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I am the absolute worst Bee blogger ever. I went to my first dress fitting—and the camera in my battery was dead!! I feel like I committed a blogging crime by doing something so important and not taking my camera. If it’s any help, my Mom was a bit disappointed that I didn’t take any pictures either.
The good news is: the fitting was fantastic. To my surprise, it wasn’t just a muslin of my dress—but the actual dress. At first I was totally disappointed because it was so big on me that it just looked like a satin sack. Then, two fabulous seamstresses came down from the 6th floor and did their magic. Using tons of pins and a seam ripper they completely modified the dress to fit my body. At the end of the experience, I got to meet Lilly—the woman who actually sewed my dress. The even better news, I will have at least 3 more fittings—-and I promise to take my camera to the next three!!
Since I feel like I owe the hive a picture of me in a dress, I thought I should follow up on my fabulous DVF dress. I’ve already introduced you to Peyton, but here she is on me (Sorry, I had to cut off my head):
I love her, yet very soon after she arrived, I had major buyers remorse. The dress was just too much money. Last weekend, Sister Peep, SIL Peep, and I had a quick moment while their little ones were napping to do a little window shopping.
We just happened to walk by a window that advertised a 60 to 80% off sale!! Within 30 seconds of being in the store, I spotted Ravine. It was another Diane Von Furstenberg dress, but this one was 60% off the original price. A much better price than Peyton, and it had a lot more pizzazz!! Both ladies loved the dress—so I bought it immediately!! It’s non-returnable, but I love it so much and the price was so great, I know that I will never regret the purchase!! I wish it photographed better (and I wish I had been wearing the right bra):
It’s fun and flirty, and the price doesn’t break the bank!!
Since I bought Peyton at Nordstrom, it was super easy to return her. But I am sad that I had to return the perfect little black dress.
What do you think? A lot more fun, huh? How many rehearsal dinner dresses did you try on? Did you recruit others to help you decide?
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I LOVE THE NEW ONE! 
How snazzy?! The shade of green is gorgeous as well!
I’m just now on the hunt for my Rehearsal Dinner dress and it’s turning out to be quite a difficult task!
I think the green looks so great! And you know DVF will make another little black dress (or maybe Peyton will go on sale!) so no worries!!
I love the green on you! And it’s nice to have a brighter dress for summer occasions…
The camera in your battery was dead??? oh my! i wish i had a camera in my battery! hahaha… i love the green dress btw (and i am so jealous bc i have wanted a dfv dress for-ev-er)
In my shopping for a bridal shower dress I found the Cezanne dress by DVF at Saks Off Fifth and fell in love. The only one in the store and it fit me!! Ok, so it wasnt a bargain, but it was a good enough deal. Now I can’t wait to wear it!
That green dress is so cute and flirty! You look great in it
I like how fun the new dress is… and the COLOR! Gorgeous!
I love that you got a little daring with the new dress! You look hot! And green is my favorite color, so naturally I love it.
Love the green dress! And I think it’s great to have a little pop of color for the rehearsal dinner!
Ok, that green is nothing short of SMASHING. You made the right choice!
Oh La La! I can not wait to actually pick a rehersal dress. I have become obsessed with rehersal dresses!!
I love the green dress its fun and flirty!
Def. prefer the green! Peyton was a classic but not worth it if you are going to regret the $$ you spent.
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Your new dress is so flirty, it really looks like you’re celebrating something in it!
Oh I love me a great deal! Nice find, Peep! Very cute and flattering on you!
Wow I love the green!! It totally matches your peep toe… hehehe. I think it was a fantastic buy. As sad as it is to see the perfect little black dress go away I think this was a great switch. There will always be more of the perfect little black dresses.
Love the green so much. That’s a dress folks will remember. If it’s meant to be, you’ll reunite with Peyton someday…
I love the green one! It’s really going to pop at the rehearsal.
oooOh! I LOVE the green. Your dress is fun, flirty, and simply fabulous!
Very cute!!! Good luck with the other fittings, can’t wait to see pictures!
The color, the drape, the strappiness all read fun! Good choice!
OMG I blogged about that green dress!!! So gorgeous and fun! And, it’s considered good luck in Italy FYI!
http://globetrottingbride.blogspot.com/2008/11/italian-wedding-tradition-go-green-pre.html
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Mrs. Peep Toe, San Francisco
Age and Occupation: 29, Policy Analyst
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 36, Olive Oil Production Manager
Engagement Date: December 16, 2007
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Blogging Since: November 26, 2008
Venue: Hotel Vitale
About Me: I am a west coast lady who loves the San Francisco Bay Area. I love living with Mr. Peep and our animals: Huck the Dog and Ferris the Cat. I work to save the environment in San Francisco, while Mr. Peep makes ridiculously delicious Olive Oil. On any day you can find me reading the latest book I have gotten my hands on, eating Swedish Fish, and perusing wedding blogs! We are both champagne drinking foodies on a Bud Light budget. We are planning an eco-chic, intimate, and interfaith San Francisco City wedding.
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