy it--it makes it all so REAL! hehehe...but I really am SO excited thank you so much for the tip, blonde bunny I will try and check that out.... I'm glad you all agree on the brooch...I love sparkles, and I was going to go with a more elaborate dress, but I think just the one little brooch will satisfy my bling need plus, the dress is so simple that I can wear a necklace and maybe my mom's fabulous diamond bangle...there are lots of options, which I like...and I think this dress is much more "me" than others I've tried on, so I feel super good in it. Thank you all again--you are lovely!!! ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/3/2008 1:58:04 PM

P: 11/3/2008 1:59:32 PM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	and Sparkalicious--I LOOOOVE those bridesmaid dresses! that color is TDF! gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/3/2008 1:59:32 PM

P: 11/3/2008 2:02:19 PM
FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,885 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007	I think it looks absolutely perfect on you!!! What a beautiful dress! _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain
Posted: 11/3/2008 2:02:19 PM

P: 11/3/2008 2:04:05 PM
Sparkalicious Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,719 Last Post: 9/19/2009 Member Since: 11/22/2007	Date: 11/3/2008 1:59:32 PM Author: alli_esq and Sparkalicious--I LOOOOVE those bridesmaid dresses! that color is TDF! gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous Oh thanks, alli!! Yay! Have you selected yours yet? * Too much of a good thing can be wonderful * ~ Mae West September 6, 2009
Posted: 11/3/2008 2:04:05 PM

P: 11/3/2008 2:06:54 PM
sunnyd Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,510 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/5/2007	Awesome awesome awesome.
Posted: 11/3/2008 2:06:54 PM

P: 11/3/2008 2:19:11 PM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	Date: 11/3/2008 2:04:05 PM Author: Sparkalicious Date: 11/3/2008 1:59:32 PM Author: alli_esq and Sparkalicious--I LOOOOVE those bridesmaid dresses! that color is TDF! gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous Oh thanks, alli!! Yay! Have you selected yours yet? no, so far from any of that! I'm going to need serious input from you ladies... so far, all I know is that my 5 girls are all different shapes and sizes, and most of them would rather not have a strapless dress...I am not opposed to having different dresses for them, but I want them to coordinate, obviously... it all seems so complicated! I'm such a bad bride! haha... ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/3/2008 2:19:11 PM

P: 11/3/2008 3:49:47 PM
DMBFiredancer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 588 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2008	so so so so pretty! i love it on you...so flattering! and i agree with someone else - you dont even need to lose 10 lbs - you look so great already. congrats on the dress! 7.25.09
Posted: 11/3/2008 3:49:47 PM

P: 11/3/2008 5:25:55 PM
Keepingthefaith21 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,300 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 8/17/2007	That dress looks absolutely fantastic!!! I am so happy you were able to find one! I LOVE it!!! *The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you can not do.*
Posted: 11/3/2008 5:25:55 PM

P: 11/3/2008 5:53:47 PM
sctsbride09 Cut Rock Total Posts: 172 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 9/3/2008	That dress looks like it was made for you, it looks soooo amazing ( W/OUT losing 10 pounds) Congrats on finding THE dress!!
Posted: 11/3/2008 5:53:47 PM

P: 11/3/2008 6:39:10 PM
HollyS Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,098 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 7/18/2007	Stunning! I'm talking about you! The dress is beautiful, too! _____________________________ "I cannot live without books." - Thomas Jefferson
Posted: 11/3/2008 6:39:10 PM

P: 11/4/2008 12:17:11 AM
LauraBabe08 Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 5/11/2009 Member Since: 10/3/2007	your gown is gorgeous!! Congrats on your purchase! :) * March 14, 2009 *
Posted: 11/4/2008 12:17:11 AM

P: 11/4/2008 2:22:52 AM
Deelight Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,093 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/4/2007	Date: 11/3/2008 1:30:58 PM Author: bee* It's gorgeous I love it, especially with the brooch! And there is no way you need to lose weight at all, you have a fab figure! Ditto, I looked at your picture you definitly don't need to lose anything and your arms don't look like they need toning either you look faboo as is the dress is a winner :D. __________________________________________________________ Sometimes if your really lucky all your dreams do come true ...............
Posted: 11/4/2008 2:22:52 AM

P: 11/4/2008 11:51:59 AM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	I had a very stressful day yesterday--as I have mentioned a couple of times on this site before, I took the NY and NJ bar exams in July, and I found out yesterday that the NJ bar exam results had been posted. Basically, to make a long story short, my result had to be held because my good-for-nothing law school didn't send in the law school certificate required for me to get my score. Sooooo, I was sort of freaking out yesterday, and I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to respond to everyone individually--let me do that now (btw, I still don't have the results--probably will have to wait until the end of the week, and since I've already been waiting since the end of July, I'm sure you can understand how freaked out I am...if any of you could send me some magical, wonderous PS dust, it would be GREEEATLY appreciated...end of my own thread jack, haha...): Morgie44: I am so glad you like it! Thomperchik: Thank you so much! I tried on so many dresses that I thought were absolutely gorgeous, but I really think this one was the most flattering on me...and really, isn't that what it's all about? I should look like the best version of ME, right? Sparkalicious: As I said before, your bridesmaid dresses are absolutely beautiful. Your girls are going to feel like princesses (at least, I would!) Kittybean: you have such awesome taste--so your approval is extra-appreciated And thanks for the ego boost--lord knows I could use it, hehehe... fieryred33143: Thaaaaank you! blondebunny: thanks again for the tip, and thank you for the compliment! *bee:** you know, I was thinking your gorgeous wedding shoes might go perfectly hehehehe...who am I kidding, your wedding shoes would go perfectly with anything!! kama_s: I'm glad you agree with the brooch! Thanks! FrekeChild: you know I'm going to need help picking out shoes...but I do have over a year, so I guess I should hold my horses with that one, right? thank you so much for the compliment!! sunnyd: I'm so glad you think so!! DMBFiredancer: you have no idea how sweet that is to read...thank you sooooo much!!! Keepingthefaith21: thank you!! sctsbride09: I really do feel good in it, and that's what matters, right? Yay, thank you!!! HollyS: you are too sweet ::blushes:: LauraBabe08: thank you!!! Deelight: awwww, you're so nice! thank you so much! You ladies sure do know how to make a girl feel good! Thank you all again! ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/4/2008 11:51:59 AM

P: 11/4/2008 12:26:32 PM
pocahontas Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,294 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 8/14/2003	Alli, you look gorgeous! The dress is beautiful and very flattering! I can't even believe you were worried about the sample sale You have a fabulous figure so no worries about that and to think you got a bunch of us hating the wedding dress industry - lol
Posted: 11/4/2008 12:26:32 PM

P: 11/4/2008 12:32:05 PM
Dreamgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,993 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/25/2008	I love this dress on you! It is so perfect!!! Congrats on the gown purchase ____________________________________________________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. Dreaming of the Osaka sun...
Posted: 11/4/2008 12:32:05 PM

P: 11/4/2008 12:34:02 PM
alli_esq Ideal Rock Total Posts: 697 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 3/18/2008	Date: 11/4/2008 12:26:32 PM Author: pocahontas Alli, you look gorgeous! The dress is beautiful and very flattering! I can't even believe you were worried about the sample sale You have a fabulous figure so no worries about that and to think you got a bunch of us hating the wedding dress industry - lol hahaha! I actually couldn't fit into most of the samples I tried on...but really, they had pretty slim pickins by the time I got there, anyway, and the dresses I loved were not part of their sample sale (there was one that was part of the Anne Barge trunk show, and a Jim Hjelm that wasn't on sale at all)... What the SA told me (and I agree) is that you're not really saving money buying a sample. You still have to pay for cleaning and often repairs, which can make up the difference of what you would save. She told me that samples really are good for people who are getting married very soon and don't have time to order the dress--I'm not getting married for another year+, so I was really in no rush. She did give me a slight discount because it was the day of the sample sale, but I am ordering a new dress. A good friend of mine did go to their sample sale and found a $9,000 dress for about $4,500 (still considerably more than my budget, of course)--but hers was a cancellation, meaning that the girl who ordered the dress either called off her wedding or bought a different dress. It had already been altered, so it was about a size 2 street size, which is my friend's size. If you can find a dress like that, you're in much better shape financially; they are more desperate to get rid of it, so they'll negotiate the price more. And please, don't stop hating the bridal industry just for me haha! ____________________________ "You seem very calm for a woman who's getting married, I said & she nodded. It's on my to-do list, she said, so there's no point in agonizing about it." Storypeople
Posted: 11/4/2008 12:34:02 PM

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